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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
8
A wartime appeal urges Acton district hockey players fans and civilians to fund guns tanks planes boats through War Savings Certificates. It recalls past championship drive and notes 3600 monthly pledges needed to back Canada Britain’s armed forces and final victory.
The Lorne Literary Society met at the school on Friday evening October NM. A euchre tournament crowned winners Mrs. G. McPhail for ladies, Mr. John Watkins for gents, with Hugh O'Rourke and Dell taking consolation prizes. A November dance replaces euchre. a committee led by Mr. Watkins, Mr. Allan, and Mr. Denny will organize it. Lunch followed the euchre and the dancing continued.
The Young People of the Baptist Church enjoyed a Halloween social at Mr and Mrs Fred Weat’s home in Erin township on Monday. Activities included devotional led by president L Atkinson a duet by F Coles and Wilma West scripture read by LK Reid and a short talk by Atkinson.
The board approved removing conflicting fittings in two Crescent houses and installing proper shut-off valves at owners’ expense. A $500 transfer from waterworks to general accounts was authorized. Power expansion noted with rising monthly hydro bills and substation upgrade plans including transformer installation. All commissioners attended.
The Acton High School Dance last Friday drew a splendid attendance and one of the season’s finest crowds. Jerry Harrison and his orchestra from Guelph provided music. Lucky admission prizes went to Wilda McLaughlin and Jack Blow as War Savings Stamps. Proceeds support the London Sick Children’s Hospital fund.
Wreaths may be placed on cenotaphs in the Acton district on Remembrance Day. Arrangements have been made for securing wreaths through Mr. Geo Musselle. Orders should be placed immediately to ensure delivery.
A westbound motor car traveling on Highway No 1 eight miles west of Guelph rolled four times injuring six people three seriously. The vehicle owned by C Riddell of Rockton was wrecked. Three injured Grace Key Guelph Margaret Sinclair Acton Stuart Vanstone Owen Sound are at St Josephs Hospital with head and possible internal injuries. Others suffered cuts and bruises. Police and Traffic Officer E A Webb of Guelph investigated the crash commending the rare escapes from death.
The oldest church in Acton, the Baptist Church, will observe its eighth anniversary this Sunday with Rev. 3. Williamson of Preaton as guest speaker. The choir will perform special numbers during the service. No musical or spiritual evening program will be held Monday. De nom inational courtesy will be observed at the evening service with United and Presbyterian Churches withdrawn to attend the anniversary.
Improvements are underway at the Wool Combing Corporation's plant here. The loading platform is being roofed and a new entrance over the office and plant entrance is under construction. Roadways are graded and gravelled with more levelling planned and space set for parking. A neat factory fence is contemplated to enclose the grounds.
Last Saturday Bannockburn Women's Institute hosted a tea at Mrs N McEachern's home. Miss A Cree and Mrs S H Lindsay served tea. Proceeds of 15 dollars were donated to London England Sick Children's Hospital.
A Sunday morning crash on Main Street in Acton involved a Toronto bound vehicle driven by M Moore and a Rockwood car driven by Chas Lasby. The Toronto car sustained major front damage and injuries to occupants, while Lasby escaped injury after a left turn crossing error. riders received minor to serious injuries but were later able to return to Toronto. Chief ELE Harrop investigated the scene.
The United Church marked its seventeenth anniversary with strong morning and evening attendances. The choir performed We Give Immortal Praise in the morning and two anthems in the evening, while guest soloists and congregants contributed solos. The sermons by Rev A W Fenbury themed on character formation and the altar, followed by a evening message on trials and triumphs. A special thanksgiving offering received a robust response.
McCutcheon bowling team fell 2 1 to Transphoration despite a 62 pin per game handicap effort. McCutcheon posted scores 105 991 94-2989 while Transportation marked 960 1173 977-110.
A deer leaped in front of John Donaldson’s car near Rockwood on a Saturday afternoon. The impact damaged the right fender but neither the vehicle nor the animal was seriously hurt. Mrs. Geo Hall, en route to Acton, and the car’s occupants were uninjured. the deer fled into a field after the brief collision.
Halton teams win in the Provincial Inter-Club competitions held at Ontario Agricultural College. Donald Peer and Gordon Rodney of Milton lead with the Ontario Horse Breeders Trophy 1941, while peers from Milton Georgetown Rockwood and Palermo achieve strong showings in dairy cattle and grain club events.
The Sick Children In the Hospital Fund in London receives a boost from two recent events. Bannockburn Women's Institute raised 15.00 at a Saturday afternoon dance and guests praised the hosts and cuisine at Mrs. McEachern’s home. An envelope of funds arrived Sunday morning titled “Here’s some more for the Fund.” James Ditts and a novelty pin sale added to the total with 6.75 more. Orders remain to be filled as the campaign winds down.
Acton Council held a Court of Revision to review the 1942 assessment rolls. Appeals covered Elgin Street land taxes, Lake Avenue property, and multiple buildings with several reductions and adjustments approved. A Halloween event by the United Church Youth group entertained residents with a ghost disguise and a treasure hunt before adjournment.
Bishop of Hamilton visits St. Joseph's Church Acton and administers the Sacrament of Confirmation to a class of 31 parishioners. He urges unceasing prayer for world peace and cautions youth to live clean lives while noting oppression abroad. Local priests assist and praise the bishop's guidance to the diocese.
Announcement from Roas Segsworth of Halton Plowmen's Association confirms the annual match at Albert Anderson's farm in Nagsagaweya on Friday November 7. Dr G I Christie of Ontario Agricultural College will speak at the Milton Town Hall banquet with J A Carroll possibly in attendance.
Readings of ecclesiastical events include a dance in Lorne School on Friday November 7 by the United Literary Society. An evening festival of sacred music and instrumental performances is planned at Acton Baptist Church under its choir. United Church announces anniversary services Sunday November 2, 1942, with Rev. R B MLA D D preaching at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm, with special music.
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