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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1957
Page
13
A special committee meets today with Canada Peckers Limited and Beardmore plant officials to discuss industrial sewage treatment for Acton. The council previously approved halting actions on a new plant or extensions, and a follow up negotiating committee was appointed in October.
Mra James Van Fleet hosted the Alert Evening Auxiliary of Knox. Mrs James Ingles preached and introduced a Thanksgiving worship service prepared by Mrs. Earl Marshall. Mrs John L. Daveida read a lesson and reports were given on leadership transfer and education in Japan. Laura Wiley and Mrs Robert Adams were recognized. Adasie led the winning side in a copper fundraiser with a Christmas program planned for December.
Bruce Andrews 17 of Acton wins two and a half mile race at Hamilton to set a new time of 12 minutes and five seconds, finishing 31 seconds ahead of the prior mark. Teammate Bob Coxe places ninth as Guelph Legion Track Club sweeps the team prize.
The Halton Teacher Institute met in Oakville on Friday October 23 with morning sessions at Oakwood and Linbrook schools. Senior and Junior divisions were addressed on arithmetic and geography in social studies by inspectors and educators. The afternoon at Century Odeon featured Larry Henderson of CBC speaking on Middle East impressions and the Iron Curtain. Elections named officers and numerous representatives for future year duties.
In 1966 a Toron Scout saved a Rockwood boy after a cave accident. The scout's wish to see the boy become a Cub Scout came true when Douglas Robbins was invested into Rockwood’s First Cub Pack. The incident involved James West and Max Schaluk aiding the injured lad.
Knox Presbyterian congregation adopts a 1958 budget with about 100 lay participants in a stewardship canvass. D Allen J. Buchanan outlined plans for the November visitation as Wm Benson and others presented mission and education topics.
In England and Canada Wool Combing Corp and Bradford Dyers Association merged to form Parkside Combing Co. A substantial portion of Wool Combing machinery from Acton and Galt plants was sold. Wool Combing received cash and a 20 percent interest in the new company. Capital increased by 50 000 and directors rise from seven to nine. Model Dye Works Canada Ltd acquired Huntingdon Quebec and vendors get a five year option on 10000 Wool Combing shares at 5 to 9 a share.
The Knox church Ladies Aid met in the parish house with Mrs Wm Mc Lead presiding. A worship service featured a responsive psalm hymn and prayer led by Mrs F Anderson. Committees reported and women were assigned to dinner tasks for the upcoming turkey supper.
The Acton Branch of the Canadian Legion organizes Poppy Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies for November 11. Mayor E Tyler proclaims the day. The Legion distributes pamphlets to school children explaining the purpose of Remembrance Day and honoring World War I and World War III service members.
The Scottish Country Dance Club held its season opening on Friday October 23 at Pariah Hall MC. Mr Jim Fleming led Virginia Reel and Gay Gordons as guests demonstrated Petronella steps by Guelph Girl Guides. Welcome went to Mr and Mrs Docherty new tutors, with Dir ector Vigor urging a concrete plan and nine dances per meeting. Additional visits from Guelph residents and a St Andrews Night party planned for November 30.
Judge Ray A Austin of Guelph Juvenile Court spoke at a tri town Rotary meeting in Acton urging education as all round child development. He warned against rushing parenting and stressed home, school, and church effort to build character and virtue for a prepared generation.
Rev G McMullen spoke at Acton United Church anniversary on Sunday October 27, sharing reflections on religious freedom and the sacrifices of early settlers. He cited the United Empire Loyalists and recounted family hardship stories, praising faith and endurance in building communities.
Barrie Hill Church in Eramosa Township marked Ninety seven years since the present church was built and one hundred twenty five years since the congregation formed. Rev W G Trose from Harcourt Memorial Church Guelph led morning worship. Rev Bob Newham of Herre Hill and Rev Mo Jo McLeod of Trinity United Church Guelph led services.
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