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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1957
Page
3
Officials report Trafalgar township population rising from 14,050 to 17,875 as of September 30. Land values jump from 11,381.08 to 12,772.55, building and business assessments increase, while dog counts rise sharply.
Brampton voters will decide at the December 8 municipal election on a by-law establishing a two-year term for town council. The measure passed council 7-2 after thorough debate. Deputy-reeve Kine supported the change as a trend toward better administration.
North Halton Builders Association members at a regular meeting unanimously approved incorporation of a new public stock to fund construction of commercial and industrial buildings in Georgetown. Over 80 attendees pledged future earnings, with minimum capitalization of $1000, and a public subscription option was to be announced later. A committee was named to develop the plan and report next meeting.
Trafalgar council faced a possible 100000 lawsuit as it met to reconsider a subdivision policy adopted September 16. Malton Park developers claim agreements should be based on township rules in force when negotiations began and warned they may seek compensation if further losses occur.
A leadership training course to help local leaders from about 10 Ontario counties promote plan and teach Folk Schools was held at Sky Loft Lodge Claremont from October 14 to 20. Delegates included Mrs Roy Coulter Campbellville and Boris Thompson Acton among Hatton’s delegates.
The Ballinafad gathering on October 11 featured Mrs Byron Fleury of Cooksville as president, with prayers, poems, and a worship service. Guests from Hamilton conference included Mrs Kinsman and Mrs Mac Martin, as Prof George Johnson of Emmanuel College spoke on the church’s glory and unity.
The Hornby Girls 4 H Club met at May’s home for the first meeting of the Meat in the Menu project. Officers elected: president Brenda Robertson, vice-president Ruth Robertson, secretary Martha May, press reporter Evelyn McKay, pianist Myrna Marchment. Members learned healthy food selection and practiced measuring in the kitchen with Patsy Wilson Betty Kingdon Myrna Marchment and Peggy Ann Robertson demonstrating.
Mrs Storay of Rockwood hosted the Dublin Women s Institute meeting on October 17 with lively attendance. Mrs Nefis as president opened, readings and a rally were held, and a booth report showed funds for the treasury. Plans for winter events included euchres at schools and a lamp shade making course led by Mrs Kennedy and another leader, with district and area convention reports shared.
St Albans Girls Auxiliary meeting opened with hymn and prayer then discussed a new project for retarded children the making of flower bellpops led by Flaine Bradley and other leaders.
Milton Guernsey Go Receives High Award for Beanwood Vicky a cow debuting in Canada with over 200000 lbs milk and 558 lbs butterfat in ten lactations. Her daughter line includes Craig Meadow Northern Vicky and Patriarchs Vicky. Sired by Maxim, she and her lineage appear on breed honor rolls and sale at Craig Meadow Dispersal on December 6.
A muffled exchange recalls Eve’s lost umbrella as Joe fumbles with distracted attention. A stray comment hints at absent mindedness and a small domestic mishap in a casual scene.
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