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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1963
Page
8
Federal funds earmarked for lasting projects mark Canada’s 1867 centennial. Acton proposes forming an external committee to explore grant procedures and select projects such as a library, park development, grandstand, band shell, swimming pool, and sports facilities to be ready by 1967.
The Financial Post notes Canada’s manufacturers gain from a strong foreign market push. Seven month data suggest exports add about 200 million dollars in the year, with forecasts predicting over 500 million more in three years. The report ties growth to a broader rise in foreign business and references a Russia wheat deal amid economic optimism.
A Health League of Canada report notes a thirty percent drop in overall child mortality from ages one to ten over the past ten years. Reductions are strongest for ages one to four due to decreases in infectious diseases and improvements in immunization and health education.
Blitz bomb marks halfway in Acton district quota with Wilfred Fryer winning a $25 War Savings Certificate and Donna Anderson a $10 certificate. Royal Canadian Artillery notes Candon Beatty. Victory Loan quiz crowned Patsy Chew Teddy Rachlin and Chrissy Lamb. Alexander Romann dies in Vancouver. Quiet wedding at Knowmanse for Muriel McLethen and Ladhes Rupert Mess.
Fifty years ago farmers were to receive meteorological forecasts through the Bell Telephone Co with Toronto’s forecasts wired to agents by 10 am for rural subscribers at no charge. The Greman Prison Commission toured Guelph and praised the prison system. Chief Lawson warned of Halloween trouble and rail packages must be strengthened for safe transport. Bachelors won three pie prizes at Port Elgin. John Witham and Stephen Cardinet announced new residences and foundations in Port Elgin area.
In Burlington District Hatton's latest appointee attended opening ceremonies at Prochind Public School where government officials discussed urban projects. Deputy Reeve Jim Bell noted a potential $40,000 cost for water meters needing about 1,000 units to be installed. Oakville celebrated United Nations Day and Hunger Week with a program featuring Scottish, Patrian, and Indian music and a speech from Joseph Halse of the Canadian Freedom from Hunger committee.
A wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Russell Raves nee Marie Mitchelly is described with congratulations and gifts. Local social items include a Sunday accident in Salem where a person was taken to hospital after a vehicle collision, plus community events such as a Turkey Supper for 1000 guests in Hindloween, a Euchre night, and church activities in Balline Tad Halt and Georgetown.
The Pillow Puffers club of Bannakburn held a meeting at Wis Wellner’s home to elect officers. Seventeen members attended and chose new leaders and a project for the year. The October session included demonstrations on hemstitching and dresser measurements.
Bil Smiley reflects on attending two funerals, noting the contrast between an elderly Lutheran service and a young Catholic Mass. He finds truth in the human drama, the dignity given to the deceased, and the shared emotional release, while criticizing sensationalism and touting personal resolve to attend future services.
Henry William Chamberlain of Acton died October 4 after a short illness at 87. Born in London 1874 he came to Canada and worked on farms and at a greenhouse before joining the Wool Camb plant in Acton. He was active in church and Orange Lodge and taught Sunday School. Survived by daughter Lorene and others. wife Elsie predeceased him. Funeral at Ramies Shoemaker, interment Fairview cemetery.
A Georgetown man sustaining a hunting accident near Brampton is hospitalized in Toronto General with the loss of his left eye. The incident occurred when a misfired shot discharged while pheasant hunting in a triangle formation. a bystander, Richard, was wounded.
A pleasant evening in the Legion Hall welcomed the curling season with about 150 attendees. Johnny Tenders Orchestra provided music and sand ranches were enjoyed by club members, as President Chester Anderson urged everyone forward to another active year of relations, with Lorne Young, Dave Manes and Bill Ut taking photos.
Directory of doctors dentists solicitors and services in Acton Ontario listing addresses phones and hours. Includes physicians Dr Garrett Buckner Moore Leib Buchanan Dey and others plus optometrist Shoemaker and appraiser insurer Wright and coach lines and railway timetables.
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