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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1954
Page
9
Listowel intermediate squad edged Acton twice in three days in a CBA playdown, winning 12 10 Monday and 16 12 Tuesday at Acton. Listowel used patient hitting and strong pitching to overcome Acton weaknesses as crowds watched a marathon scoring affair with late drama and key safeties.
Mr and Mrs Ken Hulford purchase Acton Bowling Lanes and reopen after redecorating and remodeling. The couple with 25 years of bowling experience add new equipment to the six lanes and refinish floors. They live on Bower Ave with their young daughter and belong to the Ontario Bowling Association and Ontario Bowling Proprietors Association.
Letters from Port Elgin Times Bell Telephone Company and Whyte Hooke Papers applaud the Free Press for winning the Printer and Publisher Special and best all round paper and editorial page awards at the 35th Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention. Readers seek sample copies and production details.
Last week near Fairy Lake Doug Mason heard a splash and spotted a beaver at the water’s edge. The animal swam briskly, gathered grass and sticks, and disappeared back toward the pad at the garden end. Mason shone a light but the beaver continued its nocturnal task.
Honors Members Music Study Group meets Thursday to discuss upcoming performances and share study notes. Members will review repertoire, critique arrangements, and plan practice sessions for the month ahead.
A fragmented account describes a race where contestants are harnessed to carts. The starter signals and the horses leap forward from the barrier then complete a single circuit around the track before returning to the starting line.
Town workers relocate utilities and extend the west bank sidewalk from Mill Street toward Queen Street. A limestone wall is to be built with a footing of about six feet, followed by a new curb and widened walk. Concrete work will occur as crews align with new hydro poles and the boulevard cut near the retainer wall.
The article describes an unseasonably cold spell in August with persistent rain from Sunday to Tuesday. Temperatures dropped enough for residents to see their breath and many turned on oil heat to beat the chill. On Wednesday brighter sun offered hope of warmer, more seasonal weather for Labor Day weekend.
The Duchess of Kent officially opened the Sir Adam Beck Niagara generating station No 2 in Ontario. Guests included Mayer Mrs EK Tyler Warden and Mrs J J Stewart Dr and Mrs FL J Oakes with luncheon. Premier Leslie Frost spoke as Ontario Hydro officials outlined the plant named for Sir Adam Beck in a period of major expansion.
R Robbins, on provincial police since May 1, 1953, becomes chief constable of Richmond Hill Wednesday. He was chosen from 65 applicants as the town forms its own police force. Robbins and his wife lived in Richmond Hill two years before moving to Acton. The family plans a new home locally as the division expands with at least two more officers expected next year. Robbins previously served in lawn bowling, church work, and scouting. he and his wife are active in local civic groups.
Thomas Yateman of Acton escaped injury when his 1934 Terraplane rolled into a ditch about two miles west of town on a highway. Police say steering mechanism became defective while he was driving, and the car sustained about 300 dollars damage.
The staff will enjoy the Labor Day holiday on September 6 and the Canada holiday. Respondents and advertisers are asked to submit copy by Saturday noon when possible. Newsletters should be mailed by Tuesday morning. The newspaper office will be closed on Labor Day.
District Governor Tippett, elected in Washington, visits Rotary clubs in Acton area. He meets with President Art Padbury and Secretary Ted Hineen to discuss administration and activities. Other topics include high school nurse room upgrades and past president pin presentation to Vic Rumiley.
Readied Acton high school edges closer to opening as electricians wrap work and plumbing finishes, desks still awaiting delivery. Officials plan an October official opening with radiant heat and new facilities, as students prepare to attend Tuesday morning.
A department truck with winch and drinking-water cooler works to uproot stubborn stumps along Mill Street as preparations proceed for new sidewalk on the south side from John Street to Elgin Street.
The Lorne Scots Band led by A Perrott won first prize of 500 dollars in Class B at the Canadian National Exhibition. They scored 96 points with the test piece Talon Rouge, competing against three other bands. The band includes members from Acton Georgetown Milton and Brampton with Perrott also heading the Acton Citizens Band and the Mittan Juntz Band. Information reached this officer after the event concluded around 1 pm.
Acton Soccer Club wins ninth straight, edging German Canadian team 2 1 after a mid game rally. Smedema and Leppert score for Acton with solid defense and goalkeeper Stephan repelling late threats at the park Saturday.
Mass Mary pupil of Miss Franklin won standing honors in the Royal Conservatory exam in Ontario. The Conservatory awarded her a silver medal and a piano scholarship funded by the Frederick Harris Music Company. Her Grade II mark was the highest in Ontario plus a piano scholarship to be used next year.
Baxter Laboratories employees and families gathered for the annual picnic at Waterloo Park on Friday afternoon. About 10 traveled by bus and car to enjoy swimming, ball games, treasure hunts, ponies, and a long list of races and contests hosted by Lil Bradshaw and others with prizes and activities for all ages.
A new YMCA secretary outlines a plan for leadership training to benefit the community. The program aims to involve everyone, with a committee meeting tonight to finalize participation and scope. The secretary lives in the apartment above and is unmarried.
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