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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
10
The Acton Band led by Bandmaster Chas. W. Mason celebrates five years since Mason organized a youth group in Acton. From early struggles during World War II to a Waterloo Festival win and the C N E trophy, the troupe has grown through local sponsorship and steadfast effort.
Water mains laid along Wartime Avenue and across the site as a bulldozer grades streets and fills ditches. Temporary workers’ structures rise while foundations are marked for the first houses. The new access will reach Mill Street in minutes, with a 14 acre lot and maple groves awaiting development.
The Metro Advertisers Service offers fall illustrations and layouts for local retailers. Providers may choose from an assortment of illustrations with no extra charge and must use selections earlier in the advertising week. Ask about the September service and available helps at the Free Press Office.
The Lorne Scots Band of Georgetown with members from Acton and Milton ranked second in Class B at the Canadian National Exhibition, trailing the White Rose Band of Petrolia by half a point. The top six were listed with scores and prize money. Lorne Scots also tied for the highest total points across all classes.
Herbert Dodds, a Beard More & Co. employee, lost his right hand in a leather embossing press incident at the local plant on Tuesday night. He was admitted to Guelph General Hospital where the injury necessitated amputation at the waist. Several workers were present on the night shift when the accident occurred around 9 30 p m. The embossing machine had been in operation for some time. Friends express sorrow and wish him a swift recovery.
Baxter Laboratories held a picnic for employees and families at Stanley Park Erin on August 29. About 120 attendees traveled by charter bus or drove in, with races for all ages, prizes for winners, a tug of war, a cold supper, a mixed baseball game, and a park dance, all deemed a great success.
Acton Intermediate C team will face Walkerton in the OBA playdowns with the first game set in Acton Saturday at 3 pm and the return in Walkerton on Wednesday. If rain hits Saturday the game shifts to Acton Monday at 5 pm. Townspeople rally to support Acton in pursuit of the 1947 championship.
A Streetsville man, Raymond Lamb, 22, died from a fractured skull when his car rolled over after losing control on Base Line east of Hornby early Saturday. Three companions escaped serious injury. A separate lightning crash near Milton sent four people to hospital with minor injuries. Nine billion dollars was spent in the U.S.A. in 1946 for liquor.
Acton’s Intermediate nine clinched the Halton County title with a come from behind victory over Georgetown. Kentner starred with a double and a later three bagger while Footitt and Evans contributed key hits as Acton tallied in four early runs and held on for a 17 to 6 win in a playoff friendly clash.
The September meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. met at Mrs. Peter Smith's home. With no regent present, Mrs. Baird was absent and Mrs. F Blow led. They planned an October 18 bazaar and a tag day on Acton fall day to send food to Britain. The Acton Boys and Girls Band won first prize at the Canadian National Exhibition, and a letter of appreciation was planned for band leader Mr. Mason. Mr. Aylsworth spoke on Women's Rights. Mrs. Wolfe thanked him. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Hassard, Mrs. Grindell, Mrs. Garrett and Miss Garvin.
Construction work continues on Highway No. 23 between Milton and Acton with frequent closures and detours. Heavy cut and fill at Hampshire Farm increases road clearance width as crews move trees and rebuild fences along the right of way. Drivers are urged to follow detour signs and proceed with caution.
Odeon Theatres of Canada Limited acquires Gregory Theatres in Oakville Georgetown and Acton from Russell L. Gregory effective September 15 1947. Oakville site already owned by Gregory will see a new 750 seat theatre. Gregory to erect a new Acton theatre opposite his current house. Gregory a longtime Ontario showman with forty years in three towns. his son Leslie also known in Hamilton and Brampton. Mr Gregory retires from the theatre business.
On August 27 at United Church parsonage Georgetown Orma Herrington daughter of Mr and Mrs Corey Herrington Stewarttown wed Lloyd Albert Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Albert Robinson Acton Rev R C Todd officiating The couple received congratulations at Sunset Farm and plan a honeymoon to Hamilton Niagara Falls and Buffalo before settling in Acton
Caretaker Geo Mann reports grade one rooms in bright condition after pupils return on Tuesday. Construction in progress affects one new classroom with window sash missing lower half. Additional windows installed and a room painted. others to be ready by week’s end. Peanuts and around nuts in England referenced.
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