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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
9
The article details renewed school operations with higher enrollments, outlining kindergarten expansion, new staffing, and facility improvements. It notes funding for books, heating upgrades, and plans for salaries, attendance campaigns, and vocational guidance.
Necton bowlers dominated a Monday Flora tournament with a 16 team field. Winners posted three wins and a plus-one, each collecting a mahogany chest of drawers. Prizes will be displayed at Talbots Hardware.
VicTorY year program planned for Acton Fair to celebrate victory and peace return. Acton Fair plans top program for Friday and Saturday September 4th and 5th. Livestock show and platform meetings feature Violet Murras The Riptess Wall Dyasas and Jean Harris. First night concert in Town Hall with outstanding program and dances on both nights of the fair.
Dublin Women's Institute hosted an Auris free t y event at Telph with guest Mrs Cecil Akins. A $20 donation went to the Hospital for Sick Children and four county jam orders were placed. A tribute to Mrs Bracken was given alongside institute prayers. Mr van Goozen played two piano solos and Mrs Kennedy read. Miss Minnie Somerville read the Scrap Book. A berry contest, won by Mildred Witton with Ferguson and Mc Glaughlin assisting, followed the National Anthem and lunch.
Fragmentary notes recount Cpl G Biernes returning from overseas to Acton Suites. The report mentions his service with Beardmore & Co and references his wife Mos Madea Duecnes Croty Su. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A social gathering at Bearomere and Co. featured Misses Pitman and Pheif, with Miss Faas among the attendees. Gifts were presented to the bride, with Miss Olive Rove and Miss Jenn Hina Chen cited among hostesses. Frances expressed thanks for the thoughtful surprises as the event concluded.
Ontario weather and farming reports show dry conditions threatening crops across Northumberland and Peterborough counties. Livestock in the north report steady results while storage and rationing changes influence provincial markets and supply chains.
A Layton area gala day featured two parade bands Acton Legion and Ever ton teams, races and novelties for all ages. Winners included Joanie Stuckey Johanna Veldhuis Marlon Keelan and Peter Hurst. Evening events at the park included a carnival, bingo, Irish pond and a dance to fund equipment for the new Legion era.
Acton United Church prepares to mark its centennial this month with decor enhancements and vestibule renovations. Former ministers Rev Gary Barker and Rev HLAW Avison will speak at services on September 3 or 2. An historical booklet outlining church history is being prepared.
A large crowd gathered at Ballinafad Hall on Friday evening to honor Ernest McEnery and Miss Eileen Barty on the occasion of their upcoming marriage. Barden's Orchestra of Hillsburg played for an hour of dancing. An address on behalf of friends and neighbors was read, and a mirror was presented to the couple. Ernest thanked guests for their gifts before more dancing and lunch closed the pleasant evening.
The article reports Micro Plastics Ltd plans to establish a new extrusion plastics facility here. It notes production will serve electrical, medical, automotive, aircraft, and building sectors with occupancy expected by October and mentions the plant will be situated on Wallace and lower avenues.
Acton and Milton battled through a close baseball series with both clubs winning two games apiece. Don Ryder pitched nine innings for Acton as the teams traded runs and the decisive final game ended with Acton on top. The next game is slated for Acton on Saturday afternoon, keeping both teams in contention. Millen secured wins on their home diamond while Acton claimed a win on the road.
A reader from New Jersey notes coverage lacks clear orientation for locals. The letter describes springs feeding Acton and Firstbrook ponds, a dam removal, and current water output, asking for future items on Cobble TV Blue Springs Milton Mountain and Fairy Lake along with reminiscences.
The Lakeside chapter held a regular meeting at Mrs. Teense Mussedle's home. Vice President Mel Fryer chaired as the group approved assisting the clothing campaign for October. Mrs. George Lamenville spoke on Ottawa and Ontario counties before a lunch.
Parish events include a St Alban's Guild lunch on September 20, St Alban's Parish hall in Nassagawega. A Brookville dance with Galbraith's Orchestra is scheduled for September 11 at 5c. St John’s Nassagawega holds Anniversary Services and Manning service at 11 a.m., with an evening service at 7 30 p.m. Milton’s Hick and McPhail Quartette perform in the community program.
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