10 Sep 1953
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1953
Page
1
A thunderstorm sparked a lightning blaze that destroyed the A. J. Ruddell barn two miles south of Ashgrove. Milton Fire Chief A. E. Clement estimated the loss at 15000 dollars with calves, hay, and grain lost. Fire brigades from Milton Georgetown Churchville aided amid traffic congestion.
September meeting at Mrs Enerby’s home gathered ideas for future work including a community playground school lunches swings Home and School club weed removal bridge work swimming pool and more Delegates to the convention are Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Smethurst The school garden display is planned and the institute voted 5500 pounds for pins Current events covered butter bread tobacco harvest and Canada Day impressions were shared by attendees A social time followed with the Lord’s Prayer in unison.
Several members of the Acton Women's Institute Branch visited the Eramosa WI at Mrs. Earl Hindley’s home on Wednesday of last week. They contributed several numbers to the program and helped judge the cup cake contest. Despite the heat, the afternoon was enjoyed by all.
Public school Principal G W Meckensie urged motorists to drive carefully as 520 children begin school in Acton. Corporal Ray Mason noted heavy pedestrian traffic at busy corners and emphasized police protection is limited. Parents should teach children to stop and look before crossing. Signs mark school zones and driving areas as all parties seek an accident-free year.
Korean veteran Pte Jimmy Gunn, once believed missing or killed in Korea and later found to be a prisoner of war, arrived at Malton airport and returned to Acton to greet friends. He recalls treatment by captors and notes wartime parcels were discontinued. his grandfather S Lasby of the Station Hotel is cited.
A dialogue snippet shows a man asking to borrow four from another, who denies having lent earlier. The exchange ends with the borrower apologizing for the oversight and requesting the amount again.
The Presbytery of Guelph approves St Andrew's Fergus manse sale and plans for a modern minister home. Laymen's Sunday is set for Oct 29 and three men are preparing for ministry. Mission giving to end August totals 21 500, up from 19 750. Red Cross reports over 19 000 patients borrowed sick room equipment nationally last year.
Acton fall fair adds a square dancing competition with two changes per act and prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars. The fair runs Friday and Saturday September 18 and 19 with music by Bob's Orchestra Fergus and other new features plus established favorites.
Kenneth M. Langdon, Halton county magistrate, negotiates for the J. A. Willoughby golf course near Georgetown. Club to be formed with residents as members and ownership after debts are paid. Directors named to represent North Halton areas. Facilities planned include locker dining and snack areas with possible trout ponds and winter activities. Canadians pay about 1.25 billion in personal income tax and 5.25 billion in other taxes this year.
Acton Public and High Schools welcomed 650 students the largest ever turnout. New grades and a rotary system for grades five to eight aim to improve coverage. high school moves toward the new building. Several renovations and new staff accompanied the busy first day.
Hot weather drove a record drought on town water resources with August pumping totaling 6,878,406 gallons from the Main Ht. and original spring wells. Beardmore plant added about 3,000,000 gallons as production rose and cooling water from the pond became scarce, forcing greater town water use.
Nine volunteers began work last Saturday on the park grandstand for Acton’s fall fair. The front was raised and foundations set with cement under new posts. Workers hope to finish painting by weekend in white and green to match other grounds structures. Last week 24 new permanent sheep pens were built beside the cattle pens.
Township officials directed the clerk to write to the Department of Game and Fisheries seeking an open deer season if approved. Licenses would be issued to residents and ratepayers only. Reeve Albert Wheeler presided as the council also sought a highway subsidy of 49 617.91 for 1963 road expenditures. All motions approved.
The Lakeside Chapter held its regular meeting in Legion Hall with Regent Mrs. Mary McKenzie presiding. Mrs Vivein Smith read a report on current events and a Greek relief donation was approved. Musical numbers by Frances and Peggy Oakes were performed with piano accompaniment by Mrs G Oakes. Refreshments followed.
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