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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1952
Page
4
The Free Press reports on library improvements, farm crops, contests, donations, and town infrastructure. Acton residents are noted for a clock donation, sewer work, a stock car incident in Guelph, ladder purchases, and minor street vandalism. Local clubs resume meetings as trees and gardens thrive.
Charles E. Leppard and his wife of Calgary were seriously injured near Acton on Saturday when their nearly new 1952 Chevrolet collided head on with a half ton truck driven by Lionel Hamilton of Guelph. The Leppards were taken to Guelph General Hospital with multiple injuries. the truck suffered severe damage and its driver received minor head injuries.
Anne Terry White guides readers through how glaciers carved Great Lakes regions and rolling landscapes of North America. The book uses fossils and rock formations near Rockwood to illustrate Canada and U S Ice Age history and the deep time that formed present land.
Brock Avenue hosted the Acton Women’s Institute meeting with Mrs. BR Davidson presiding. A brief business session planned the Fall Fair booth and exhibits for Georgetown and Acton. Members heard talks on removing buttons and woodland wealth, enjoyed songs, and held a jumbled name contest. The Eramosa W I chair joined, flowers and a salad luncheon followed, with thanks offered by local hosts.
Women's Institute held their regular monthly meeting at Mrs Harry Brown's home on Thursday September 4 with Mrs J Houghley presiding in the president's absence. They formed a committee to open the library soon and discussed beautifying Madison Garden on Main St. The library board reported an evening fundraiser at Miss Ivens' home to buy locks for the booking desk and funds were turned over to the library treasurer Mrs S Kirkpatrick.
Canadian garment makers await the market debut of a new heat resistant nylon button and a specially designed machine. The device is said to be capable of applying up to 20 000 buttons daily and promises durability and reliability for high volume production.
Canada sees rapid growth in the chemical industry with about 1 billion in total plant investment, 200 million in expansion under way, and 176 million invested in 1939. High capital costs and market concentration challenge efficiency and quick expansion for future home markets.
Births list recent arrivals including Karen Townaley Lynda Peck Jerrold William Buchanan Olive Ann Ellerby and Robert John Fetterly plus Isla Fetterly. Death notice for John McLean of Acton and anniversary poem for Arthur Nightingale.
Euchre event at Scout Hall on Friday September 12 at 8 30 p m under Scout Mothers auspices. Admission price is 3d lunch provided.
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