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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1967
Page
4
The Acton Free Press reports local news and notices for Wednesday September 13, 1967. Community events, small ads, and brief updates from Acton and surrounding areas are featured with concise notices.
Part of the Belfield Freeway, from wn to Metropolitan Toronto, will run along the 2nd Line east of Chinguacousy Two after No. 10 Highway, with a map showing a loop from Georgetown eastward to Rexdale and crossing No. 27 Highway near Brampton. A deadly motorcycle crash near Norval killed 19 year old George Clark. Georgetown schools report 3154 pupils first day, high school enrolment at 1100. Ontario Municipal Board approves Fergus annexation of 645 acres from West Garafraxa and Nichol townships, effective next year, with by law debates in progress. Extraneous bylaw changes spark anger in Caledon pit residents over health and costs. A Caledon teen ranch project begins, led by ex King’s Men member Mr Stevens. Guy Lombardo to perform Sept 23 at Grand Valley centre. Steam-Era 1967 attracts about 21,000 visitors with large exhibits and antique machines.
Ballinafad W I held a flower show using seeds distributed in spring and noted members’ efforts toward Centennial home beautification. Mrs Leo Jamieson won first place with Mrs Marshall second. President presided, reports from committees, and Mrs Lloyd Marshall gave current events. Visitors included Bonnie Cotton of Fergus.
Ebenezer Dunbar family moves to Arris and cancels church and Sunday School at Eden Mills for anniversary services. Anniversary set for Sunday Sept 24 with 11am service led by Rev Geo Dunlop, evening talk by Rev Russell Finley, Eden Mills Presbyterian choir provides music. Wynne Dunbar family relocates to R R 2 Arris and will be missed in community.
Plans for a weekend parade by the Royal Black Knights of Ireland Olive Branch 877 and Orange Lodge in Guelph were announced. The procession will move from the park to Acton Baptist Church Sunday evening at 6 30 p.m. with a service at seven. Sir Knights and Orange brothers are expected to participate.
Churchill church held Rally Day with Rev G B Turner addressing a good turnout of adults and children. Cross and Crown attendance pins were awarded for first and second years to several recipients as families and visitors joined a social afternoon following a morning service and local gatherings.
The Blom family of Rockwood R A2 leaves soon for Guelph. Albert is wished success in a new venture as Rally Day in Sunday School occurs on Sunday October 1. Mr Ron McLean wins Grand Championship and Reserve on his White Leghorns at the Ex. Before TV, nobody knew what a headache looked like.
The St Alban s Church parish picnic at Kelsapark featured a program of races and games run by John Last with advisory help from Ernie Coker. Many families attended and brought lunches as boys and girls competed in age grouped races, potato sack races, balloon novelty, egg throwing, ball and pencil, rolling eggs, wheelbarrow, and bean bottle events with numerous McMurray and Woodman participants.
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