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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
13
Town council weighs repurposing the old post office for a future municipal building while assessing space constraints at the town office. Recreation director Jim Casburn arrives to organize winter programs as Crown Assets handles the post office disposition.
Wednesday evening three bowl members attend a buzz session with Recreation Director Jim Casburn, touring the arena and discussing seating, test program, and resident activities for summer at Action Community Centre. The plan includes a skating chat and community events with potential volunteers, aiming to start soon and build a lively campus vibe.
A year before its golden anniversary Acton’s fall fair attracted about 7000 attendees over a sunny Friday and Saturday. Flags, bands, 12 floats, horse drills, and decorated rigs filled the park as exhibits impressed judges and crowds. A Ferris wheel accident briefly halted midway rides, and prize money ranged with First and Second awards for standout displays while youth groups and civic clubs showcased projects.
Harold Ferguson a Nitssagaweya custom harvester was killed on a Willard Britton farm at Acton when caught in a corn cutting machine. He was alone tending the rig in the field when his arm became entangled, dragging him into the cutters. Morrison and Britton signaled the machine and Dr Renney and coroner Dr Syer investigated the scene. Ferguson was 30s, married, and survived by his parents and several siblings.
Hatton's new 1 228 000 dollar Court House Registry Office and Administration Building at Milton is to be officially opened on Saturday November 17. County councillors approved the date. After the opening the building will be open for public inspection on Sunday and school class tours are planned for the following Monday. Councillors hope staff will be using the building for at least a week prior to the opening.
Reports of progress on the county building project include a painting by Elizabeth Wilkes Hoey honoring Warden Wilf Bird to hang in the new courthouse. Plans also feature drapes with the former building’s primes and county seal, while staff hires and maintenance arrangements proceed for the new structure.
Robert Kerr and family of Acton, Ontario showcase three generations of show horses, dating to Kerr’s first appearance in Guelph in 1906. The Kerrs, including Sunny Slope Farm, are widely known for driving, saddle, and general purpose horses, with ties to Acton fairs and even the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The piece recounts family history, lineage, and notable venues from Hillsburgh to Mount Bethel, emphasizing lifelong dedication and numerous trophies.
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