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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1961
Page
10
Nassagaweya voters head to the polls Saturday to decide five liquor questions including beer and wine outlets and a $3,500,000 harness track project near Campbellville. Turnout is expected among the 1,260 eligible voters with campaigns from both sides and transportation and babysitting assistance offered to encourage participation.
The township clerk Don McMillan outlined unofficial poll results will be posted on Saturday at the township hall while results by phone are available through The Canadian Champion. Five ballot questions include liquor and beer sales under various licences with a requirement of 60 percent yes to pass. Voters are urged to vote early and mark ballots with a plain X.
A “No” committee led by Jack R. McPhil of Campbellville and supported by local ministers and residents campaigns against a liquor outlet referendum in Nassagaweya Township. A recent public meeting drew about 75 people, with speakers warning of moral and financial risks and questioning track promoters’ identities.
Sunday visitors from multiple towns joined local families in Everton and nearby communities including Brampton Guelph Harriston Erin and Oakville. The article notes church events a successful lurkew supper and a shower attended by Miss Donna Boughner at Guelph with Miss Dorothy Boge hosting.
The Acton Sconish Dance Club held a Sept 16 pot luck at the YMCA. Dr. Buckner welcomed attendees and recapped last season while noting a $700 fund-raiser benefit from June 24 Community Night in Acton Park. Irene Waldie joined as a new Milton guest to teach Highland, tap, ballet and folk dancing.
The Ballinafad W M S and W A held their first fall gatherings with officers and members attending. Mrs. Norman Sinclair led devotions on beginning again as the group discussed study resources Signals for the Sixties and Has ten the Day and planned a potluck lunch and Christmas card sale.
Mrs. O. Osmund Oakes 27 Knoa Avenue Acton resident for 23 years died Monday at St An das Nursing Home Fergus after a brief illness. Born Louise Sharpe in Rowden Quebec she married W J Osmund Oakes in Joliette Quebec in 1905 and lived in Johnsville Quebec before moving to Bramosa Township in 1933. Survived by husband son Dr Frank Oakes Acton and daughters Hazel Mary and Margith Swanston, the obituary notes her church work and St Alban’s Guild membership.
A Tuesday Brookville Hall session of the Nissagaweya Township Vote yes committee attracted about 125 supporters and a few hecklers. Earl Rowe discussed harness racing track plans for Campbellville, noting management by Canadian interests and Ontario bodies. He cited revitalization of Canadian racing and the Woodbine example. officials said liquor hearings would precede licenses if Saturday’s vote passes.
Mrs. C. W. Mason hosted the Acton United Church WMS ladies for the September meeting September 12. A greenhouse tour preceded the gathering led by president Mrs. H. R. Force. Reports were approved and forty two visits noted. Cards of cheer prepared for hospitalized members. Upcoming events include a joint W A and WMS rally September 19 and a fall Thank Offering with speaker Mrs. Kate Aitken.
At 7 30 a m a dog and two small fawns were seen in the driveway of Jack Bullough on Willow Street after jumping Dr Garratts stone fence the animals wandered onto Free Press property. Stral bt mourns his ass is the only surviving brother of a family of 11 Victor L Sharpe of Almonte Ontario had seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Funeral held by Rev West at Alban’s Church with interment in Faireview Cemetery pallbearers listed.
Acton Fair hosts the 4-H Calf Club Achievement Day with judge Dan Rose of York County. Janet Aitken tops the 1000-point scoring list at 935 as club members under Acton Agricultural Society and Ontario Canada Agriculture Dept sponsorship are recognized.
The Knox Church Afternoon Auxiliary of the WMS held its annual life memberships meeting at Miss Robeno Clark’s home. Miss D Forster and Mrs RB McDonald led worship. Mrs R Parker introduced the new study book The Church at Works in British Guiana. Pins were presented to Miss M Somerville and Mrs Joe Jang among others as Mrs H L Bennie recapped the department’s history since 1899.
Recent visitors include Mrs Jean McGregor Chesley Mrs Ramage Fergus Mr and Mrs George Buck Kitchener and others. Hospital news notes Mrs Harvey Dalmer in Toronto hospital for recovery and Mrs Harry Hancock Ter ra Cotta visiting while husband receives treatment in Guelph. Community events include Women's Christian Fellowship hosted by Mrs Harvey Jestin with guest speaker Mrs Clara Bhlicklock Toronto. Sunday visits paid to Mrs Ethel Parker and Colin by John Gibbney family and Mrs Elsie Eggert Hamilton.
Dorothy O Rourke argues the Acton Citizens’ Band belongs in the foreground of the Acton Fall Fair. She recalls past performances, praises the leader and players, and urges the band to be prominently featured, signing her name and inviting others to join the discussion.
The annual CNIB financial appeal starts October 2 in Acton under Mrs E G Franklin with the Duke of Devonshire and Lakeside Chapters. The drive aims to support 68 blind residents in Halton County including four in Acton, funding services and a training program for children and adults to regain independence.
The Silverwood Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Tom Appleyard’s home with President Mrs. C Wilson. Members learned “How to Keep your Figure” and planned delegate travel to the Guelph area convention on September 28 29 and training in Milton on October 11 12. A sewing kit shower for overseas aid and a bake sale at Stewarttown Hall on November were set. Also congratulated Mr and Mrs Ted Warall on the birth of daughter Carry Lynn.
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