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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1954
Page
5
Two RR 2 Rockwood high school boys, Thomas Nightingale and Kaljo Carun, reported a theft Tuesday. Their bicycles were left at a Fourth Line Nassagawega corner on 33 Sideroad for daily pickup, but both bikes disappeared after alighting the bus.
A September event at Orton Community Hall celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cook prior to their move to Orangeville. Guests enjoyed progressive euchre, prizes, and speeches. the Cooks received a studio couch and wall mirror amid thanks for their neighborhood and church work.
Readers learn the list of judges and winners at the town fair including Donna Kingsbury Bernice Bully Bestward Peter Heyden and Elly Bestward with years noted for ages and categories at the event.
Overhauled furnace and new flooring improve Rockwood home space. Congratulations to Hugh M. McCrie and Joann Stout on September 10 marriage at The Cedars with Rev. John Dilts. couple plans Port Credit home. Keith Hamilton opens Shell station on Eramosa Road in Guelph. Rockwood friends wish him success. Various locals attend Acton Fair and Rally Day events at Presbyterian and St Albans churches. travel and studies noted for several residents.
The Rockwood Women’s Institute hosted a program led by Mrs G Franck on “Start where you are with what you have.” Demonstrations on growing African violets by Miss M Locker and Mrs Kelso plus Textile Stencil Printing by Miss Gareth Guild highlighted the evening. A lunch served by Mrs Roy Bacon and Miss G Guild followed, leaving attendees feel the event worthwhile.
Returning to Milton from Acton Fair Saturday night Robert Joyce of Guelph fell from the tractor seat on No 25 highway. The manure spreader passed over him as the tractor and spreader continued driverless, crashed through guard rails, and plunged into a ditch. Damages to the two machines were about $150. He was taken to Milton Private Hospital for shock and head abrasions.
Work began Monday on a new addition to the local school. Brick work continues on the home of E Fisher across from George Robertson’s farm. Len Buck sold a lot near his road for a new house. Anniversary celebrations mark the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Stewart with guests including Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson and others. Observers note visits by Rev. Moorehouse and Mrs. Moorehouse to Toronto and Erin respectively. Prizes were won at the Acton Fair by Mrs. T. H. Fines and Mrs. Bert Robertson.
The community hosted a corn and Wiener roast Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs HH Smith entertaining neighbors. Readings note Local Interest Rally Day and Sacrament of Baptism to be observed at Limehouse Presbyterian next Sunday. The Cyril Clarkes visited Tillsonburg, and the Gisby and McDonald families were seen around town. Firsts at Acton Fair included WL with five firsts eight seconds two thirds. An Acton puzzle tie-break produced prizes for Mrs A Davidson and Mrs Henry Arbic.
Church services moved to the hall while basement work continues with Jim Kirkwood as guest speaker next Sunday. WA meeting at Mrs Snow's home, Mrs Marshall presiding, included readings and a lunch. Local visits mention Bud Snow moving to Ballinafad and new houses under construction by Charlie Thompson and Norman Russ family.
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