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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1962
Page
11
Plans for the Community Centre arena this year include artificial ice installation and preparations to open a full winter program. Park Board seeks ice plant operation by late October, with painting, levelling, and schedule drawing underway.
The Acton council gave the by law its third and final reading establishing the Recreation Committee with appointments effective January 1963. Members will meet with the Parks Board to learn arena management before taking office, and Mayor notes interest in serving. Jack Hurst resigned for health reasons. Murray Smith was named to the Committee of Adjustment to replace Jack Doherty, with term to January 31, 1965.
A new recreation director Jim Casburn plans to start a figure skating club with 19 youngsters showing interest. Lessons may rise to three one hour sessions in the evening with potential dance instruction after. Mothers will be invited to observe during a preschool project session. Ross Smith, a former Guelph Skating Club pro, will supervise the program, with potential lessons from Guelph.
A daring daylight burglary on Main St. left Miss Millie Rowles missing about 1600 dollars in cash and bearer bonds. Investigators noted a skeleton key entry, white gloves from Rowles, and minor clues as fingerprints were dusted while police pursue the intruder who ransacked the home and fled.
Urgently seek scout leaders for several groups this year as many vacancies remain. Brownies reports steady meetings with Mrs. Lingham Mrs. Mattocks and other leaders. One Guide company started this week under Mrs. Wilton Williams Hart. Rangers not yet started. new leader sought. Need replacement for Guide commissioner Mrs George Wallis who plans to resign. Two Cub Packs forming. three adults have volunteered to assist after registration night.
Canvassers for Ballina fad Community Hall push to raise 310000 to begin building. A special canvass meeting reviewed donor list and planned cuts as only part of the amount is secured. Grants and donations reduce the goal to about 10000, with many local businesses and residents listed as contributors.
The Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle plans farewell services this Sunday for Rev Kenneth Reid and his family after seven years of leadership. The Rev and Mrs Reid will move when he accepts another call. a meeting to discuss replacement is scheduled tonight. Their family includes Harold, Fern, Joy, and Paul who contributed to church life and events such as outdoor services in the park.
G W McKenzie and G W Menenszie assume chair roles after Bob Fowers leaves for Brampton. Elmer Smith reports a operating deficit and possible bank loan. The board notes a 200 rebate from a Toronto contractor and seeks new members to help fund Saturday matinee movies for children.
A near capacity audience at the St John auditorium Monday evening watched a film on heart function titled Hemma the Magnificent. The brigade presented service awards to members including Tom Gordon for first aid, R.S. Lik e, Har ev, Mrs. E Heffernan, and others, with pendants and medallions for Home Nursing and first aid training. New members Frank Bailey J Acton and Stanley Collard were introduced, with guests from Guides and Brownies present.
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