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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
12
George Bowman of Acton showcased a carved leather purse at the Canadian National Exhibition. His original pattern beat 11 others in display judging at the Manufacturers' Building and won a $100 first prize as voters selected his entry.
St Alban s Church begins its Harvest Festival with Rev R H Armstrong preaching to inaugurate services. Symbols of the Feast of Passover adorn the altar as wheat loaf and grapes. Rev K G Richardson, rector of St George s, preaches Sunday evening. Georgetown groups invited. Harvest supper Monday sponsored by the Guild.
Miss Nellie Anderson, a missionary home on furlough, was the guest speaker at the Bible Society fireside in St. Alban’s Parish Hall last Sunday evening. She used a flannelgraph to discuss the Bible as MM Goles-wits tmcharge vue sprocessm and Reve ET Jones welcomed attendees. The meeting discussed chartering a bus to Toronto for the Billy Graham meet and the Upper Canada Bible Society offering supported the work. Junior Farmers of the county gathered at Milton fair with entries noted.
His Excellency Most Reverend K. R. Turner conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 25 candidates at St. Joseph's Church. Visiting clergy included Reverends Callaghan MacDougall Cremmen Bodendistel and Sullivan. Holy Name and Holy Cross parishes formed the guard of honor as the rite concluded with Benediction and a sermon noting experiences in China.
Large crowd from Acton Erin Georgetown high schools witnessed Milton win the district field day at Milton with 147 points. Acton 118 Erin 100 Georgetown 83. Friday's 80 yard dash run again after a disputed finish caused by Acton runner B Skilling. Principal C A Wood presented trophies to champions.
At the St Alban branch meeting in the parish hall two films were shown after the business. The 40 minute sound and color film The Japanese Family was presented along with a study of the baker story. New officers were welcomed and a constitution was planned with two minutes per meeting for article drawing.
Police investigated a Tuesday afternoon accident at the corner of Guelph and Queen Streets in Acton. A car driven by Reind G. Wikkerink collided with a vehicle driven by Guy McFadden, with McFadden’s car damaged about 250 dollars.
An agent of the Chamber of Commerce will survey all Acton store closing hours after a meeting of 22 downtown merchants. The aim is to clarify legal petition requirements under the Factory Shop and Office Closing Act and ease disagreements over Friday versus Saturday openings.
The high school field day crowned senior champions Bill Skilling and Frances Oakes after two days of events. Intermediates were Wendy MacKenzie and Frank Cooper, with juniors Ruth Landsborough and Bob Coxe earning titles. Junior and intermediate placers show strong performances as milton inter-school meet results follow.
A two car collision on No 2 highway near Eden Mills school house caused $1850 in damage. Vehicles from Land and Loates sustained $900 and $950 damages respectively. Injured driver Land was hospitalized.
Final plans were made for the rummage and penny sale at the Catholic Women's League meeting. The gathering occurred Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. E. Marks. Mrs. E. Heffernan presided and the secretary Elma Bratda read the minutes.
Church members and guests attended morning and evening services to celebrate the 117th anniversary of Churchill United church. Rev. J. W. Pratt of Kitchener spoke at both services, assisted by Pastor Townsend. The St Catharines Gospel quartet performed, engaging the audience alongside solos by Mrs Norman Turner and Mrs Bud Anderson.
Milton board reported rising enrollments across Georgetown Milton and Acton high schools with Georgetown at 249 and Milton 245, increases of 35 and 5 respectively. New classrooms planned in Georgetown, Milton, and Acton partial use of existing spaces and rugby equipment funding approved. Bus contracts renewed, night classes and basic English to be offered, and desks repairs discussed.
The Mothers Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at the Scout Hall on September 27 with Mrs Lena Mason presiding. New member joined and officers were elected: President Mrs Lena Mason Vice President Mrs Nan Hurst Secretary Mrs Edith Jennings Treasurer Mrs Ethel Haggett. Plans were made for future euchre.
September ends with autumn weather bringing frost and breezy days. Coal bins and oil tanks return to prominence as fires warm homes. Trees shift color to yellow red and brown while the city notes cooler, sharper air and the transition from summer to fall life.
The grand jury at the Milton county assizes urged courthouse improvements after inspecting the building. Recommendations included enlarging men's washrooms, doors opening outward, repairs to the south stairs banister, erecting a jury-tutor screen, fixing the circular staircase top step, and instituting regular health and cleanliness checks. A true bill found against Vladas Sasnauskas for rape. the petit jury returned not guilty after a lengthy trial that stretched over 11 and a half hours with one juror excused due to a family emergency.
Prince of Flowerton a German Shepherd owned by Fred Pfeifle of Acton won two titles at obedience trials in Toronto. The dog earned CD and placed highly in German Shepherd events, scoring 91 points in utility and 54 days of competition. Pfeifle trained the dog from puppyhood and is a member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Canada.
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