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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
24
George Bowman of Acton won first prize $100 for a hand-tooled purse with an original pattern at the Canadian National Exhibition. His bag, displayed in the Manufacturers Building, was chosen by voters from a group of 12, proving admired skill and popular appeal.
Rev R H Armstrong opens the Harvest Festival at St Alban’s Church with wheat sheaves a loaf of unleavened bread and grapes on the altar symbolizing Passover. Rev K G Richardson rector of St George’s Georgetown preaches Sunday evening. Guild sponsors harvest supper Monday for the congregation.
Miss Nellie Anderson a missionary on furlough spoke at the Bible Society fireside in St Alban’s Parish Hall last Sunday evening using a flannelgraph. The program included singing and remarks by MM Goles-wits-tm-charge and Rev ET Jones. The Junior Farmers met 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 Acton. A procession and choir led by Father Morgan opened the service with Ecce Sacerdos Magnus as clergy recited versicles and responses. The bishop shared experiences from China, praised catechetical knowledge, and Benediction concluded the rite.
A large crowd from Acton Erin Georgetown high schools attended the North Halton district field day at Milton. Milton won with 147 points followed by Acton 118 Erin 100 and Georgetown 63. A boys track dispute over a foul delayed a sprint final and will be run again Friday at Acton with all entrants. Principal C A Wood awarded trophies to champions including L Darou Betty Anderson R Landsborough B Skilling F Cooper N Lockhurst Jim Kern.
At the St Alban branch of the Brotherhood of Angz Yacan Churchmen in the parish hall last Thursday evening two films were shown after the business session The Japanese Family a 40 minute sound and color feature and a missionary film The group has received its official charter President Janet Rose vice president George Lee secretary George Hargrave and treasurer Gordon Lawson were listed A plan to devote two minutes per meeting to draft articles of constitution and fund raising cadres and a men s test and a zaar were discussed A December date was set William Barrett and Charles Cutis were welcomed as new members.
Acton police investigated an accident between two cars late Tuesday afternoon during a downpour at the corner of Guelph and Queen. A car driven by Reind G Wikkerink struck a vehicle driven by Gitte McFadden, with McFadden’s car sustaining about 250 dollars in damage.
An independent agent under Chamber of Commerce plans a survey of all Acton store closing hours. The Tuesday meeting of 22 downtown merchants and Chamber council members discussed resolving disagreements over changing from Saturday to Friday openings. Solicitor Leatherland reviewed council attitude to the contentious plan under the Factory Shop and Office Closing Act.
The Milton area board reports higher attendance across Georgetown Acton and Milton high schools. Georgetown shows 249 students an increase of 35 this year Milton records 245 up five with plans for new classrooms Acton notes ongoing construction of three rooms and proposals to hold night classes and English basic courses across the three schools.
Prince of Flowerton a German Shepherd owned by Fred Pfefle of Acton won multiple trophies at a York Armories obedience triad in Toronto. Pfefle trained the dog from puppyhood and the dog earned CD titles and top placements including first in German Shepherds and high marks in open and utility classes.
Bill Skilling and Frances Oakes win senior titles at the high school field day as events unfold over two days. Intermediates Wendy MacKenzie and Frank Cooper, juniors Ruth Landsborough and Bob Coxe earn titles with the winners advancing to the inter-school Milton meet. Complete results list top sprinters in various age groups and events.
On No 2 highway near Ede Mills school house Branklin Stephen Dantoes of Guelph and Haugh Job Lean of Rockwood collided. Land car damaged $80 Loates car $950 hospitalization for Mr Lund.
Final plans were made for the rummage and penny sale at the regular meeting of the Catholic Women's League on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs E Marks. The president Mrs E Heffernan opened with the League prayer. The secretary Elma Praida detailed minutes and Mrs 2b Kenney gave the financial report from the last wedding breakfast. Arrangements were set for the fall bazaar and committees appointed. Refreshments were served at the close.
Churchill United Church observed its 117th anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. J W Pratt of Kitchener assisted by minister Townsend. A turkey supper hosted by the WoA was well attended and a musical program followed with Ospringe Young People, Mrs Aitkens, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Ward Bruce, Mrs Norman McKenzie, and Rey M McFarlane of Georgetown contributing.
The Scout and Guide Mothers Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at the Scout Hall on Tuesday September 27 with 11 members and one new member present Mrs Lena Mason the new president presided Election of officers named Mrs Lena Mason president Mrs Nan Hurst vice president Mrs Edith Jennings secretary and Mrs Ethel Haggett treasurer Plans were made for future missions and the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction
Autumn winds bring cooler days with frost and clouds. The season moves toward fall as leaves turn colors and temperatures dip. Local preparations include fuel use and household work to ready homes for the new season.
After inspecting county buildings in Milton the grand jury urged enlarging the men’s mushroom and adjusting courthouse doors to open outward. Repairs to the south stairs banister toilet screen and circular staircase top step were also recommended along with regular health checks. A true bill found against Vlidas Sasnauskas for rape. the trial on July 25 at Lake Medad lasted over 11 hours with one juror excused as his wife was dying.
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