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Letters to the editor A few more memories To the Editor Acton Free Press The article in last week s issue of the Free Press Memories Memories brought back to mind a few other memories Hartley Coles mention that be was often wrapped in a blanket to sleep on one of the benches in the corner under the moon In the old hall while his parents tripped the light fantastic Babysitters were not heard of in those days unless Mother was avail able On occasion the genial Bob MacPher son local police chief watched over his buggy while having a game of checkers with Al Lelshman The popular Mason Orchestra provided music for most enter talnments and dances with Tommy Gib bons calling off There was the time the had a new and presented a grand opening ball with Ben Hoki and his orchestra providing the lilting music The quartet in great demand Jim Smith way down Kay Agnew R Spiel and Vic Rumley was always welcome entertainment at any local concert Shoe factory employees and friends presented a concert every spring which drew capacity audiences Such local notable entertainers as Ruth Gibson Viola Waller Lena Nellie Gibbons Tinny Masales Joe Ernie Coles Charlie Lands- borough Sid Scriven Bob Liz Patrick Bert Frank Connelly Cross Harry and Ray Agnew provided glittering performances Trim Coleman and his wife provided a duet on one occasion that drew a record of nine encores Ed Sweeney local sports enthus iast wasresponsiblcforsccnery and props and office manager Fred McCleary was usually the genial chairman This cast very often repeated the performance at the annual Oddfellows At Home with Murray MocDonald presiding Excellent threeact plays by St dramatic club under the direction of Rev Sawyer were also looked forward to There were the Sunday evening concerts presented by Acton Citizens band under the capable direction of the late Messrs John Hill and Amos Mason Acton against the wishes of many citizens was brought under regional government Don let them tear down this historic Town Hall Hall Former Actonlan Consider the alternatives Day camp playground planned for summer ssraMttES a few for tot for children must provide their The Acton Free Press Wednesday Mayll 1977 house Speyslde and Anderson of Playgrounds will com menceJulyl and end August ground and Nancy South of New comers on the scene will be Larry Kurtz at M Bennett Sally Griffith of Lime- well underway major changes This year according to playground supervisor Rick there will be a charge for children attend Mr explained this two children and for three or more children of the same family providing they register in the same session The camp program will provide children attending with enjoyable experiences in fee is to alleviate materials used in the play campcnift nature grounds One child will be charged for the summer canoeing cook outs sleep- overs and special events d Children attending must have family will have to pay SIS There will also be no play ground at Robert Little school or Prospect Park Mr not exceed 12 years of Camps run from July I July July IB to July 29 own transportation to the bus stops Senior day camp leaders are Ellen and Col leen both ex in the day summer playgrounds The other leaders are also experienced They are Susan Mellor Melanie Nancy Carol Saxon Karen Glenn and Lynda Special needs The playground for the special needs children will be integrated with the M Bennett playground this year CARPET CORNER 11 MAIN ST NORTH ACTON 8533620 You Headquarters in Halton Hills for CARPETING CUSHION FLOORING DRAPERIES CERAMIC TILES rital Augusl 2 l0 porting 1 Mr iSf SnwroundsM August to August Other playgrounds will bo to ted Si 1 Ii1 bathing mil days only and rain or people playground will be set this area If not nil he renulrrf to attend playground at M will pick children up at desig Leaders returning another summer on the Job an Jennifer Bev Duval of M Z Bennett play To Whom it may concern Re the demolition of the town hall to pro vide parking facilities for firemen and a new fire hall It is my personal opinion that council should seriously consider other for these much needed facilities such as purchasing property on the east side of the present building for parking and renovating the upstairs of the present building for facilities It is my personal concern that these and other alternatives m considered before destroying a historical landmark that can not be given monetary value only these alternatives may involve a greater capital expenditure and we are all concerned about cutting costs not increas them may I point out that the economy will improve and there will be more funds available but during this time when economic concerns have first priority may we also pause and realize we will never have another opportunity to keep the exist town hall which in my mind reflects our heritage and is a constant visual reminder of Acton in the town of Halton Hills Yours respectfully Marilyn C Names school friends Box 1564 Bracebndge P0B1C0 Dear Sirs In a recent edition of the Free Press you published several photos of old school classes As I attended those classes I can fill in a few of the blanks In the high school photo with Miss as principal they are as follows First row third from left Ernie I surprised at Bert Hinton forgetting ha old scouting buddy third from right Clifford Precious second row- first Dobie the third and fourth girls are both named Isobel Smith fifth girl Kathenne Third row Wilfred McEachern Wilbur Darnell In the Public School photo with Miss Sugar and Spice Continued from Page That pound 60yearold lady who screams at the professional wrestler Stomp on him Killer is merely her democratic right and her hatred of her big fat overbearing husband That little pot bellied bald headed middle aged guy who is staring at the screen waving his beer and shouting Hit him Tiger is not a sadist He a good citizen kind father devoted husband He Is merely remembering the time he i a scrawny runt went over on his ankles and was always chosen last for a pickup game of hockey on the outdoor rink Daisy as teacher in the third row second from the right Tom Gibbons no re lation to the other family of Gibbons They didn t stay too long In Acton after that pic ture was taken Sorry I can help with any of the others My sojourn in Acton was from to 1929 when I moved to Toronto I have casionally visited the town since my wife having relations there but I seldom meet any of my old school chums have several other class photos or that vintage but I d hesitate to send them through the mail If I m ever in Acton I drop them off as the office if you d care to use them Thanking you for a bit of nostalgia I remain Yours sincerely J Broughton violence a smattering of blood and a few teeth knocked in as long as they are somebody else I guess in the long run we re a violent people We don throw Christians to the lions We throw figurative tigers to the nominal Christians Those of us who don t like it should move to Switzerland where they don fight wars and have lousy hockey teams Dennett A grant for Si 1 has been by the recreation department pay the costs of a day camp at Prospect Park The grant was one of six Young Canada Works pro- IT S A little hard to tell Jccts approved in in the photo but this for this summer tulip has four flowers This camp be different growing on the one fr regular playground stem The oddity is growing in the front l0 cavL lne i garden of Robert Smith station is 221 Mason Blvd limited Dont want vote Since the provincial necessary and costly Most election was announced people are disgusted with Bill Marion Chambers for calling it she Candidate for Wellington Duffenn Peel has been very Next week Mar on w 11 be busy canvassing talking to just as busy Amongst other the newspapers and listen ng has a speaking to the views of her electorate engagement at Mayfield Sec She says that the general School and Meet the feel she has encountered Candidate sessions pi throughout the riding has in Alton and been that the election is un West Garafraxu A little maybe During the on we cannot promise to print letters lo tht editor deal w the campaigns nee workers are encouraged to be lous in their letter writ The editor GOOD USED CAR BUYS BUY NOW THE PRICES ARE RIGHT DASHER S7V JKX7 omit JOOJU ACE PRESENTS and MIRAGE concert at the I Community Centre Arena on MAY 19that8pm pet person t RESERVED SEATS Open at AVAILABLE AT nilielBent8 Clothing e Stop at Boll MAY SPECIAL 40 ft Delhi Tower with Channel Master Automatic Rotor and Channel Master UHF FM Colour Antenna Fully Installed LOW Toms Antenna Service CALL COLLECT ANYTIME 8224140 8226969 POUrVELOT OF ENGLAND Inabrason tests POLYVELDT sole has outlasted leather rubber and crepe Sole acts as a shock absorber and keeps foot evenly cushioned Excells in traction on wood stone tile concrete and rocky slopes MENS and WOMENS your best buy Blade Roasts Short Rib Roasts Shoulder Roasts Sausages Sandwich Meats fc Apple Javex Bleach juice AilPurpose cot Sunny 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