PAGE 10 THE ACTON MONTHLY VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 LOOKING BACK he Acton Sree Press. Reported in the Acton Free Press from 140 years ago, February 8th, 1883: The new Town Hall is now being furnished with new furniture this week. This week scores ten uninterrupted consecutive weeks of sleighing. Reported in the Acton Free Press from 90 years ago, February 9th, 1933: The School Board reviewed methods that could be used to save ratepayers money. It was shown that during the past two years High School teachers salaries had been reduced by $950 and in the Public School by $700. Further economies are to be studied. George Angel of Stratford now has the post of Freight Agent at Acton Station. See more of Acton’s history with... Reported in the Acton Free Press from 60 years ago, February 21st, 1963: Cost of constructing the new water reservoir on Churchill Road is estimated at $178,000, Acton council learned Monday. Acton artist Elizabeth Wilkes loey has won two first prizes worth $100, top awards in the Ontario Souvenir and Handcraft competition held in Toronto. News excerpts from Acton Free Press / Dills Collection ‘Say Grocery’: Miss Sidy’s Kindergarten class, from Robert Little Public School, posed for a photo as they toured Jim Ledger’s IGA as part of a class field trip in February, 1958. Photo Credit: Dills Collection Answer to puzzle on page 5 VINTAGE ACTON £) Vintage Acton @vintage_acton 1. Willow Street 4. Robert Little 2.Superior Glove _5. Knox Presbyterian 3. Prospect Park