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PAGE 14 THE ACTON MONTHLY VOLUME I, ISSUE 7 LOOKING BACK ‘he Acton Sree Press.! Reported in the Acton Reported in the Acton Free Press from 139 years Free Press from 59 years ago, May 8th, 1884: ago, May 14th, 1964: Mr. A.W. Green now sports one Glen White, 50 John Street, of the neatest rigs in town. His _ will soon be sporting a brand new phaeton carriage is quite new vehicle, a Honda Motor attractive. Scooter which he won in a A.W. takes about as much Repsi.Cola contest, pleasure out of a good horse and carriage as anyone we know. are still doubtful. Tuesday evening, a resolution to support Mr. J. Fyfe is adding to his the Red Ensign went down to splendid residence on Church defeat with three voting in favour of the motion, four voting against and one member undecided. Street, a neat and becoming portico and balcony. As far as Canada's national flag is concerned, Acton's councillors Reported in the Acton Free Press from 49 years ago, May 29th, 1974: Unemployment rates may be high in some parts of Canada but government statistics would have a hard job convincing plant managers in Acton and area there is no local shortage of labour. Typical of employers in this area who feel this way is Michael Worthington, plant manager of Polypenco Canada Limited on Frederick Street. News excerpts from Acton Free Press / Dills Collection In honour of Mother’s Day, here is a photo of the YMCA’s Mother and Daughter Banquet from 1952. For a number of years, during the 1950s, the Y’s Men Club would hold such events at the Acton YMCA, once located at 40 Mill Street East. Photo Credit: Dills Collection Answers to crossword puzzle on page 5 See more of Acton’s history with... VINTAGE €} vintage acton ACTON @vintage_acton