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4 Tho Acton FroQ Press Wednesday Feb 1381 press Founded In 1875 Pub shod every Wednesday by Inland Co Limited at W low Street Acton Telephone 1519 Subici Single each year In Canada Acton Free Pish the Inland Wishing Co Urn tod group now papa The ibyPlcker no tar The Guard ian Tho Bu I Pon Burl Weekend Post The Georgetown Indopondom Matkhom and Sun The Canadian Champion The News The Era Week Th Weekend and Tho Siouffv io buna Don McDonald Publisher Adverting to accepted on thai In the typog that port on of the occupied by tho o Item with reasonable allowance lor tig nature ml I not be charged lor but Iho balance advert I bo paid or at applicable rate In the event of a error Goods or service eta wrong price good or bo told Advening amonlyanotfe tosell awn any n Com unity rjevvapapor EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Editor Murray I Editor Eric El tone Sporti Diana Wart Rack wood Newt Jennifer Bo Contributor Helen Murray Darkroom Lynda ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Manager II Cook Sale Cleul tied Advertising PatKontnet National Advertising Rap- Dan Poynu BUSINESSACCOUNTING OFFICE Office Manager Rhone Thomhlll Jocquo TELEPHONE end Editorial Off Second mall Number Leathertown group seeks our heritage The whole idea is only a couple of months old at best but Leather town has been launched and laun ched in fine style After just two meetings it looks like the odd businessmen com munity leaders and citizens who have tackled this huge project mean business Last week they showed a determination to bite the bullet and make decisions They going to allow this community promotion idea another in a long list to be studied to death The steering commute after some debate approved preliminary plans for a nifty logo It now being refined and could be given the final stamp of ap proval following public input and comments which hopefully will make it even better in the next couple of months Its not inconceivable that by the time the big Back to Acton Days celebration rolls around the Leathertown logo a great tool to enhance community identity and the image of Acton will be stuck all over paper wood plastic etc throughout the town and even spreading outside Acton Work has already started on developing not just a Leathertown attraction but potentially dozens Instead of a simple museum the committee is aiming to develop a walking tour through Actons leather heritage complete with story telling plaques on buildings and homes small exhibits of leather memorabilia and photographs and some larger displays The mechanics of reaching this goal have been set in motion All over town tucked away in closets attics and basements of homes and business is this com munity s leather history Even more valuable are the memories of our long time residents recollections of the leather industry Donald Rankin with assistance from Murray have started a probe of the leather industry in Acton Already theyve recruited some helpers for the mammoth job but theyll need lots more help The many sources of mation are almost incomprehen Anyone with ideas for stops on the tour what should be on pla ques old photographs leather tifacts anecdotes to relate etc is urged to contact Janet Fleming the Leathertown secretary at and share the wealth of information The committee hopes to have the initial research far enough along in the next few weeks to put together a display in one or two locations around the town similar to what did in the window of the downtown Family Cleaners outlet Itll be a hint or teaser of what is to come Interest seems to be building During a workshop at Mondays Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting in which over GO people participated enthusiasm for was running high Almost every idea for im proving the quality of life here somehow involved the Leather- town theme Hopefully this is a sign of things to come because its going to take many many people to make Leathertown a reality A big plus in this concepts favor is that it hasnt despite the high level of enthusiasm exhibited the early stages left the organizers looking at Leather- town with dollar signs spinning in their eyes Certainly will have its economic benefits It could easily result in things like Acton attracting nationally known restaurants and shops a resort hotel further development of Fairy Lake and recreational facilities downtown refurbishing a movie theatre development of small malls or plazas on vacant commercial property downtown All things which present and in the foreseeable future popula tion simply cant support but is very possible with an infusion of tourist and out of town shoppers dollars But Leathertown can do much much more for Acton It can give us back our identity restore our pride in the community give us particularly newcomers and youth an appreciation of this town s heritage and provide us with bubbling confidence our future Boosts Cher Rest Home Dear Sir I think It is about time for someone to apeak up lor the Cher Heat Home Ever since they have opened someone has been trying to put them out of business They hove compiled with every request to do work and moke changes and have gone so far as to do things that t asked for to upgrade the home They have replaced fire extinguishers with the best they could obtain Now they want them replaced with ones that arcn any better than the garden hose this according to by law not yet passed The patients arc clean well fed and given kind loving care I speak from experience because my mother was there for several years I had taken her out of two homes because I was not satisfied with the care or conditions in places Ono was a large government run facility I found smaller homes gave more personal and better core I have eaten meals at Cher s and saw no reason for complaint They were the same meals given to everyone I have been there early in Iho morning and at night and have found the same Lake at post office Dear Editor Walking to the post office I discovered there was no road or pavement or path way -J- M Si- A display made by Keith won third place at the annual convention of agricultural societies from across Ontario recently The display was made up of photos taken at the Acton fall fair In a barn window and on barn board It was the first time in many years the Acton society display had been entered In the MlBsActonFallFalrlMO LisaMcGrath had a chance to meet with other fair queens before meeting again at the CNE a Miss Sweetheart of the Fairs contest in August Mrs Agnes has a real rarity in She has a 12 bloom For those who wonder what so special about that an usually has just one or two blooms Wee Katharine daughter of Elly and was welcomed into the Trinity United Church Sunday by holy baptism with Rev Charles Beaton officiating Mom and Pop are the owners of Tuitman Garden Centre Highway Leaders and boys of the second Acton Trinity Sea Scout Troop were Invested in the Ship Monday evening Congratulations to all involved Trinity United Church has a special day planned for this Sunday morning when a Mission Festival is planned Church goers wilt start the event with the morning vice when they will experience African culture music and worship After the service the celebration will continue downstairs with African food for all tastes displays and guests Missionary guests will be Rev and Mrs from Toronto and Mr and Mrs Allan Slater from Lakeside Ontario Rev Klrkwood Is presently head of the Division of Mission for Africa and the Slaters are dairy farm era and were in Zambia from 19701974 working to tench ranch management Sharing our Faith was the theme of the Annual of the Brampton held on February at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Brampton Acton Is a part of the group Call to Worship and Prayer were by the President Mrs Young The Hymn Frith In AcUon was sung Devotions were taken by Mrs S McClure of WMS reading from Hebrews Chapter 11 and followed by two Poems by Mrs McClure based on Faith Rev John Duncan from the Board of Congregational Life spoke on the princ iples of Church Growth and how thev re late to the W M Society In order for Church Growth you have to have a pur pose realistic goals developed strategy clear plans shared decisions com of people which all arc not be yond the capability or Power of God A question and answer period followed Delegates to Annual Meeting at Georgetown April and for Brampton are from Acton and Dixie Presbyterian Churches Rev Graeme Duncan from St Andrews Church Brampton the new Officers and pronounced the Benediction Ted Tyler and my hubby Gord have made their mark in Florida at Uncle Sid to be exact Ted and his family just returned from a two week vacation at Beach a small resort between Fort Myers and Naples his holiday On Ted recommendation we As we were leaving the restaurant noticed a large bulletin board with hundreds of bus iness cards past patrons One such card jumped me it was Teds Not to be outdone by a travel agent I made sure a Free Press card was nearby matter of fact right underneath Now there two little pieces of Acton In Florida Other folks at the Jack Beach and Tennis Resort were Ted wife Dolores daughters and Angela mother Gwen and Bar and Mrs James Hlggins Mr and Mrs Charles and Mr and Mrs George Marshal This spring like weather weve been having lately has mother Natures creat ures a bit confused Reports are In that some Actonlans were out gathering dew worms on the weekend One man sup posedly dug a hole a foot deep before hitting frost But don t take those anowtires off your caryetl predict a lot more snow to come Seems every time I bead home to Colling wood to visit family mere a snowstorm either dosing roads before I leave to bead soum or dosing Just Ml pass by I plan a trip in the near future so dont put your away conditions You are lucky in Acton to have such kind caring people as Mr and Mrs running this home It Is hoped in the future they will be given credit and appreciation shown for what they are doing instead of tho kicks In the back they have been getting In the past I can not be too thankful that there was a place like this when I needed a home for my mother It would be a good Idea for some of the ones causing her trouble to go and spend at least part of a day at the home and see what goes on in a rest home It Is easy to sit behind a desk and say what should be done and criticize But most of the people who are doing this haven a clue of what it is all about maybe never even visited one The only thing a lot of people who ore running some of these places care about Is collecting the money They hove little or no feeling for the ones In their care All homes should be treated alike and one not picked out to run down Things that are going on In some places are never mentioned Back issues 10 years ago Wednesday February 24 1971 Chris Brunelle a pretty brunette was crowned Miss Snow Queen at Acton high winter carnival Ookpik II Other finalists were Lynn Dunn Bender Ann What mougb and Judy Thlbodeau Robbie Ellerby gobbled up cupcakes in 30 minutes to win first prize Jim was second with 37 cupcakes A coffee house dance was held Thursday and variety show Friday Blazing torches lighted the Ookpik parade Ken Marshall won the dog sled competition An addition to Knox Church was turned down at the annual meeting and Edgar Bendicks have opened their delicatessen here years ago Thursday February 1881 George Lee was appointed chairman of the library board succeeding Peter Dun ham Charles Klrkness is vicechairman Rev James was guest speaker at the World Day of Prayer service Acton fair prize list was Judged best in Class C Fairs president Nino Bra Ida an nounced The need for artificial ice was cm phasized when the Lions club had to cancel their carnival due to soft ice Over attended the annual night school display A fashion show was a highlight A county wide Industrial commission was approved by county council Trafalgar Industrial commissioner Ron out lined proposals 50 years ago Thursday February 26 1931 A New Legion Post for Acton was organized at a meeting of exservicemen in the Council Chamber Comrade was In the chair and outlined the problems of the ex servicemen and finding employ meat for disabled returned men The elec tion of officers followed President J Gould 1st VicePresident J McDonald 2nd VicePresident Arnold Secretary Treasurer L Wright Advisory Com Rev If Bennle Comrades Roney W Eccleshall A Padbury and President Gould promised to do all in his power to advance the good work of the Can adlan Legion in Acton Every cent of the Poppy Fund and other contributions will be used for the benefit of exservicemen and their dependents Col G Brown moved a vote of thanks to Comrade Padbury Applications were received for charter memberships The volume of applications was so great it was decided to leave the list open for another week Later a banquet will be arranged with speakers 75 years ago Thursday February 1806 The school room of the Methodist church was packed with a joyful congregation for the discharging of the last of the church mortgage On the walla were portraits of deceased pioneers among them Mr Asa Hall who often told of the first sermon preached to the settlement In a log house on Main St preached by the Rev Zenas Adams from whose family the community was first known as Adamsville Mr James Moore oldest member of the original board living recalled when the congregation met to the old school house and of get ting out the Umber tor the new frame church at the cor ner of Church and John Successors of early families spoke among them AT Brown and H Moore Rev Barker pre sided for the time of great rejoicing 100 years ago Thursday February IBS It is our sad duty to announce the death of the wife of Mr Lewis Fox accountant of Messrs Storey and Son after one short year of happily wedded life She was at tacked with a severe illness about a week ago Theblrthofherdaughterwasllstedln the previous week Free Press The Public School inspector has Informed the Board of Education that additional school accommodations must be provided The third department has from to more pupils that the number allowed by law The entertainment in the Temperance Hall by the ladies of St Alban s church consisted of a number of excellent tableaux and an exhibition of Mrs War Fig Iff M2 Bennett held Ihetr last week Contestants were Dana Rksuurdsao we There was a lake The poet office should dry up the lake Brownie Mill St W Student from Acton schools competed In a public speaking competition Friday first Jennifer morning at School From left to right Michael Vranic Richard Vranic David Thorpe Andrea Speyalde Cynthia St Josephs Dana Richardson Ben- second Lori McDonald who and Perry RobertLlttle third and J Agnes McEnery off her has 1Z want blooms Mrs Is a of Lodge