Miss M. Z. Bennett Named Acton Citizen of the Year
Miss M Z Bennett honored as Acton Citizen of the Year for 1964 at a Chamber of Commerce banquet. Retired 23 years, she was celebrated for a lifelong classroom influence, with praise from former pupil and inspector L L Skuce. G W McKenzie, former pupil and principal, received thanks for support during the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Acton Public School
Skuce
Reed
Z. Bennett
Glenn Banks
Nesday
Guilo
G. W. McKenzsie
Chamber of Commerce
St. Alban’s
Acton
L. L. Skuce
Halton
Mineyandt
Mr. McKenzie
Miss Bennett
Roy Goodwin
Acton's
Mr. Goodwin
McKennie
McKenzie
Bennett
Citizen of Year earns Chamber tribute at dinner
Principal GW McKenstie credits Minnie Bennet Acton as Citizen of the Year at a Chamber of Commerce dinner. The narrative recalls her as a dedicated teacher and former principal, with memories of her early days teaching in Erin Township and her aspirations to become a teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
GW. McKenstie
Minnie Z. Bennet Acton
Acton Elects First Woman Chair in Council History
In Acton the council, under a committee of the whole system, met Tuesday with Mrs. George Fryer guiding the gavel as chair for the first time. Debates covered wage increases for a caretaker, salaries remained set, dumping supervision, chlorine in water, and plans for industrial land and sewer projects including a Main Stop site. A weed inspector visit and a potential purchase of the Anthony Hulnagel farm were discussed along with a May 1 tax drive and Daylight Saving changes.
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Acton
George Fryer
J Bert Wood
No. 1 Comittee
Council
Plac
Pultice
Harvey Palmer
Hamilton Peal
Peal
Ow.lrc
Vern McArthur
Industrial Land Council
Anthony Hulnagel
Ng. Ft
Syd Lamb
Eric Johnston
Industrial Committee
J. G. Blate
Liston
Acton Jules Ut
Davy
Sanday
Ontario Hydro approves capital expenses for Actonfivaro Commission
The Actonfivaro Commission approved capital expenses of 35 170 for the year by Ontario Hydro. In the meeting attended by Commissioner Dawkins and Wilfred McRachern in the absence of Gonfon Beatty and Mayor Les Duby, accounts totaling 18 603.02 were approved and several items of business discussed. Also noted were six new hot water heaters installed by Superintendent Doug Musson and a March bank balance of 4 319.08 with salaries and accounts to be paid. A large proposed hydro service map was reviewed but no action taken.
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Ontario Hydro
Actonfivaro Commission
Com
Gonfon Beatty
Les Duby
EB. G. Tyler
Doug Dawkins
Wilfred McRachern
Carnriel
Doug Musson
Audrey Urquhart
Ice Season Ends at Community Centre
Ice melts mark season end as Jim Burn and other athletes wind down a full schedule at the community centre. Council allocates 5,000 toward arena floor work while leetmaking machinery is phased out to ease surface temperatures and protect pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim’ C Burn
Two Kids Fine Nursery Hosts Twins Among Pioneering Daycare
Two kids at a local nursery cared for by caregivers as twins join the staff scene. Neighbors note the growing family presence as the event drew attention with a playful display and warm appreciation from the community.
Dessert-Euchre For Fair Ladies
Dessert Euchre at the Acton Fall Fair afternoon sponsored by the ladies’ society. Winners included Mrs J Ketter and Mrs S Robin with Mrs G S Matthews taking second prize. proceeds supported the fair event and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delicnoue Odesserts
Acton Fall
Confirmation Comfirmation at Se Alban’s Clot
Abessee will be held regularly at Se Alban's clot with contarsatir on Sunday April Ia Woahop Bagnall to be here.
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Se Alban
Bagnall
Minstrel Show Dazzles Acton Crowds Over Three Nights
Acton Lions third annual minstrel show at Robert Little school auditorium draws large crowds Thursday through Saturday. Joyce and Jack Carpenter produced directed the act with Rastus, Banes, Amos, Snowball and Tambo headlining in a lively program featuring song, dance, and comedy.
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Acton Lions
Robert Little School
Joyce
Jack Carpenter
God Save the Queen
Raxtus
Banes
Amos
Snowball
Sambo
Tambo
Three Leave Department New Representative May 1
A new Agricultural Representative and a new Fruit and Vegetable Extension Specialist have been appointed to Halton as J Allen Francis and Andrew Rilen berger depart. Douglas Burnside and Earle Muir resign this month to start a farming partnership at North Cobalt. Henry J. Stanley and others will transfer duties as replacements in Halton Milton offices with Francis leaving May 1.
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Halton
Department of Agriculture
J. Allen Francis
Douglas Burnside
Earle F. Muir
Pune
North Cobalt
North Bay
HL Stanley
Henry J. Stanley
Wellington County
Hal Pat
Andrew Rilenberger
Vineland Horticultural Station
Doug Burnside
Hattan
Peel
Earle Muir
York
Wentworth Counties
Oakville
Milton
Burnside
Muir
Francis
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M. Z. Bennett
William R. Stewart
Tate
Elsie Stewart
Roy Brown
Toronto
Clase
Itizen of
Niagane
Glen Williams
Minnie Bennett
SS. No. 10
Erin Township
Margaret
Georgetown
Eo Muiles
No. 2 Committee
Credit Valley Conmuenation Authority
Pais Lake
Walker Lodge
G. H. Walker
Grend
Gordon Beatty
Walker
Devis
Dlistei
Hydro
John Gay
Minnie 2. Bennett
Two Kids Fine Nursery
Nur
Rol
Hatten
Case
Pete Papillon
Rastus
Bones
Pambo
Rastis
Ames
Geny
al Lauder
Big John
Onal
Vic Bristow
Sweet Chariot
Ted Tyler Jr
Jack Ballough
Charlie Landsborough
Glenna i Hooks
Charlie Ee
Harlie
al Louder
Vin Winstaw
Rastasy
Amas
Rok Family Journal
Ifedas
Roaduts
Samba
Mississippi
Glenn Hanks
Sons Club
Hack Fuons Club
Mr. Interlocutor
Jack Hees Bones
Hartley Coles
Ae the Owen
Ita Tyler Jr
Same
Hugh Oo Miata Tambo
Notte
Metra Bosse En Rand
Jack Rector Ter
le Owens
Hugh Orlauche
al Francis
Halton Ag
J. Earl Whitelock
Cartier
O.A.C
Renfrew
South Simcoe
Hastings
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