Inpare Athletes Showstandards Test Figures at Park
Report on Inpare playgrounds comparing results with minimum standards across age groups for events such as high jump running broad jump and sprints. Highlights include senior mids and junior boys and girls performances and field day results with athletes named Casburn Cooper Landsborough and Marchment among finalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casburn
Renta
Acton
Mike Orr
Bruce Casburn
Bill Landsborough
Mike Cooper
Paul Cooper
Bob Landsborough
Mike Casper
Bruce Cashurn
Bobby Krul
Jeff Cooper
David Rochester
Mario Barlow
Davi Rochester
Tammy Casburn
Jay Bouskill
Junitor Boye
Leslie Coles
Ralph Landsborough
Billy McGilloway
John Hansen
Leslie Colem
Kent Kentner
Yvard Dash
Ghris
Brenda Henry
Joanne Casburn
Jo-Marie Marchment
Joe-Marie Marchment
Sally Dick
Joe Marie— Marchment
Doug Casburn
John Mason Wayne Barnaby
Summer School Water Safety and Swimming Lessons
Daily water safety and swimming instruction led by Misa Pat Barrager at the park. August session includes 74 youngsters with listed names. Lessons run every weekday morning starting each half hour with a Friday test on August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Pat Barrager
Tad
Dorothy Newton
Wendy Knapton
Brian Wilson
Edward Pauw
John Hansen
Lynn Nielamn
Lexie Coles
Jane Lamb
Charles Bennett
Susan Gardner
Kathleen Ia
Tine van der Koov
Jack van der Kooy
Cathy Weldon
Stan Collett
John Cameron
Ronald Lanter
John Pink
Nelly van der Kooy
van der Kooy
John Pauw
Mark Nielsen
Claire Dunham
John Dunham
Sheila Collett
Trev Patrick
Susan Patrick
Valerie Cole
Randy Weldon
Craig Weldon
Jackie Irwin
Kenny Hurren
Patricia Last
Bill Fricker
Judy Cameron
Michael Luty
David Pink
Gary Wheelnoff
Neil Anderson
Heather McGeachie
Joanne Casburn
Reno-Anne Hall
Joanne Wasowica
Douglas Casburn
Bruce Fowler
Seth Armstrong
Zenith Armstrong
Corie Maxwell
John Dunbar
Funeral services for Mrs J Bilton held at Rumles Shoemaker
Funeral services for Mrs Ysabella Bilton wife of the late John Bilton were held Monday August 8 at the Rumles Shoemaker Funeral Home. She died at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph after years of declining health. Born in Fs Quesing she lived in the district and farmed near Acton. The Rev Dwight Engel conducted the service with interment in Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers were Al Kirkness Albert Tennant Sam Tennant Gordon Bilton Frank Cooper and AH Dubs. A longtime United Church member she was predeceased by her brother William Cooper and sister Mrs Aree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumles Shoemaker
Ysabella Bilton
John Bilton
Albert Tennant
Sam Tennant
Gordon Bilton
Frank Cooper
First Camp-Out for Scout Troup at Wellington Camp
The First Scotch Black Scout Troup held its first camp out at Veers Memorial Scout Camp in Wellington under the leadership of Squamas ter Huckseman and Assistant Scoutmaster EB Gein Row. Two initiators were Neil Robertson and Ken Wilson, who earned badges.
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Veers Memoral
Wellington
Acton Free Press Letters Praise Formal Swimming Lessons
The writer defends Acton town swimming instruction as formal and well run. They name instructors Nor Turner John Stone and others plus volunteers Doug Tarrant Jack Carpenter Alb Duncan and Bermarel Rideout who contributed to the program overseen by a panel of instructors using the National YMCA Swimming Manual.
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Acton Free Press
Acton
Ontario
Acgton VY
Acton Childrey
Dopard
Fathys
Iyvieuctl
Nor Turner
John Stone
Sind Mmesselhak
YMCA
Doug Tarrant
Jack Carpenter
Duncan Gsho
Polices
Bermarel Rideout Lewish
YAECA
Thei
Pam
Wecall
Teo
Abe
Quaid
Tesco
Bons United
Wotkers
Acton Women's Institute August Meeting Features Scotch Block Visitors
The August meeting at the Acton Women’s Institute hosted visitors from Scotch Block Institute with euchre and bingo. Prizes were awarded to Davenport and McCauley among others. A lunch of cake and ice cream preceded a program charge and notes of thanks from Mrs. Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Institute
Davenport
McCauley
Hector Lambert
Jessie McGregor
Bligo
Woods
Lindy
Leslie
Martin
Jack Hardy
Maplesden
Annie Akins
Institute
Fred Anderson
Esquesing Principals Staff Allocations Revealed
Esquesing Public School Board announced Tuesday the allocation of teachers for the coming term. Names include Milton Heights principal Mrs Gleana Connor and several coordinators across Glen Williams Norval Limehouse Speyside and Speyside with multiple staff listed for each site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing Public School Board
Milton Heights
Gleana Connor
PL English
Glen Williams
Ralph, McKeown
John Snoddy
Dule
Evan Presswood
Hatda Bovee
Stewarttown
Robert Gibbons
Doug Bazinet
McKelsen
Ro McKeown
Thelma Hearns
Pineview
A.C. Dickson
Jim McFaul
Ethel Riddell
Griffin
Kay Lawson
Shirley
Green
Norval
J. Reed
Gwen Robertson
W. Cascadden
Limehouse
Eric Balkind
Dennis Betts
Carol Hopkinson
Joan Craig
Helen Raognvaldson
Findley
Speyside
Gary Dawkins
Mes
Obituary of Dr Harold Avison Former Acton Minister
Dr Harold W Avison a former Acton Methodist minister died at his Galt home. Born in Toronto he studied at Victorian and Emmanuel Colleges earning a divinity doctorate at High Park United Church. He served pastorates in Ottawa Guelph Welland Regina Calgary Toronto and Ottawa before retiring about 15 years ago. He is survived by his wife Mabel Kirkland and two daughters Margaret and Mrs EW McKim Shine.
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Toronto
Avison
Emmanuel Colleges
High Park
Ottawa
Roson T. N. Avison
Turortte
Acton
Draper
Guelph
Large
Regular hydro meeting canceled delaying summer schedule
The hydro committee canceled last Thursday's regular meeting causing a disruption in the planned schedule. Summer meetings are expected to be sparse as organizers foresee gaps between sessions.
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Hydro
Out Competition Winners Named
The Acton Agricultural Society judged the Out Competition on Friday August 2. Winners include Ralph Denny 94 points Rod ney variety and George Wallace 93 points Rodney variety. Other contestants listed include Walter Linhian 92 points Harvey Bayne 915 points and Chasen 91 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Agricultural Society
B. Laughlen
Ralph Denny
Rodney
George Wallace
Rodney Variety
Walter Linhian
Harvey Bayne
Chasen
F Griffin
Son
Russell
Alex McPhedran
Russell Variety
Fyfe Somerville
Ted Brown
Garry
Gordon Leslie
HL McTniores
J. Mo McCullough
D. C. McPhedran
Mum. Coles and Son
Harold Brown
Obituary for Mrs. R. Storey 52 Years in Acton Area
Rachael Storey widow of the late Thomas Storey died August 2 at her niece’s home in Acton. A longtime Acton resident since 1904 she lived on Church Street since 1986 and belonged to Stone’s Church Altar Society. A Requiem High Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Church on August 6 with interment at Dublin Cemetery. Pallbearers included Wilmer Fryer Walter Fryer Teo McCristall Phillip McCristall Pat Kethy and Thomas Massicotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Storey
Thomas Storey
P. J. McCristatl
John Se. Acton
Tate Mgr
William Kelly
Acton Area
Church St
Altar Society
Stone's Church
Acton
St. Joseph's Church
Dublin Cemetery
Wilmer Fryer
Walter Fryer
Teo McCristall
Phillip McCristall
Pat Kethy
Thomas Massicotte
Fair Directors Prepare for Annual Exhibition Display
The fair plans a 30 year celebration with a prize fete and a book display. Dr Frank Oakes saved items will be shown. Directors will wear smart black roller hats with ribbons to publicize the fair. Miss Acton Fair will be chosen. The planning committee includes Jack Marshal Mac Sprowl Jack Holmes and Marvin Hunter. Foundations for Van Gil apartments are laid and ground leveled for parking. Adults learn water safety from children taking swimming lessons this summer and a student refused to board a boat without life preservers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chit “McKay
Frank Oakes
Jack Marshal Mac Sprowl
Jack Holmes
Marvin Hunter
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Tommy Cawburn
Bobby Krultled
Jay Boushill
Larry Boushill
Tommy Casbur
Janet Allen
Mario
Barlow
Robin Salt
Susan McGilloway
Anne Toth
Danny McGilloway
Anne Marie Luty
Reverieus Norton
Paul Youngblut
Debbie Bousfield
Mhaniac Bousfield
Allen Green
David Melmore
Doug Porter
Cheryl Lee
Carol Paterson
Blaine Cleland
Tom Casburn
Jim Smith
Anne Rogers
Barbara
Fowler
Roberta Nesset
Gay Neaset
Neil Lronside
Christine Elling
Peter Hargrave
Juds Brown
Ken Withers
Chris Wallix
Treth Armstrong
J. Bilton
Sales and Service
Main Street N
Rockwood
Dan
Bank OF Montreal
Acton Women’s Institute
George Fryer
Frances Mapiesden
W. Maddox
Fryer
Safety Council
Harold W.avison
Harold-Witaat Arioon
Acton Methodist Church
Galt
JEM Drive-In Theatre
Paraay
LDD
Thurs
Pal
Cary Grant
Tony Curtis
Stooges
Rockweed
R. Storey
Pollock and
Campbell
Water St
North
USA
Canada
Call “Style
Erin
Mrs. Hathaway
Dregers
Acton on Free_Press
van Gil
F.& S. Moving & Storage
Groce Tena
Young
Ivy Waltho
Rock ‘N Roll
The
Rainbow
Ae Aeliettos
Sheaffer
Exercice
Ete Books
Teece Lled Relies
Acton High School
Smith-Corona
Typewriter
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