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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 16, 1962

Page

2

Acton District High School Grade 13 Exam Results

Acton District High School lists Grade 13 results for numerous students across subjects including Eng. Comp, Eng. Lit, Algebra, Geometry, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, and History. Names include Brian G Barbeau, Carolyn J Cook, Joan M Cook, Lesley A Duby, Norman Elliott, Katherine E Garret, Denis N Gibbons, Alan E Hayward, Katharine E Kirkness, Peter Lawson, Bertrand E Lidken, Donald Fo Lin, Paul J McGeachie, Ross R McGeachie, Moira A McKelvey, Jane F McPhedran, Jean R St Matta, Wayne J Richle, Bernice Williams and others with varied scores across multiple subjects.

Acton Garret Katherine E Lidken Bertrand E GeompH's St. & Statics Donald Fo McGeachie Paul J Eng Mer Ross R

Top Students Achieve High Grade 13 Averages

Acton high school students dominate Grade 13 results with multiple firsts and averages around 69 percent. Notable performers include Brian Barbeau who completed nine papers with three firsts and plans to study at Trinity College, U of Toronto, and Carolyn Cook with nine subjects and two firsts aiming for nurse training in Toronto.

Brian Barbeau Trinity College University of Toronto Carolyn Cook Toronto Lesley-Ann Duby Sheanvill Tok Lege Denis Gibbons Wayne ‘Ridley Vivian Collett Department of Education

Final Approval Sought For Southern Esquesing School Plans

Esquesing Township officials seek final approval of plans and specifications for a Pineview school on Seventh Line at Five Sideroad. A $120 000 bylaw for borrowing was given two readings and forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. A September completion is hoped for with six classrooms and ancillary facilities.

Southern Esquesing School Esquesing Township Acnoor Ar’ Ya No Pinal Pineview Ontario Municipal Board Department of Education Ollive Ball Park Lis Spa Counil

Guelph Results From Acton Students Grade 13

Guelph results show Acton students all sending grade 13. Richard Currie credits include Eng Camp 52 and Phys 67 while Robert Hinton posts strong marks in Alg 97 Geom 76 Trig 90 and Chem 70. Sherron Hibbit earns Bot 83 Zool 68 Lat A 73 Lat C 64 and Fro A 64. Katherine Kenny records Hist 54 Bot 75 and Zoul 60.

Guelph Acton Richard Currie Robert Hinton Sherron Hibbit Eng. L Zool Fr. C Katherine Kenny

Ballinafad Drive Short by 5000 for Community Hall

Ballinafad area canvassers report raising 5000 toward a 21000 hall project with help from Esquesing and Erin Townships the Ballinafad Women’s Institute and provincial grants totaling 11000. The public subscription must reach 10000 to finish. C E Snow chairs the campaign and says reception is good as bids are let and work will start once the target is met.

Ballinafad Esquesing Erin Ballinafed C. E. Snow

Eight-Year-Old Struck By Hit-And-Run Car Near Clarkson

An eight-year-old Clarkson boy named Monthy was struck on Monthy evening by a hit-and-run motorist two miles west of Highway 25 on 25 Sideroad. He was knocked into a ditch, his coat torn, but he was uninjured. North Halton O.P. is seeking the driver of the car.

Clarkson Highway 25 North Halton O.P Michael Gordon Erler Sunningdaily Rub

Water pressure hike forecast sparks town action

Officials warn of rising water pressure next month on Churchill Road and older town areas as meters, pressure relief valves, and possible new mains are discussed. Council weighs homeowner costs, a relief route, and public maps while addressing sidewalks and speed control measures.

Actein Chuncill Road Aton Counce Ani Seston Ao Bert Wot Ca Coum Sieil Jack McGeachiie Sam Gaye Coiracteritien Councilun Frank Prose Simo Pee Visser Navn Merase Water Wessure Tsay Atr. Gow Guelph Main Street North

Town Hires First Recreation Director Jim Casburn

The town appointed Jim Casburn of Scarborough as recreation director, starting September 17. He holds an interim A certificate, has a long background in parks and recreation, and will earn a $5,000 salary with car allowances. government grants reduce salary by 1,500.

Town Jim Casburn Toront Council Ac Scarborough Parks Board G. W. McKenzie Chi Bradley Council Casburnew

New Assessor Erskine Starts Duties Here Monday

Bill Erskine, Acton’s new assessor, began duties in the municipal office Monday, August 13, after selection by the administration committee. Former Toronto official, he and wife Charlotte plan to move here next week. He brings ten years in municipal affairs with experience in Metropolitan Toronto and York District Township. He was welcomed by town staff as they handled workload from the previous assessor’s resignation. He looks forward to the arena opening and watching hockey.

Bill Erskine Acton Cognesl Mr. Erskine Toronto Chilotta Markdale Royal Business College Department of Municipal Affairs Metropolitan Toronto York District Etobicoke Erskine Gavinth John Ladouceur Ottawa

Fair prize list released for upcoming fair weekend

The 88 page fall prize lists are off the press with a bright yellow and green cover. It details classes and prizes for the forthcoming fair which runs Friday and Saturday September 14. Nino Braida is treasurer Irene Swackha is indicated as pre Mrs.

Nino Braida Irene Swackha

Gibraltar School Closes Doors Replaced by Modern Structure

Obscure text describes the closing of Gibraltar No.9 School and replacement with a new six room modern school in the Esquesing area. Historical notes trace the original log school built circa 1845 and later moves to Limehouse Churchill and other sites. The article credits local residents for assistance and mentions a September 1962 opening.

Gibraltar Wyofrs A. W. Benton Harry R. Brown W. Bowman C. Cross U.S

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