Nassagaweya Centenary Reunion Welds Old Friends
Centenary of S.S. No. 3 Nassagaweya drew former pupils and locals for a three day gathering marked by a church service and outdoor tents. Attendance topped 500 for a Brookville Hall dance amid rain threats, with fiddlers, square dance prizes, and awards for oldest attendees and farthest travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. No. 3
Nassagaweya
Thomas Amos
Puslinch
Fergus
Joan Frank
Bill Clark
Ron Bain
Acton High School adds drapes and P A system upgrades
The board awarded a $394.50 contract to Duncan McPhee of Guelph for drapes matching the main building and approved a $196 P A system extension for new classrooms. The Acton project timeline hinges on by law approval, with Milton and Georgetown school amendments and staff changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Duncan McPhee
Guelph
Acton
Georgetown School
Sanitary In
Milton School
Milton Public School Board
Georgetown Public School Board
Milton
North Halton High School
Messrs
Hood
Anderson, Carbett
Mr.erson
Esquesing
Collision causes damage to Acton police cruiser
A Brampton man, Scott MacKenzie MacDonald, reportedly veered across the road on Guelph Street in Acton last Saturday night hitting a police cruiser. The officer was forced off the road as MacDonald’s car struck a fence. He faces charges of careless driving and impaired driving with two passes. Left rear fender damage to the cruiser estimated at seventy dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Acton
Scott MacKenzie MacDonald
Guelph Street
Harness
MacDonald
MacDonal
Acton weighs water storage as council pushes land purchase
Acton Council urged immediate steps to acquire land for a larger reservoir amid high current consumption. Mayor Tyler warned lack of storage could create town trouble, noting a 250 000 gallon capacity across spring, service, and standpipe tanks and proposing a 500 000 to 1 000 000 gallon addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Tyler
Fairy Lake
Thomas and Thomas Construction Ltd
Glenlea
Thomas
Jack Thomas
C. F. Leatherland
Thomases
Leatherland
Police Chief Warns Dog Owners to Keep Pets Home
Acton police warn that dog owners must keep animals tied from April 1 to October 31 and on garbage days thereafter. Corporal Mason vows immediate court action for violations, ending leniency as warnings stop.
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Mason
Acton
Nassagaweya School Section 3 Centenary Celebration
Older residents of Acton and surrounding area attended the centennial celebration for Nassagaweya School Section 3 last weekend. The page carries a full account of the events and mentions additional pictures on Pages Three, Five and Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Nassagaweya School
Rockwood Public School Adds New Wing
Progress is underway on a $14,000 cement block addition to Rockwood Public School. The one storey enlargement will provide a teachers room storage space and washrooms and create one extra classroom to meet growing enrollment needs over the next five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Two Small Local Subdivisions Approved by Board
Summer Planning Board session approved two subdivision plans for registration. The E Braida 12 lot subdivision cleared after agreement on five percent dedication, and a small private subdivision on the Beardmore-property ratified. Town planner Deacon continues work on the town plan and zoning by law with recommendations expected this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Planning and Development
E. Braida
Braid
Beardmore
Planning Board
P. A. Deacon
Janice Baker Shines With High Marks In Upper School Exams
Principal Ted Hansen releases complete upper school results. Janice Baker tops with 92 in history and several other high scores across Eng Comp and Latin. Nancy Lambert and Francis Heffernan also posted strong results. The list details each student’s scores in multiple subjects and confirms overall excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Baker
Francis Heffernan
Nancy Lambert
Ted. Hansen
Baker
Janice
Benton
Neilson
Coxe
Robert
Gordon
Frederick
Heffernan
Francis
Jany
Elizabeth
Joseph
Lambert
Nancy
Lindsay
June
Acton Scouts Begin World Jamboree Adventure in Canada
Wayne Currie and David Dins start their World Boy Scout Jamboree journey from Guelph to Niagara on the Lake. The party includes scouts from Milton Georgetown Fergus Guelph Rockwood and Acton. Overnight rain did not dampen preparations as they receive Jamboree uniforms and neckerchiefs for a week of activities and new friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's
Wayne Currie
David Dins
Free
Guelph
Timberlands
Niagara-on-the- Lake
Norm Gibson
Iare
Milton
Georgetown
Fergus
Rockwood
Acton
Terry Clifford
Canada
Ladies” Auxiliary
Boy Scout
Wayne
Niagara on-the-Lake
Bert Mortlock
Roses Win Camp Points Despite Rain Day Games
A tape recording at the Y girl day campers revealed their variety show with laughter as it played back. The Orchids led until near the end, but the Roses won the most points across the two week camp aided by a scavenger hunt and indoor games after rain canceled a ballgame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchids
Team of the Roses
Bright Spots During Storm Acton Rescue Crew In Rain
On Saturday the tail end of Hurricane Connie drenched Acton with heavy rain and gusts. Hydro crew Doug Mason and Kerwin McPhail repaired downed lines on Church Street in bright slickers, restoring power after hours of work. Bell Telephone workers also fixed crossed wires as floods formed in low areas and branches were blown down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hydro
Doug Mason
Kerwin McPhail
Church St
Bell
Record Building Permits Hit 1955 July High in Acton
Acton saw July permits total about 260000 dollars, beating all 1954 months. Subdivisions Lakeview and Glenlea drive the surge with Fra leigh Construction and Thomas and Thomas Ltd delivering dozens of new homes, many already sold. Sun Oil plans a Queen Street service station, after purchasing nearby property. Seven-month 1955 permits tally 917150 dollars versus 96430 for the same period in 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
O. Lamb
Lakeview
Fraleigh Construction
Glenlea
Thomas’ and Thomas Ltd
Sun Oil Company
Queen Street
E. Braida
Picnic Rained Out At Galt Saturday
The Christian Reformed church picnic at Galt was completely canceled by rain last Saturday. After traveling by car, the youngsters played in the park for about 30 minutes before a day-long downpour ended plans. A rescheduled picnic is probable in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Galt
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Fisher
J. Weeden
T. Amos
Brookville Hall
Billy Mitchell
Levi Elsley
Lila Calvert
No. 3
David Hutcheon
Calvert
William Weir
Nancy Spingle
California
Carton
Paul Cushing
Wynn Scarbaree
Alberta
W. F. Patterson
Moffat
Jeffares
Lowville
Peter McWilliams
Omas
A. Duby
McGeachie
J. D. Lucas
Toronto
Council
Mill and
Willow - Streets
Frank Pallesen
Rockwood P.S
MacColl
William
McVey
David
Marshall
Ruth
Papillon
Dennis
Scholz
Peter
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