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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 27, 1959

Page

2

Acton High to Add Home Economics and Curriculum Changes Discussed

Acton High School to add home economics rooms with prices to be obtained for equipment as Georgetown builds shop facilities. Trustees urge a 3R program return and reduced grade nine to 13 movement citing achievement and self-encouragement concerns.

Acton High School North Halton High School Georgetown Acton E. S. Force Force M M Coles John Hall Milton W. Coon Department of Educaton

Obituary for Herbert Brown Dies After Illness in Hospital

Former Actonian Herbert Brown dies after a brief illness in Kitchener Water Hospital. Son of the late Brown and Mary Bibbons he moved from Adie to Watery years ago before settling on a farm then returning to town. He married Ida Pratt in Parkdale Methodist Church and lived in Act. This obituary notes his remembered service as a citizen of the community.

G. Herbert Brown Kitchener-Waterloo Brown Mary Bibons Adie Ida Pratt Parkdale Methodist Church

Young Martin Marks Earns Commercial Licence at Twenty

The article traces Martin Marks who, from a young age, pursued flying with support from his parents. He earned a commercial licence from the Department of Transport after saving money for lessons at Brampton Flying Club. He often soloed in a Piper Cub, showing early dedication to aviation and frequent flying during holidays.

Dad Bast Martin Marks Mio Kot. Marks Milot Hs Commercial Department of Transport Acton Brampton Martin Tulet Oseen

Guelph Car Damage Figures From Local Accident

A scrambled note reports car damage amounts in Guelph after an accident. The legible figures include 250 and 200 with scattered fragments mentioning names and phrases, but the overall details remain unclear.

Guelph

May Overcome Downtown Congestion With One Side Three Block Parking Ban

Proposed plan to curb downtown congestion by prohibiting parking on one side of three blocks including Mill Street, connecting Western Avenue to Elgin Street. Action followed a traffic survey by the Department of Highways after a recent district study, citing safety and flow improvements and naming officials Mason W. Cook and Wood Me Land.

Acton Mill Street Main Elgin Wis Mul Street Pikong Elgin Ste Mill Department of Highwire Mason W . Cook Cook MIT Strivt

Prominent business man Earl S Cooper passes away

Earl S Cooper a leading Acton businessman and past master of Walker Lodge died after a years long service to the community. Survived by wife the former Key wo ane son Frank mother Mein Bila Cooper sister Olive Mis Go McDunguliy and brother Gordon the Acton family mourns the loss as council reviews a fatal accident response and calls for improved local medical access.

Walker Lodge Acton Bats Tenpi Me Lesves Las Te Key Wo Frank Mein Bila Couper Acton Alwo Olive Mis Go McDunguliy Wood- Leidge Gordon New Market Mia J Silten Acton

Water Pressure Repairs Near Galen Tracks

Town workers press ahead with emergency action after a damaged water flow and storm sewer problems threatened embankment integrity near CN and the Galen area. Engineers ordered a temporary fix and cement culvert to divert flow away from the tracks, with crews moving soil and cement into swampland to prevent further deterioration.

CNA Galen Sidadivinion Iach CNR

Convicted Monday On Assault Charge

A damaged text item reports a Monday assault conviction involving a local figure. details are obscure due to OCR errors but indicate a court appearance and sentencing context. The fragment mentions a person named Acton and referenced individuals connected to a legal proceeding, with unclear dates and locations.

New Valve Installed at Main St Well to Save Water

A valve addition at Number One well on Main Street North is reported to reduce water use across the system. PUC informed. plans include repurposing a building area for a shower and renovating layout to improve facilities. Deputy Reeve and sewer officials discuss water diversion and disposal measures at the plant and town drainage system.

Main St P.U.C Palle Conusseth Regula Newing Main Street Pallona Walter Lastestane Eothanss van Alice Aueec Win JM Greer Rey Une Cutie Sid Win Alf Duby Duby Golf Belle Bend Thesmer Tecaten Uial Newage Moore

Fountain Stays Council Decides Fountain Stays

Tuesday evening defeat ends attempt to move the fountain at the YMCA after safety concerns. Councillor BD Rachlin sponsored the resolution, with Abermentoers voting against. He cited multiple close calls involving children crossing the road to approach the fountain and suggested a second fountain on the opposite side as a preventive measure. Other councillors noted the fountain’s frequent use by adults and the convenience it provides.

Ymca Wes Rachlin Abermentoers Childrete Gelow Druk

Corner Stone Laid For Robert Little Public School Addition

Chairman C W Bradley with Mayor W Ho Cook and board members laid the corner stone of the Robert Little Public School addition on September 8. The project advances at a feverish pace, with contractors and workers racing to meet a tight deadline. The new wing will house ten classrooms plus home economics and industrial arts spaces, totaling about 170000 dollars in cost, and five rooms are planned for occupancy at the start of the school year.

C. W. Bradley Robert Little Public School Robert Cheel Board W Bradley W. Ho Cook Bradley Acton Free Press Brygann Es Tv Se Nowtty Old School Scheel Phagman Qurse M Z Bennett Acton Boulevard Robert Little Sena Moor Bennet Serrog Acton Robert Little School W. H. Cook M.smith E. T. Marks G. Barnes W. Middleton Shawn Mr. Bradley Cook

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