New term fills schools with renovations and new staff
A continuing report details classroom prep at M.Z. Bennett school with a renovated staff room and new storage under stairs. About 400 students expected. capacity filled and crowding potential. Principal Elmer Smith and Vice Principal Walter Dubois oversee 13 teachers. four new staff include Miss Radford, Miss Gellatly, Miss Campbell, and Mrs. Heard returning to teaching. Students attend Robert Little school for industrial arts and home economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Turkosz
M.Z. Bennett
Miss Radford
Miss Small
Miss Gellatly
Matthews claim grand championship at Ottawa Ex for hackneys
G S Matthews of Acton Ontario led Carousel Torch Swell to the grand harness hackney championship at the Ottawa Central Canada Exhibition driven by Mrs M McDougall of Erin. The Matthews string totaled 28 ribbons with five firsts, five seconds and four thirds, and included two reserve grand champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QARS
Stan Matthews
Ottawa
G. S. Matthews Farm
R.R. 2
Acton
Fuarness
Central Canada
G. S. Matthews
Torch Swell
M. McDougall
Erin
Matthews
Larry Knight
Larry
McDougall
Torch
Cambridge
Matt
Miss Bennett Remembered as School Leader at Acton
In 1957 the M. Z. Bennett school was named for her after years of dedication. Miss Bennett, a chartered LODE member and former leader of the Friendly Circle, remained active in the United church while guiding many students. She is moving from Acton but her influence remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Friendly Circle
Miss Bennett
Acton
Acton Centennial Fair Expands Three Day Celebration
The three day centennial fair in Acton runs September 15 to 17 with a City figurehead opening events at the community centre. Events include Miss Centennial Queen, centennial costume judging, a Friday school pageant, a grand Saturday parade, Junior Horse Show, Live stock show, Band performances, and a Sunday church service with Rev John Walkie as guest preacher. The program includes special acts by Vince Mountford Variety All Stars and Go Go Girls with district bands and choirs from local schools and towns. Transportation by bus will be provided for out of town participants and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Board
Georege Musselle
Acton
Guelph
Vince Mountford
Acton Square
King Shows Midway
Chamber of Commerce
Shaynes
Acton Citizen
John Walkie
Centennial Committee
Police report week at Milton detachment Ontario
During August 20 to 26 Mil ton Detachment Ontario Provincial Police patrolled 6,899 miles and logged 7 5 9 1 4 hours. Forty four charges and 58 magistrate court convictions were recorded along with 27 vehicle checks and 37 traffic warnings. Damages from two property incidents totaled about 1 560 dollars with causes including inattentive driving and speeding. A counterfeit five dollar bill was passed at Mohawk Raceway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Detachment
Ontario
Norval
Metro Toronto
Nassagawega
Mohawk Raceway
Halton 4H Electric Club Meeting Summary
Halton Farm and Home Electric Club met August 15 at the Ontario Department of Agriculture Office Milton. Nell Robertson presided. Bill Cooke of Ontario Hydro reviewed the year. Members took a 35 minute test and discussed the upcoming achievement day with speeches. Parents are invited to the September meeting at Bayne Community Centre. The final Ontario Electric clubs gathering is October 28 at 10:45 a.m. with a tour of Sir Adam Beck and a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Farm and Home Electric Club
Ontario Department of Agriculture
MiJton
Nell Robertson
Murray McGuinnis
Electric Club
Bayne
Ontario Electric Clubs
Niagara Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hackney
Mr. Leatherland
Bateman
Irwin
Brears
Rotary
Mr. Dubois
Bruce
Acton District High School
Esquesing
Nassagaweya
Royale
A-B Supermarket
Mill ST
Side Bacon
Presswood Compass
Delmonte
Aylmer
Bartlett Pears
Frontenac
Clark’s
Fish & Chips
Clark
Lakeview
Discount Centre
Main ST. North Acton
Robert Little School
M. Z. Bennett School
M. Z .Bennett School
Acton Public School Board
Raceway
Patterns Hinton
Halton
Verna Thompeon
Bill Cooke
Ontario Hydro
Norm
Mill ST. East
Acton, Ont
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