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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 30, 1967

Page

4

Acton High School Opens With 25 Staff Members

The Acton high school, expecting 450 students, lists a staff of 25 plus Principal Ted Hansen. New teachers include Mrs. J Hallman, who will teach English and oversee the library, and Mrs. D Hunter who will teach home economics. The six day cycle remains, text books are provided, and commencement is set for November 3 with Rev. J. C. Bothwell as speaker.

Ted Hansen Acton J. Hallman Guelph R.N. Laughlen Lakeview Subdivision Belleville Quinte S.S HH. Swallow Westminster Secondary School London Swallow Brent Turnbull University of Western Ontario E. Athey Joe Bray Bruce Andrews S. Brown Bill Coats Ted Curtis J. A. Holmes D. Hueniken Ross Lambourn Margit Laszlo O. Martindale P. A. Martindale Ron McCallum Ian McGillivray Omics M.B. Reed Moderns Ola Valdsen PW. Sullivan J.A. Sutherland Carla Vandergrift K.R. Walker Rudolph Spiel»vogel Kenneth McKinnon Norman Robertson Hansema J.C. Bothwell Burlington

German language school to hold fifth annual course

The German Canadian Club of Halton County plans a weekly language course at Pine Street Union Hall in Milton. Two teachers will tutor both children and adults. Over 20 from North Halton attended last year. Organizers include Rudy Arbeiter Fritz Schicht and Dieter Geissler.

Rgue Halton County Pine St. Union Hall Milton North Halton Rudy Arbeiter Fritz Schicht Dieter Geissler Acton

School to Shine for Opening Day

Supervising custodian of both public schools is Colin MacColl. Robert Little caretaking staff includes George Barnes Ab Robinson Mrs MacColl and Irene Balogh. Mr Bennett custodians are Mr MacColl with his daughter in law Mrs MacColl Jr. They're busy this week polishing up the premises for their youngsters.

Colin MacColl Robert Little George Barnes Ab Robinson MacColl Iréne Balogh M.r. Bennett Mr. MacColl Mrs. MacColl Jr

Christian School Enrolment Increase in Esquesing Township

Enrollment at the Christian school in Esquesing Township rises to 165 this September from 128 last year as the school reopens. About 40 Acton children attend. most are of Dutch descent. Religious instruction is included. J. Petrusma of Georgetown is the principal.

Esquesing Township J. Petrusma Georgetown

Mil tion Deaf School Opens With 450 Expected Enrolment

The School for the Deaf at Mil ton opens Thursday with an anticipated enrolment of 450 to 505, up from last year, and introduces the first graduates next spring entering the business world. New teacher Mrs Eleanor McKeown, wife of Glen Williams principal Ralph McKeown, serves as academic and home economics instructor. Three teachers join home visitors to aid deaf children. Vocational training students will be placed part time at local industries.

School For the Milton Eleanor McKeown Ralph McKeown Glen Williams School

Red Sox surge fuels Boston baseball fever in Expo era reminiscence

The writer recalls Montreal Expo and a 196X era Boston scene where the Red Sox chase the Angels. Elston Howard anchors a late-season push as former Maple Leaf players populate the lineup. The piece contrasts war worries with baseball excitement and hints at plans to explore Massachusetts’ south shore next.

Sean Kenny Telephone ‘Association of Canada Canada Montreal Adirondack Berkshires Massachusetts Weymouth Boston Viet Nam Baseball Red Sox Toronto Maple Leaf Sox Williams Yankee Maple Leaf Elston Howard South Shore

Winter term dates changed across Ontario schools

Ontario schools adopt a new three term calendar with fixed dates. Fall runs September 5 to December 22, winter January 3 to March 15, spring March 25 to June 28. Christmas break December 23 to January 2. winter holiday March 16 to 24. Easter break includes Good Friday and Easter Monday. Total days: 78, 53, 67.

Ontario

New Principal Appointed at Milton W I Dick School

Robert McCaw becomes principal of the Milton W I Dick School. His wife previously taught kindergarten at Robert Little School. Milton operates four public schools including junior and senior institutions.

W.I. Dick Milton Robert McCaw Robert Little

Sunshine Sunshine School Expands to About 30 Students

Sunshine Sunshine School in North Halton will grow to about 30 pupils this fall as classes resume next Tuesday morning. Principal R P Jeffares notes 16 seniors attend full day, 14 juniors half day, including five five year olds starting school life. Staff includes vice principal Tom Mitchell, morning junior teacher Don Hancock, and new afternoon teacher Ted Dolbel. supply teacher Sam Sherratt returns.

Sunshine School North Halton R. P. Jeffares Jeffares Tom Mitchell Don ‘Hancock Ted Dolbel Sam Sherratt

Visitor from Canada Reflects on Home Security and Convention

A visitor from the Philippines recalls Canada’s house security, noting bars on windows and higher mortgage costs around 20 to 25 percent. He admires the Green Lake convention’s informality and leadership by Pat McKenzie, sharing impressions of the setting, weather, and diverse delegates.

Canada Lakeview Green Lake Pat McKenzie McKenzie Europe Acton Y’s Men Gary Bateman McKenzies Tornonto International Y’s Men’s

Smoldering Fire Damages Insulation in Esquesing Home

Firefighters were called Wednesday evening to a partially completed home of Mr. Lamberink after smoldering pipe soldering in the attic insulation sparked a blaze. The alarm came from next door at Wayne Mason’s home. Fire crews extinguished the fire in the insulation and rafters.

Wayne Mason

School holidays calendar with dates and events

Calendar notice outlines holidays for the upcoming year including Thanksgiving Day on October 9, Teachers' Convention on October 27, Christmas on December 23, New Year on January 2, Winter holiday from March 16 to March 24, Good Friday on April 12, Easter Monday on April 15, and Victoria and Queen's birthday on May 20.

Flags ripped from pole at legion hall prompt charges

Officers report several flags were torn from their poles at the legion hall early Sunday around 12:30 a.m. The damaged items were later discarded inside the hall. Charges are pending against individuals identified in the incident.

Legion Hall

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