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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1961

Page

3

Schools and Teachers for Eramosa Township Listed

Eramosa Township school board secretary treasurer George F. Day announced the list of teachers, schools and grades for the upcoming term. School No 1 will house senior and junior rooms with named instructors for each grade. new arrangements relocate grades 6 7 8 9 10 to various senior rooms and transport several groups to Rockwood and other campuses.

Eramosa Clssaen George F. Day Lst Marion Tubman Plorence Hindley Ruth Rutherford Ruby Turner Nellie Stickney Charles Lockett Lloyd ‘Angles David Benham Ee Stephen Lewis Glen Findlay David Armstrong Mary Nellis Hazel Wood June Lawrence Elizabeth Horwood Kathleen Wyndham Gertrude Kinnee Florence Bauer Irene Samuel Symons Toom Susanne —Kelsey Lester Reist Clifford Hincks Faramosa School Board Rockwood School No. HE New UK

Opening Day At Speyside Central School Sets Enrollment

Speyside Central School expects 179 pupils to start on opening day September 1. New teacher Miss McEnery joins staff replacing Mrs Dekker. Principal Colin Leitch leads grades 7-8 room 5 Garry Dawkins grades 6-7 room 4 Mrs M Barber grades 4-5 room 3, Miss McEnery grades 2-4 room 2, Mrs H Rognvaldson grades 1-2 room 1.

Speyside Central School Speyside School Aingergarten B. McEnery B. Dekker Guelph Colin Leitch Garry Dawkins M. Barber Miss McEnery H. Rognvaldson Mary ‘Kidney Jim Morrison Blue Mountain Bannockburn Dublin Dufferin Waterloo Lorne Leitch McIenery Rognvaldson

Brookville Campbellville To Welcome Back 400 Students

About 400 students are expected to return to Abossagaawweva Township's two schools next week for the new term. Brookville enrolls about 300 students and Campbellville about 100. Principal changes include Kenneth Trowbridge returning to Brookville and Jim Watson becoming principal at Campbellville with senior grades.

Brookville Campbellville Abossagaawweva Township Brooksville

Health Nurse Capponi Plans School Visits in Halton County

Halton County Public Health Nurse Miss Marie Capponi will inspect pupils at Robert Little and M Z Bennett public schools. Stationed in Acton she has already become known to residents through house calls.

Marie Capponi Halton County Robert Little M.Z. Bennett Capponi Acton Calla

Sunday Church Calendar Includes Welcome Services

The schedule lists St Alban the Martyr Anglican at Commer Willow and Bower with Holy Communion and Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship, and evening evangelistic meetings. United Church of Canada in Acton led by Rev. Dwight Engel features service and Sunday School. Christian Reformed Church notes English and Dutch services on Sunday with a 2:20 pm Dutch session. All are welcome.

the Church OF ST. Alban the Martyr Anglican Commer Willow and Bower Anata Salou United Church OF Canada Acton Ontario Dwight Engel Boa George Etfiatt TEOO Dabor Bas Jobo

Obituary of Mrs. Sarah J. Thomas

Obituary notes the burial of Mrs. Sarah J. Thomas at Eden Mills and mentions her birth in Nassagaawewa and ties to Campbelville and Guelph. It lists surviving family including sisters Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Robertson and Phoebe Losdor, with references to religious services and funeral bearers.

Sarah J. Thomas Eden Mills Raales Barnetal Thorne Mombe Tig Campbelvaillo Tess Shepeisseak Garcuils Genenab Hospital Pharstay Anteust M Nassagaawewa Brea Watted New Thomas RR Caaiphoent Ville Peayes Dhalian Hother John Bardor Stu Mbaury Maerstyy

Milton Sunshine School Readies For New Term

Fourteen pupils join 1 700 Milton area students returning to North Halton Sunshine School for retarded children. Enrolment expected to rise with new applications as a Hornby school project awaits funding. Principal Mrs Gwendolyn Jetlares returns, with assistant Mrs Jean Mitchell and part time staff including pianist Mrs Alice Eliott and speech therapist Mrs Mo English.

Milton School North Halton Sunshine School Hornby Gwendolyn Jetlares Returno Jean Mitchell Para Alice Eliott Doris Ege Mo English M. Christensen Acton Georgetown

Veteran of Two Wars Wally McHugh Dies in Manchester

Wally McHugh a veteran of the Prost War Seog World War died Saturday August 20 after collapsing en route to Guelph hospital. He was born to Jamies McHugh and Natie Bartow and survived by his wife Roaster Tama Shire and a brother Joti. Funeral services were held at the local church with burial at the cemetery. pallbearers included Pak Geren Williatee and Robert Purnec.

Wally McHugh Bern Manchester Eakin George Wallace oWalivg Molbagh Passcel Anne Strchdesals Cath Earouse Guelph Hospital Petrdes Tama Shire Elorag Jamies McHuet Natie Bartow Glen Wallanas Pdvaird Distewsdaia Wallim Joti Bays Hand Tse Sidion Lepion Bosuistimorge Compan Hexion Suranga Pitretal Otis Rurnles Shosnimiker Pun Saal Baavay & Cemetery Pallbourers Pak Geren Williatee Mallow Ks Poh. Wrat Jordin Wes Marchonent Robert Purnec

Minister's car breaks down after service and seeks cheap repairs

A new minister's car stalled shortly after morning services on Monday. He drove to a local garage and pleaded for low prices, explaining he is a poor priest. The mechanic replied that he had heard of the request.

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High School Establish New Bus Routes For Rural Students

Rural area students will be bused to and from high school this year by Tyler Transportation Company. A transportation committee meeting and area survey led to three routes: East via No. 7 Highway to Limehouse and Stone School, South via McMullen Apartments and Speyside, and West through Eden Mills to Acton. Departures are 7.40 a.m. for Acton to Acton and 8.20 a.m. for the south route. the west route departs 7.40 a.m. with arrival at 8.40 a.m.

Tyler Transportation Company Transportation Committee Acton Sth Limehouse Stone School Ballinafad Acton Ais Am McMullen Apartments Speyside Eden Mills

Residents Visit Friends Relatives Across Ontario and Michigan

Mer and Mrs Murray McPhail and Margaret toured Albany and Buffalo. Beverley Ella George Gordon McPhail spent time in Timmins district while Elka family holidayed in London. Masters William Peter Andrew Bruce John Afisten returned from Kilkup camp. Cobourg resident Howlett visits Cobourg area. Wendall Phillips Gordon Coulter enjoy a cottage week in Oliphant. Tom Wilson convalesces in Milton hospital. Marvin Hilson of Flint Michigan visits family. Karen Dales visits grandparents Edgar and Mrs Cairns in Lowville.

Mer Murray McPhail Margaret Albany Buffalo Beverley Ella George Gordon McPhail Timmins and District Elka London William Peter Andrew Bruce John Afisten Kilkup Cobourg Tate Howlett Wendall Phillips Gordon Coulter Coulter Oliphant Ont Tom Wilson Milton and District Hospital Marvin Hilson Flint Michigan Hilson Howson Lush Karen Dales Lowville Edgar Cairns

Milton Rally Opens Family Event for Catholics

Hundreds of Roman Catholics from Milton and surrounding towns gather for the annual Holy Name Society rally in Milton. Officials include Rev. Father T. J. Gallagher and Monsignor J. A. O'Brien with local civic leaders present as the event expands to include all family members.

Milton Acton Aldershot Bronte Waterdown Georgetown Oakville Rockwood Holy Name Society RW. Clarky T. J. Gallagher W. J. Morgan J.P. Cremmen Roy White Hamilton Hln.s S.G. Childs Mary S. Pettit Rte J.A. O'Brien Blessed Sacrament Church

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Eramosa Township Kenneth Trowbridge Teen Dutheld Harrison Prides Jack van Arrapon Miss Jamieson Shirley Mason Annie Pant Jim Watson Campbellvile George Kron Susi Punnett Les Lowe Bill Lowrie International Harvester William Mclean Eden Mulls Wendi Bartram Julie Holmes Wilna Abram Pat Blundell Darnell Action Pentecostal Tabernacle Churchill Road Pao Kenneth J. Reid Cook St Christian Reformed Church J. Nata Bal Bod Queen St. Bosco Presbyterian Church IN Canada Knon Church Andrew HL MiKenzie EL AL Thansen Tom Sunshine School le Cua Attac AA. Z. Bennett G. W. McKenzie D. & Smith Iga Maxwell House Sunkist Red Haven All Old Coloured Cats Cracker Barrel Turkey Maple Leaf Devon Swift Thrift Colgate Sadyl Carton Ob Raspberries Tiazen Adis
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