Acton Free School Board Report Details Facilities and Finances
At a November 24 nomination meeting in the Robert Little school auditorium, Murray Smith reported adequate accommodations with two empty classrooms. He noted four rooms were unused or small, and attendance had risen about 200 pupils since 1957. The board highlighted insurance participation, praised the Home and School Association, endorsed UNICEF and the International Junior Red Cross, and cited funds from Christmas cards and an operetta used to buy equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puone
Murray Smith
Robert Little
Frank Atts
Avro
Vic Bristow
Stone School
EE UY
Watts
W. Middleton
Smith
Home and School Association
International Junior Red Cross
Unicef
Two From Halton Attend Conference of Retarded
Two representatives from Halton joined delegates at the fifth annual Conference of the Ontario Association for Retarded Children in London. The event at the Psychiatric Research Institute highlighted a new world away from home for retarded children, with talks by Dr. Koegler and Dr. Finlayson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Association For
London
Ernest Ball
North Halton
Max English
OARC
New Psychiatric Research Institute
Ntario
Donald Zarfas
Institute
Koegler
Alex Finlayson
Cedar Springs Hospital
Windsor
Harold Frank
Smiths Falls Hospital
McLean House
Orillia Hospital
London Association For Retarded Children
New Kinsmen School
London Kinsmen Club
Opportunity Workshop
Rotary Club of London
Rug Hooking Course Draws Halton W I Members
Eighteen Halton and Peel Counties Women’s Institute members attended a two day rug hooking course at St. Paul’s United Church in Milton last week. Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture extension home economics service, the program trained two representatives from each institute to teach others how to draw and hook rugs. Instructor was Miss Isabel Leslie. Participants were listed from each institute including Homby, Dublin, Scotch Block, Mountain Union, Drumquin, Silverwood, Ballinafad, Ashgrove and Campbellville. A spring summary day will showcase the members’ work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigniccen Manad Womens Institute
St. Paul's United Church
Milton
Department of Agriculture Extension Home Economics Service
Homby
W. Coulton
L. Sampson
Dublin
Clark Armstrong
George Robertson
Scotch Block
C. Service
Eva Chisholm
Ashgrove
F. McNabb
Milton Bird
Campbellville
Roy Parker
A. Peterson
Acton Candidates Face Busy Ballot Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Acton voters head to polls Tuesday as 13 candidates contend for six council seats. Mayor John H. Gay and Deputy Reeve H. H. Hinton win acclamation, others contend for council, hydro, and school board posts with detailed backgrounds and platforms.
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Acton
Freean
John H. Gay
Guelph Street
W. Cook
Acton Hydro Commission
Wvo
E. G. Tyler
G. Beatty
E. T. Marks
C. W. Bradley
D. Manning
Ospringe Public Meeting Sparks Election Interest
A school meeting at Ospringe drew fair attendance as Len Buck was elected chair. Voters backed local trustee representation with Hillsburgh nominations for Bruce and MacDonald, plus Stir Fuller for council. Refreshments followed, and the event highlighted community participation in local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Buck
Byron Bruce
Hillsburgh
Ken MacDonald
Greenock
Chisleva
Stir Fuller
Ospringe Corner
Ina Eaglecon
Orangeville
Dick Schraw
Drayton
Hugh Alton
OPP
Guelph
Sherlock Aitken
Erin District High School
Kareen Awr Godrun Koch
Donna Jackson
Calvin Leitch
Sandra McEwan
Garner
Police Warn of Overnight Parking Ban by Ac ton OPP
The Ac ton Ontario Provincial Police detachment warned motorists that police will conduct thorough checks to ensure no vehicles are parked overnight on streets. The bylaw prohibits overnight parking and officers will enforce it as winter approaches with street snow piles.
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Ray Mason
Acton Opp
Manor Auditorium Hosts Four Corners Square Dance Club
About 40 members of the Four Corners Square Dance Club of Port Credit entertained residents at Halton Manor with a lively program led by Bert Everett using a record player and caller. The event featured dances like Do-si-do and Alabama, plus intermission treats of chocolate, tea, and sandwiches. Earlier the manor showed a 50 minute film on Powered Flight, and a Sunday service at St. Paul’s United Church reflected on the diversity of paths to the Kingdom of God through prayer and Jesus’ teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel
Mrs
Everett
Dan
Rye Falta
Red Roses Flourish Near Town This Week
Bright blooms drew attention as red roses flourished around the town this week. Local observers noted healthy growth and vibrant color along garden paths and public spaces.
Legion Ladies Bring TV and Wheelchair to Sunnybrook Hospital
Acton Legion Ladies Auxiliary members visited Sunnybrook hospital Wednesday morning to present a television and a wheelchair for injured veterans. President Mrs. R Angell and others participated, delivering gifts and cheer while continuing their hospital outreach. A separate incident reported a car driven by Alvin Clubine veering off Highway 25 north of 5 Sideroad and striking a mailbox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Sunnybrook Hospital
Alvin Clubine
Rockwood
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Halton
Paren
Isabel Leslie
7 Ment
Eave
Jack Margrave
Arthur St
H. H. Hinton
Park Avenue
Acton Legion and Chamber of Commerce
Y's Men's Club
B.c.alf
YMCA
Acton Businessmen’s Association
Acton Tennis Club
G. V. Barbeau
Arthur Street
A. P. Green Kh Co. Ltd
Chamber of Commerce
Brotherhood of
Industrial
Barbeau
Coon
Frank Toth
Mill Street
Arthur Field
Longfield Rd
Acton Legion
Field
E. McDonald
Mowbray Place
John Newton
Agnes Street
Acton Chamber of Commerce
E. Pope
Meadvale Road
W. H
Bi) Denny
Brock Avenue
H.C
Joe) Catlan
Roseford Terrace
Bank of Nova Scotia
Toronto
Cyril Bishop
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Les Vucy
Churchill Road
North
Rcap. Association
W. J. McLeod
Main Street
Hugh Lowe
Arty Clarke
Barry Clarke
Brian Robertson
John Ross
John Ross Vocational Institute
Georgina Wragg
Board of Callecium
Reg Bulfock
Joan Aitken
Ontario College of Education
John Aitken
Western University
G.cv.l
John
George Grandy
Neon Cooper
Fergus
Bert Abbotson
Hanover
S. Baldwin
Ancaster
D. Stewart
M. Jackson
Alvin Fisher
Erin
Margaret Robertson
Eom
Halton Manor
Lonesome Pine
Boston
S. Allen
Joan
Shell Oil Co
Wright Brothers
North Carolina
JL. Graham
St. Paul's” United Church
Graham
Mr. Graham
Jesus
Stanley J. Brown
Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre
Charles Cutts
Ellesmere Farm
New
Speyside School
Chas. Cutts
R. Angell
C. Maplesden
R. Turkesz
D. Rogers
R. Agnew
L. Roach
Ladis and Gentlemen
Ray Ferguson
Thompson Fuels
Specialized Growers’ Association Ltd
Brock Street North
Whitby, Ont
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