Anne Bennett Tops Public Speaking Finals In Ontario
Anne Bennett, 12, from Robert Little Public School, won top orator honors at the public speaking finals judged by a panel including Mrs. Rogers and Rev. McKenzie. Mary Grischow took second with “Electricity, Our Servant.” Seven contestants from Robert Little and M. Z. Bennett participated before a large audience at a Home and School Association event.
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Anne Bennett
Anne
Bennett
Gradu
Robert Little
Crat
Mary Grischdw
Robert Littl
Ome
Ausociatios
Halton
Ontario
KERT
Rann
Robert Little School
M. Z. Bennett School
Ben Rochlin
M.Z. Bennett
Frank Rogers
Acton
Colin Wous Pinel
Speyside
A. H. McKenzie
Knox
Presbyterian Church
Kewtd
Ruol
A. H. McKenizie
Mary Grischow
Linda Braids
Margaret Mackenzie
Katherine McKenzie
Fort Heary
Jane Cooper
M. Z. Bennett
John McGeachie
Z. Bennett
W. D. Elmer Smith
Free Home and School Association
Home and’ School Association
JW. Wolfe
Anne Bennety
Will Repre
Yan Actover
Halter-inspectorate
Milton- She
G. W.mckenzie
Bén Rachlin
George Harrap Elected Moderator At Baptist Meeting
The Acton Baptist Church held its annual business meeting on Wednesday evening January 1. George Harrap, a deacon, was nominated and elected moderator, presiding over the remainder of the session. Pastor James Rudd reported regular services and strong attendance, with a week of evangelistic events and special speakers across October. The meeting covered committee reports, financial progress, and the proposed 1960 budget, which members approved. New church officers were elected including trustees, deacons, clerk, treasurer, and Sunday school officials. Continued on Page Two.
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Acton ‘Baptist Church
Ander
George Harrap
James Rudd
Jub
John Reliner
Oakville
Harold’ Lang
MeMaster Divinity College
James E. Tetley
John Chapman
Chuarch
Or Church
Chapman
Lloyd Alistes
Lloyd Bugger
Sumimee
Ion
Norinating
Helwig
Acton Fire Department Earns Three Awards in 1980 Fire Prevention Week
The Acton Fire Department won three awards in the 1980 Fire Prevention Week contest as announced by Ontario Fire Marshal M S Hurst. Fire Chief Jack Newton and staff learned they ranked 15th among Ontario municipalities and 6th nationwide among unclassified populations. Chet Newton created a scrapbook with event clippings and photos from fires and activities, marking the department's first entry with strong results.
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M.S. Hurst
Ontario Fire Marshall
Action Fire Department
Chie
Jack Newton
Ontario
Ting
Fearure
Chet Newton
Draw Winners To Receive Certificates At Weekly Event
Ronald Broughton and RK Beep Acenton were called on Saturday afternoon as prizes were awarded. The master of ceremonies announced that from February 4 the cash prize would end and weekly winners would receive certificates worth $60 redeemable only at participating merchants.
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Ronald’ Broughton
Beep Aceton
Wens
J. Bert Wood
Winness
Thief Steals Cash At Jersey Dairy
Police investigated a daylight robbery at Aclow Jersey Dairy last week in which about $10 in silver was stolen from a cash box while owner Don Timmings was upstairs. Driver Lloyd McIntyre had just returned. police pursued a description of a man seen near the rear of the dairy but have not arrested anyone.
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Jersey
Aclow
Don Timmings
Timmings
Lloyd McIntyre
McIntyre
North Halton
Nino Braida Named Fair Board Head At Acton Fair 1960
Nino Braida, Acton machinist and long-time director, was chosen Saturday to lead the Acton Agricultural Society as fair board president succeeding Lloyd McEnery. The meeting at the town hall also praised the hog and sheep exhibits as record entrants and prize money, with a large slate of officers and discussion of future plans and finances.
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Acton
Nino Braida
Bern
Bruida
Lloyd McEnery
Jac
Kocluty
L. Mernury
Acton Fair
McEnery
L. McEnery
Calvin Aitken
Fred Kuntner
Mra. Krone Swadkhamer
Board of
Gin Are We
ML McCullough
Row
L. McLean
J. Marshall
R. Denny
C. Thompson
A. Neunr
D. Mathews
M. Sprowl
F. Somerville
R. Everdell
S. Griffin
J. Fryer
Ubett
Pale’ Board
Walter Woodburn
Willan McKay
Seles Arena
Hays Seles
Priza Horst
Mexico
Cuba
Trefelgar
Builders Win Right to Erect House in Glenlea Site
Public hearing in Acton concluded that Thomas and Thomas may erect a single family dwelling on Lot 38 Glenlea Subdivision under zoning by law 1128, with eight foot front yard clearance and six foot rear, pending council amendment to permit all houses in R-2 zones. The Ontario Municipal Board stressed relief justified for the remaining portion of Lot 38 and noted earlier by law 878.
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Glenlea
Ontario Municipal Board
Wiliam Greenwood
Armour Lo McCrae
Thomas
Dacis Jung
Municipal’ Council
All Council
Greenwood
Thomas and
Thon
Ai Renee Aed
Tsler
At- Tena
Russell
Acton Boys Admit Malicious Damage at Ajax Plant
Two Acton youngsters aged 10 and 7 confessed to vandalism at the Ajax Engineering plant two weeks earlier. The incident damaged windows and equipment, with missing parts replaced by shipment from Lanilaville Kentucky as managers plan to seek parental restitution for costs.
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Acton
Ajax
Sol Herals
Falycot
William Coon
Brure Tressler
Perents
Lanilavilly
Kentucky
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Annual Meeting of Baptists
Board of Deacons
LyallCutcheon
Board of Trustees
Herbert Hevig
Charles_Landsborough
Keith den Dunk
Douglas Vd Bulmer
Canada Wide
Braida’ Fay
Cantfer
Recelpta
County Esquesling
Erin
Nity Eramosa
Sale_of_udverthdig
Fereneil Cei
Eculptn
Rule Builders
Hineh
Jack Russell
Thomas Cath
Willian Thonder
George
Jack
Acton Council
E. G. Tyler Sr
E. Footitt
Aldo Braids
Dick McGeachie
That Council
Patos
Tesfakger
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