Lorne Skuce remembered for lifelong Halton education service
Editorial tribute details Lorne Skuce a Halton school inspector and later Oakville Trafalgar superintendent remembered after his June funeral. The piece notes his 50 year dedication to education from one room schools to consolidated systems, his retirement in 1963 and ongoing community work.
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Halton
L. L. Skuce
Lome Skuce
Sundridge
Lindsay
Oakville
Milton
Acton
Lindsay Collegiate Institute
Peterborough Normal School
Victoria
Peterborough
University of Toronto
Sudbury
Trafalgar
Masonic Lodge
Victorian Order of Nurses
Department of Education
Lorne Skuce
Acton OPP warns of higher speeding fines and court costs
The Ontario police force cautions residents that speeding fines may rise to $3 to $5 per extra mile per hour, potentially leaving offenders owing around $50 for a 40 in a 30 zone. Other offenses may see increases as well, framed as safety measures to encourage obedience.
Real estate listings to be viewed via home TV by 1975
By 1975 buyers in major Canadian cities may view listings in real estate offices on a television screen. A salesman could dial a computer to summon pictures. The Financial Post reports CAREB will likely seal with Realtron Corp. to create a national real estate computer system in Canada.
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Philip Mathias
Financial Post
The
Canadian Association of Real Estate Boards
Realtron Corp
Detroit
Careb
Canada
Canada Aged Teenager Reflects on National Identity
A columnist compares Canada to a national adolescent, mixing praise and critique. He uses playful family metaphors from across the country to describe jealousy, ambition, division, and tension with allies, noting Canada’s youthful vigor and growing pains. The piece ends with a somber note that today it’s tough to be an adolescent.
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Canada
Acton Public School Honors 1949 Graduates at Banquet
The Acton Public School graduating class was feted at a banquet sponsored by the Home and School Association in the YMCA Hall. Guest speaker Miss M. Bennett, former principal, received a crest for APS 1949. Prizes included a necklace and an electric mantle clock for Miss Bennett and Mr. McKenzie.
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Acton Public School
Home and School Association
Misa M. 2. Bennett
APS
R. R. Parker
K. Chisadler
Baird
Duke of Devonshire
Faye Dawkins
Bill Coon
Maureen Motist
Sunday excess and dust woes in 1894 town life
License Inspector Reynolds visited recently and locals joke that a Sunday stay would reveal many “interesting” quarters. Heat and 100 degree days bring dust. a watering cart is urged. A Monday town hall concert featured Jans Fox, Marguerite Taylor, Lily Houlding, and John Strachan. Cyclists mocked for riding past churches during services, neglecting worship for long rides. some youths ride 40 miles and skip church.
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Reynolds
Mercury
Comique
Jans Fox
Marguerite Taylor
Bonnie
Fifty Years Ago Free Press Notes in Acton 1919
Pte Boyd Clark returns home to a boisterous reception at the station and Bower Ave residence. Principal W H Stewart retires after 16 years, asking a $1,350 salary. Board not reengaging, editor notes strong student results. Rev Father Doyle’s St Joseph’s successor is Rev Williams Goodrow. Ms Diamond visits on 97th birthday. Acton bells and whistles ring on news of Peace treaty. Knox church ladies host a shower for MrsFred Wright.
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Boyd Clark
Bower Ave
Fight Royal
W. H. Stewart
Stewart
Father Doyle
St. Joseph's
Williams Goodrow
Diamond
Jeremiah Bell
Church St
Acton
Ladies of Knox Church
Fred Wright
Community Church Service Notices and Schedules
SHirree Press lists church events in Acton and Churchill area. Churchill Church on the Hill hosts Sunday worship and Sunday School at 10:00 am. Acton Baptist Church posts 11:00 am service with June–August evening pause and Monday Mission Circle picnic. Christian Reformed Church shows English service at 10:00 am and Sunday School with broad welcome. Trinity United Church notes service details under Rev. Gordon Turner with director of music.
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Landsboroughs
Trinity United Church
Gordon B. Turner
Muale
George Eliott
Church Notices From EVANGEL PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE PR D C
Sunday schedule lists 1400 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m Morning Worship 700 p m Evangelistic Service and other services at Maple Avenue Baptist Church Trinity United Church and Knox Church also provide times. Includes prayer Bible study and choral Eucharist announcements and contact details.
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