Midsummer Promotion List Of The Public School
The list shows promotions from Grade II to Grade II and Grade IE to Grade IV in alphabetical order with notes on students who may repeat work due to age. Names include Dorothy Pallant, Frederick Crewson, Jack Stewart, Joyce Dessureau, Audrey Mac Kinnon, and many others. a section notes promotions to Grade VII for Armand Braide and a long list of names follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Pallant
Frederick Crewson
Jack Stewart
Bill Vincent
Fyfe Somerville
Joyce Dessureau
Audrey MacKinnon
Annetta Evans
Jean Harris
Joan—Parageler
Armand
Braide
George Elliott
Wilfred Duval
Jorn Somerville
Betty Masters
Aldon Braido
John Agar
Vivian Rowles
Kenneth Papilon
Valené Plews
Kenneth Adamson
Betty Dennis
Nicol
Equal
Frances Fryer
Donald Mb
Dolores Lappin
Marjorie Worton
Maureen O'Rourke
Lena Lawson
Joyce Lamb
Jack Fields
Anna MacDonald
Beatrice Waxman
Paul Dessurezult
Raymond Arcie
Victor
Joint Picnic Draws Crowds at Edgewood Park Event
Greenock Bloomsbury Maple Ground Dublin Lit societies held a joint picnic in Edgewood Park Eden Mills on June 21. Four ball games featured Dublin beating Bloomsbury and Maple Grove defeating Greenock, with multiple age group and gender prize winners listed, followed by a dance with Hull's Orchestra in the pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock
Bloomsbury
Maple Ground
Dublin Literries
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Dublin
Maple Grove
Margaret Somerville
Gladys Mullin
Isabel Burkholder
Betty Britton
Charles Shultis
George Switzer
Arthur Nightingale
George Ingles
Barber
Harold Barber
Dorothy Barber
Harvey Bayne
Evelyn Shultis
Leonard Nightingale
Harold
Hull
Free Press Front Page Wins the Award for 1940
The Free Press placed in Class 2 in the Canadian Weekly Newspapers competition at Calgary Alberta. Awards include best front page for Listowel Bariner and strong showings in editorial and all round paper categories. Acton Free Press credits staff and community for the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press Front Page
Calgary
Alla
Malcolm McBeth
Fare Press
Acton
Newfoundland
British Columbia
Brampton Conservator
Mason Trophy
David Williams Cup
Peel
Halton
Fort Erie Times-Review
Kelowna B.C. Courier
Acton Frie Press
Free Press
THE
Fie-Pars-Beess
Prem Press
M. A. James Memorial
Acton Free Pues
Alta
Glimpses of Parliament From Hughes Cleaver
Hughes Cleaver notes a quiet Canada day in Burlington Ontario as Parliament debates unemployment insurance and wartime finance. He praises rural vigor and reflects on costs of war while reporting local budget criticisms and Halton County’s tax-saving measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Ono
Halton
Oakville
Burlington
Improvement and Decorating School Being Considered by Board
Acton School Board met in regular session with trustees present and Chairmen Buchanan presiding. Letters praised Inspector Partridge and noted his move back to Normal School staff. teaching changes proposed. refugee pupil accommodation discussed. music grants recommended for Acton and Inview. salary concerns raised by Miss Ricketts. accounts for supplies approved. school premises inspected for repairs and repainting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
F. S. Blow
J. H. Boyd
F. G. Oakes
G. A. Dills
A. J."buchanan
J. E. Partridge
Halton
Hamilton
Toacher
Skuce
D. R. Henderson
D. McArthur
Acton
Buldings
Partridge
Acton School Records Strong High School Entrance Results
Acton Public School saw twenty eight pupils write the High School Entrance Examination and twenty seven succeeded. Principal G McKenzie commends staff and pupils for a splendid showing, noting Acton’s record for success remains well maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Acton Centre
Department of Education
Milton
Ontario
Airdrie
Patricia Allen
Eleanor
Honors) Blow
Margaret Burkholder
Isabel Burrows
Iona Davidson
Douglas Dills
David Early
Acton’School
Mr. and Mrs. H. Anthony Observe Fiftieth Anniversary
A large gathering at Limehouse marks the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H Anthony. Guests from Orangeville Georgetown Erin Acton and other towns attend a buffet luncheon amid pink and white decorations and a gold trimmed three tier cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Anthony
Limehouse
Wras
Frank Anthony
Harriston
K._R. MacDonald
J. E. Fax
Georgetown
Winnifred Roszell
Fred Brooks
W.E
Anthony
Fred Anthony
Linghouse
George Foster
Orangeville
Jean “Sorthony
Jack Anthony
Erin
John McAuly
Waverly
Gordon Meredith
Nancy
Toronto
Melvin Foster
Marilyn
Elizabeth Shortill
Fred Shortill
Ross
Robi
Shortill
Ballinafad
Rita Shortill
B. Ricketts
Guelph
Knox Church Picnic at Stanley Park Recap
Knox Sabbath congregation enjoyed a Stanley Park Erin outing with a fine afternoon and an evening glow. Races and games colored the day with numerous young and adult participants and a post event repast proclaimed the picnic the best yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Stanley Park
Knox
Sol
Erin
Ready for First Draw War Savings Stamps Contest
All set for the first War Savings Stamps draw this Saturday at 10 p.m. Coupons deposited after collection go to next week. The barrel is mixed and the first coupon drawn wins five dollar War Savings Certificate. next ten win one dollar stamps. Prize must be claimed within two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actorr
Friends Honor Miss Oral Chalmers Before Marriage
Mrs. W. Waterhouse hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Oral Chal mers honoring her upcoming marriage this month. Guests competed in contests with prizes awarded to winners, and lunch followed at small pink and white decorated tables. A three tiered wedding cake sat on the center table as Miss Chal mers cut portions with a silver knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Waterhouse
Oral Chal*mers
Reita McNabb
C. Swackhamer
H. Ware
C. Kirkness
Esther Taylor
Lorne School Re union Draws Past and Present Alumni
The big re union at Lorne School attracted teachers, pupils, and friends from far and near for the first gathering since 1882. Guests included Mr Hughes Cleaver MP, with an afternoon of races games and ball events, and a supper for all. Winners ranged from Audrey Near and Lois Frazer in young girls divisions to Margaret Somerville and Jack Stewart in older groups, with many events like sack races wheelbarrow races and relay races. Prizes from local businesses supported Acton Rockwood and vicinity activities as the program concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otawa
Lorne School
Holland
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Canada
Fron
Audrey Near
Lois Frazer
Jimmy Lawn
Billy Somerville
Jacqueline Watkins
Helen Somerville
Allen
M. C. Overholt
Cassie McPhail
J. Smith
Jennie Cass
Acton
Rockwood
Ballimafad
Lovell Bros
Geo. Benton
J. Massey
D. H. Lindsay
J. W. Jones
M. Pallant
B. D. Rachlin
A. T. Brown
Wilds' Bakery
MacDonald Bakery
Canada Bread Co
Symon Hardware
Talbot's Hardware
W. B. Rumley
E. J. Hassard
Harok
Wiley
Browne
Pruit- Blore
Carlandt - Groceterla
Cole
Community Events Announced for July 8 and 10
The notice lists events at Knox Church Garden Party in Acton Park on Wednesday July 10 and a dance with Little Holland Orchestra at Edgewood Eden Mills on Tuesday July 8. Prices are 50 cents for gents and 5 cents for ladies. A big program by Shiel’s Family guard entertaining Scots Band and other talent includes a strawberry social and refreshment booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Holland
Edgewood
Eden Mills
Knox Church
Acton Park
Shiel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Matt. Elliot
Joan Somerville
Margaret Shultis
Doreen Steele
Mervyn Barber
Ross Britton
Donald van Goozen
Frank Fawke
Elmer Maude
Gloria Peat Arma Watson
Ross Gordon
George Somerville
Shultis
Andrew D. Clarke
End Temiskaming
Pares
Kelowns
B.C
Courier
Liverpool
Ad_yance
New Liskeard
Temiskaming
Fort Erle Times-Review
Listowel Banhier
Acton Free Press
Petrolia Advertiser-Topic
Tur Faer Press
Aomredly
Tux Parcs Press
Messrs
E. H. Vincent
Robert MacArthur
Harvey McCutcheon
Anne Molozsie
Hughes Cleaver
J. H. Harris
Dispaa
Acton School
Mrs. H. Anthony
Betty Wilds
Bob Rumley
Jenn Wiles
Marie Q Deforest
Jack Davidson
Ron Coleman
June Wilson
Melbourne Blow
Dorothy Cunning
Roy Chisholm
Alice Russell
Lloyd Robinson
Arthur Russell
Thelma Lappin
Eleanor Ross
Ted Hansen
Roy @hisholm
Bella Rosssell
Wilma Hansen
Oral Chalmers
Somerville
Freddie Kentner
Lawrence Artie
Shirley Kentner
Patricia Airdrie
Jack Kentner
R. L. Davidson
Annie Marshall
Trene Aitken
Elaine
Lawrence
Archie
Isabel Swackhamer
Howard Switzer
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