Acton Pupils Pass Entrance Exam Amid School Honors
Acton Public School reports all pupils who wrote the entrance exam passed. Eveleen Braida earned the highest standing and the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE award. Lists show multiple students achieving honors and district candidates noted for the year’s work, amid a note on Saskatchewan legal appointments.
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Acton Public School
Acton School
Acton
Eveleen Braida
Apton School
Duke of Devonshire
the Lode
L. L. Shnico
Bayliss
Patricia
Braida
Eveleer
Monors
Bruce
Jack
Clayton
Dorothy
Dawkins
Winnifred
Gibbons
Gordon
Hollinger
Cleorge
O'Rourke
Mughi-Péhren
Robert
Ritchie
Mary
Smith
Wandella
Turskoar
Peter
Utilities Commission OKs Routine Payments and Delegates
At a Tuesday meeting Commissioner C. Hansen and Chairman R. J. Kerr approved paying multiple Hydro and Waterworks vendors including HEPG of Ontario and Canadian Line Materials, totaling 2,585.15. Superintendent Wilson was named delegate to the Ottawa Annual Convention on July 4.
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the Utilities Commission
C. Hansen
R. J. Kerr
Public Utilities Commission Office
Commission
Hydro Department
Hep.g
Ontario
H.E.P.O
Canadian Brass Co
Wilson
Ottawa
Holiday crowds flock to Huttonville Park statues display
Thousands of picnickers from Toronto and Peel visited Huttonville Park over the holiday. The Royal Statues carved at Erindale by famed woodcarver Albert Demers drew many visitors as the statues were moved to the park all day. Gordon Moorehead, Park director, introduced a Saturday night dance charging 10 cents, enjoyed by the local dancing crowd.
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Toronto
Peel
Hatton
Huttonville Park
Erindale
Abert Demers
Lou
Gordon Moorehead
Muttonville Park
Honored Parents at Golden Wedding Anniversary Tuesday
On Tuesday the McCutcheon family gathered to honor Mr and Mrs Jot McCutcheon on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The couple have long resided in Chan district and now live on a son Alin’s farm. Their eldest son Fred, with brothers Alvin and Wilbert, presented a radio during the evening celebration after a family dinner. Neighbors and friends joined in sending best wishes.
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Jot McCutcheon
Vee Tan
Awnd
McCutcheon
da Chan
Alin
Wbo
Fred
Acton
Alvin
Wilbert
Eramosa
Induction of Rev G C Gifford at United Church
A Friday service at the United Church inducted Rev G C Gifford as pew pastor. Rev A O W Foreman led the ceremony with Rev COR Albright and Rev Myr Porter delivering addresses. Gifford recalled Acton boyhood days and honored his minister father at the close amid a social hour with attendees and visiting clergy.
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United Church
GG. Clifton Gifford
A. O. W. Foreman
Halton
Cor. Albright
Freeland
Goldsmith
Myr. Porter
Milton
Gifford
Myr. Gifford
United Young People’s Picnic at Galt Park
The United Church Young People’s Union held a picnic in Soper Park on holiday. The afternoon featured races won by George Switzer, Doris Wilson, Betty Watts, Mansell Nellis, Mabel Harris and Donald MacEnfail and the gathering included a bountiful supper and a joyful time for the group.
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United Young People's Picnic
Galt Park
Young People's Union ‘of the United Church
Soper Park
Galt
George Switzer
Doris Wilson
Betty Watts
Mansell Nellis
Mabel Harris
Donald MacEnfail
Leslie Clan Holds Reunion and Picnic Across Ontario Towns
About 250 Leslie clan members gathered for their eighth reunion and picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ho Pearen in Acton. The afternoon featured speeches by clan branches, a two year slate of officers, a ball game, and several races with awards. attendees traveled from Abbotsford, Rosetown, Saskatoon, Ingersoll, Stratford, Paris, Oshawa, Kingston, St. Catharines, Brantford, Brampton, and nearby communities.
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Acton
J. Ho Pearen
Leslie
Yes Ound
Twennyth
Baeslie Marie Allan
Cecil Nellis
Hoh. Munn
Evelyn Mills
Albert Dotson
Percy Leslie
Victor Mills
Roy Gordon
Lassie Wardlaw
W. Leslie
Questa
Abbotsford
Rosetown
Sask
Saskatooon
Ingersoll
Thamesford
Stratford
Paris
Oshawa
Kingston
St. Catharines
St. ‘Ann's
Brantford
York Mills
Toronto
Hamilton
Kitchener
Rengus
Brampton
Vicinity
Combined Picnic By Bloomsbury And Dublin Societies
June 30 joint picnic at Edgewood Park Eden featured sports races results list including winners in various age groups and couples races. A sudden death caused Greenock Literary Society to withdraw from ball games. A dance followed the event in Edgewood Park hall.
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Dublin
Bloomsbury
Edgewood Park
Eden
Basil Johnston
Greenock Literary Society
Promotion Lists For This Year At Acton Public School
Readable fragments show Acton Public School listing students promoted to grades V VI IV and I. Names include Jack Manpriie Howard Killick Cal vert lowles Eleanor Allen Muay Nicol Thinever Donald vans Warren Wood Jetty Duener and many peers across grades with various teacher and class cues noted.
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Jack Manpriie
Howard Killick
Calvert Lowles
Eleanor Allen
Muay Nicol
Thinever
Donald Vans
Warren Wood
Jetty ‘Duener
May Wood
June Taloot
Por
Lamb
Annie Porty
Aileen Fryer
May Spires
Margaret
Jow
David Dill
Ftetty Iibaenm
Nort Bryer
Victor Manalern
Hten Velalitis
Kal Rusartt
Farl
Muralea
Hetty Mooney
Roy Lambert
Michen MacMillan
Mafalet Robson
United Church Sunday School Event Sparks Annual Picnic
A chaotic OCR summary describes a United Church Sunday School event at Wood Park with races and contests featuring many named participants. The piece notes a nearby chicken barbecue and an ensuing picnic with tables laden with sandwiches, cake, and ice cream.
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Needle ‘Pitt
Nicalana
Netou
Mentner
Sydney
Mooney
Aupper
Knox Sunday School Picnic in Acton Park 1959
Knox Sabbath School held its annual picnic in Acton Park under a new Transportation Committee. The event featured races for boys and girls, games, lunch, ice cream, singing, and a Variety of contests including Balloon Race, Animal Race, Peanut Scramble, Wheelbarrow Race, and Kiddie Car Relay. Notable participants included Ryder DeForest Joyce Greer Helen McLane Harold Delorest Margaret Blow Joan Somerville Delores Lappin Earl Johnstone Kenneth Hassard Don Ross Evelyn Kentner Calvert Rowles Thelma Lappin Margaret Somerville George Somerville and Mrs Collier Mr Hawrey and Mrs M Lei Audrey Chalmers.
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Eleanor Betty
Harold Deforest
Mark Deforest
Patsy Duval
Wisley Fountain
Freddie Kentner
Shirley Kranitz
Gordon Lawson
Jack McCutcheon
Martin McCristall
Helen Mccoughlin
Olive Musselle
Bille Nelles
Joyce PapiNon
Lena Porty
Arthur Russell
Buddy Wilson
Marilyn Jones
Helen Rafkn
Jack Crichton
Melbourne Blow
Jane McNiven
Edward McGilloway
Josephine Boyd
Muriel Burns
Allen Corry
Kathleen Corry
Darlene Johnson
Jill Merner
Lorraine Pallant
Sheridan Romph
Molly Creasey
Monte” Ranney
Jack MacDonald
Roy Kirkness
Harold Carmite
Bime Dron
Freddie Dunnton
Eva Herzog
John Latosowicz
Lyle Marchment
Leo Mr Cristallion
Emmett O'Rourke
Danny Porty
Hymie Star
Ronald Telfer
Jean Wilds
George Beatty
Donna Anderson
Joyce Bennie
Heather Boyd
Lino
Braxie
June Brown
Patsy Chew
Freddie Cripps
Carl Deforest
Irene Evans
Kathleen Finlay
Doreen Fryer
Joyce Greer
Freida Harris
Harvey Ingles
Helen Johnson
Donald Laughlin
Andy Molore
Marie Parker
Teddy Rachlin
Ronald Ryder
Bobbie Rowles
Jean
Cy ‘ Ery
Joan Veldhuis
Vonhe ‘Brunelle
Kenneth Telfer
Bernice Currie
Acton
Sears
Knox Sabbath School
Koon, Brown
Ube
Ubi
Wisom
Sparta
Oldsters
Iife
Ryder
Cal DeTorest
Helen Somerville
Helen Johnston
Kenneth Hassard
Earl Johnstone
George Turkesz
Don Ross
Evelyn Kentner
Calvert Rowles
Jed
Roy Chisholm
Thelma Lappin
Margaret Somerville
William Robertson
Walker
George R. Somerville
M. Lei
Audrey Chalmers
Eddie Rus
Vacation School At St Josephs Opens In Hamilton Area
In St Joseph's community Acton Vacation School runs for two weeks with over sixty children enrolled. Sisters Antoinette, principal of St Patrick's Beparate School Hamilton, and Ligouri of Holy Rosary Hamilton teach the sessions.
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St. Joseph's “Hall
Acton
St._. Joseph
Antoinette
Acton Drops Two Games in Week of Baseball
Acton suffered a pair of losses in a week long baseball stretch, marred by disputed calls and injuries. Georgetown edged Acton in a holiday tilt with late runs and a crowded field, while Acton displayed inconsistent defense and baserunning errors that undermined rallies.
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Acton
Acton Wan
Georgetown
Adeeb Leads Four-Gazette Team In Narrow Victory
Adeeb paced four players in double figures as his team edged the rivals in a tight contest. The win came as GCioutany and Niszl squads traded baskets and held a slim lead late in the fourth quarter.
Unclaimed bank accounts and deposits advertised
The Hospital Bank of Muritiea reports many unclaimed bank balances. Owners of these deposits are urged to contact the bank. names cannot be published due to confidentiality. Some amounts may reach $200, with efforts ongoing to locate rightful owners.
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Uae
Binelles
Ube
Nassagaweya Township Minutes Reported August Meeting
Nassagaweya Township Council met with all members present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Accounts were ordered paid including vouchers 14217 and 1487 34. The council asked the Road Superintendent to investigate bridge plans at Blue Sprivas and appointed Mr Buck as Weed Inspector. Meeting adjourned August 1 at 7 30 pm.
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Heeve
Mesiin Vanaledie
Blue Sprivas
Wmr Buck
Mixed. Halton County League meeting on imports
Halton County Baseball League held in Acton discussed signing changes as Oakville Milton and Georgetown import new pitchers from Toronto Hamilton and Caledonia. Acton defers decision leaving amateur status and league future uncertain with games halted until July 19 if they continue.
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Acton
Oakville
Milton
Georgetown
Toronito
Hamilton
Caledonia
Metz
Ontario Baseball Association
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