Acton High School to award yearly scholarships
The Acton High School board approved a $600 annual scholarship plan for high standing students in grades 9 to 13 with top averages and marks. Awards will be presented at commencement each fall, with $20 $10 for grade 9, $30 $5 for grade 10, and up to $200 $100 for senior grades.
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Acton High School
High School ‘Board
E, S Force
Force
Thit
Ehgage
Biss
Efvier
Esquesing
Nassagawega
Rev Dwight I Engel Inducted As United Church Minister
The Rev Dwight I Engel was inducted as minister of Acton United Church amid a service held at Knox Church with large dolphin fur flanking the pulpit. Presiding minister Rev M Miller and Rev John Hill delivered readings and sermon, praising church treasures and urging faith over indifference. A welcoming reception followed in the church basement with W A and Friendly Circle volunteers serving refreshments.
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D. Engel
United Church
Knox Presbyterian Church
The
J. M. Miller
Presbylery
Dr. Miller
Orwell Johnson
Engel
Johnson
Dwight Engel
Dwight I. Engel
Acton United
Old United Church
Knox Church
M. Miller
Halton Presbytery
Porter Scott
Applewood United Church
John Hill
Hornby
George Speer
Stashed Loot Leads Police to Junior Suspects
Local youngsters aged 10 to 13 are questioned after break ins at Sivinberg's and Newton's Nly to $1 store. A failed arson attempt on a chicken house behind Mrs J Smith's home prompted officer queries. bags with identification were found as Constables Harness and Moreau investigate the thefts.
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Sivinberg
Newton's Nly
Ape
J. Smith
Art Gardiner
Smith
Traffic Control Confuses Drivers at Main and Mill
Officers report the new Main Street and Mill Street intersection system causes widespread confusion. South and east bound traffic on Highway 7 must stop, while northbound and eastbound lanes also stop at signals. Mill Street traffic has right of way with caution, and no stopping zones are posted ahead of the intersection.
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Mill Street
Rav. Mason
O.P.P
Risa
Camping Out Rovers Win Six Ribbons At Moot
Acton Rover Crew captured six ribbons at the annual Rover Moot held at Peace Haven Camp near Galt. They earned three firsts a second and two thirds against six other crews including Hamilton Kitchen, Toronto Preston Waterloo and another Hamilton troop. Attendees from Acton were Ricky Currie Ken Ganiner Bob Hinton Laurie Duby Aminew Smith and skipper Ron Smith.
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Rovers
Galt
Rover
Acton Rover
Peace Haven
Actonere
Frory
Hamilton
Kitchener
Toronto
Preston
Waterloo
Acton
Ricky Currie
Ken Ganiner
Bob Hinton
Laurie Duby
Aminew Smith
Ron Smith
Traffic Back to Normal After Ontario Freight Crash
A freight train crash near Georgetown disrupted service on the Toronto to London line for about 24 hours. Guelph General hospital treated G. E. Fassan with injuries described as improving. funds estimated at over 1 million dollars in damage. The first westbound train passed Acton Thursday at 3 03 p.m. the first passenger train at 6 31 p.m. Detected line reopened with traffic returning to normal.
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CNR
CNL
Acton
Hal Foo
Hina
Georgetown
Teatire
Toronto
Lonan
G. Efaissan
Guelph
Teachers Host Barbecue at Norman Turner Home
Men teachers cooked at Bennetts school stall while guests enjoyed a barbecue at the Turner country home. Two teachers left the stall and corm flower pattern vases were presented to Mrs. Keo Allen and Miss Betty Fosbury by fellow teachers.
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M. 7. Bennetts
Norman Turner
Keo Allen
Betty Fosbury
Michigan Bulb Co Relocates In Wool Combing Building
Acton industrial commission notes negotiations between Canadian Branch Office Service Ltd and Canada Packers Ltd to occupy about 8000 square feet in the former Wool Combing Corporation building. Michigan Bulb Co branch moved to Acton Sept 1 1957 after a fire in Rockwood Ontario, and will operate a self contained facility with loading and unloading, office, cold storage, and a Post Office for direct mail order business.
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Storey Glove
Toronto
Europe
Volland
Lromy
Tennessee
U.S.A
Acton
G. C. Uoonman
J. D. Tomlinson
Ava
Community Picnic Monday Draws Big Turnout In Acton
No cash will change hands during the Acton Community Picnic on Monday. Local merchants sponsor coupons redeemable for refreshments bingo and prizes. Activities begin at 7 PM with the Acton Junior Pipe Band. bingo starts at 4:30 PM with cash prizes and coupons needed for entries.
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Acton
Picnie Park
Sey
Pame
Centralization Debate Shapes Eramosa School Policy
Township officials weigh centralizing schools with sections favoring the plan and others opposing. The board approves parking talks for Rockwood village and authorizes purchases for No 4 radio, desks, and seating upgrades, while renewing a bus contract and seeking grant details. Resignations of several teachers including the music supervisor are noted.
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Eramosa
Sol
Patiscal
Rockwood Village
Xerman St
Guelph
Secre
Hagtor No
Mason Motor Coaches
Department of Transport
Barbara Jensen
Dorothy Dyer
Hazel Mack
Mes. Mason
Vacation Bible School fills church with eager youngsters
About 70 children attend a two week Vacation Bible School at the Christian Reformed church on Churchill Road and No 7 Highway. Lessons run 9 AM to 3 30 PM with English instruction and Dutch words, including Bible readings and memory work, ending with a display for parents and friends.
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Christian Reformed Church
Acton
Archie Duiker
Robert Little School
H. Hazenberg
R.R
Lena Dekens
Greenock School
J. Nutma
Churchill Road
No. 7 Highway
Jelly Nutma
J. Koutom
M. Kamiminga
Seve
Hagenburg
W. Kloowter
Pin G. Klumpenhuuwer
Acton Scottish Dance Club to Perform on CKCO Noon Watch
A group from the Acton Scottish Dance Club will appear on CKCO TV in the new Noon Watch program in Kitchener. The segment airs Friday from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. with the group likely performing before 1 p.m.
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Acton
Ckco TV
Kitchener
Thieves break cellar window rob $800 in valuables
Thieves entered the Krit home at 101 Hillcrest Street by smashing a cellar window and took valuables estimated at 800 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Krit and their daughter were away at a wedding in Toronto. son Alex remained home Saturday afternoon. Police, led by Constable Bruce Kessler, continue investigating with neighbors not hearing any noise.
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Fred Krit
Hillcrest Street
Krit
Olpa
Toronto
Alex
Bruce Kessler
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