Officials and clergy dedicate Acton centennial library project
A crowd of about 250 gathered Saturday as Acton officially opened its centennial library beneath blue skies. The ceremony featured a band concert, refreshments, and a tour of the two floor building. Ontario library official W. A. Rothde praised regional systems and local effort. Mrs Isabel Watson, longtime chief librarian, unveiled a datestone and plaque marking the centennial project.
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Acton Centennial Library
Acton Citizens
W. A. Rothde
Province of
Ontario
Acton
Isabel Watson
Watson
Library Board
Doug Copeland
Esquesing council hears delegations on trailer camp and road safety
Delegates packed Esquesing council chambers to push for a trailer camp license near Acton at Fairy Lake, curb truck traffic on No.20 Sideroad Glen Williams, and cleanup help for Stewarttown cemetery. William Smallwood defended his camp operate seasonally with health approval, while Glen Williams ratepayers urged road safety after near misses and heavy truck traffic.
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Esquesing Council
Fairy Lake
Acton
Glen Williams
Stewarttown
Anglican Church
Board of Health
William Smallwood
Smallwood Acres
Smallwood
Reeve George
Currie
Esquesing
Tom Hill
Cedar Springs
Norval
Pat Patterson
Mr. Smallwood
Prince St
Robert Herrington
Fred Dawkins Receives Bachelor of Commerce Degree
Fred Dawkins completed his course in Commerce and Finance at the University of Toronto with first class honors and third in his class. He received the W. E. Rundle gold medal in Commerce and Finance at a June convocation and will join Clarkson Gordon in Toronto. The event also noted attendees including his parents and Miss Karin Heller.
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Fred Dawkins
University of Toronto
W. E. Rundle
Victoria College
Convocation
W. E. Dawkins
Karin Heller
Fred
Clarkson, Gordon and Co
Toronto
Quiet police week for Acton O P P 1967 report
The Acton O P P six man detachment patrolled 731 miles in 228 hours during May 28 to June 3 1967. Fourteen occurrences included two thefts valued at 25 dollars and one liquor in a place other than residence charge. Two motor vehicle accidents one hit and run, 70 dollars total damage, five traffic citations and 18 warnings. Court activity was minimal with two traffic convictions totaling 46 dollars in fines and costs. Corpl. R Mason urged adherence to Liquor Control Act during warmer months to avoid court.
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Acton
R. Mason
Exemptions at Acton High List list morning notices
Principal E A Hansen issued a list of students exempted from writing examinations this morning. Exemptions in All Subjects include 9A Jackie Lemon 9B Chris Brunelle Dianne Fisher Bonnie Garvin Stephen Porty Julie Smith Carol McCutcheon and 10A Valerie Coles Jud Connell Sylvia Hanouse Mark Hurst Marsha McKenzie Nancy Morris Jacqueline Palmer Benita Pries Marie Timbers 10B Cheryl Lee Annie Vuk Debra Winter 10C Anne Watson 11A Allan Gordon Kathryn Sinclair Paul Youngblut 11C Irene Anderson Marilyn McIntyre 9A Karen Ashley Peggy Day Raymond Denny Catherine Lasby Joseph Petrie 9B Carol Masales Brian Sampson 9C Kathleen O Rourke SE Lyndy Lou Moon 190A Patricia Last Linda Lawson 10C Jacoba Doornbos 11A Bob Bonnette Barry Buchanan Michael Joe Dianne Stewart 11B Susan Allan Barbara McEachern 11C Susan Rody 10 Marie Frank Frances Higgins.
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Jackie Lemon
Chris Brunelle
Dianne Fisher
Bonnie Garvin
Stephen Porty
Julie Smith
Carol McCutcheon
Valerie Coles
Jud Connell
Sylvia Hanouse
Mark Hurst
Marsha McKenzie
Nancy Morris
Jacqueline Palmer
Benita Pries
Marie Timbers
Cheryl Lee
Annie Vuk
Debra Winter
Anne Watson
Allan Gordon
Kathryn Sinclair
Paul Youngblut
Irene Anderson
Marilyn McIntyre
Karen Ashley
Peggy Day
Raymond Denny
Catherine Lasby
Joseph Petrie
Carol Masales
Brian Sampson
Kathleen O'Rourke
SE — Lyndy Lou Moon
Patricia Last
Linda Lawson
Jacoba Doornbos
Bob Bonnette
Barry Buchanan
Michael Joe
Dianne Stewart
Susan Allan
Barbara McEachern
Susan Rody
Marie Frank
Frances Higgins
Acton district high school names Salt as secretary treasurer
Fred Salt was hired as secretary treasurer of the Acton district high school board at a Monday meeting replacing retiree Billy Middleton who will assist through summer. The board discussed August transport work, staff changes, new track and field facilities, and driver training plans.
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Fred Salt
Acton
Billy Middleton
Salt
Beardmore and Co
Duncan Moffat
Bruce Andrews
Andrews
Tom Watson
Chester Anderson
Kerwin McPhail
Mr. Middleton
Michael Bennett Ordained Deacon at Cathedral in Hamilton
Michael Bennett was ordained a deacon at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Hamilton. He has studied at St. Peter's Seminary in London and expects to be ordained a priest after one more year there. His mother Mrs Kay Bennett and relatives attended the service. He will work in a parish this summer and awaits assignment.
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Michael Bennett
Christ the King
Hamilton
St. Peter's Seminary
London
Kay Bennett
Ontario Hydro opens new building on Alice St
A formal opening marks the completion of Acton’s new hydro building on Alice Street. Ontario Hydro chair George Gathercole unveils a commemorative plaque as Ted Tyler Sr. praises the project and notes energy costs have fallen since Hydro’s arrival. The event included speeches, a tour, and a salad supper for about 65 guests.
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Hydro
Ontario Hydro
George Gathercole
Alice St
Hydro Commission
Ted Tyler Sr
Commission
Douglas Dawkins
Orval Brown
Wilfred McEachern
Les Duby
Mr. Tyler
Newt Hurst
J. J. Stewart
Guelph
Bob MacArthur
Georgetown
Hydro Power
Acton
Gathercole
Stacey of
Association of Municipal Electrical Utilities
Teachers and Acton board fail to settle 1967 schedule
Trustee William Benson reported teachers refused the last offer and turned the dispute to the Teachers Federation. He urged against fear but said the committee could do no more. The row centered on granting two increments in one year, with Elmer Smith noting two objectionable clauses and possible retroactive deductions to finalize contracts.
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William Benson
Teachers' Federation
Elmer Smith
Smith
Benson
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The
Free Press
George E. Gathercole
Acton Commission
Wilf McEachern
Orville Brown
Doug Dawkins
Mr. Gathercole
Ted Tyler
Charlie Chaplins
Carol Arton
Robert Little School
Cathy Hunter
Cindy Lott
Carol Ann Marzo
Lena Jensen
Williams
Mr. Herrington
Reeve George Leslie
Mrs. Williams
Herrington
Bud Snow
Reeve Leslie
Health Department
Council
O.P.P
E. A. Hansen
H.s. Board
Mike Bevan
Brent Turnbull
Bevan
North York
Miss Flax
Oscar Drijber
Limehouse
A. W. Bent
A. D. Fizzell
Jean Pierre Cote
P. A. Fagny
Benton
Ancton
Limehouse P.O
Fizzell
Acton Public School Board
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