Acton District High School Inspector Praises Marks
G E Johnson reported Acton High School pupils posted the highest average marks in 1960 61 among six area schools while noting room for improvement. He compared teacher pupil ratios promotion rates and expenses, urging department heads and qualified teachers as growth accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
G. E. Johnson
Hie
Department of Education
Johnson
E. S. Force
E. C. Reed
Dwight I. Engel
Phil Caddick
Thomas Carter
Brantford
Pincipal E. A. Hansen
George Jaeger
Essex
Reed
Glenn Banks
Perevisor
Accor
Acton zoning petition sparks council meeting debate
Ratepayers on Guelph Street seek rezoning from R2 to allow a hairdressing business. The planning board will meet ratepayers before a by law amendment draft is presented to council. Council may hold a public meeting, while logistics for a Community Centre drive and building committee setup are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph St. West
Planning Board
Hatta Cl Commercial
Margaret Lambert
C. F. Leatherland
Lambert
P. Alan Deacon
Ontario Municipal Board
Leatherland
Acton
R. HH. Elliott
Deacon
W. J. McLeod
Bower Avenue
Lorne Younghlut
Leplen
Municipal Connect Ait
Community Centre Committee
Lown Building Committee
Palaya
Lions Club
Acton District High School honours Bruce Andrews at pre graduation banquet
Bruce Andrews received special honours for sportsmanship at Acton District High School pre graduation banquet held Friday. Teachers and students praised his impact on school and town while Barry Kirkness also received recognition from the student council. Dr. William Mitchell of the Ontario Veterinary College gave a speech on understanding others in a changing world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mitchell
Ontario Veterinary
Acton
Bruce Andrews
Volors
Guelph Legion Track Club
Brine
Barry Kirkness
William Mitchell
Ontario Veterinary College
Mitchell
Wayne Ridles
Pitt
Hene Varey
Aonetoo
B. A. Hansen
J. Galloway
Michael Bevan
Ross
91st Birthday for Mrs Mowat
Mrs. John A. Mowat Sr marked her 91st birthday on May 31 at her Willow home. Afternoon visitors included many friends and family members. later Toronto relatives Mr and Mrs Harold Burns and others joined for dinner. She remains in good health and stays mentally alert and interested in TV and news from Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mowat
Willow
Olive Bayter
Howard Dinam
Harold Burns Wall
Toronto
Acton Merchant C K Browne 91 Birthday Celebrated
Charles Kelly Browne a longtime Acton merchant and Orangeman marked his 91st birthday with relatives and friends visiting his tobacco and confectionery shop on Main Street north after a recent operation and recovery. The Free Press offers belated good wishes for health and longevity.
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Charles Kelly Browne
Acton
Main Street
Free Press
Mr. Browne
Decoration Day Service Highlighted by Pastor James Rudd
Pastor James M. Rudd spoke at the annual Decoration Day service in Acton. Families, veterans, and groups gathered at Pioneer and Fairview cemeteries for wreaths and geranium plantings while a parade led by W. O. H. Peal marched with the Acton Citizens’ Bank, Acton Junior Pipe Band, and Guelph Pipe Band.
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C.N.R
Fairview Cemetery
Acton Legion
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brownies, Guides
Scouts
Cubs
Acton Citizens’ Band
Acton
Guelph Pipe Band
Harry Halladay
Cavell Marshall
Cheryl Lee
Arnold Williamson
Kendra Paige
Anne Fryer
A. F
James Rudd
Pioneer Cemetery
W.ohl Peal
Acton Citizens’ Bank
Guelph
Brownies
Paides
Actus Cituen
Voc Ematt
Orville Brown
Cert Deighton
St Joseph's Cemetery
Eanes
Merce
W. J. O. Oakes
W. K K. Graham
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H.S. Marks
Dingly
M. Z. Bennett
Kay Alger
William Coon
George Spencer Lee
Engel
Eo S20 Powe
Verey
Bob Hinton
Frank Mariscak
Paul Elliott
Don Lindsay
Harold Reid
Andy Williams
Wayne Ridley
Pete Lawson
Jim Lindsay
Roas Swackhamer
Lawrence Duby
Stewart McDonald
Denis Gibbons
Gadp
Centre Objective Council
Wig
Bart Pasta
Pionter
Bill Graham
Lambourn
Jean Moltfat
EB. Co. Reed
North York
Mrs. Mowat
C. K- Browne
Still Merchant
James M. Rudd
Min Methal
Stokteel
Dwight Engel
Janes Rankt
Cough
Tes Dubs
Brak Toth
Bert Hinton
Ball Denny
Jack Newton
Legion
Max Stores
Badies
Aasilninsy
Canadian Legion
George Angell
Googe Hargrave
Acton Newtaug
Free Department
Han Man Cy Leighton
Alewider “Sands
Stan Hall
Leighton
Effont
Coun
McKenzie
Boston
Rudd
Paul Owhe
Samed
Ibad
Atake
Alfrey
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