Acton Hosts Inter-School Meet Winners Emerge
Acton public school hosted the inter-school field day on Tuesday placing first in nine of nineteen events with Acton 46 Milton 8 Georgetown 30. Principal Henry of Georgetown presented the cup after final scoring. Ribbons were awarded in events across senior and intermediate divisions with two events per contestant and no champions due to relay rules.
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ANTER
Acton Public School
Acton Park
Georgetown
Milton
McKenzie
Frank Mason
Bob Wahlman
Bob Heatley
Ruth Landsborough
Don Wilds
Theresa Arcie
Henry
Acton
Billy Brush
Ken Dodds
Jim Lindsay
Donna Weston
Jean
Children Under Supervision Rise in Childrens Aid Society
At the June board meeting of the Childrens Aid Society, four new cases in the Child Protection Department were reported, bringing open cases to 57. The society oversees 116 children, 34 in paid foster homes, with discussions on wards and problem families. The superintendent cited the Toronto conference's large participation and joined the Canadian Welfare Council. July and August meetings were canceled and May accounts of 1627.28 were approved.
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Child Protection Department
Children’s Aid Society
W. A. Weaver
William Deans
McBrown
Velma_Norris
E Robbins
H. V
Protection Department
Toronto
Canadian Welfare Council
Ottawa
Picnic highlights at Acton United church event
Despite extreme heat about 20 children and adults joined the Acton United church picnic in the park. Sunday school superintendent Mrs Bo Mowat led activities with teachers help. Events included a peanut scramble races and contests and a Circle walkathon and wheelbarrow race.
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Acton United Church
Bo Mowat
Public School Teachers Enjoy End-of-Year Picnic
Acton public and high school teachers gathered at Erin for an end of year picnic. They traveled by car and played baseball before lunch. Miss Harris presented gifts to Miss Grindley and Mr Cuthbertson, while Mr Robbins thanked Mr Cuthbertson.
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Acton
Erin
Miss Harris
Grindley
Robbins
Cuthbertson
Helpess moment cited after kiss from soldier stirs caution
A fragment recalls a soldier kissing a mother figure and a question about why no one yelled for help. The line implies reactions to a possibly inappropriate advance and the surrounding social commentary.
Mrs Bert Weeks Hosts 25 at Home Event
Local gathering hosted by Mrs Bert Weeks drew about 25 attendees after a Stanley Brush demonstration led by Mrs Dorth Teeter of Terra Cotta. Contests followed the demonstration, with a light repast provided by the hostess.
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Bert Weeks
Dorths Teeter
Ken Newels
Robert
Meikiejohn
Fergus
N Cook
Henry Wheeler
Cedar Valley
Arman Cook
Elpha General Hospital
Murrs Cook
Taronte
Lous Cook
Orangeville
Gladys Harper
Cheltenham
NA Dearing
Lloyd Dearing
Wilford
Taronto
Herman Dearing
James Roxborough
Acton Park Sets Stage For Anglican Rally In Acton
The fourth annual Anglican rally by the Halton Deanery Lay men's Association drew over 300 attendees at Prospect Park Acton on Sunday June 21. Canon John Frank addressed stewardship and district work, with Rev R Price and Rev Canon F Jackson leading prayers and announcements.
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Halton
Prospect Park
Acton
Leslie Duby
Walter Hotson
William Denny
D. H. Pope
G.S. Atkins
James Fairbrother
Harry
Canon F. Jackson
St Jude's Church
Oakville
John Frank
Actor Citizens’ Band
Halton Deanery Laymen's Association
Lowville
Appleby College
Fines Total 269 in Magistrate Court
Fines totalling 26950 were collected in Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Sixteen charges of speeding were imposed with four fines required and adjournments. Individuals named include NA Gianelli and others facing licenses, muffler defects, and park speeding. A dismissed cost for Harold Perkins and a 50 fine against Kris and Morton for impaired driving were recorded. The scene included a waiter quip about soup as the narrative shifts to a restaurant setting.
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NA Gianelli
Trobe Perrselli
Douglas Stover
Milton
Gerald Ashley
Konstanty Kris
Russell Morton
Harold
Teds Perkins
Langdon
Bob Snyder
Guelph
Graduation Banquet Honors Eight Graders With Oratory and Gifts
The Home and School Association hosted a dinner for grade eight graduates at the public school auditorium. George Force spoke on “Looking Up” urging students to stay in school and strive for excellence. Toasts, songs, and presentations followed, with awards to Kirkness, Wahlman, and others, and gifts from the school board and staff.
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The
Home and School Association
George Force
Hamilton
Brian Gervais
Grace
Ralph Price
Les Duby
Margaret Kirkness
Bob Wahlman
Tom Watson
Mrs. Gamble
Ted Force
Phyllis Barnes
Raymond Braida
Donald Brown
Ronald Clow
Frank Cooper
Ruth Cripps
Elaine Deforest
Margaret Dennis
James Denny
George Fountain
John Fleming
Carale Ann Graham
Bob Heatley
Ron Holloway
Claire Lambert
Darlene Lambert
Dolores Lambert
Helen Landsborough
Yukrum Lee
Lynda Mann
Martin Marks
Frank Mason
Evelyn Massey
John Massette
Harry McFadden
Roy McFadden
Jeannine Melody
Laurie Ritchie
Alfred Roach
Beverley Smith
Barry Stewart
Warren Wagner
George Williamson
Marilyn Woods
Seven Acton Students Complete Grade XIII Exams
Seven Acton high school students wrote grade 13 examinations last week. Principal O E Robbins reports it was the first year in upper school for all seven with a good average grade 13.
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Acton High School
O. E. Robbins
Denise Coles
Donald Dawkins
Chris Lamb
Red Force
Joyce Lambert
Pat Terry
Marjorie Warne
Roebbi
Grates
July 4th Holiday Schedule Changes at Acton Free Press
The Acton Free Press will close Wednesday for the July V celebration. The regular issue will publish Thursday and the staff will operate Wednesday with a holiday Friday. Normal schedule remains. display ads due Monday and classified ads due Tuesday. There will be no issue July 4.
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Acton Free Press
Welcome Extended To Dutch Friends At Knox Church
Mrs. Robert Turner hosted the Evening Auxiliary of Knox church with Mrs. A. K. Mann presiding. The Africa work study was presented in three parts by Mrs. Stewart Sinclair, Mrs. FE Hansen, and Miss J. Smith. Mrs. Musselle reported June supplies and members donated. Welcome extended to new Holland arrivals. Florence Elliott won a quiz award. Lunch followed the meeting.
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Robert Turner
Knox Church
A. K. Mann
Isabel Smith
Africa
Stewart Sinclair
FE. A. Hansen
J. Smith
George Musselle
F. Anderson
Holland
Four Acton Teachers Leave Staff Rewarded At Tea
Last Thursday afternoon at Acton Public School a staff tea honored four teachers leaving the faculty. Miss Dena Braida presented gifts to Miss Willa McKay Miss Jean Kirby Mrs Lit Ue and Frank Elliott. Refreshments were served.
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Dena Braida
Acton
Willa McKay
Jean Kirby
Lit Ue
Frank Elliott
Speed on Highway Paving Causes Village Concern
Speed is a peril on a recently paved village road as motorists race through, risking accidents before school starts and children return to classes. Local church choirs rehearse for an upcoming anniversary service while residents visit relatives and enjoy a musical program at Acton parish hall.
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Dick Klooster
Erin
K. Klooster
George Robertson
Archie Sinclair
George Ferguson
Karl Kalthoff
William Denehan
Woodbridge
Ladies’ Aid
Ervinettes
Acton
High School Promotion Results and Award Winners Named
The North Halton High School District Board awards general proficiency scholarships to top students based on yearly averages. Winners include Elisabeth Jang, Edna Jennings, Sylvia Mages, Barbara Jensen, and others listed by grade with honors and conditional promotions noted. First prize of $1500 cash goes to Elisabeth Jang. second prize awarded to Gene Veacton.
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Elisabeth Jany
Edna Jennings
Jov Prat
Sylvia Mages
Barbara Jensen
Bob Landsborough
Lorne Saunders
Alamory Ware
Warne Corre
Beth Ritchie
Earlene Botell
Stella Law
Andinski
Sylvia Jones
Fay Andrews
Bob Armstrong
Emerson Baxter
Gary Dawkins
Bert Halladay
Peegy Bradshaw
Norma Hobson
Paul Lawson
Celain
MorColl
Mary Mages
Darna McMillan
Frances Oakes
Fidne Rachlin
Larsainme
Bennrs
Dwnier
Nancy Lambert
Betty May Lambert
Mary Araida Mauteet
Kinread
Bill MacColl
Artem Gorsion
Richard Mason
Ruth Coun Fave Dawkins
Ruth Marshall
Peasy Oakes
Pauline’ Papilan
Prometan
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Franc
Heffernan
June Lindsay
Ken Mann
Desmound Orenske
Exzlyn Saunders
Annamarie Spizer
Vera Warne
Barbara Turner
Isabelle Ritchie
Jay Botell
Ena Jennings
Barbara Baxter Day
Id McVey
Joycean Joyce Farmer
Mary Jennings
Barbara Smith
Ron Rolston
Andres Wilkinson
North Halton High School
Elimbeth Jang
Spotlight On Schools Before Annual Summer Vacation
Public school activities dominated the week as 600 plus students and staff finish a busy term ahead of a two month break. Acton school won the inter school meet and a graduation banquet honored graduates and departing teachers and students.
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Acton Public School
Home and School Association
Acton
Alions Hastavick
Nyanara Falls
Perneval Robbins
Elmer
P U C Views Plant Improvements in Acton
At a regular Public Utilities Commission meeting last week, workers viewed sewer plant improvements including pipe painting and yard grading. A lot sale to HEF for the original transformer station was approved, and a washroom heat/safety upgrade received health unit support. Additional repairs and service connections were arranged, with several accounts approved for payment.
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Victoria Ave
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Main St
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Bower Ave
Supt Lambert
Wallace Ave
Bell Telephone
Acton Pulc
Shydrus
Highway Garage
Thompson Motors
Mackenzie and Son
Baxter Labs
Gan
General Electric
Acton Puc
Acton PLC
Hydes
Students from Acton High Take Niagara Falls Trip
About 35 Acton high school students with friends traveled by bus to Niagara Falls on Sunday, visiting Brock's Monument and the Whirlpool Rapids. They joined Milton and Georgetown bus groups at the falls and crossed the border during the excursion before returning home in the evening.
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United States
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E Tyler
Mre Tyler
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
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Nuagaa Falls
Former Resident Katherine Currie Dies in Alberta at 74
Katherine Currie 74, long-time nurse born near Acton Ontario, died June 18 at Royal Alexandra Hospital Edmonton Alberta. She practiced in Owen Sound and worked across the western provinces including Vancouver Powell River and Wells BC. Survived by six siblings including Mrs Phemie Midgely Moose Jaw and Mr William Currie Ashland Oregon.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Royal Alexandria Hospital
Acton
Ontario
Lachlan
Sarah Currie
Erin Township
Owen Sound General Hospital
Carstairs
Three Hills
Vancouver
Powell River
Wells
B.C
Sarcee United’ Church
Phemie Midgely
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Tena Henry
Victora
Annie Dudley
Los Angeles
William Currie
Ashland
Oregon
Herbert
Robert Currie
Drumheller
Alsberta
Summer Visitors to Limehouse and Area Gatherings
A jumble of visits and social events noted around Limehouse including residents and guests from London Goodwater Sask Toronto and Manchester England. Highlights include anniversaries hospital visits church gatherings and picnic outings with families like the Askins Warrens and Wrights and mentions of local couples and many families visiting or hosting through the season.
Bit Off the Old Block
A clipped misquote hints at family tensions over shared information. The fragment notes a wife and Taree in a domestic context, suggesting a miscommunication about details brought by a family member. The piece preserves terse, ambiguous details typical of a brief column item.
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