Acton Community News Mixed Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend
A county picnic drew about 100 at the Social Club in Sumday afternoon. Ken Mann hosted guests with teachers, councillors and Icelandic families attending events and observances. Parades, dinners, and a teachers social at Brookville school featured music by Currie's orchestra and dance caller Calvin McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookvilke School
Currie
Calvin McIntyre
Mel Storey
Tom Manes
Shirley Mason
James Zehr
Lee Barrett
Russell Teeple
Kirkwood Hosts Track Meet Highlights and Winners
An OCR fragment shows names like Ray Swackhamer, Gary Hargett and Diane and Irene Stokes in track events. Mentions Boys Grades 6-1 champion Tom Melanson and events including broad jumps and a throwing contest with several Kirkwood participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lots Kirkwood
Therme Kirkwood
Brittalaren
Diane
Irene Stokes
Lots Kirk
Tom Melanson
Tom Melanum
Mute Center Ven
Steak Fry on Council Agenda at Churchill Road Reservoir
Town officials including Mayor Les Duby and Reeve HH Hinton attend a steak fry hosted by Town Manager Jar Hunt at the Churchill Road reservoir site. Guests include William Mackay city superintendent All Duby and former mayor George Barbeau with several council members and guests from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actos Council
Churchill Road
Chiaef
Jar Hunt
Jum Ledger
Les Duby
HH. Hinton
Willam Denny
High School Assembly Recounts Tragic Fire Loss
A chaotic assembly at the high school gym recounted a deadly incident as staff and students engaged in a ritual of remembrance. Officials led a somber procedure while witnesses described smoke, alarms, and losses affecting the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ately
Cumm
Ttplain
Glaaruom
Honor roll and promotions list from local high school ceremony
The document enumerates students advancing from Grade 11 to 12 with honors 75 percent or higher and lists pass standings and diploma shortfalls. Names include Neil Franklin Jill Hurst Mary Moffat Stella O Gorman Donna Pendleton Winnie Viletstra Carl Weir among many others across grade transitions.
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Rage One
Ruth Ann Elisher
Carry Fletcher
Bernie, Freuler
Geoffrey Say
Barbara Gibbins
Om R
Pat Grahame
Mary Gust
Bryan Ham
Lapp
Tony Leighton
Janice Ley
Linda Linham
Joanne Lucarelli
Mervyn Marshall
Tom McKeown
Sims McPhedran
Lorraine Miller
Paul Marr
Axl Niesczeri
Jim Paul
Jim Peal
Margaret Price
Gladys Rennie
Jane Riddall
Mary Anne Robertson
Nancy Wognentitism
David Ryder
Karin Kubert
Brenda Smith
Donna Sterritt
Guill Stewart
Barbara Symon
Peter Taylor
Jacoba van der Brink
Bob Watson
Jack Wensley
Gay White
Neil Franklin
Jill Hurst
Lloyd McIntyre
Mary Moffat
Stella O'Gorman
Donna — Pendleton
Winnie Viletstra
Carl Weir
Sharon Allan
Susan Anderson
Daniel Arbie
Jennifé? Bagby
Helen Benton
Hermina Besarem
Sandra Binnie
Sharon Bradley
T. Brankiewice
Gail Buttenham
Kay Chisholm
Carol Clendinning
Ruth Claw
Joan Coxe
Randy Daly
John de Blauw
Howard Dwyer
Betty
Fanet Rognvaldson
Gail Roszell
Murray Smith
Norman Smith
Brian Sproston
Gerald Sterritt
Dick van Stralen
Picnic Supper With Knox Auxiliary At Brock Street Home
Knox auxiliary members gathered at Mrs. Fred Anded in Brock Street on June 19 for a picnic supper. Seated business followed with Mrs. M. McCullough and Mrs. Anderson named cup contest captains. Treasurer’s report read, 18 members answered roll call, and several tests were conducted with winners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ul Knox Akert
Fred Anded
Brock Street
Field Day Event Results Across Intermediate and Senior Boys
Readable entries list multiple events and placings for both intermediate and senior boys. Notable names include Jake Pasma George Given and Alan McKenzie with multiple top placements in sprints and field events, along with other competitors such as Harry Martin Don Rogers and Phillip Weege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Pasma
Roy Wong
Brent Marshall
Bill Semence
Alan McKenzie
Harrys Oelrich
Don Rogers
Harry Oclrich
Hans Martin
Fred Lucherbie
Jake Paina
Harry Martin
George Givenwut
Paul Mukrychi
Jerry Dravcou
Rod Dash
George Greenwold
Ulli Martin
Su von Jachman
Martin
Fall Plans Revealed for Vic Eatery and Transport Program
The Vic project develops a full fall program with materials from the Department of Transport. It includes dated letters for pancity safety measures, plus posters for school routes and bunk coverings to bolster safety and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Comail
Department of Transport
Pancity
Appeals decision on building prohibition and town projects
Half-Load plans appeal against prohibition on building a government house in Slenies subdivision with an OMB hearing set for July 22 at Ilam. The mayor and clerk authorized to sign an agreement. Firefighters gain extra 1000 Workmen's Compensation. Baxter road roller purchase approved for 1872. Water supply details discussed amid firefighting needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slenies
OMB
at-Ilam
Acton
Herrington
Hamilton Pealin
No. 2
Beardmore and Co
Jack McGeachie
Warren Grove
Alec Johnson
Student volunteers join new safety council at Bleyele school
About 35 Mark Wests over 800 students were enrolled in a public school safety program under the supervision of a newly formed safety council. Two working stations operated with council members Symon Jan Grelleneder Cone Hee Pert Ed McDonald Paul Nellsen and student volunteers Kate Garrett JoAnn Force Je Otterbein and Norman HL Att.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Wests
Bleyele
Safety Council
Symon
Jan Grelleneder
Hee Eepert
Ed McDonald
Paul Nellsen
Kate Garrett
JoAnn Force
Je Otterbein
Norman
Rummage Sale Draws Friday Evening Crowd at YMCA
A community rummage sale at the YMCA gym drew a large Friday crowd. Proceeds surpassed expectations as attendees bought furniture, books, toys, lamps, clothing, shoes, and hats, filling tables with good used items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vs. Men
Y's
YMCA
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Ken Mann
Elas
Torre Ti
Haven
Milton
Tom Watson
Mrs. Williams
Keith Black
Doug Copeisid
McMaster University
Wayne Bateman
Dougan
United Clmarch Lsymen
Keswick
Port Castreg
Weser
Robert Litth
Cours
Taran
Acthuul
Pane
Min Bert Bemus
Burman Turner
Bes Dew
Cai -Gocet
Allan Capper
Mus Elam Humphnes
Gtiaes
Ait Aeivon
Eduard
Ruth Reires
Katchenes
Frank
Mans
Rathioen Alger
Adee Walter
Unitans
Steie
Ube Cates
Erie Fens Vale
Ugeretta
Sanders-By
Ae. Kenney
Kenney Seidoes
Children's Hospital
Torgato
Winnipegosis
Etches
Don Peference
Niagara Falls
Gwen Sound
Toronto
District
Rognvaldsons
Gudmindur Sigurdbjorgson
Iceland
de Havilland Aircraft
Hijartar Tortarson
Howard
Modd
Jimm
Scarborough
Gordon Rognvaldson
Elliot Lake
H. C. Rognvaldson
Ray Swackhamer
Miteerbeame
Derdige
Ray Seathamer
Gary Hargett
Martin Ver der Veen
Swin
Cade
Heather-Ann Dumarsh
Vic Bristow
Bill Cernochan
Ron Rupert
Rupert
H.S. Promotions
Knox Auxiliary
Anderson
B. Roszell
C. Coles
G. Young
Manning
S. E
Riviera
Ontario
Holy Cross Home
Edna
May
Aaten, Ont
Decislon ' Council
G.gitse - Ee
Fog Trade
Assvice
Willow ST. N
Johnny. Tocher
J. M. Schneiders
Schneiders
Hneide
Wiener
Dousland
Wustows Boys
Supreme Biscuits
Cello
Paris
Mazda
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