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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

4

Student Directory Grade Level Listings by School Staff

A long list of students and instructors organized by grade levels from 3 to 9. Names cover multiple cohorts including Grade 3 to 4 through Grade 8 to 9, with recommended additions noted for each group.

Field Day Champions at M Z Bennett School Vale

Field day at M Z Bennett School Vale produced champions across senior intermediate and junior levels. John Dunn led senior boys with 16 points while Anne Vale topped senior girls with 18 points. Marilyn Vale and Dorothy Field claimed multiple events in their divisions. Details list winners in dash, softball throw, jumps and kicks across all ages. A $280 reward remains for information on a Norval heifer slaughter investigated by North Halton OPP.

M. Z. Bennett John Dunn David Sproston Jake Palma Anne Vale Marilyn Vale Dorothy Field Anne Marie Quinn Joan Gordon Jeannette Milnes Jeanie Sproston Sally Dick Heather McGeachie Irene Anderson Marie Laing Steacher McGeachie Anne Mare Quinn North Halton O.pp

Scottish Dance Club fundraiser At Acton park draws crowd

Retarded Children's school fundraiser in Acton Park raises over 400 as Scottish Dancers in colorful costumes perform with pipes and drums. Celebrities emceed and local bands provided music while prizes were awarded in a draw, though two thefts of flags reduced proceeds.

Acton Park Bar Cry Nesbit CKFH Vince Mountford Brampton Jan Rubes New York Rangers Dean Prentice Acton Guelph Stan Hamilton Glenn Banks Sandy Best Hatton Reece Bert Winton Jerry Addison Children's Association North Hatton Reeve Hinton Cemnaind Toronto Bill Wilson Mes Buckner Neany

Rockwood Piano Recital Supports North Halton Association

Rockwood town hall hosted a 1961 piano recital by Mrs. Muriel Armstrong’s pupils with aiding acts from Miss Carol Thomas and Miss Marie Harris. Proceeds totaling 32.50 were presented to the North Halton Association for Retarded Children, accepted by president Mrs. R. E. Ellenton.

Rockwood Muriel Armstrong Carol Thomas Sweet Ann Sing Marie Harris A.R.C.T Acton Eileen Buckner Armstrong North

M. Z. Bennett School Results Show Grade Progression

The page lists numerous student names by grade levels from GRADE 6 to GRADE 8, including Brenda Aherme Wayne Barrett Robert Browne Lorraine Cleland Sally Dick Philip Drysdale Sean Dwyer Andy Dye Dorothy Fields and many others. It records continued results from Page One and reflects a detailed roll of students across grades with no explicit outcomes beyond listings.

Brenda Aherme Wayne Barrett Robert Browne Lorraine — Cleland Sally Dick Philip Drysdale Sean Dwyer Andy Dye Dorothy Fields Joan Gordon Bill Hansen Danny Harkley Jeffrey Harkley Nelly Huisman Sandra Irvin Ronald Johnstone Marie Laing June Lawrance Ruthann Leatherland Jo Marie Marchment Darlene McCurdy Ronald, McKnight Anne McMillan Harry Oehlrich Jake Palma Mary , Phillips Robert Ra

Fete for Minister and Wife Before Departure to Hirtifax

A church social at the Church of Christ Disciples honored Minister Thomas Fountain and his wife Anna Margaret before their move to Hirtifax. Byron F Howleth wished them well in their new field. Mrs John McDougall presented bedding and a nursery plaque for Michelle. The couple thanked attendees as refreshments were served by the Ladies.

Avas Church of Christ Disciples Thomas Fountain Hirtifax Fountain Byron F. Howleth Tom Anna Margaret John McDougall Michelle

Honor Bride to Be Feted Before July 18 Wedding

Neighbors and friends met at Mr and Mrs Fred Lemon home to honor Betty Hawes ahead of her marriage to Edward Hawes on July 18. The event featured contests humorous readings gifts including an electric timing clock and pillows. Mrs Jack Pink spoke on behalf of the group while Mrs Mel McCullough played the piano and lunch was served.

Fred Lemon Betty Edward Hawes Jack Pink Terbe Jacqueline Dean Mel McCullough

Cripps Leads New Local Party Organization

A new party club formed this week with Lyle Cripps as president and John Wardie as vice president. Gordon Cunningham serves as secretary treasurer, with Mrs. K Spies and Mike Heas among attendees including PAC Chiney from Local 707 UAW.

Lyle Cripps

Acton Fire Destroys Wall in Precision Engineering Blaze

Firemen wearing masks battled smoke at the Acton Precision Engineering building near Victoria and Mill Street. A wall caught fire while a worker moved steel. fire crews arrived after a passerby called the department and quickly suppressed the flames with booster lines.

Scott Acton Acton Precision Engineering Victoria Mill Street Bill Nicolak S. J. Brunelle Orville Brown

Smiling Faces Mark Last Day of School

Children grin as the final school day arrives signaling the end of the term. Teachers and families share photos and memories while students anticipate summer break and outdoor activities.

Lorne Scots Bunismen to Spend Two Weeks in Vancouver Tattoo

The Lorne Scots pipes and drums plan a two week Vancouver trip to join the Vancouver Tattoo for the city's 75th anniversary. Twenty members depart July 9 at 8 30 pm from Matton airport, return July 23. The 48th Highlanders of Canada join on the same flight, with notable members from Milton Don McEachern to Bruce Hood among those traveling. The band previously marched in a guard of honor for Lt Governor Kellier McKay at Caledon East.

Lorne Vancouver Tattoo Lorne Scots Vancouver Brinan Matton Airport G. Mclean Edinburgh 48Th Highlanders of Cansda Band Milton Don McEachern Lem Harrop Harvey Brush Bruce’ Kitchen BY Kress Fin McCallum Roger Randell Bill Schultz Chariie Auger Bruce Hood Canada Randell Scotland Kelller McKay Caledon East

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