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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 05, 1960

Page

7

Personal Notes On Actonians Visiting Out of Town Points

A series of social notes from Acton detailing visits and relatives across Ontario. Names include Mr James H Taylor of Guelph visiting on Wednesday, Mr and Mrs W D Robertson with Fred Anderson, Lorne Hamelin of Toronto with the Johnstons, and others in Arthur Mount Forest Whitby Scarborough Huntsville Malton and Guelph. Mentions Rover Crew traders course in Georgetown, Queen’s Scout recognition at Stoney Creek, and local Rotary banquet attendance.

George Haggert Stoney Creek Enghkind Cubs Gordon’ Williams Haggett Mr. Williams Williams Hamilton

Reading Council Meeting Showcases Halton Pupils Roles

School children from Halton participated in a Reading Council gathering at Robert Little Public School Acton on Wednesday evening. New officers were elected including President Florence Mears and Secretary David Pawson.

Reading Council Aenap Iweilies Robert Lite School Acton Lloyd Fulford Oakville Oakville Central School Florence Mears Burlington Gordon Buckey Margaret Wettlauffer A.T. C.M Toronto Board of Education Robert Little Public School R. Aileen | Belfry Toronto Teachers’ College Robert Mrs. Miller Robert Little School Janis McMullen Helen Carol Beatty Jo Marie Marchment David Watson Anthony Hurst Bill Landsborough

Defense of Schools Letter to Acton Free Press

Mrs E Brow writes in defense of Acton public schools against a critic named Concerned. She argues postwar hiring, rising living standards, and home influence shape student paths, asserts teachers' quality over degrees, and praises Halton County schools as well run.

Zull Halton Haris Acton Free Press Star Acton Aclan Department of Education Toronto O.E.A E. Brow

Priceless Prose and a Witty Husband Quote

A husband jokes about composing a leer to his wife’s mother to recall what once angered her enough to cancel a visit. The remark leads to a quip on how the happiness of life hinges on the quality of one’s thoughts.

Ballinafad Anniversary Services Held at United and Touching Guests

Ballinafad United Church hosted anniversary services with Rev John McDermid Brampton and Rev W W Sherwin Guelph as guest speakers. Hillsburgh Presbyterian choir performed two anthems as attendees included Mr Mrs Cripps Wasaga Leach Keith Allan Georgetown and others. Sympathy extended to Mr Mrs Joe Matthews after the death of Mrs Matthews mother.

Ballinafad United Church John McDermid Brampston A.ue. .Cripps Wasaga Leach Keith Elizabeth Allan Georgetown Ken Cotton Bonnie Orton Arnold Oe Joe Matthews

Sub Post Office Handling Orders Right in Plant

The Michigan Bulb Company ships hundreds of orders daily for plants and shrubs with a peak day dispatch of 1100 bags of mail. A suboffice is located in the Bower Ave plant to speed processing with Mrs. John Chapman in charge and a team including Mrs. iley Brice Mrs. Herb Cook Sam Leishman and Bob Heatley assisting during early spring and fall peaks.

Michigan Bulb Company Michigan Bulb Bower Ave John Chapman Iley Brice Herb Cook Sam Leishman Bob Heatley

150 Falls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

The Upper Peninsula features 150 waterfalls ranging from seven to seventy five feet in height across parks and trails. The collection highlights diverse cascades, from forested gorges to remote viewpoints, drawing hikers and nature lovers to explore diverse water features.

Michigan Upper Peninsula

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