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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 05, 1960

Page

8

Acton Lions Club Forms Charter Night Event

The Acton Lions Club formed this year plans its Charter Night tomorrow in the Legion Auditorium. A large turnout from Acton and district residents is expected along with Lions from southern Ontario. Directors outline Lions aims, services, and eligibility of membership, highlighting community betterment and nonsectarian civic engagement.

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Special showing of Henry V disappoints at Roxy Theatre

The Home and School Association hosted a screening of Henry V starring Sir Laurence Olivier at the Roxy Theatre last Thursday. About 30 parents and many public school children attended along with around a dozen high schoolers, but turnout among students was low. The event aimed not to raise funds but to provide the opportunity to view the film.

Roxy Theatre Sir Laurence Olivier

Rockwood Man Wins Blanket At Fair Euchre

Acton Agricultural held its annual spring euchre in Stewarttown Hallo Friday. Lloyd McEnery welcomed the large crowd and presented prizes. Winners included Mrs. McClean first, Mrs. R.L. Davidson second, and Fred Kentner Sr. and Bousfieldram Milton rata Lindsay Ferguson listed among participants. A Rose wool blanket was won in a kick draw by Mie winner Berni McEnery, with Mrs. Thompson presenting the prize. Committee members were Lloyd Me irs W Swackhamer Mrs. Vie Thompson and Mrs Ralph Dghnvy.

Acton Agricultural Stewarttown Lloyd McEnery McClean R.L. Davidson Fred Kentner Sr Bousfieldram Milton Rata Lindsay Ferguson Rockwood Berni McEnery Wm. Thompson Lloyd Meirs W-Swackhamer Vie Thompson Ralph Dghnvy

Letter to the Editor on Child Home Training and Education

A reader argues parents must start education early by reading to children and enforcing homework to develop discipline. It warns against easyouts like sports during study time and stresses high school discipline shapes character. The letter lauds dedicated students as future leaders and criticizes those who drift into social success instead.

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Acton Free Press May 5 1960 student life and society

A 1960 Acton Free Press opinion notes value of ordinary workers and leaders, praises competitive students, and urges teachers guidance. It critiques late Friday dances and emphasizes parental influence, calling for education through plays like Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice to engage high schoolers.

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Engagement of Margaret Sunter to Thomas Tulton

Mr and Mrs Errett Sunter announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Rose Sunter to Thomas Fredrick Tulton son of Mr and Mrs James Tulton of Eden Mills. The couple plans a wedding at the Presbyterian Church Acton.

Errett Sunter Margaret Rose Sunter Thomas Fredrick Tulton James Tulton Eden Mills James Presbyterian Church Acton

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