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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
2
Halifax joins Canada wide trend by authorizing driver education in high schools. Ontario schools offer the course as an extracurricular, aimed at reducing accidents for teenage students.
The Halton Holstein Breeders Club announces a one day judging school for Holstein type to be held at Ashville Farms Ltd. on Tuesday May 5 from 10 15 am to 3 15 pm. Open to all county breeders with demonstrations judging practice and class discussions. Officials from Holstein Friesian Association of Canada Extension Branch Ontario Department of Agriculture and local club assist.
A heartfelt verse by Edith Sharpe honors mothers who have died, recalling memories, tears, and piano songs, and questions why mothers must pass away while celebrating Mother's Day and reverence for those who gave life.
Students at Acton District High School held their annual track and field day on a windy May 3. Mary Gris chow led girls events with high marks in running broad and softball throws, while Don Harris and John Gay dominated boys finals in multiple sprint and field events. Bruce Andrews absent, Keith Ranney swept the mile 440 and 880, aided by staffers Jessie Galloway and Wayne Coyle who managed events and hot dogs.
Liberal candidate Dr Harry Harley challenged Health Minister Hon J Waldo Monteith to open debate on a National Health Plan. Monteith refused saying Royal Commission study ongoing would make debate inappropriate. Harley rebutted calling government Tory obstruction and noted Sandy Best and Monteith inconsistencies. Best, Halton MP, predicted comprehensive health legislation next session if Conservatives return. Harley accused Best of premature certainty about Royal Commission findings.
Acton District High School board members praised Assistant Principal Michael Beapon for the Bruce Burgess Alumni Award and lauded Principal E. A. Hansen for engaging a full staff for next year. Chairman E. S. Force received a salesmanship award in Montreal. New teachers Miss Louise Meadmore and Mrs Sylvia McCrae were welcomed, with staff changes noted. water from air projects and forest fire drops are reported.
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