Principals confront blame over high school streaming failures
Public school trustees and school principals clashed over streaming errors in Easler exams and the rollout of the Robarts plan. Trustees criticized vice principal Michael Bevan, while principals demanded accountability and proposed joint discussions with Acton Esquesaing and Nuesaguweya boards to frame streaming references before a planned May 20 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Govan
Pri
Easler
Mw Liler
Dwight
High School Board
High School
Acton, Esquesaing
Nuesaguweya
Rds
Elmer Smith
Bennett School
E.A. Hansen
McKenzie
Roberts
Acton
New Georgetown Vocational School
Council Returns Red Ensign Debate With Narrow Split Vote
An action on adopting the Red Ensign failed in Acton council with three in favor, four against and one abstention. Sponsors Hamilton Peal and Mrs. George Fever led the push, while Mayor Duby backed the motion alongside two sponsors. Deputy Reeve Wood questioned notice, others favored the Union Jack or neutrality, and Legion support was cited though some veterans cited Canada’s multicultural makeup and the Maple Leaf debate continued.
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Canuda
Acton
Hamilton Peal
George Fever
Halton
Harry Harley
LL A. Duby
Damntyreeve J. Bert Wood
Albert Irwin
Eric Johnston
Alec Johnson
Ray Artie
New More Time
Archie
J. Bert Wood
Legion Councior
Legion
Albert Twin
Peal
Council
Free Press
Legion Branch
Mill Street
Acton Branch Cancer Society Canvas Surpasses Goal
The Acton branch raised $7,248.65 during a week of canvassing with a goal of $1,860. Volunteers reported enthusiastic support and great community participation for the cancer society drive.
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Acton
The
Cancer Society
Canvas Sera
Queen's Grad Donald Cook to receive B S in chemical engineering
Donald Claude Cook, 22, will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Queen's University Kingston at convocation on May 16. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Claude Cook and will start employment with Dow Chemical Company in Sarnia on May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Claude Cook
Queen's University
Kiingston
Claude Cook
Carolyn Cook
Weltch
Ottawa
Dow Chemical Company
Sarnia
School Fun Fair Nets $562 Most Successful Event Held
The Home and School Association ran the school fair on Saturday, grossing 412 dollars with a net profit of 562 dollars. Event featured games, country store, baking, candy, crafts, and drawings, plus performances by the Citizens' Bandsmen.
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Janet
Bennett
The
Home and School Association
Acton Plant Closed All Day for Holiday
The Acton plant will be closed all day for the holiday. Operations will resume Monday and staff will be compensating for the closure. Have a good holiday and drive safely.
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Acton
Fireworks ban to be enforced in Acton town
OPP detachment warns residents cor poral Ray Mason of Acton about a by law prohibiting fireworks. Police have investigated incidents and will enforce penalties, with extra vigilance this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Mason
Acton Opp
Six New Teachers Next Term At Two Acton Public Schools
Acton public schools plan three new teachers at Robert Little and three at Morrell Bennet schools. New staff were engaged in Stratford on May 4 and begin orientation May 2029. All are Stratford Teachers' College graduates. Royal approved James Bradshaw as head caretaker at Robert Little with Robert Anderson as assistant.
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Acton
Thunday
G. W. McKenzie
Robert Little
Ross Farrerly
Marv Golens
Robert Goventock
Elmer Smith
Moo
Bennet School
Donnas Farrelly
Stewart Cowan
Eagar Leatherland
Farles
Stratford
Stratford Teachers’ College
Royal
James Bradshaw
Colin MacColl
Careta
Ker
Robert Anderson
Bradshaw
McKenzie
Robson
Smith
Arlene Brice
McKendgie
Parliament Buildings
Toronto
Louis Bonnette
Neil Miller
Beardmore & Co. Announces Foreman Appointments at Tannery
W J Beatty, president of Beardmore & Co Limited, announces factory stall changes aimed at boosting efficiency and capacity. Jim Feenstra named foreman in charge of Specialty Department. Charles Kingsmill to head all night shift operations. Bob Angell to oversee machine shop work locally with Harry Rogers assisting by managing stores and supplies. January plans include reducing the workday from nine to eight hours without wage reduction to cut unit costs.
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W. J. Beatty
Beardmore & Co. Limited
Jim Feenstra
Feenstra
Charles Kingsmill
Kingsmill
Eancy
United Packingho Food Alliance
Bob Angell
Guy Ross
Harry Rogers
Area Farmer Loses Stock in Barn Fire
Wilbur Donnell of Acton district loses 61 livestock including cattle and 40 pigs when lightning strikes his barn. Rockwood fire department fights the blaze as grain and equipment burn. family relocates while firefighting continues.
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Acton
Wilbur Donnell
B.R
Nunes
Mon Donnell
Blankwoods
Lions Present Three Cheques At Acton Lions Club Dinner
Lions presented three cheques to local organizations including the Retarded Children's Ankh Harv and St John Ambulance Brigade with Acton Safety Council. Officials outlined charity aims and future events while inviting new members and planning a spring carnival and a summer celebration.
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Jagd
Bete Papillon
John Nuke
Norm Price
Anak Harv
Ron. Mart
George Harweave
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Ron Rupert
Acton Safety Council
Lion Chief
Buckman
Hart
Rupert
Lion al Lauder
Dave Hunter
Entranc
Kercerbe
Acton
Neil Miller
Gordon Marton
Lion Vie Hnaton
Lra
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Gloc
Mair
G. W. McKenne
Robert Little School
Bevan
Guelph
MecKensie
Fox
John Ross School
Empsion
Papa
Ale
Hansen
Bensemne
Murray Smith
Bill Benson
Engel
Buard
Vic Binion
Louie Bonnette
McKenne
Stovel
Acton Free Press
Ontario
Ken Hyde
Hufnagel
New Man No. 2
Clarence Shepherd
Industrial Commission Counci
Neil Bowles
John Gay
Aldo Braida
Industrial Committee of Council
Industrial Commission
Alo
Queen and Young Street
CNR
Coody
Bower Avenue
Jack McGeachie
McGeuchie
Atee
McGeachie
Simcoe
Minipal
Poing Oon Istrike
Johnston
Leishman Park
William Finley
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Finley
Vs Azvente
Janat Rogers
Fawr Shultis
Don Cook
Sternaan
Geo Claws
Eau Taylor
Bob Louautt
Owen Couttrop
Patrick Fisher
Othe School
Athems
Mir
Ain
BE Ant S
Owen Coulter
Crows
Wees
Fish Pond
George Ware
Barry Tascoes
Owen Caulk Trop
Purick
Fishers Rummane
Lawrence Mills
Doe Sosha
Camdy
Eric Leach
Jack Blundell
Chints
Plizabeth Andersen
Barbas Anderson
Gib Jordan
Mas Maria Patuky
John Barr
Robert Lee
Thomas Ginger
S. Jerome
Ray Maron
Penny Aale
George Haggett
George Wallis Card
de van Stralen
Owen Coultrup
George Williams
John Turkesz
Sai Brunelle
M. Z. Bennett
Gail Hannah
For Small
John Last
Vhocokites
Barry Inscoe
Kathy Wallis
Cig
Joe Hurst
Gacy Turkasz
John Blundal
Roy Maine
Ray Thompson
Andy Miller
Susan Poy
John Menachie
Susan Jerome
Herbert Cook
Alec Mann
Arthur Field
M. Howsen
Allain Salt
Griffin
HL Aldswworth
Dannis MaCabe
John Buat
Mo Pothier
McCabe
Mrr
Gohn
Caurun
Jin Stephen
Baader
Jo Beane
Beardmore
Tannery
Pentury
Actod Linns Club
Mon
Mhay Naght
Wah
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