Remembrance Day Observed in Acton Parade and Service
Remembrance Day will be observed in Acton on Sunday November 8 with a parade led by Acton Culveny Band and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 197 color party. The route runs from the Legion to the cenotaph then Knox Presbyterian Church for a service, with an Honor Guard from The Lorne Scots Regiment and participation from local officials, firefighters, WI members, scouts and guides.
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Acton
Acton Culveny
Royal Canadian Legion
Knox Presbyterian Church
Legion
Bower Ave
Elgin St
Mill
Main
Presbyterian Church
Gordon Beatty
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lakeside
Duke of Devonshire
Avion
Dublin
Bannockburn
Lorne Scots Regiment
James Gunn
Safety Appeal Brings New Walks at Acton Schools
Acton council under Constable Ron Rupert launches six new foot wide sidewalks of white lime chips along Acton Boulevard for public and high school students. A plan to extend to Mill Street faces support, while a safety patrol and crossing supervision near M Z Bennett and Acton District high school aims to reduce traffic risks.
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Acton Safety Council
Ron Rupert
Acton Boulevard
Mill St
Wellington
Rupert
Patures
M.Z. Bennett
Acton District
Aeveral Public
No. 7 Highway
Peel St
Action Boulevard
Arthur Stand Mall
Acton Boulet
Ceria
Politic
Premipal
Elmer Smith
Mer
Smith
Poppy Campaign Kicks Off Friday With Legion Help
Legion Ladies and Legionnaires plan door to door solicitation Friday during the annual poppy drive. Volunteers will collect at local business places and homes, with poppies available at community spots. A Remembrance display at Acton and coverage in the Arbos Voice Press are noted. a vehicle incident on the Town line near Guelph Line caused $900 damage. Milton QPP investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Ladies
Auuliarns Ands Legionnaires
John Over
Guelph
Milton Qpp
High School Commencement Honors Scholarships and Awards
Certificates and awards will be presented at the annual commencement exercises as students receive praise from the principal and staff. Guest speaker RS Taylor of the Boy Scouts of Canada Toronto will address the ceremony alongside Miss Joan Cook, York University student, Toronto.
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Aday
RS. Taylor
Boy Scouts of Canada
Toronto
Joan Cook
York Universe
Wall Give the Vale
Acton Agricultural Society Holds First Meeting After Fall Fair
Directors met at the Community Centre in Acton for their first meeting after the fall fair. Debates covered prize money and outstanding balances, cement floor project funding, and plans to continue arena space sales for next year. The group reported on district meetings, attendance honors, and set a January directors dinner.
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Acton Agricultural Society
Calvin Aitken
Jagh Marshall
Bo Ph Denny
Acton Softball Association
Poulcs
Ro L. da
Wilmer Fryer
Recreation Committee
Marshell
Acton Society
Tairs Imeihe
Bolton
F. A. Lashley
Ontario Agricultural
Stan Cathey
Birks Falls
Darling
Acton
Wilmer Fiver
Prue
Ice Making Expert Advises Acton Community Center
Arena official Jack Sumner staffing an ice making consultant to monitor progress at Acton Community Center this season. Elmira master ice maker Sumner also assisted Doon Boys’ Bonspiel in Guelph and will help with finishing touches for the Guelph Country Club opening. A donated new machine boosts his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Summers
Acton
Ari Summer
Elo
Rarnis Roe
Bill Feltham
Elmira
Alsa
Respo
Doamon Boys
Bonspirl
Guelph
Guelph Country Club
Sumner
McMaster Degree Awarded to Acton Student Jack van Arragon
Jack van Arragon son of Mr and Mrs John van Arragon of RK R 4 Acton received a Bachelor of Arts diploma at McMaster University's Fall Convocation on Friday October 30. He previously taught three years in rural schools and is currently principal of Red Lake Public School. The Acton Pions Club announces a schedule of activities including public skating this Saturday with a hockey event and a process session to follow.
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Jack van Arragon
John van Arragon
RK. R. 4
Acton
McMaster University
van Aragon
Red Lake
Mtr
MM. Phaat
Duncan Moffat
Plaine Tesetthy
Sike Prinsepal
Michael Bevan
Hothe Tember
Peo
Mottar
Ibert
Revan
J. R. Bray
W. PD. Coats
Rockwood Academy sale prompts village changes
Reports indicate Rockwood Academy sale negotiations ongoing this week with possible shifts in village planning. The Gatarto Teachers' Federation supports Rockwood, with plans for a public meeting and letters from residents including Frank Taylor, a descendant of a former graduate, and H P Moore, ex Free Press editor.
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Rockwood
Gatarto Teachers’ Federation
Purchasea
Rockwood Academy
Rockwool
Frank Taylor
H. P. Moore
Free Press
Many Awards Friday Commencement Exercises at School
A lengthy program outlines awards and honors for students across grades 9 to 12. Principal Bob Hudson greets attendees while John Wood presides as student council president. Scholarships total $8000 with multiple named recipients, including Margaret Mackenzie, Joan Cook, and Evan Winters among others, plus various departmental and university prizes.
Canvassers Chosen for CNIB Fund Drive in Acton District
The annual canvass for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Acton and district continues through November. District captains and teams, led by Captains Mrs George Phiggett and Mrs Wo Beatie, organize volunteers with numerous named canvassing committees and helpers across the area.
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Annal Cn.lb
Canadian National Institute Foc the
Acton
Chesett Mesto
Daowho Wall
Rangers
George Phiggett
Mis ED Wissenz
Bo Norman
Mis
Dassen
Dunvkwalter
Jkaque
Po Elhiott Amt
Miss & Vansrade Capitan
Misy MO Muaupuize
Mis Go Young
Ats & Afowwai
Mas
Nou Boghanan
Dt Gow
High School Board Considers Uniforms and Costs
Acton area school trustees discuss possible pupil uniforms at the high school. Superintendent Engel authorized further study and a future recommendation on uniform policy while approving related budget items and travel for educational committee work.
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Vie Engel
Ciaran
Gudane
Pride Seven
Eathr
Engel
WME Lnb
Acton
Kerwin McPhail
Critical Fire Leaves Bert McMullen Hospitalized
In a blaze at the McMullen home Bert McMullen suffered severe burns and is under care of three specialists at General Hospital. Fire investigators note a windbreaker with matches may have sparked the blaze as family members attempted to extinguish the flames.
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Jack McMullen
Toronto General Hospital
Ben McMullen
Bert McMullen
General Hospital
Aciu
Osister
Jack McMallen
Mili Stok
Bhavony
Constebh Biance McArthan
Aston Otp
Miter
Howe
Mil Mc Mullen
Neubbors Mir
Dagtur Dla
Garrett
Royal City
Bolence
Bam
Guelph General Hospital
Lotes Stors
Taranto Hospital
Jawk
Jean McMullen
Thee Varmily
Rangdons
Dae
Pheu San Crag
Hanes Caynan
Hert Scott
Scott
Miran
Piebevest
Ceterett Toy Room
Mart Weside
Ube
Jack
Jean Mi Mullen
Hoy McArthur
Oman
Jink McMuten
Crewson
Mo Mullen
Fanily
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Brother
Susan
Gordon Bruce
Mr. and
Aars
Robert Bruce
Faiday Ables
Leggionnaires
Lagat
Arbos Voce
Carricala
Acton Pots
Fair Board
Iveero
Anc
Mi Bettbom
Havker
Grant Mdrae
Rockwoold School
Waterloo Lutheran, University, Waterloo
Academy Sale
She Wall
Toon
Kath Ann Elliot
Coun
Bob Hudson Wall
John Wood
Tiest
Teudy Morris
Snood Tans Hust
Veade
Nance Winter
Gaale Withers
Tirst Margaret Mackenzie
Stephen Coles
Donna Pendleton
Carl Wer
Susan Heard
University Cotrace
Joss Cook
Fach Dan Awarabs
Ko AR Callum
Miss So Afoulson
Bantam Abas
Noriaie Moffat
Bote
Melborseis
Evelyn Rare
Evelyn Andersen
J. D. Matthews
Eine Bras
Vie Bustow
O. Chapman
G. Mfc
Cutcheon
T. BO Moore
Leavne
Ro Kirkness
Tack
Elliote
Go Daves
Bvaiss
RO Chak
van Week
BF. Holmes
Cook
York
Albess
Daiphi Paigel
Tinal
Dak Read
Toaype
Chester Andersen
Ely
Anitariins
Ian Perents
Acton How
Pioto Frank -Rozee
Frank
Crewson's Corners
National Film Board
Mr. Razee
Ed Reid
Laval
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