Mick Holmes Named Chief Of Local Fire Department
Mick Holmes was elected fire chief after years as deputy. He succeeds Jack Newton, who moved to Toronto. Deputy chief Bill Williams and captains Bern Van Fleet AIF Duby and Doug Mason will assist. Secretary Phil McCristall and treasurer Bill Knight were also elected.
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Mick Holmes
Monnday
Jack Newton
Toronto
Bill Williams
Bern van Fleet
AIF Duby
Doug Mason
Phil McCristall
Aoecretary
Bill Knight
Newton
TB Tests Satisfactory At School Survey
Public school board reports TB tests given to pupils last week showed satisfactory results. Principals G W McKenzie and W D E Smith presented the findings, and health officials approved the outcomes. The board also noted a damaged No. highway crosswalk marking needing remarking.
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G. W. McKenzie
W. D. E. Smith
No. Highway
Remembrance Day Parade and Services Planned by Legion
Legion officials expect large turnout for Remembrance Day events. A parade forms at the Legion at 10 30 a m and moves to the Mill Street cenotaph for wreaths and a brief service. A church service follows at United Church before returning to the Legion for dispersal. An afternoon Haltonville service is at 2 30 pm, with Sunday participation in Rockwood.
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Legion
Mill Street
United Church
Legionnaires
Haltonville
Rockwood
Board Advances Four Room Addition Plan at Acton School
Acton High School trustees tentatively approved a four room addition to the existing building after a detailed review of current facilities enrollment and future needs. A cafeteria and instructional lab would be added with a two storey expansion. completion target set for December 1962 with cost-efficient measures discussed.
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Acton High School Board
BE. A. Thinsen
Cobabooan
Wallin
Adal Weis
Poros
Caml
Community Centre volunteers expand repair program
Rammers Anyone The volunteer work program at the Community Centre will continue with electricians working weekends and repairs expanded to the area. BL Coon Mick Holmes and Al Duby plan to begin work after repairs to wooden seats boards and lining at the ice arena. Volunteers are asked to contact or call to join starting Saturday November 18.
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BL Coon
Board Finds Grade 13 Progress Satisfactory at Meeting
Trustees heard principal E A Hansen report Grade 13 is in a more satisfactory condition than ever. He said Miss Bovaird teaches Grade 43 part time for English and will finish by Christmas. Inspectors’ visits yielded satisfactory reports and a $1000 extra for operations was approved. A policy bans outside use of projector equipment. Council granted gymnasium use for nomination night and Civil Service exams will incur a $10 per classroom charge. Accounts totaling 11257.97 were approved.
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E. A.hansen
Civil Service Department
Board Reopens Resolution To Open High School Facilities
The board discussed rescinding a former resolution that limited facility use to school activities. Chair clarified voting authority and planned to seek Education Department guidance. A Bell Telephone pole discussion led to rejecting new pole placement on school property and preserving tree lines.
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Trates Rey Dwight Engel
Chaiman Boos. Pore
Chaiman Boos. Pore, Vices Chair Ret Walther Coon, Trustees Maight Engel Od
Wallice Swickhamer
Dunwath Martin
Rey
Ing
Swaykhaneroamd Brngel
Comat
Othe Harm
Department of Education
William Middleton
Bell Telephone Company
Coon
The
Bell
Knox Church Anniversary Turkey Supper Teems With Activity
More than 600 attended Knox Church Acton for the anniversary turkey supper. Lions Club members and families enjoyed a pre meeting meal. A varied program followed with musical numbers, pictures from abroad, and thanks from Mrs A Mo MacPherson.
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Knox
Knox Church
Acton
Lions Club
Usta
Reve AL HL McAkeavie
Charles Kirkness
A. J. Buchsman
Switzerland
Portugal
Dorothy O'Rourke
Dorothy Ann
Sharon
June Dass
Betty Lau
Mars Louw Brown
Mas Bert Benton
Benton Aly Dwar Bowatihal
Thease
A. Mo MacPherson
Othe Ladies’ Aid
Esquesing Board Hires Teacher For Township Schools
Esquesing Township School Area trustees hired a new teacher Tuesday night to supply principals duties at Speyside and Glen Williams, handle remedial reading and possibly work in other schools. Travel Dean of St Marys was chosen from three applicants. The board noted crowding at Speyside and aims to lift slower readers across schools. Mr Doan will start next week. Members were invited to a home and school meeting at Stewartlows to discuss expansion and boundaries.
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Esquesing
Speyside
Glen Williams
St. Mary's
Speyside School
Doan
Stewartlows
Remembrance Day activism by Mr and Mrs W Coles
Acton residents observe Remembrance and Poppy Day with Walfred Coles leading the Last Post and Reveille ceremony. Mrs Coles, former Legion Ladies' Auxiliary president, long aided poppy drives though illness kept her from selling this year.
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Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Acton
Wee
Phillips Fete Warden at Annual Banquet in Oakville
Halton County officials and residents gathered at the Pine Room Oakville for the annual Warden's Dinner honoring Warden Phillips. County councillors presented a sash and the gown used at meetings as tokens of appreciation. Absent clear details, remarks praised the county as a leader in Ontario with a note on a late council member.
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Phillips
Halton
Abes Phillips
Reese
Trafalgar Township
Pine Room
Oakville
Ontario
Jeader
Wagion
M.P
Stan Hall
Hall
Ted Conover
Lame Scots Regiment
Sandy Best
Best
Andrews
Windsor
J. N. McFaul
Watt Ree Halyon
Alex Phillips
Trafalgar
Fred Near
Nassegaweye
John Robertson
Top Honor Students Win 1000 in Awards Friday
A high school ceremony honored graduates from Grade PY and others with awards totaling 1000 dollars. Principal B A Hansen spoke on effort and reward while guest Joe Connell of YMCA stressed education in a changing world. Doreen Gordon led winners with a 400 dollar prize and a medal, praising teachers and the school.
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Doreen Gordon
Ilene Varey
Susan Wilson
Denis Gibbons
Bruce Macpherson
Laurence Duby
James Swackhamer
Harold Reid
Bob Hinton
Godad Ting
Distriet Magic School
B.A. Hansen
Praduates
Joe Connell
4Kalehene
Waterloo
Topawa
Valeaic
Florian Doreen Gordon
Felliwe
Mass Gordon
Oan
Arenue
Laremes Dubs
Robert Hinton
James Swaskhamer
Plene Watew
Michael Resan
Bike Barbeau
Carolen Cook
Magus Chott
Richard Curie
Lele Anne Dubs
Robert Dubs
Yeenne Duval
Elizabeth Fores
Jaumes Tronsiule
Paul MicGeadue
Sheroall Mure Tay
Lorraine Richardson
Daan Rohr
Ruth Spielvogel
Bes Thee Worsowies
Shoal Board
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Baird Refuseal Permisieany
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Halton Rifles
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Peel County
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Wentworth
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John Gow
Mii
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Kitchener- Waterloo Y.M.C.A
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LGA
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Eunice Norrish
Stall
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Ross Hopban
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Gary Masales
Elizabeth Fore
Lakeside
G. Wo MeKenzie
Duke of Devonshire
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Harry Kickness
OG Teler Sr
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Rotary Claob
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Othe Underwood
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Canadian Legion
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Chaplhear Tomdle
R. Spielvegel
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James Ar Hott
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Kay Chinehola
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