Halton board debates Plunkett report and school growth
Newly appointed Pt in spector Harris attended the Halton high school board meeting and backed the Plunkett Report calling for major educational system changes. Trustees discussed pros and cons, noting expansion as new homes rise. Costs, facility use, and student trips were approved or noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunkett
I. C. Harris
Halton
Department of Education
Duncan Moffat
Kitchcher
Ford
Oakville
Acton Firefighters Ball at Legion draws 160 dancers
Acton Firefighters hosted the annual Firefighters Ball at the Legion auditorium drawing a crowd of 160 on Friday night. Cecil Hitchcock won the door prize while Max Storey took the Muscular Dystrophy draw prize. Music was provided by Johnny Tocher's Orchestra.
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Acton
Legion Auditorium
Cecil Hitchcock
Max Storey
Johnny Tocher
Square Dance Club Seeks New Members in Guelph
Acton Pairs and Squares Club has hosted three local dances this season with two attended at the Merry Eights Club in Guelph. Attendance is down. interested individuals should contact Harold Denny or join sessions at the Robert Little School auditorium. A beginners class began, with Thursday night sessions. regular dances occur on the first and third Saturdays.
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Square Dance Club
Acton Pairs and Squares Club
Guelph
Harold Denny
Robert Little School
One Week Jail For Acton Man And Youth
An Acton man and a local youth were each sentenced to one week in jail after appearing before Magisterate K. M. Langdon in Milton. The man faced charges from Acton police for stealing a carton of cigarettes from Reliable Snack Bar while the youth faced underage drinking charges. Additional fines and costs totaled 233.50 and 51.50, with three speeding fines amounting to 65 and 7 costs, one traffic fine of 20 with 3 costs, and three accident fines totaling 148.50 plus 41.50 in costs. One offender had a six month license suspension. Two other local men had licences suspended pending a Department of Transport driver’s test.
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Acton
K. M. Langdon
Milton
Actton
Acton O.P.P
Department of Transport
Remembrance Day Observance in Acton Honors Veterans
Hundreds of Acton residents gathered at the cenotaph for Remembrance Day services. Elmer Smith played The Last Post Revellie as the Maple Leaf flag was lowered then raised. Legion officials, Legion Chevaliers, bands, and local groups participated. a veterans’ dinner followed with tributes and a cheque presentation for the Legion Centennial Fund.
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Elmer Smith
A. J. Buchanan
Lorne Scots Regiment
Paddy Dunne
Legion Hall
Exservicemen
Province of
Ontario
H. H. Hinton
Town
Acton
Les Duby
The
Legion
Sam Brunelle
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
W. Finlay
Duke of Devonshire
H. R. Force
Lakeside
C. Nelles
Women's ‘Institute
Geo. Hargrave
Fire’ Brigade
John Turkesz
Citizens
Bill Buchanan
Chamber of Commerce
Orval Chapman
Lions Club
David ‘Hunter
Rotary Club
Legionnaire
Frank Spielvogel
Y's
Norman Turner
Fergus Quee
L C.B.O
Moris Courtney
Scouts and Guides
Henry de Vries
U.P.W.A
Reg Ginger
U R.L.C
P.W.A
Earl Waller
Federal Law Workers’ Union
Mitch Kennedy
Thomas Harris
John ‘Harris
Albert Harris
Bill Carnochan
Jim Milne
Max Storey
Order of Service
Legion Chevaliers
George Elliott
United Church
Legion Choraliers
God
A. H. McKenzie
Dave Copperauld
Legion Centennial Fund
George Kerr
CNIB canvass continues despite bad weather
The annual CNIB canvass is still underway as inclement weather hinders many canvassers. Mrs. Tom Shields leads the effort and reports volunteers are still knocking on doors. She hopes the returns will exceed previous years.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Tom Shields
Amalgamation Discussion for City Boards Continues
The article describes attempts to amalgamate two boards with a draft by-law from Education Department official Patton. Legal concerns raised by Municipal Affairs supervisor Taylor led to a special meeting to resolve issues. A joint council proposal awaits approval after selected members for a proposed joint recreation and parks board are chosen.
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Patton
Department of Education
J. McGeachie
Taylor
Department of Municipal Affairs
McGeachie
Recreation Committee
Parks Board
Funeral for Charles Kennedy in Nassagaweya Township
Charles Kennedy of Nassagaweya Township died suddenly at his Rockwood home on Saturday November 5. Funeral services were held Tuesday November 8 at Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home with Rev. D Nicholson officiating and interment in Nassagaweya cemetery. He is survived by a sister Mrs Jane Troward. Pallbearers included Joe Henderson Don McMillan Grant McMillan George Dredge Carl Cargill and Harold Bell.
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Charles Kennedy
Nassagaweya Township
R.R. 2
Rockwood
Nassagawevya
Thomas
John
Thomas Morton
Elizabeth Kennedy
Jane Troward
R.R
Rumley-Shoemaker Funeral Home
Rev
D. Nicholson
Nassagaweva Presbyterian Church
Nassagaweva
Joe Henderson
Don McMillan
Grant McMillan
George Dredge
Carl Cargill
Harold Bell
Acton and District News in Brief Covers Accidents and Local Events
Several small items from Acton and nearby areas note more accidents amid worsening driving conditions this winter. Local students win Ontario government scholarships at Guelph Collegiate with averages over 80 percent. Remembrance Day debate, Remembrance services, and community fundraisers appear alongside school happenings and civic notices.
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Acton
Steven Wolfe
Guelph
Crest Players Stage Scenes From St Joan and Macbeth
Crest Players at Acton High School presented a program for upper grades showing scenes from St Joan and Macbeth plus songs. Part of the cost was funded by the Acton Board.
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Crest Players
Acton High School
St. Joan
Acton Board
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