Halton board debates Plunkett report and future role
The Halton high school board met Monday with Pt inspector Harris praising forward planning. They discussed the Plunkett Report proposing major education system changes, noting possible problems if adopted. Trustee Moffat warned of growing student numbers as housing expands and urged quality education.
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Plunkett
I. C. Harris
Halton
Department of Education
Duncan Moffat
Kitcheher
Ford
Oakville
Firefighters Ball Friday draws 160 dancers at Acton Legion
Acton Firefighters hosted the annual Firefighters Ball at the Legion auditorium drawing 160 attendees Friday night. Cecil Hitchcock won the door prize and Max Storey received the muscular dystrophy draw prize. Music was supplied 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 Acton
Acton Pairs and Squares Club has held three local dances this season with two attended at Merry Eights Club in Guelph. Attendance is down slightly. contact Harold Denny or visit Thursday beginners classes at Robert Little School auditorium. Regular dances are on the first and third Saturdays.
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Square Dance Club
Acton Pairs and Squares Club
Guelph
Harold Denny
Robert Little School
Acton Man and Youth Sentenced in Milton Court
An Acton man and a local youth each received one week in jail after appearing before Magistrate K M Langdon in Milton. The man faced theft charges for stealing a carton of cigarettes from Reliable Snack Bar and the youth was charged with underage drinking. Additional Ontario Provincial Police charges included minor traffic offenses, speeding and careless driving with total fines of 233.50 dollars and 51.50 dollars in costs. Several speeding and accident charges added hundreds in fines and costs. One offender lost his license for six months and two others had their licenses suspended pending a Department of Transport test.
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Acton
K. M. Langdon
Milton
Acton O.P.P
Department of Transport
Remembrance Day Observed at Acton Cenotaph Service
Hundreds of Acton citizens gathered in a quiet semicircle before the cenotaph for Remembrance Day. The Last Post sounded by Elmer Smith and the flag lowered and raised by Dr. A J Buchanan framed the ceremony with a Legion guard of honor led by Corporal Paddy Dunne. A parade from the Legion hall joined by many locals, including ex servicemen, formed a dignified procession. Names of service groups and residents were read by Jim Milne as large flags dipped in unison. Maxwell Storey led as parade marshal while Chevaliers in gold jackets led singing with the band under George Elliott. The Remembrance Day service moved to the Presbyterian church for benediction and hymns led by the Legion Choraliers. Reverend A H McKenzie spoke on the Anatomy of Freedom noting veterans’ sacrifices for liberty and cautioning on government growth. At the Legion dinner, World War I veterans were honored and a cheque presented to the Legion Centennial Fund. Guests included MP George Kerr and local officials. Special commendations went to poppy chairmen for multiple campaigns and the roast beef dinner followed.
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Elmer Smith
A. J. Buchanan
Lorne Scots Regiment
Paddy Dunne
Legion Hall
Province of
Ontario
H. H. Hinton
Acton
Les Duby
The
Legion
Sam Brunelle
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
W. Finlay
Duke of Devonshire
H. R. Force
Lakeside
D.E
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 Men's Club
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
Canvass Underway For Canadian National Institute for the Blind
The annual NIB canvass continues despite bad weather as Mrs. Tom Shields leads volunteers in door knocking. She hopes the turnout and returns will exceed previous years' totals.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Tom Shields
Amalgamation Plan Rejected by Department Officials
The article explains that proposed amalgamation of two boards faced legal objections from Department of Municipal Affairs officials after initial drafts by the Department of Education. City officials then arranged a special meeting with the supervisor to resolve issues. A future joint meeting will pick five members for a proposed joint recreation and parks board.
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Patton
Department of Education
J. McGeachie
Taylor
Department of Municipal Affairs
McGeachie
Recreation Committee
Parks Board
Charles Kennedy dies. funeral held in Nassagaweya
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 at Nassagaweya Cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs Jane Troward. preceded by brothers Thomas and John and sisters Mrs Thomas Morton and Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy. Pallbearers: Joe Henderson Don McMillan Grant McMillan George Dredge Carl Cargill Harold Bell.
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Charles Kennedy
Nassagaweya Township
R.R. 2
Rockwood
Nassagawega
Thomas
John
Thomas Morton
Elizabeth Kennedy
Jane Troward
R.R
Rumley-Shoemaker Funeral Home
D. Nicholson
Nassagaweva Presbyterian Church
Nassagaweva
Joe Henderson
Don McMillan
Grant McMillan
George Dredge
Carl Cargill
Harold Bell
Acton District Briefs Highlight Local Events and Accidents
Multiple small items from Acton and nearby areas note more winter accidents, slow commutes, and driving conditions. Other items include Judy Welch charm course registrations in Georgetown, beauty salon interviews, Guelph government scholarships for Steven Wolfe and peers, Remembrance Day reflections, poppy sales, and local infrastructure work on a 12 inch water main by Kleenway Construction.
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Acton
Judy Welch
Clas
Georgetown
Rendezvous
Crest Players Stage Scenes From St Joan and Macbeth
The Crest Players delighted Acton high school's upper grades with scenes from St. Joan and Macbeth and several songs during Monday afternoon. Part of the cost is borne by the Acton Board.
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Crest Players
Acton High School
Acton Board
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Holland
Ianke
Fibrenka
Holland Shop
Mill St. E
Sree Press
Steven Wolfe
Mary Jane
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Norval
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Central Ontario Regional Development Association
Elmvale High School
Kleenway Construction Company
Churchill Road N
Young Street
A. L. Riemer Equipment Company
Cook St
Actop
Town of Acton
Y.M.C.A
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Bill Yundt
Main St.n
Rcavictor
Manning Electric
Mill St. E. Acton, Ont
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