ISOC Final Report Aims To Smooth County Education Board Transition
The Interim Committee on School Organization releases a detailed 7 page summary of studies by ISOC committees. It outlines the creation of a County Board of Education set to take effect in January and recommends appointing a Director of Education and an assistant with superintendents for program instruction and services. The report covers procedures, policies, finance, personnel and salaries, accommodation and transport, with named ISOC members and a goal to guide local educators through the shift to the new county system.
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Cation
Ontario ministers speech outlines no tax on foods at party meeting
The Hon. John D. White said a munici equalization grant program and 347 Smith Report recommendations were discussed by the taxation select committee. Delegations and briefs numbered 115 and 356 respectively while 134 changes were made. Other candidates and officers were also named as Halton associations aligned with federation goals.
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John D. White
Ontario
Halton
Halton East
Conservative Association
White
Select Committee On Taxation
Alan Eagleson
Toronto
Progressive Conservative Association
Bruno Bragolli
Hamilton
Andrew Frame
W. S. Thompton
Oakville
Association
John Kilmer
Doug Latimer
Georgetown
Local Free Press News items reflect community life
A youth group forms at the Anglican church and hosts a Fun Nite while a postal rate hike draws complaints. Christmas Seals reach county headquarters in Oakville. Anglican-United men plan quarterly dinners with guest speakers. Halloween candy wins thanks from Guelph General Hospital children’s ward to Y’s Men. Rabies alerts urge caution and veterinary contact for sick animals. Money Tree display at Acton Home Furnishings. Lakeside I.C.D.E. tickets. Leaves on roads prompt caution. Milton Scout Jamboree aftermath honors a Medal of Merit with a town ceremony. Beardmore officials plan to clip and file Free Press articles on whistle resumption.
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Beardmore
Halton County Council Highlights
Halton County council approved Matthews Symons and Carter as auditors. Tenders for winter sand went to Hayward and Picket Ltd. and J.C. Duff Ltd. Maxtower Company of Brantford won a $1,470 bid to erect a radio tower for county trucks. Italy assessor Robert Beach to attend a McMaster course at $100. Weed control report noted 37 complaints handled. wet September growth. County engineer D J Corbett and Paul Stephens to attend a Toronto conference in November. Manor Committee awarded Imperial Oil Hamilton fuel oil bid at $14.80 per 100 gallons.
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Hayward and Picket Ltd
Milton
J.C. Duff Ltd
Rexdale
Brantford
Maxtower Company
Robert Beach
McMaster University
Douglas Currie
D. J. Corbett
Paul Stephens
County Engineers’ ‘Association
Toronto
Manor Committee of Management
Imperial Oil
Hamilton
Firefighters canvass for M D Acton to aid MD research
Firefighters plan a door to door canvass on Monday November 18 to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada. The disease stems from a genetic fault and causes muscle cell destruction leading to paralysis. MD research costs exceed 3 million dollars with some gains in combating the illness.
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Acton
Muscularystrophy Association of Canada
John Ford Funeral Held November Ninth at Rumley-Shoemaker
Funeral service for John Ford, age 83, of 136 Bower Ave., was held November 9 at Rumley-Shoemaker Funeral Home with Rev. Hunter officiating and interment at Pate cemetery. Ford died November 7 in Guelph General Hospital after seven months of illness, born 1886 to John and Cory Ford, married to Elizabeth Watson at Marden. widow predeceased him. Survived by son Henry of Willowdale and daughters Pearl Higgins of Acton and Joan Taylor of Acton.
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Rumley-Shoemaker
John Ford
Bower Ave
Guelph General Hospital
Ford
Hunter
Pate
John and
Cory Ford
Elizabeth Watson
Marden
Henry
Willowdale
Pearl Higgins
Acton
Joan Taylor
Wellington Dufferin NDP elects new executive in Erin
On Monday October 28 the Wellington Dufferin N D P Riding Association met at C Chambers Erin to elect a new executive and select delegates for the N D P Convention in Kitchener November 15 16 17 Vic Karpinski Shelburne was reelected president Paul Macdonald Erin treasurer and Michael McGowan Erin secretary The next meeting is November 18 at Thomas Berry Shelburne and the group aims to raise about 700000 annually for its November campaign Acton firefighters back Muscular Dystrophy drive.
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Wellington-Dufferin N. D. P
C. Chambers
Erin
Kitchener
Vic Karpinski
Shelburne
Paul Macdonald
Michael McGowan
Karpinski
Prediction at warden's dinner signals regional government push
Warden William F. Hunter of Halton County was honored at the annual Warden's Dinner in Georgetown attended by 150 with 12 past wardens. Reeve G Curie and Deputy Reeve A Speignt led toasts praising regional government discussions and county cooperation. The event featured a reclining chair gift, remarks on county progress, and dancing after turkey dinner with Bill Powell group.
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William Hunter
Georgetown
Evelyn
William F. Hunter
Halton
A. Speignt
4Ge
Alan Day
A. Ledwith
W. Coulter
G. Currie
G. Leste
Esquesing
J. ‘Milne
Nassugaweya
Bud McDonald
J. J. Stewart
Hi Hinton
Acton
S. Allen
Harold Cleave
Doug Sargent
C. A. Martin
Milton
G. Gallagher
Burlington
K. R. Fritz
Wellington County
E. W. Martin
Peel County
Jim Snow
Bud Whiting
George Kerr
J. J. Armstrong
Bill Powell
Christmas plans made by Golden Age Dubbers
Pleasant weather drew the Golden Age Dubbers for a November meeting in Brampton. Final plans for Zone 13 rally at Legion Hall on November 14 were approved, with Rhythm Band performing portions. Tickets were sold on a gingham prize, and the party drew support for Georgetown Horticulture Society’s December 1 event.
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Golden Age Dubbers
Legion Hall
Brampton
Georgetown Horticulture Society
Large family survives carpenter Klaas Klooster
Klaas Klaas/Clarence Klooster a retired carpenter of Guelph died November 6 at St Josephs Hospital Guelph after two months of failing health. Funeral was held November 9 at Acton Christian Reformed Church by Rev P Brouwer with interment in Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers were close friends and neighbors B Hofstede R Vanegten R Timmerman J Van Der Vlugt A Devogel and R Van Der Veen. He is survived by his wife Zwaantje and sons and daughters Henry and Peter.
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Klaas
Clarence) Klooster
R. R. J. Guelph
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Guelph
Christian Reformed
Zwaantje Klooster
Henry and
Peter
Funeral set Nov 1 for Marguerite Joyce Dover Marshall
Marguerite Joyce Dover Marshall age 90 of Acton died October 29 at home. Funeral November 1 at the funeral home with Rev Gordon Turner officiating and burial in Fairview cemetery Acton. Pallbearers listed with several grandchildren. survivors include son Kenneth and seven grandchildren plus one great grandson. Born November 24 1897 in Watling England she married Alfred Marshall in 1908 and the couple moved to Canada in 1926.
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Rumiey-Shoemaker
Marguerite Joyce
Dover) Marshall
Churchill Rd. S
Gordon Turner
Fairview Cemetery
Acton
Longtime Acton area resident Krooster obituary details life
Mr. Krooster, born 1894 in Hasselt Netherlands, served in World War I. He married there in 1920 and immigrated to Canada in 1950. The family moved from Redickville to the Acton district 16 years ago. Survived by Georgetown and Brampton relatives including 56 grandchildren and a sister Mrs G Van Der Horst Klooster of Hasselt.
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Georgetown
Herman
Erin
Mary
Tina
British Columbia
Bill
Kenilworth
Stan
Acton
George
Drayton
Femmy
Wilma
Brampton
Jeanette
Orton
Margie
Gowanstown
G. van der Horst-Klooster
Hasselt
Netherlands
Mr. Krooster
Canada
Redickville
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Denzil Lawrence
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W. B. Edwards
E. E. Hall
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J. F. Noble
J. H. Price
G. Sigurdson
M. C. Smith
T. E. Watson
P.C
Bob Reid
Ruth Trustrum
Noma Nickson
George Norrie
John Depew
Ontario Safety League
Canadian Red Cross
Free Press
Anglican Church
Guelph General Hospital Children’s Ward
Y's
Money Tree
Acton Home Furnishings
Lakeside 1.C.D.E
Boy Scouts Association
Hugh Hunter
William Hunter Jr
Kane Wheeler
Anne Currie
Halton County Council
Halton County
Firm
Matthews, Symons and Carter, Chartered Accountants
Italy
P. Lehment
Halton E. M. O
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Halton and
Liberal Association
Martin Street Senior Public School
Maria Livest
Holiday Magic Cosmetics
Queen ST. E., Acton
Reeve G. Curie
Ed Healey
McNaughton
Verna Stephens
Dawson
Robt. McEnery
Annie Akins
Stephens
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Don Reed
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Klaas Klooster
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Mervyn Harness
Terry Slaven
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Henry Kelly
Donald Wells
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Nassagawega
Government of
County Board of Education
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Milton Esquesing
Nassigaweya
Halton Cty
Board of Education
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Roman Catholic Separate School Board
Esquasing
Nassagaweya
Hecton
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