Remembrance Day Services Honor War Dead Across Districts
Remembrance Day services were held Sunday near November 11 with Legion and town council sponsorship. Crowds attended cenotaph ceremonies, wreaths were laid by local officials and veterans, and church services followed the day’s observances in Acton, Rockwood, and nearby communities.
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Legion and Town Council
Minnr
Obeylon Flads
United Church
Last Post
Revailla
Frank Sima
Acton Surday
Legionnaire
Harmlton
Remembrance Day Parade Draws Acton Officials and Citizens
The Acton Remembrance Day events included council members and firemen in uniform, Legion and auxiliary members, scouts, and local groups. A church service, band music, and wreaths accompanied the display of crosses in remembrance with veterans directing the window displays and poppy projects for students.
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Ed Perryman
Province of
Ontario
Leslie Doby
Town of
Atton
John Ratigel
The
Legion
Charles Shaltis
Orange Lodge
Jack Pink
Firemen
Walter Dubois
Wes Commande
United Packinghouse Workers
Jim McKnight
United ‘Rubber, Cork, Lingham and Plastic Worker of America
Paul Nielsen
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Hansen
Hoy Scouts
G. Biernes
Thomas Thareis
George Biernes
Albert Harris
Attenton
Acton W.T
Fawn Lodie
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Jessie Coles
Cubs
Abs
Heryl Newton
Kay Ross
Irata Nessett
Brownles
Neil Mi Jer
Secants
Legion Aind Legion Avsilians
Walter Placest
Chairman Urges Harmony to Raise Education Standards
The high school and public school boards discussed student overcrowding and teacher shortages at a round table meeting led by Chairman Tom Watson. Dr Reid highlighted college supply gaps and the need for more teachers from the Quattacio College of Education. Attendees debated noon hour schedules, transfer issues, and a proposed clearer reporting system to better reflect student progress. A follow up meeting was planned for January to strengthen cooperation and address educational problems.
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Charman Jack
Lah
Mr Read
Haw
Ue Hagh
Chaman
Tom Watson
Benween
Bor Ham
Sion
Rew
Publi
Tno
Tron Qntacio College of Education
Watson
Reid
Faih
Swat
Mac Real
Abo
Mio Watson
Huth School Board
Chamman
Jamaly Tite
Wsa
Wittennepert
Permipal
Aml
Speath Wondsda
Inpho
Boaard
Dwightengel
Mir Watson
Adiminiatndtorrk
Dominion Governiment
Sonny Snes
Toronto
FC Mantteey and Sons
Walter Level
J. Fort Wood
Garairy
Foster and
Young Ste
Cound
Acton Opp
Priday Saghis Cumcior Wamilton Pei
Reeve
Geopetown
Acton Isquesing
Millon Council
Baltinafad
D D D Service Planned for Acton Area in 1964
Bell Telephone official L G Denby announced DDD dial service will roll out in Acton next fall for nine customers in Cust and surrounding towns served by Wilmot Municipal Telephone. The new service will be used mainly for station-to-station calls with regular rates applying to DDD calls.
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Acton
L. G. Denby
Bell Telephone
Itera
Breslau
Elmira
Pergus
New Dundes
New Henbery
Plattaville
Preston
Becket
Jacob's
Baden
Wilmot Municipal Telephone Company
Neulilparty
Cust
Truck Wreck Near Churchill Ru Causes Injuries
A wrecked truck near Churchill Ru on Saturday injured two passengers and involved driver Sydney Oakley who escaped harm. Passenger John Cone suffered back and neck injuries while George Johnston endured facial cuts. Constable Do Ormsby led the investigation as the track owner, a sick man, reportedly kept prize chickens in the United States.
Steer Possibly Shot Report Delayed At Aerial Garden
A Jersey steer in Hitchcock township Nassiapawevas was found dead as Mr. Hitchcock and cousin Henry Wedge prepared to water cattle. The animal bled from the nose with no bullet hole found, leading to uncertainty about the cause of death and awaiting a final ruling.
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Hitchcock
Nassiapawevas Township
Henry Wedge
Desird Stock Company
Retirement brief for Jack Lambert re-engaged as working instructor
The town council recalled Jack Lambert after 23 years of service to act as a working water instructor. The note details his reappointment, the roles, and surrounding civic discussions, including park use, centennial committees, and local municipal governance items.
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Jack Lambert
Nev Preyer
al Green
Gary
Mcfadden
Actan Nest Sulyi
Fryer
Halton County
Cith
Vaimy Peake
Anstous
Reat Ames
Les Diby
Cameron Ave
Connie Tee
Olltee
Trenton
Legislative Assembly
Munikipal Council
Heen
Ontario Provincial Police Weekend Gift From HQ?
The Ontario Provincial Police OPP detachment reported a weekend surprise none at all a brand new courser described as black and white with gold markings. The prior cruiser was reportedly reassigned.
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Avion O.P.P
Ed Ford
Ontario
Mayor Urges Keen Interest For Nomination Meeting
Acton residents are urged to show strong turnout for the upcoming nomination meeting. Mayor expresses belief every incumbent should face serious consideration and notes a contest may arise for council seats and school board posts.
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Scaloun Council
Sboard
Hydro Conuniealon
Acton
Garther
Fom
Bert Denny
Segne
Pam Oo
Rouse
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Frank Simiani
Allence
Hoh O'Hara
Wilfred Cates
Ceylon
Mian
Storey
Leyton
Whsimin
John McHugh
Uip
Leyion
Rockwood
James Milne
Homer
Acaggue
Allin
Cook Alfleloting
Robert Fastic
Banadimian
Rimer Smith
Nassaguweya
Haltonville Sud
Guelph
Elmer Smith
Gast Post
Reveille
Naissagainesa Presbyterian Church
Res Schriel
Wwia Wen
Jestares
Acton Hume
Billy Middleton
Ern Barto
Jam Tiylis
Popps
Han Boal Tro
Cate
POS Bo
Mle Reid
Vic Bristow
Mae Roemer
Reuner Bicctri
Ontario Municipal Board
Milton
Waterdown
J. M. Denyes
D. K Bornhard
Bornhald
Halton
Keith Allen
A. Gamble
Robert Little
G. W. McKenzie
D.D.D. Service
Thy Werunrsita Steels
Kedvedt
Duby
Fred Edwards
Edwards
Mayoe
Pex Duby
Steere
Ariel Coese
Badis
Conckedon
Coriaatton
Wwe
Setenel
Norberg Bo
Sei Jue
Pete Saunders
West Cotyie Veel Saniora
Harry Statham
Herb
Bermer
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