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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
4
A small town municipal meeting exposes debating over park rules. Councillors Trafford and Hogg clash on wording for a dog leash rule at Slouth Park. After multiple drafts and objections the final notice reads All dogs in this park must be kept on a lead, approved unanimously with two abstentions.
Photos by Ray Sain act on CBC filming at Acton high school. former walkers discuss origins of the walkathon and future plans, including Marianne Coles and organizer remarks. CBC crew interviewed a cross section of students about the cancer fundraisers and community effort.
Mrs. Margaret Tamblyn, the sole woman in a men’s residence at the University of Guelph, teaches English and French before moving to Phys Ed. She critiques Canadian schooling and bilingual prospects, conducts health tests on students, and notes TV’s distraction. Her home life includes music, outdoor sports, and a wish for country living with many pets. The TV special features a cancer researcher interview and activism by Acton walkers to fund research centers, slated to air next February.
The Latin Club hosted a traditional Roman style banquet featuring togas, candlelit dining, and elaborate entertainment. Students filled roles as slaves and performers while a wrestling bout, acrobatics, a Latin play, mandolin and accordion music, and a final song by Mrs. Martindale capped the evening. Henry Van Stralen won best dressed in toga and laurel leaves. Special guests at the head table joined in the Roman theme.
Lynda Chandler of Brookville won first prize in the Junior section of the Library Scrapbook Contest for her entry titled Canadian Indians.
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