Home and School Association Folds for Reorganization
The Home and School Association voted to pursue reorganization after a sparsely attended emergency meeting at Robert Little School. Executives resigned, with principals McKenzie and Smith proposing separate school groups and funds to be held until new organization forms.
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School’ Association
Folds
Home and School Association
Robert Little
Cengthy
Elmer Smith
Mon
Gov. McKenzie
Mr. Lauder
Acton
Litte
Johnny
McAkennie
Smith
McKenzie
Supith
Mome and I School Association
Honor Dag Hammarskjold Tree Planting Service Held
Students at Acton High School paid silent tribute to Dag Hammarskjold with a tree planting ceremony in the gym. Beth Elliott led the student council with assistance from Joan Cook and David Roughles as attendees filled the auditorium and the outdoor planting followed.
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Honor Dag Hammarskjold
Dag Phamimaeskjold
Oof Othe
United Nations
Acton Tigh School
Tresdas Mars Beth Elliott
Stadent Council
Joan Cook
David Roughles
Potanto
Othey
Jels Paste
Dag Hammarskiold
Acton
T. Hamilton
Andrew Smith
Mary Bethicott
St John Ambulance Brigade Faces Possible Dissolution
Acton’s St John Ambulance Brigade warns it may fold without public support and new manpower. Volunteers describe dwindling membership, rising costs, and no government grant. appeals have failed, with action needed now to avoid closure.
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St. John Ambulance Brigade
Acton
Gemberstip
Trechts Ce Costeedenseeent
Fawn Counch
Me Brigade
Halton County
Robert Hart
George Hargrave
Hella Mae Rose
Night School Enrolment Rises With 19 Courses
Enrollment climbs on registration night at the high school with 19 courses offered. Evening classes include French, mosaics, needlecraft, metal work, effective speaking, armchair travelogue, choral singing, sewing aids, and more. Two men attended for one evening only. sessions run Monday and Tuesday evenings with Christmas-start follow ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utmler
Cory
Cemetery Project Wins Federal Grant for Grounds Work
The project received federal approval as a winter works program. Caumwill applied for a grant change of $2 000 and was accepted. The fund covers labor at 50 percent up to $450 with the province and town each contributing 25 percent. Additional town costs cover materials and other items.
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Caumweil
County Building Price Looks Low
Halton County plans a new courthouse and administration building. Tender totals may allow $753 051 construction, far under the $1 000 000 estimate, with bids for general mechanical and electrical work number nine, six, and seven respectively.
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Halton County Court House
County Council
Tuseday
General Mechanical and Electric Cale
Dow
Eacout
Oakeille
Herb Merry
UG County Coun” Rarher
Yeat
Jeeve Merry
Apples Reward Help Scouting Day Set by WAL
Apple Day effort aims to boost Bow Scout activities on Saturday October 28 as the WAL canvass sweeps Byers home and town. Proceeds from sales support Acton Scouts and about 200 Scouts Guides Brownies and leaders share in the funds. The Scout Group Committee awaits wider public response.
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WAL
Byers
Acton
Austerity Cuts Council Dinner Payment Cuts Approved
Council votes to cut expenses and set a modest mayor and councillors remuneration effective January 1 1962 The by law adopts a 1000 salary plus 2000 expenses for the mayor and 100 per meeting up to 60 meetings annual Budgeting shifts emphasize austerity amid overtime reductions in the assessing department with potential return to normal hours after November 30 Notes include crosswalk approvals winter works subsidies and a public health clinic project in Acton plus routine accounts approved for payment
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Avi
Esc Repelar Council
Ccrhe Accent Council
Council
John Ladouceur
Deficit Seen But Prize Money To Be Paid In Full At Fair
Aviggy Agricultural Society faced an operational deficit after the 1961 Fair with rent, tents, lighting, and prize money costs rising. Directors planned to raise funds by year end and approved paying the prize list in full. Committee reports highlighted strong entries in several divisions and a high hay oats and silage corn showing.
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Aviggy Agricultural Society
Cunard Chambers
Ning Bhartha
Athe
Irene Swackhamer
Aumates
Seaetary
Swackhamer Inc
Cid
Poor Turnout For Emergency Course Despite Effort
The second night of the Baste Rescue Course under the Emergency Measures Organization drew a poor turnout of citizens. Eight men from Oakville attended at YMCA L Monday to learn survival tram techniques from Len Thorne and assistants Harold Doane and Gord West. Participants included Hugh Lowe Eric Scott John Greifeneeder Eddie Cannon Benny Salnier George Ware John Leatherlane Roy Dunk. The session covered moving an injured person from a high building, proper trussing, and ladder extraction. County Co ordinator Bruce McGregor hopes for a larger turnout next Monday and asks organizations to send representatives.
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Len Thorne
Harold Doane
Hugh Jowe
Eric Scott
John Greifenader
Eddie Cannon
Benny Saulnier
George Ware
Roy Dunk
Gord West
John Leatherland
Baste
Cire
YMCAL
Oakville
Hugh Lowe
John Greifeneeder
Benny Salnier
John Leatherlane
Bruce McGregor
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Uwe
BO Renk
William Wilton
Patent VA
Ctds
Ales Johnson
Gloria Browne
Publeity
Allan Lauder
Gardner
Dro
Baptist Church
J. A. Johnston
Westmount Baptist Church
Westmount
Quebec
Johnston
James M. Rudd
Cres
Ed St. John Ambulance
Valehtat Werkecarses
St. John Brigade
Johny
Roe S. Shart
Wena
Hart
Immedi
Nera Nake
Cemetery Project
Renmanmie Centun
Gi Acton
Pete Bor
China
Willian Fanehay
Weston
Metre Politen
Ontatig Water Resources Commission
Phang Steyes
Permessian
Hbatter TB Association
Conmnat Clinbers
Neo Renty
Frank Teth
This Seas Council
Carswell
Remington
Harlow & Schutz Flee
Oaks & Son
Cam T Ustries
McCallian Service
Acton Hydro Comm
Veriart Vive Mey
Lakeview Greenhouses
Voth Motors
J.B Wood Insurance
Fowl Shell
Petty Cash
Lately Supply Co
PCO Srvices
Bell
Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Bevton
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