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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

11

Home and School Association Folds for Reorganization

The Home and School Association discussed reorganization after a failed meeting where only executives and teachers attended. Principals McKensie and Smith urged contacting parents to form separate school groups, and members approved transferring funds to the two principals to hold until new arrangements are pursued.

Acton Home and School Association Oolo Robert Little Thursdhir Hamdlad Amembers Elaer Smith M. 7 Ben McKenzie Robert Lithe Lander Acton Bart Johnny McAkengie Smith Mic Kensie Supith Pomeane School Association

Honor Dag Hammarskjeld At Tree Planting Service

Silent tribute was paid to Dag Hammarskjeld at Acton High School as students listened to a recording of his United Nations address. A tree was planted on the school grounds while staff and students, including Mary Beth Elfeitt and Joan Cooke, led the ceremony amid bleacher-filled auditorium support.

Honor Dag Hammarskjeld Dag Hammarskjeld United Nations Acton Mary Beth Elfiett Standent Council Psi Shu Joan Cooke Duikl Roughles Dave Phantinaesh Aiditerium Flor Weill Mel Paste Dag Hammarskiold Ti Hamilton Andrew Smith Mary Bethicott

St John Ambulance Brigade faces dissolution without public support

Acton’s St John Ambulance Brigade warns its future hinges on immediate public backing and manpower. Local efforts show donations but not enough to sustain operations. revival plans rely on community fundraising, first aid courses, and recruitment to avert collapse.

St. John Ambulance Brigade Acton Ed St. John Ambulance Dbrigeache Sedan St. John Brigade Roos Ita Wien Onn Hart Mie Brigade Halton Halton County To Attend Public Founctows Suis Diripade Ais Robert Farr George Hargrave Hella Mie Rass

Night School Enrolment Rises Across 19 Courses

Enrolment climbed during registration night with 20 or more courses set to run this season. High school students filled sessions from French to mosaics and needlecraft while new occasional students joined armchair travelogue and catacsthog discussions.

Cliss Twen

Cemetery Project Receives Federal Grant for Winter Works

A cemetery grounds cleanup is approved as a winter works project by the federal government. Council proposed a $2,000 plan accepted October 1 with the federal share at 50 percent, and the provincial and town shares at 25 percent each. The town covers material costs remaining.

Federaukb Lebar Shane Weston Denpaetiens Ontario Water Resources Sersus Walt OAWRC Acton

County Building Price Seems Lower, Council Hears

The Halton County court house and administration building bids total about 753 051 dollars, well below the estimated 1 000 000. Nine bids were received for the Renerab contracts plus bids for mechanical and electrical work. The committee will finalize a recommendation after architect review and council approval at a later meeting.

Halton County Court House County Council Tuseday General Mechanical Coounty Con Mechanical Oakeille Herb Metry Merry

Apple Day Boosts Scout Fund Drive in Acton

Shiny apples and a reward tag motivate Acton residents to boost Boy Scout Apple Day on Saturday October 28. The event at Byers Home will raise funds for scouting in Acton with nearly 200 Scouts Guides Cubs and Brownies benefiting from the proceeds.

Byers Home Acton Cbs

Austerity Moves Cut Council Dinner Costs and Overtime

Council votes to cancel the annual municipal dinner due to austerity and to adjust remuneration for mayor and councillors effective January 1992. The assessment staff will return to normal overtime after November 30, while the department completes inspections and rolls.

Counci Conneilstars Avi Corhe Aed Council John Ladouceur

Deficit Seen Despite Fair Prize Money Funded

At the 1961 Fair the Agricultural Society faced an operational deficit due to higher prize money and unforeseen costs like tents lighting and exhibit housing. Directors planned to raise funds through year end to cover outstanding expenses and pay the prize list in full.

Avigga Agricultural Society Operational Debrii Thom Othe Council Chambers Ning Brathe Trene Swackhamer Teal Swackhamer

Poor Turnout Slows Basic Rescue Course Effort

The Emergency Measures Organization ran a Basic Rescue Course with low citizen turnout this week. Eight men from Oakville attended at YMCA L Monday with Len Thorne and helpers Harold Doane and Gord West guiding a high building evacuation drill and safe ladder use. County Coordinator Bruce MecGregor hopes more participants and organizational representation next Monday.

Len Thorne Harold Doane Hugh Lane Eric Scott John Greifenader Eddie Cannon Benny Saulnier George Ware Roy Dunk Gord West John Leatherland YMCAL Oakville Hugh Lowe John Greifeneder Benny Salmer John Leatherlane Bruce MecGregor

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