Acton High School plants first UN Day maple symbol
Acton High School held its first United Nations tree planting ceremony on UN Day with a red maple planted by student council president Barry Kirkness and vice president Norman Elliott. The ceremony featured UN symbols, speeches on world peace, and a closing with O Canada.
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Acton High School
United Nations
Unified Nations Assembly
Barry Kirkness
Acton High
The
One Brotherhood
Norman Elliott
Bill Dawkins
Reed
Canada
Bob Fogers
Dug Hammarskiold
World Bank
International Council Ab Justice
Unicef
Representati
Hallowe'en
U. N
Norman Elliont
Public Hearing Grants Garages in Acton
Acton residents obtained approval Friday evening from the Committee of Adjustment for garage construction on two properties. Joseph Gorjup, 324 Peel Street, was granted permission after a minor variance. a 14 day wait to start. G. W. McKenzie on Main Street North also got a garage addition with a 14 day waiting period.
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Acton
Committee of Adjustment
Joseph Gorjup
Peel Street
Irons
Gorjup
Ken. Hardman
Municipal Board
Wasyl Hnatin
G. W. McKenzie
Main Street North
Halloween UNICEF Drive Plans Patrols and Party in Acton
Acton youngsters in costumes will go door to door for pennies and shellouts for UNICEF. Collecting boxes come from schools with 6 30 to 8 P M collecting time and a YMCA party to follow at 9 PM. Transportation to the YMCA is arranged by local clubs and churches with labeled cars and identification. many groups contribute.
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Y.m.ca
Hallowe'en
Scouts
Rotary Club
Lions Club
United Church
YMCA
Unicef
Ihe
Minister of Education
Theampaign
Yare
UNICEF Hallowe'en Drive Seeks Global Help
A pledge drive outlines contributions from pennies to vaccines and medicines, aiming to aid mothers and children worldwide. Kate Aitken leads the campaign urging safe, generous receptions as children share blessings with the less fortunate.
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Unicef
Tihswear
Kate Aitken
Hallowven
Night school enrollment climbs with varied classes and waiting list
Night school at the high school reports 180 adults registered for courses this week, despite some drops from last year. Classes include bookkeeping with eight, dressmaking, tailoring, mowing, metalwork, and painting, with several courses still listed as definite or postponed. enthusiasm remains high as winter hobbies begin to take shape.
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Georgetown
Thalf
Acton
Mator Mechanics
Jack Burkough
Erin
Council Approves New Post Office Site Contention Overshadows air talks
Councillors H Lowe and E Pope opposed approving the proposed Bower Avenue site for a new post office after the federal public works department selected the former Storey Glove Company building. The debate also covered Glenlea subdivision air pollution, with delegation members urging action and council largely silent on by law renewal.
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Bower Avenue
Public Works Department
Storey Glove Company
H. Lowe
Lowe
E. Pope
Asiasian
Glenlea
John Gay
Council
Eric Page
Glenlen
G. V. Barbeau
Acton Council Approves Federal Post Office Site
The Acton council approved the Federal Government Works Department purchase of the former Storey Glove Company land on Bower Avenue for a new post office. The secrecy and nearby survey work stirred public discussion about a possible Main Street location beside the Dominion Hotel owned by J. Smith. Local residents near the Bower Avenue site were surveyed as work continued.
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Acton Council
Federal Government Works Department
Bower Avenue
Storey Glove Company
S. Smallwood
Main Street
Dominion Hotel
J. Smith
Ken Knox
Sandy Best
Acton
Induct New Baptist Minister In Impressive Ceremony
Rev. D A Burns of Toronto addressed James M Rudd during the Baptist church induction service on Thursday October 20 urging a one day at a time faith and steadfast private life. Roy Self moderated the program with several pastors and deacons joining in the ceremony and reception.
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Siail
Jean Hart
Scout Hall
Jean
D. A. Burns
Toronto
James M. Rudd
Baptist Church
Rudd
St. Paul
Burns
St. Paul Ature
Roy Self
Guelph
Lloyd Whan
Georgetown
Norman McLeod
Alfred Price
Lyal McCutcheon
Board of Deacons
New Baptist
C. Bailey
Lyle McCutcheon
Self
Con Rudd
F. West
G. Ralston
W. Fryer
Guelph Association
G. Harrap
Acton Hosts Emporium High Students in Exchange Luncheon
Four American students and their teacher visited Acton High School for a student exchange program with Emporium High School Pennsylvania. The group attended a Friday luncheon and dance in the gym with Acton hosts and Rotary Club sponsorship.
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Acton High School
Guaily
Emporium High School
Pennsylvania
Acton
Edward J. Richmond
Carol Kornish
Judy Bingeman
Allan Poorman
Les Johnson
Baptist Church Celebrates 118th Anniversary Service
The Baptist Church marked its 118th anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. Harold Lang of McMaster Divinity College. Lang spoke on the living God in Jesus Christ and the call to a life of purpose, while the evening sermon focused on the Honor Roll of Faith. Newly inducted pastor James led both services as music featured Miss Olive James and Glyn Evans with organist Charles Landsborough and Helen Landsborough on piano.
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Harold Lang
McMaster Divinity College
Jesus Christ
Lang
James
Olive James
Toronto
Glyn Evans
Brampton
Charles Landsborough
Helen
Citizens Asked to File for Office in City Clerk Plea
The council and mayor urged residents to show willingness to stand for office. Citizens were asked to submit their names to the clerk if they agree to run. The call sought local participation in forthcoming elections and leadership positions.
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Mary Baker
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Michael Bevan
Omar
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Llaw
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