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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1969
Page
5
Rockwood Senlind defeats Headford 4 2 in a long slugfest with key hits from Nacho and Kalina. Hucaoh delivered the deciding blow as Ted Huessh and White contributed multiple singles and doubles.
Rockwood Centennial School begins fall term with five day programs and a rotary system across primary and junior grades. Grant McRae leads staff changes while Doris Carney Gail Rautio greet kindergarten parents. New teachers include Lois Feltis Margaret Kennedy and Kathy Wilhelm among others as grades one through eight resume diverse subjects and an Oral French program.
A writer reflects on how advertising exploits children from seven to twelve to sell foods and products. He recalls visiting a local shop where kids cheerfully eat samples and draw customers, noting the powerful pull of cute performances and mass psychology across brands.
OPP report details a Wednesday 11:32 pm crash on Main Street involving a single vehicle, a 1969 Chevrolet driven by David Gillard of Weston. Injured were Grant Smallwood of Acton, with forehead lacerations treated at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph, Marion Taylor with bruised back and leg abrasions under observation, Reginald Frew with severe back and hip bruises, Brian Wilkinson with back and left hip bruises treated and released. Property damage includes a $200 veranda loss owned by Albert Crabtree and a $20 fence damage owned by Mrs. A Little.
Halton County Young Progressive Conservatives filed a brief with the Minister of Education outlining five recommendations on education. They urge consolidation and centralization of administration, government funding of over 60 percent of costs, redistribution of municipal supplements, budget review boards, and extended public access to school facilities.
A rambling drivers diary from Elmira and Fergus recounts a trainer noting a fifth place run, tensions with Dick and Jim, a London race planned for September 26, and concerns about a dangerous Conserva tion Park approach while training with Doug Aitchison and his horses.
A record turnout at Rockwood Park closes a hot humid summer with an overflow camping area used. Bottles returns worth 17.89 will fund refreshments for University and high school participants and staff at an outdoor wind up on the park grounds. The park gate may stay open till October weekends free.
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