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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 16, 1965

Page

3

Speyside Class Migrates To Acton's Stone School

Overcrowding at Speyside prompts moves as Grade five from Speyside begins classes in Acton's Stone School. Elmer Smith of Speyside to teach. Speyside principal Garry Dawkins had used boiler room as office. Acton board provides desks and janitor service.

Acton Public School Board Old Stone School Esquesing School Board Speyside Elmer Smith Pontly Acton Garry Dawkins Esquesing Board Acton Board Stone School Robert Littl Stone Robert Lite Albert Robinson

Fall fair specials announced in ads and stores

Local merchants advertise fall fair specials in this week’s notices both in print and in storefront displays. The promotions highlight seasonal pricing and featured products across markets.

Australian Teacher Begins Duty at Robert Little School

Newcastle native Miss McIntosh has started teaching at Robert Little public school joining Miss Melmush to address overcrowded grade one classes. Both newcomers adapt to Canada while awaiting driver familiarity and housing with Mr and Mrs Red Hoare.

Mini Verity KK Melmush Newcastle New South Wales Australia Robert Little McIntosh Janice Nixon Canada Tew Acton Mater We MelIntosh Mes Red Hoare Arthur St

Acton Fair Officers and Directors Listed for 1965

The document records the 1965 officers and directors of Acton Fall Fair including past president Calvin Aitken president Jack Marshall and a long roster of vice presidents secretaries treasurers and numerous board life and associate directors. Honorary directors and ladies division leadership are detailed with extensive membership names.

Acton Fall Calvin Aitken Jack Marshall Fint Vie Wilmer Fryer Fred Keniner C W. Swackhamer B Watson M. McCullough L. McLean R Denny Chas Thompson Alen Near Don Matthews Fyfe Somerville George Jackson W Swackhamer Walter Fryer JR Holmes OH. Hint M. Wallace Robert Denny Don Swackhamer J Ken Johnston John Chapman Russell Murray J. Rol C. Hertington Dennis Kelly Ken Marshall Albert Ford Wm. Nelles Wm. Mainprize Tony Camm Sydney Lamb Cam Frazer C. Anderson Pray Ladies’ Division W. Waldie Print J. van Fleet Mis. S Matthews J. Dennis T. Hemsles Elva Pearen J. McEnery George Wallace A. Gamble Elmer Smith A. Cow Clark Armstrong RB. CL. Mie Ener Wm. McDonald E. Archibald W. Thompson So Morrison J. McCulloch A. Damm K. Abgel

New Curriculum Introduced at St. Alban's Sunday School

St. Alban's parish starts using a new curriculum authorized by the General Board of Religious Education. Children will come forward before the offering to receive diplomas and awards. Ernest Coker serves as Sunday School superintendent as the program marks its first parishwide use.

St. Alban'’s Orn General “Board of Religious Education Urnest Coker

Election Countdown as Diefenbaker’s Tories Kick Off Campaign

Local riding preparations surge as Haltoon and Oakville clubs organize for the upcoming federal election. Major Masson named Progressive candidate. Independent Timmins mulls a bid. Liberal candidate set for Sept. 24 nomination. Conservative leader John Diefenbaker to address voters at Coronation Park in Oakville. Corrupt text notes Pearson administration on the eve of campaign.

Teving Wilson Sentor Credit Party Haltoo Richard Ho West Burlington Masson Alan M. Masson Oakville Timmins Georgetown Liberal Party Hatton County Coronation Park John Dictenbaker House of Commons Lester B. Pearson

Hatton County New Democrats Hold September Nominating Convention

Hatton County New Democratic Association schedules a September 27 nominating convention as the election nears. Wallin Giles of Oakville serves as president, and Elis Fullerton, once the last federal candidate from Oakville, has since moved away after marriage.

Hatton Oakville

Induction of Rev R McMurray at St Alban's Sunday

The Right Reverend C R o H Witkitson assisted at St Alban's as Rev Ritchie McMurray was inducted rector of St Athan's Church in a Sunday ceremony. The service featured a processional rite, organ music by Mrs Frank Oakes, and the bishop installed him in the church desk after an oath to the Bishop and Queen.

St Alben’s Anglican Church Ritchie McMurray Touightere Rev Hoere McMurray CR H Wilkinson Dwcete Negara Bihop Ooo Price Stenley Kirk Trafalgar Ted Pratt C. R. O H. Witkitson Dingess Niagara St. Athan’s Church Roctoralesignate Wellington Laurense Duby R. Peitt Stanley AL Kirk Don .Price Frank Oakes Ray Arlow Ale Ley Duby Cauntil Mill Street West George Frayce

Liberal Nomination Meeting Set in Burlington September 24

Dr Harry Harley, two term Halton MP and Liberal cabinet potential, seeks the party nod as the Liberal nomination meeting in Burlington on September 24 looms. Harley, born 1926 in Weston, served as a Major in the RCAF and later built a medical career before entering politics in 1962.

Ttor Halton Cating Halton Mose Trent Thve House of Commons Harry Harley Burlington Harles Sandy Best Best de. Harley Weston Hanover Germany Suanybrook Hospital Harley Army Oakville Oakville - Trataspar Memorial Hospital Capeec

Masson Opens First Federal Campaign In Quad Salle

Veteran Conservative leader Masson begins a federal race in Coronation Park. Opponent Mr Dietenbaker faces a campaign expected to demand heavy effort for both candidates. Sosveapold mayor of Quad Salle notes Masson’s educational background in Tor.

Sattualas Coronation Park Dietenbaker Masson Sosveapold Quadsalle Tor

Acton council seeks zoning change to keep industry

Acton council plans to reapply for a zoning change to convert plan 670 blocks 8 9 10 from residential to industrial in hopes of selling land to Al Linggineets for storage. A September hearing opposed by residents failed for insufficient evidence. a 18 objections were filed, 10 withdrawn. Council also approved debenture selling Wood Gundy at 98.45 per 100 with $2,450 yearly payments shared by Acton Esquesing Nassagaweya Townships for high school expansion costs.

Council Muniips Board Justin al Linggineets Act Tourates Don Wyle Clert Jack MecGeachie Ray Arbie Hos Ne Me

Acton Fall Fair Promises Queen Crowning and Plentiful Entries

Acton park hosts a weekend fair with Miss Acton Fair crowning and a revived baby show after 13 years. Events include a horseshoe contest, Royalaires Band debut, tug of war, live acts, a monster parade, livestock and poultry judging, model airplane display, and a closing arena dance by David Benham and the Melodaires.

Acton Park Halton Erin Schaut David Benham Melodaires Orchestra Acton Sind

Blood Donor Drive Open to Eligible Adults

The drive invites donors aged 18 to 65 to participate. Volunteers are urged to contact the Legion for details and eligibility verification.

Toudlay Vhuredsy Auditorus Donala

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Dane R.L School Verity Anglican S.S Diefenbaker New Democrats Plan Convention R. McMurray St. Alban’s Reg. Hoare Ton District McGrachie Alo Duby Public Wheel Board Ron Rupert London Police Ridgeway Glenlea Bill Williams Acton Fair Beardmor J Plant Malton Les Duby Cliff McKay Jack McLean Zena Cheev Ted Rusk Jimmy Reynolds Don Gordon Reef McGarvey Jimmy Embro W.L King Vince Mountford Guelph Rovalaires Jane Bouskill Gail’ ‘Breen Wevedy Bruce Lorraine Cleland Louise ‘Lyons Sharon Smith Pamela Macs Reta Murray Marilyn ‘O'Connor Donna Rigby Ann Sngoke Stella Yeharzueski Sandra Vareoe Patricia Lyons
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