Top Ten Acton High Students for 1960-61
The Acton High School honors its top ten for the 1960-61 year across grades 9 to 12. Mary Moffat heads grade 9 with a $20 award, Joan Cook leads grade 10 with $30, Elizabeth Force tops grade 12 with $100, and Doreen Gordon wins the top meanly award of $200, with others earning smaller prizes. Award ceremonies will follow the school concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Figh
Mary Moffat
Will Re
Ceive
Avion and District
Ross. Mughan
Joan Cook
Mary Buth EL
Nott
Fred Dawkins
Conner
Elizabeth Force
Lesley Anne Duby
Ciss
Doreen Gordon
Tene Varey
Forty Hours Devotions Held At St. Joseph Acton
Father Hugh Sharkey SFM conducted the Forty Hours Devotions at St. Joseph’s Acton with High Mass at 10:30 AM and evening services ending Tuesday 7:45 PM. He spoke on religious persecution in China and unrest in the West Indies, followed by a parish hall program with magic tricks for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
Acton
Jesus Christ
Hugh F. X. Sharkey
S. F.M
Scarborough
Poreign Mission Society
Our Lady’s Shrine
Foreign Mission Novitiate
Nazareth House
St Mary's
Ontario
Father Sharkey
China
Dominican Republic
West Indies
Wildward Islands
Barbados
South America
California
USA
Trinidad
Canada
Idhous
Eurharist
Hugh
The
Sisters of St. Joseph
Bridgeview
Hamilton
Job. McBride
St. Joseph's Acton
A. Callaghan
Rockwood Parish
J. Noor
Our Lady of Guelph Par
Waterdown
Gallagher
Holy Rosary
Milton
WV. J. Morgin
St. Joseph’s
Fiether Sharkey
Thes
Th Mutheallana
Father Hugh Sharkey
Thurstan and Blackstone
Fire Prevention Week Open House and Drills in Hadron County
Hadron County Fire Prevention Bureau leads Fire Prevention Week activities October 8 to 14 with open houses inspections and literature distribution at public and high schools. Acton Firefighters will conduct a one day blitz on commercial and industrial centers to cut fire losses and educate residents with insurance underwriters on visits. Officials urge vigilance during the week as brigades participate in a county wide parade ending in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadron County Fire Prevention Bureau
Acton
Thes
Lire
Mick Holmes
Isurance
Fac
Fis
Automobile Crash on Highway 400 Near Milton
A car driven by Donald Lloyd lost control on Highway 400 near Milton, struck a guide post and hit two pedestrians. A passenger survived. police and OPP secured the scene. Damages estimated at 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto South
Miltor
Donald Lloyd
Night School Enrolment Seen High With Expanded Courses
Night School announces added courses this year and expects a large enrollment. Registration begins October 13 with forms available at local stores and district offices. Weekly classes start October 24 through February 12 with a December recess. Painting courses led by Major Newsim and Frank Black, plus charcoal and color sketching, and choral singing supervised by Glen Baaths are offered. Upholstery and furniture remodelling are also included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn
Bb Newsim
Georgetown
Frank Black
Georgetown Aid
Blick Wall
Glen Baaths
Bryes
Memorial Table Honors Miss M. Z. Bennett
Miss M. Z. Bennett longtime United Church Brenly Circle member was honored at worship as a dedicated Bible desk and memorial glass top book holder was presented by the Friendly Circle. Rev Dwight Enpel officiated with Mrs Gordon Sohnsen presenting on behalf of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo 2. Bennett
United Church Brenly Circle Group
Bible Desk
Miss Bennett
Gordon Sohnsen
Chareh Oo Behall
Club
Rev
Dwight Enpel
Canadian physiotherapists aid 1959 Morocco paralysis victims
More than 9600 of about 10 000 Sichins paralyzed by adulterated soaking off in Morocco in 1959 have been rehabilitated. Canadian Junior Red Cross sent physiotherapists to the stricken area to assist recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Atue
Red Cross
Chalk Talks Start Bantam Hockey Season
A large group of boys gathered for the first Bantam hockey chalk talk led by manager Herb Dodds and Harald Tawnty. They met beside the fire truck on the tarmac as coach outlined hockey basics, with parents outside and eager players ready to form teams for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Dodds
Harald
NS Riyejen
Firgmen
Bantam Techm
25 Male Voices Blend As Practise Begins
The Acton Lions Club rehearses for a planned concert with 25 male voices. George Misselle, known for vocal talent, will attend. Volunteers are requested for singing, dancing, or instrument roles as the group prepares amid update on local incident near Speveide with reported $550 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lions
George Misselle
Hoover
Oaing
Dinwone
Seth
Churchill Anniversary and Turkey Supper Faithful Community Event
The church observed its anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev Norman fuss wad Hues. Choirs and soloists performed as the church decor featured sunlit bouquets. A turkey supper Tuesday night drew attendees and local views noted visitors from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Fuss
Hatlin
Janier
Emmerson Askerson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ene
Prade
Mary Mopfat
Ross Hughan
Mary Beth Elliott
Iran
Lesley Anne
Duby
Dorten Gordon
Ilene, Varey
Hugh Sharkey
S.F.M
Turkeys
Ando
A. Gerber
Hatton County
Pole
JEM Drive-In Theatre
Rockwood
Guelph
Forbes
Ative
Mister Robert
Henry Fonda
James Cagney
Jack Lemmon
Santiago
Alan Ladd
M. Z. Bennett
H. S. Holden
Cork St. East
Taylor
Pants & Jeans
Mill ST
Wiles
Yacton
Ont
Speveide
OLPLP
George Kennedy
Campbellville
George 2. Lunas
Irene Waldie
Dancing
Intealifes
Acion Ymca
Churchill
George Taguian
Ted Ad Tapersell
Mix
William McArthur
Rar Qe
Howard McArthur
Erin
Hinton’s
National Line
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