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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 28, 1961

Page

25

Acton High School Announces 1960-61 Top Students

The top students across grades 9 to 13 are listed with award amounts. Mary Moffat leads grade 9 on a $20 prize. Joan Cook heads grade 10 with $30 and Mary Holt $15. Grade 11 honors go to Pred Dawkins with $28. Elizabeth Force tops grade 12 with a $100 award. Doreen Gordon heads grade 13 with a $200 prize. Lesley Anne Duby receives $50 as runner up.

Acton Figh Mary Moffat Ptudent Will Re Ceive Avion and Distriet Utah School Board Ross, Maughan Holt Dawkins Conner Elizabeth Force Lesley Anne Duby Secaml Doreen Gordon Mvanty Tene Varey I This

Forty Hours Devotions Led by Father Sharkey at Acton St Joseph

Father Hugh Sharkey SFM conducted the Forty Hours Devotions at St Joseph Acton opening with High Mass and closing with evening devotions. He spoke of Communist unrest, China persecution, and religious freedom, delivering sermons and guiding parishioners through vigil and reflection.

St. Joseph's Acton Jesus Christ Hugh F. X. Sharkey Scarborough West Indies Trinidad Sharkey China Canada Hugh The Sisters of St. Jaoseph Bridgeview Hamlton J. L. McBride St. Joseph's Acton A. Callaghan Rockwood Parish J. Noonan Our Lady of Guelph

Open House and Drills Mark Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Bureau crews plan a one day blitz on Acton area commercial and industrial centers to cut fire losses by prevention. Fire Prevention Week runs Oct 8 to 14 with open houses inspections and literature distribution at schools and to industry. Deputy Fire Chief Mick Holmes urges residents to practice fire prevention during the week.

Acton Lire Mick Holmes Ustimanes Fetes Chcape

Pole Incident On Highway 401 In Toronto Causes Car Impalement

A car struck a guardrail on Highway 401 near Milton with a single occupant who escaped unscathed. Ontario Provincial Police report the vehicle pierced a post and fence, damaging the wall and trunk. no passenger was present. Police estimate damage at 80 dollars.

Toronto South Sumbio Miltor Donald Lland Wiscor Fensler

Night School classes to expect large enrolment this year

Night School offers additional courses with forms distributed and registration possible by September 13. Classes run Mondays and Tuesdays from October 7 and 24 through February 12 with a December recess. Painting, drawing, singing, upholstery and glee club style instruction feature among offerings.

Fawa Sana Sanyone W.chasses HK News Georgetown Frank Black Kickwall Glenny Haatks Mia Astructor Sagain TL Bruges

Memorial Bible Desk Dedicated in Honor of Miss Bennett

A Bible desk was dedicated during Sunday worship to honor Miss M Z Bennett a devoted church worker and member of the United Church Friendly Circle funded the gift Mrs Golden Sahnsen presented it to the parish while Rev Dwight Enpel presided at the ceremony Miss Bennett will be the first name inscribed in the memorial book inside the desk.

Bennett United Church Prencly Circle Group Mahot Gath Inis Golden Sahnsen Chared Ophebali Club Rev Dwight Enpel

Rehabilitation progress in Morosco after 1959 crisis

Only 96 per cent of 10 000 sections paralhuted by adulterated cooking off in Morosco in 1959 have been rehabilitated. Canadian Physiotherapists, sent by the Canadian Junior Red Cross, aided the stricken area.

Morosco

Chalk Talks Start Bantam Hockey Year Crowded With Interest

A large group of boys eager to play bantam hockey gathered for the season kickoff. Manager and coach Her Dodds and Harold Tawnry led the chalk talk with a fire truck on the tarmac as youngsters filled the area outside the arena. Fragments indicate strong turnout and sponsor Frigmen expect enough players for multiple teams.

Her Dodds Harold Tawnry

Local Choir Practice Opens Amid Talent Call

A community choir practice begins with about 25 male voices at SecA INS Hall led by George Misselle. Volunteers are sought to sing dance or play instruments, with insurance provided by the club. An accident on Highway 25 near Spevaide Tuesday caused $550 in damages. drivers were George Kennedy and George Lawas.

Acton Lions Seca Ins Hall Siotes George MiSselle Jomner Najastel Tad Merry Inas Seth Con Pwo Vliphway Spevaide George Kennedy Campbellville George 2. Lawas Georgetown

Churchill Anniversary and Turkey Supper Highlight Community News

A large church anniversary program featured guest minister Rey Notadiss with morning and evening sermons The Hatlinand Janier Choir participated in both services The church was decorated with flowers A Turkey Supper drew strong attendance Local views note visits by several residents and the onset of cold weather with a reminder for heating needs

Rey Notadiss Hatlinand Janier Arlerson

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