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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 07, 1960

Page

5

Baseball Guys Meet Friday Interest Runs High

Pete McMullen of the Halton County Baseball Association announced the first meeting of the 10 team season to be held Friday night in Oakville as clubs seek plans for the coming term. Eight teams have signified intent to return with possible new entries from Cartiste and Carlisle in the intermediate league.

Pete McMullen Halton County Baseball Associaton Oakville Jold Cartiste Big Cairs Othe Campbellvill’ Merchants Ball Club Carlisle Halton Acton Mtz McMullen Jim Black Oakvile Nic Johnson

Raiders Take Two in Semi Final Series With Collingwood

Georgetown Raiders won 6 5 at home to take a 2 0 lead in the best of seven semi final. Blake Inglis Doug Richardson each had two goals with Jamie Cunningham scoring the winner in the third period. Collingwood’s Kavarian Crom Den Keith Charlie Patterson Lew Fobert tallied for the visitors.

Raiders Collingwood Georgetown Raiders Orillia Napanee Georgetown Arena Blake Inglis Doug Richardson Raider Bud Watev Jamie Cunningham Narn Kavarian Kare Crom den Keith Charlie Patterson Lew Fobert

Skunk Declines as Pet Says Ontario Official

J S Cortland of the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests says the putty white striped skunk has lost appeal as a household pet. He renews 1958 licenses to keep game in captivity and finds no skunks among 44 listed animals. The list includes a raccoon, porcupine, 20 cottontail rabbits, and two deer.

J.S. Cortland Ontario Department of Lands, and Forest Maple

Fish stocking plans for 12 Mile Creek and Fairy Lake

Halton Game Warden reports 12 Mile Creek to be stocked with trout and Fairy Lake to receive some bass this year while 18 Mile Creek will not get speckled trout due to smaller hatch. Stocking quantities for 12 Mile Creek and Bailey Lake are not known. Kelso dam project near Millon could affect future stocking as water temperature may be too cold for speckles.

Fairy Lake Acton Halton Robert Rel Department of Lands and Forests Baiey Rektsala Millon

Legion Cribbage Winners Highlight Tuesday Event

The Tuesday cribbage night drew crowds with Bill Céon and Don Geern taking the tournament. Nine tables remain active as newcomers are welcomed by sports officer Jim Higgins. Branch 197 will send representatives to Georgetown on April 6 for the zone B event, with trophies for winners. A church service is planned for next Tuesday at Knox Church.

Bill Céon Don Geern Jimmie Higgins Cacre Sesume Milton Acton Lads Me del Jordan Gords Jim Higgins Ihis Branch 197 Dares (Ournament i Georgetown Dart Welk the Legion Knox Church

Syrup Makers Face Short Maple Season This Year

Sap for maple syrup is running slowly causing a month delay in the season. Farmers in the district including the Enrights report only brief runs and expect a shorter season with possible syrup shortages.

Stan Enrights R. R Acton

C G T News Girls Open With Hymn At Meeting

The girls opened with the pur poser and sang the C G I T hymn. Lorraine Lashy conducted the business portion and worship service. Minutes read by Boshwell. Meeting closed with Taps.

United Church C.G.I.T Lorraine Lashy Boshwell

Actonians Visit Friends and Regional Events Noted

A stream of Acton residents visit relatives in Tilbury Georgetown and Milton with reports of church events press training and district conferences. Attendees include Mrs Fred Anderson Mr and Mrs Browne and family and Wally Frankane with additional notes on travel delays and a charter flight affecting Malton and Markham area travel.

F. A. McLean Tilbury Acton Fridny Acton C.K. Browne Wally Frankanecomes George Campbell Luena Campbell Georgetown Fred Anderson Daughters of St. Andrew's St. Andrew's Church Elpha Harry Mainprize Sata Florida

Acton Boys Set for Easter Weekend Hockey Tournament

Acton youths prepare for Easter weekend tourney with the Squirty team in Brano. Exhibition results include a 2 0 win by local dads over Fergus led by Alin McKenzie and Jim Turkesy. Players listed for the Easter event include Mason Miller Kowall Andrews Gordon Kenzig and Turkesz.

Acton Brano Fergus Alin McKenzie Jim Turkesy Orangeville Prac Georgetown J. Mason ML Miller M. Kowall Cook K. Andrews J. Gordon rKenzig B. Bothell R. Hibbard J. Masales P. Vale J. Turkesz Mopton Union Ville

Many Winners At WII Euchre In Luxton Memorial Hall

Large Dublin Women's Institute euchre event drew a crowd at Luxton Memorial Hall. Thirty tables hosted play with numerous winners listed across multiple raffles and prize categories.

WII. Euchre Dublin Luxton Memorial Hall

Stretch of 401 Opens From Windsor to Quebec Border

The 401 project advances rapidly and should finish in 1963, five years ahead of schedule. When complete it will extend from Windsor to the Quebec border, linking No 10 highway to Milton. The section from No 10 highway west to Milton opened last November, marked by the Minister of Highways and local officials.

Beech Gut Kitchener Cons Canssul Windsor Quebec No. 10 Highway Milton Highwave

Debenture Sale Nears Completion for Newsville School

Township clerk Don McMillan reports most of a 160000 debenture issue for Newsville Public School has been sold over three weeks. About 40000 remains with 1000 to be sold. 39000 bought out. Ontario Municipal Board to approve. Debentures carry 6.45 percent interest and mature in one to twenty years.

Fatwas Don McMillan Newsville Ontario Municipal Board

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