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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 09, 1964

Page

12

North Avenges Loss With 7-2 All Star Win

Northern All State turned the tables on the Southern squad in the 1963-64 WCAA All Star game at Acton Arena on Thursday April Ind. About 200 fans watched Skeay of Wiaman star in the opening 30 minutes before Walker of Durham held Southern to two goals. Kerr of Walkerton led North with two goals and two assists as Mercey of Hanover was held scoreless. The ceremony featured the presentation of the Molion Trophy to Bob Dobbie and the new President's Trophy to North's top goalie, with prizes awarded by Sparky Weller and officials from the WOAA.

Acton Hanover Skeay Wiaman Walker Durham Kerr Walkerton Mercey Jim Tip WOAA Molion Bob Dobbie Fergus Jack Watuun Deanges W.o.aa John Crewsud Sparky Weller Piret N—Miller Kingston Meevey

Sunday Father and Son Hockey At the Community Centre

Reports of father and son hockey games feature AWSHA events at the community centre. Notes warn against underestimating the dads as youngsters may challenge them on the ice. Other items mention the Tanner series and play results in regional junior leagues with Fergus, Don Prickett, and Cobourg highlights.

Lad AWSHA Poo Wee Bantam Evaras

Grass Fire Costs Raise Halton County Budget Concerns

Esquising Council debated last year’s grass fire expenses totaling about 60 000 dollars. A bylaw to regulate prairie fires lighting was referred for study. Salaries across the board increased about 180 dollars. clerk treasurer Lindsay 4700 annually plus 200 car allowance, Snow 4500, Benton 4900 plus 700 car allowance. Public skating ended the holiday week at the arena with Sunday collections noted.

Esquising Halton George Leslie Prays K. C. Lindsay C.B. Snow A. L. Benton

Motorcyclist Hurt At First Spring Meeting

A Toronto man suffered a broken ankle during the Hit spring trials meeting organized by the Yellowjackets Motorcycle Club of Georgetown. Cecil Martin of the Nortown Motorcycle Club was taken to Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital, then moved to Toronto General Hospital. About 25 cyclists competed on a farm near Limehouse where ground was slippery and hard beneath soft turf.

Toronto Yellowjackets Motorcycle Club Georgetown Cecil Martin Nortown Motorcycle Club Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Yellowjackals Danny Martin Toronto General Hospital Joe McDonald Limehouse Cine

Orangeville Wins First Group Final in Tough Series

Orangeville Dufferins defeated Acton Tanners 104 to win the first group final in a best-of-five series. RB Little led with a hat trick and two assists, while G Smith, G Poynter, and Les Solomon added multiple goals. Acton’s Rod Haines and Max Stratford each had a goal and assist. referees faced foggy conditions with only three penalties called. Orangeville clinched the final by eliminating Georgetown and will face the trophy donated by Jim Fy.

Orangeville Dufferins Acton Tanners Dufferins Tanners Acton Orangeville Little G. Smith G. Poynter Les Solomon McDonald Rod Haines Max Statford

Potato Chip Bags Win Portable TV Prize

A nine year old Cathy Prystasz won a portable TV by collecting letters from Hostess potato chip bags. She saved enough labels to spell out the brand name. Purchases were mainly at Acton Smoke Shop with many readers saving letters, though many only find the letter A. In Guelph similar promotions offered high prices for rare letters.

Cathy Prystasz Hostess Cathy Acton

Acton’s Nil Rate Drops Noted Despite Unchanged Local Tax

Reports show residents from surrounding towns noticing Acton’s drop in the nil rate despite Georgetown’s levy remaining at 75.46 mills. The contrast draws attention to local fiscal changes and cross-town comparisons.

Acton Georgetown

Bisons Clinch League Championship in Thrilling West Road Win

In a decisive clash the Buffalo Bisons beat the champion goalie Paul Broida as Mark Kowall set up the go ahead play. John Last and David Cunningham assisted John Chur hit with John Gast scoring on an unassisted effort. Red Rochester Herod led Rochester to victory with Mark Rowall and John Churnvhill adding fast goals.

Chester Buffalo Mark Kowall John Last David Cunningham John Chur John Gast David Kennedy Paul Broida Larry Drysdale Roger Hayggett Red Rochester Rochester Victory Mark Rowall John Churnvhill Soordd Gdal Apledy Arian Given Mike Marchment

Flyers Eliminate Acton In WCAA Playoffs In overtime

The 7 0 victory over Acton Fergus Flyers clinched the best of three semi final as Dee Denny and Harold Townsley sparked a late surge. Rob Dobbie scored twice to seal the win, sending Flyers to a final against Port Elgin at the WOAA playoffs despite tense first two periods and a penalty sparked turn.

Flyers W.O.A.A. Tat Bailiwick Tanners Port Elgin Dee Denny Tanner Poalie Norm Lockhurst Harold Townsley Acton

Last Fling at Elora Arena Sparks Quick Ice Callbacks

Executive members placed rapid calls to summon owners back to the arena on Monday afternoon to use the windfall of ice for bonus games at 7 o clock and again later. Some potential joiners were discovering how the stones work during the brief sessions.

Elora Arena Momlay

Bultaloo Bloons Clinch 42nd Victory Under Coach Thompson

Bryan Dunn led the eecharged Bultaloo Bloons to a 42 point win as Mike Marcous and Allan cNubb scored key baskets. Coach Charlie Thompson celebrated as teammates cleared the floor, while the Hornets were defeated and the Novices game schedule shifted to November.

Bryan Dunn Mike Marcous Allan cNubb Charlie Thompson Sin Biwes Word’s Hornets Othe Weian Robins George Cole Hornet Goats Terey Coles

Blue Hornets Win Town Midget Title in Tangled Match

The Blue Hornets defeated Velbow Jackals 3-1 to clinch the town midget championship in a rough tawny league final. Key moments came late as Keith Dunk was penalized allowing Ken Owens to break a tie with a late strike, with Abe Scoomdan and Doug Casburn notable for sharp play. Howard Dwyer and Doug Garett officiated as penalties and strong defense shaped the outcome.

Hornets Velbow Jackals Svntos Goth Ava Dex Keith Dunk Ken Owens Doug Casburn Tom Gipet Howwied Dwyer Doug Garett Abe Scoomdan Dey Howard Dwyer Vharey

Minas Nparts Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Note

An unclear fragment mentions Sellbay chocolate bars and a fundraising aim for love or praise. No definite event, people, or organization is identifiable from readable text.

Fants Minas Nparts

Legion notes for branch 197 and town meeting report

Sy George Ware leads discussion on Red Cross donor drives and Blood Honor roles. Albert Batten speaks on local operations and veteran support. Notes cover branch activities, new members, and upcoming World War II veterans zone meeting, plus district tournament updates and a brief noted historical fact about Mesomotambe wheeled vehicle.

Legion Sy George Ware Mossday Albert Batten Red Cross Red Chase Dayrae Acton Broad Quasar Town

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