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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 12, 1962

Page

5

Cyclones win Industrial league title in sudden death final

Cyclones clinch the Industrial league championship with a 7-2 victory over Flyers in a Sunday final at the community centre. Acton Lions secure entry to the C class after initial fee issues, Ernie Marks backing their bid. Paisley Flyers defeat Mount Forest to reach OH A playoffs, Fergus to face Walkerton in a late-season showdown.

Cyclones Flyers Raiders Acton Lions Milton Hull Acton Lions Ernie Marks Ernie Art Snare Mecca Paisley Flyers Mount Forest W.o.aa Paisley Fergus Walkerton W.C. AA Mount ‘Ovent Tanners

Parks Board Meeting Sets Agenda For Recreation Director

A meeting was scheduled for next Wednesday to discuss engaging a recreational director for the town. Representatives from the Rotary and Lions Clubs, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Youth Board were invited. Lloyd Minshall from the Community Project and Department of Education will lead an investigation into further acquisitions.

Merchants Carry Eighty Nine Pin Lead In Finals

Acton Merchants and Lakeshore Lynns played a five game set at Acton Bowling Lanes with the Merchants building an 89 pin edge after five games on Saturday April 7. Managers Grein and Condor shuffled lineups while Lynns trailed at various points before Acton surged to victory by 89 pins entering the final round at Lakeshore Lanes.

Merchants Lynns Lakeahore LYNN Acton Merchants Halton and Peel Lake Acton Don Grein

Gets Research Council Award To Young Aitken

George J. M. Aitken son of Rev George Aitken and Mrs Aitken of Rockwood and Eden Mills Presbyterian... awarded a National Research Council Scholarship of 2400 dollars to pursue graduate studies at Queen s University Kingston toward a PhD in electrical engineering. He has won NBC awards three times. Currently doing graduate work at University of Toronto before returning to Queen s. Born in Orangeville, he attended Saugeen District High School at Port Elgin and later Queen s. His wife, also Queen s graduate, has joined the Douglas Library of Queen s University.

George J. M. Aitken Sonsof George Aitken Aitken Rockwood Eden Mills National Research Council Queen's University Kingston NBC University of Toronto Queen's Mr. Aitken Orangeville Saugeen Port Elgin Toronto Douglas

Erin 4H Calf Club elects Karen Hamilton president

The Erin 4H Calf Club held its April 4 meeting at the Erin Coliseum with agricultural representative Henry Stanley presenting films Preparing for the Future and In Good Hands. Karen Hamilton won the presidency with John Tubbington as vice president and Sharon Braiden as secretary treasurer.

Erin Erin Coliseum Henry Stanley Ned Ted Freeman John Reid Karen Hamilton Ohn Tubbington Sharon Braiden Brian Bessey Danny O'Connor Paul Hamilton

Acton Pee Wees Showoff in Weekend Exhibition Circuit

Acton Pee Wees split their Ontario Pee Wee exhibition tour games, defeating Georgetown 5 4 on their home pond Friday before losing 8 3 to Midland on the road Saturday. K Maltby starred for Acton with five goals in Friday's win, while Ken Johnson Vale and Johnson provided assists. Paul Coopers goaltending held Georgetown at bay. Saturday saw only Acton goals from K Reichty, R Johnson, and C Mark Cy as they trailed the Midland A class squad.

Doc” Harkley Georgetown Midland Acton Bill Johnson K. Maltby Ken Johnson Vale Casey ‘Harkley Ron Johnson Paul Cooper George! Town Doc Martyr's Shrine K. Iehthy R. Johnson C. Mark Cy

War Declared on Dogs After Deer Molestations

Halton Game Warden R. M. Bob Reid vows to kill dogs found chasing or killing deer near Haltonville and Nas sagaweya under The Game and Fisheries Act. Dogs seen near Beaver Dam and on Guelph Line cited. owners liable for fines. The act also forbids dogs from molesting wild game birds from April to July. Police and officers ready to shoot offending dogs.

Halton R. M Bob” Reid Beaver Dam Nassagaweya Haltonville R Bush Guelph Game and Fisheries Act Reid

Grass Fire Doused No Serious Damage

Grass fire on the farm of Mr. George Yakes was reported and extinguished by the fire department with no serious damage. Notices include moves by the Padburys Kennedy family status updates and well wishes for Mrs. Elstey and Mrs. Dredge.

Art Padbury Moffat Toronto John Kennedy Fort Eric Lyle Kennedy Norman Karl E. Norrish R. Elstey George Yakes Wm. Dredge Milton Hospital

Knox Services For Holy Week Observed at Knox Presbyterian

Holy Week services begin Sunday evening at Knox Presbyterian church and continue through Good Friday. Each night features a different preacher including Rev. Donald West with Anglican choir, Rev. J Nurma with Baptist choir, Rev. A H McKenzie with special music, Rev. J Rudd with Presbyterian choir, and Rev. Dwight EnacL with United Church choir. The annual week-long event is well attended and highly anticipated.

Knox Presbyterian Church Donald West J. Nurma Baptist A. H. McKenzie J. Rudd Presbyterian Dwight Enacl United Church

Butchers and Curlers Clash in Acton Bonspiel

Acton curling notes report butchers triumphing over downtown all-stars 9 5 in a playful league match. Cliff Bradley Vic Patrick Lea Lovell and Jack Lovel claim the winning trophy as players are slated for season end celebrations and future competition.

Allstars Cliff Bradley Vic Patrick Lea Lovell Jack Lovel Tom Watson Bert Wood Ted Tyler Sr Ken Elsley Alex Zbeethoffs Jack Ridley A. Zbeethoff Corinne de Jong John Cutting Donny Krapek Eva Cooper Fyfe Somerville John Hufnagel Allan Elferby Acton Butchers All-Stars

Lakeside Chapter LO.D.E. Meets at Legion Hall

Mrs Stella Adamson addresses Lakeside Chapter LO.D.E. at Legion Hall on Tuesday. Two new members joined the chapter, Miss Jean Barber reported on World Affairs, and an invitation was extended to attend the Children’s Aid Society annual meeting in Milton. A bake sale is planned for Friday and the bazaar for November 24.

Stella Adamson Ouvertown Lakeside Lo.d.e Legion Hall Business and Professional Women's Club Jean Barber Marguerite Taylor Children's Aid Society Milton Save the Children Fund

Fresh pain odors vanish with ammonia in water room

A reader reports that fresh pain odors dissipate when mixed with a tablespoon of ammonia in a cup of water in the room. The note offers a simple home remedy for odor control.

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