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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 18, 1957

Page

15

Bowling league results and standings across April schedule

Daily league reports detail Bowling action with Rollin Room and Beamahowne leads, Curry Lagion and others posting high scores. Individual efforts include P LaSueur 74 and J Robson 6 3, plus G Cunningham 688 and A White 613. Standings show Rolling Room 67, Beamahowne 33, Chrome 43, Cutsole 9.

Rewbsars Beardmore Rolling Room P. LaSueur J. Robson J. Dennis Curry G. Cunningham A. White J. Moldy Beamhouse Chrome Upper Leather M. Bennetts Cutecle

Acton Baptist W M C Holds April Meeting

The Women's Mission Circle of Acton Baptist Church met at Mr W Morris's Wellington Street home for April. President J C Chapman chaired. minutes read by C Landsborough. Treasurer Bulmer reported allotment exceeded by 34 percent. Officers elected: president Mrs Jo Chapman, vice presidents Miss J Coles and Mrs C Landsborough, secretary Mrs L McCutcheon, treasurer Mrs Bulmer.

Acton W.mc Women’s Mission Circle The Baptist Church W. Morris Wellington St J. C. Chapman C Landsborough Bulmer Jo Chapman Misa J Coles Mra C. Landsborough L. McCutcheon Mra. Bulmer Jo Coles Mra Bulmer Angola Mre Morris

Mrs Herb Gilbertson Hosts Town Line WMS Meeting

The regular Town Line Woman’s Missionary Society meeting was held at Mr Herb Gilbertson’s home on a Wednesday in April with good attendance. President Mrs George Mewtz led the session, prayers, scripture reading, and a program on the Bible and Christian service. Members contributed baby jackets and quilts for the Home for Children and the gathering closed with hymns and a Mizpah benediction.

Herb Gilbertson WMS Herb Gilbertann Faden Milla George Mewtz Jesus KE Taylor Ted Archibald Aleo Moo ‘T Marsh Max Jo Taylor HE Gilbert Wiley Studs Ao OO Baker

Local Bowling Manager Elected VP at Ontario Convention

Ken Halford of Acton was elected one of six vice-presidents at the Ontario Bowling Proprietors annual convention held April 13 and 14 at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto. Delegates from over 400 bowling houses attended.

Ontario Bowling Proprietors King Edward Hotel Toronto Ken Halford Acton Ontario

Scout Hockey Meet Seeds Local Talent in District Tourney

The North Halton District Scout Association hosted a hockey tourney at Georgetown arena on Saturday April 13 with Acton beating Georgetown 4-2 in the opener. Acton faced Erin in the final elimination clash winning 7 to 0 before a Milton combined team upset Acton 1-0. The event was followed by a lunch at St John’s United church hall.

Tadentstal Micro Ridsdales Taxi A. F P. Green Guy J. Cunningham J. Gibean R. Morton Eisens Mildred Helis LeSueur Family Outfitters B. Creighton G. Barr Dare Devils CG Holmes Wow H Holmes Robevettes Family Speed Balls Pin Raiders Wailliama J. Fryer Agnew Bo Stewart T Masules G Halford L Lovell Jokers Rockin’ Blower Jround Dogs Graindhog Scout Association North Halton Acton Georgetown Erin E. Acton Milton St Johna United Church Hall

Suver Wood Women's Institute Elect New Officers

The Silver Wood Women's Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs Rudy Corbett's home with 34 members present. Election of officers took place with Mrs Marchington elected president and other roles filled by members including Norton, Muller, Hart, Henderson, Corbett, Appleyard, Peck, Miller, Corbett, and Shier.

Women’s Institute W.I Rudy Corbett Bell Call Ovn Mes Fo Miller ON Oo Marchington W RO Norton Muller Geo Hart Go Henderson Mra Corbett Mo Fol. Miller T Appleyard Lindwuer 2D Peck Oe Miller Roll Call T. Appleyard Mre HE Scott G Swill Mra BO Corbett Dd. Peck D W Shier JD Willismoon Mra Ho Marchington Mra Gb Henderson Mra Woott Norton HO Corbett Chatret

J Henry Halton Resident Nominated as Representative

J Henry of Halton and Jack Venny of Oakville lead a slate for Halton CoCoR Association as executive nominees. Venny has roots in Ma. Henry pledges to improve life for Canadians through COR policy, addressing pensions education automation and the impacts of tight money on workers.

J. Henry Halton Jack Venny Chattern County Ferrerale Henry Halton Cocor Association Ovdville Carpenters’ Union Toronto and District Counci of Carpenters Oakville Toastmasters Club Oakville Conta Ol Mi Henry Hue Hon Whitlam Deve Stan Atten Georgetown Vwenry Canadis Ponnie

Meeting at Milton Boosts Fundraising and Kids Event

A recent Milton meeting arranged fund raising through talent money and a traveling basket to help families with young children join future gatherings. Mrs. Lindaly Marchington and Corbett assisted with serving, and three Stone school students won medals at the Milton Music Festival finals. Lakefield Preparatory students Gordon Hurt and David Nertur visited Wat Norton friends in Acton as Donald Lindsay undergoes eye surgery in Toronto General Hospital.

Milton K. C. Lindaly Marchington Corbett The Stone School Acversa Chisses Paul Kidney Wimming Hicky Corbett Asher David Kidney Gordon Hurt David Nertur Lakefield Wat Norton Slep Acton Donald Lindsay Toronto General Hospital

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