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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
23
The article discusses northern Ontario junior hockey talent versus southern pro prospects, Acton sports finance issues, and plans to support youth baseball and softball. Harold Townaley organizes a Memorial Cup fundraiser. Acton faces unpaid fees hindering intercity teams. softball aims to sponsor minor squads to develop players.
Halton County Minor Baseball will expand by at least ten teams as 34 clubs have registered. Chairman Bill Richmond of Georgetown reports more entries expected before the final executive meeting in Milton. Teams from Milton Oakville Acton Brampton and Georgetown train at Wallace Park with Don Chisholm among early attendees.
Mohawks beat Alley Rockers two games but took the totals by 24 pins. Edith Jen King S11 194 led Alley Rockers, Jean Neave 505 178 led Mohawks. Ledger’s IGA topped with 607 for high series. April 15 saw Cameos and Acton Jersey Dairy win as league standings mix theater.
Plans for a Fairy Lake hydroplane regatta advance with Acton V's Men's Club arranging the project and Beardmore and Co handling lake use. Oakville Hydroplane Club backs another show and Parks Board will be approached for park use approval.
The Guelph Academy of String Arts orchestra presents its single annual concert on May 2 at War Memorial Hall in Guelph. Conductor Jennie E. Lamb directs a lineup including Dee Ahn O Rourke, Karen De, and Kay Denny among 38 violins, six cellos, one bass, and a piano. The Hobby Shop and Ricm ery Electric have updated the main business district.
Campaign volunteers labeled canvaasers engage in indoor door to door outreach and accept donations. Public response remains positive as the high school yearbook enters final polishing stages before printing.
Ted Hansen and Paul Nielsen outlined Wednesday night's Careers Night at Milton high school with many Acton students attending. The event underwrote bus transportation and aimed to promote vocational guidance. Ridge club winners this week were Me and Mrs Art Norris first, Mrs Hess Hewson second, Olive Logan third, and Furl friend placed third.
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