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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 25, 1957

Page

8

Bowling News Roundup of League Scores and Standings

April reports across multiple leagues with Doodle Bugs and Dukes in tight posts. Teams like Hell Win Jokers and Acton Ladies show strong runs as standings shift amid high singles tallies and notable individual marks.

Chrome Curry Cutacle Legise Ladize Doodle Bugs Wer Wits Wireflies Dion Witsere Pisce Sun L. Bradshaw J. Bullough G. Agnew L.gordon J. McKnight K Anderson Woods Massa Kali Hesbie Wildcats Danzys Rock ‘N Rol Tenners Acre C Ryan N. Morn P. LeSueur Mo Townsend Jean Bullough J. McLean KE Ryan G Topax DPD Halford Be-Bop Brat Williams V. Varey Oaken Rockin’ Rovers W Ridley B Hall T. Manales D Lindsay BD Johnstone Bo MacPherson FR. Greer Be-Bops Jokera Rockin’ Blowers Mound Dogs Groundhogs Pin Raiders Arlal Micro Plastic Reliable Taxi AP Green Ridadales Goyx Cartare Triple Brigade DePornst HH. de Forret Gren Wilds Morton J. Marcoux A. Anningham E Ryan L Kilby Williams G. Bod Actas Ladies Acton Mildred Bells Dave Devis Eisens H. Osterbein D. Townaley Hee B. Creighton F. Fryer Pope H. LeSueur V. Cochrane V. Marah J.stceet D. Earle Martin Raster A. Hufnagel G. McQuay B. Skidgmore Bear Cate Dragons Dim Wits Umeed Cardinals A. William J. Agnew B. Otterbein T. Masales W. Mason John Duffield M. Sunter G. Walker Dawkins Beer Cate Doodle Bugs Dir Wits A

Acton Junior D Team Holds Closing Dinner

Acton Junior D hockey champions gathered for a closing dinner at the Legion Auditorium on Thursday in April. President William Coon thanked supporters and praised players for teamwork while coach Rillie Middleton and secretary treasurer led financial remarks. Paul Lawson captain thanked management and staff, noting rewards and co operation during the season. The group hoped artificial ice could aid a comeback for Acton hockey. Legion Sixdies Auxiliary served a turkey dinner.

Acton Legion Auditorium William Coon Rillie Middleton Paul Lawson Legion Sixdies

Acton Council Evicts Public From Chambers

The April 16 1057 Acton Council meeting ends with a forced eviction of the public as council business proceeds behind closed doors. The Evicted Three note the night’s dark conditions and the secrecy surrounding vendor spending on vehicle gasoline.

Acton Tuendey Groth Ateyor

Guelph Skating Party Hosts Senior Club Members

Acton couples attend a senior skating party at the Guelph College Figure Skating Club on Wednesday evening April 7. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs Gordon McKeown, Mr. and Mrs Jim Ledger, Mr. and Mrs Tad Force, Mr. and Mrs Mill Wilson, Mr. and Mrs Norman Hrida, Mr. and Mrs Wee Walfe, and Andrew Drentera. The event features on ice time, coffee and doughnuts served by social director Mrs Don Cole, and films by Barbara Ann Scott plus a club film Rhapsody on Ice.

Don Cole Barbara Ann Scott

Floating Museum Proposal for Sicameus Deck

Penticton council weighs converting the lower deck of the ernwheeler Sicameus into a floating museum. Officials seek community input on the plan and potential funding.

Penticton Cry - City Council

Grass Fire Contained In North Oyster Fence Cut

Fred Pearson fought a grass fire near his fence in North Oyster Vancouver Island. He used a power saw to cut a wide gap in the fence and mop up the blaze.

Fant North Oyster Vancouver Island Fred Pearson

Landmark Gone as Northern Town Sheds Early Home

One of the first structures erected when the northern Alberta town began in 1930, the home of Mr and Mrs L French has been demolished after decades of standing. Local records note the house as among the earliest built in the settlement.

Hines Cheek Altaccp Alberta L French

Family allowances biggest non-defence Ottawa expense

Family allowances consume about one cent of every non-defence dollar spent by Ottawa and constitute the largest single item in the federal government's non-defence outlays.

Ottawa

Easter Service at Blair Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs. D Ingils hosted Blair Evening Auxiliary Easter gathering. Mrs Hambly opened with The Stone is Rolled Wey. The service featured scripture from Matthew 2% and a spring portrait of Palestine by Mrs R Mahon. The meeting closed with prayer and a dedicatory offering.

Blair D. Ingils

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