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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 26, 1951

Page

5

City PUC Decides Lighting and Fence for Waterworks Site

The report covers orders by Superintendents Lambert and Mason to install lighting for a waterworks pump house and to obtain a chain link fence around the property. Mason notes a flood light at the sewage plant was shot at and police are handling the case. Material delays persist while plans from Engineer Anderson are finalized. Accounts totaling 1817.18 are paid to various suppliers and service providers for the Hydro Department and Waterworks.

Lambert Mason Holses Sfecretary Matetrial Hydro Department Bell Telephone HEPC C. E. Hickey & Sons Burroughs Can Masco Elec. Co Express H. Palmer

Softball Seniors To Play Here Tuesday

Acton's senior softball team sponsored by Rachlin's plans a season after an April 16 meeting at the O A C in Guelph. The locals will host every Tuesday and play Thursdays away from May 22 with a 26 game schedule through about July 13. Other teams listed are Eden Mills Everton Rockwood two OAC squads the Haymakers and the Aggies.

Acton Rachlin’s O.A.C Guelph Eden Mills Everton Rockwood OAC Haymakers Aggies

Benefit Game Ends With Raiders Winning 12-6

The Jack Kentner Benefit exhibition drew 400 fans as the Georgetown Raiders defeated Milton 12-6 in a fast wide open. Georgetown’s Joe Schertz aided the Raiders while Milton substituted Gord Farlow and Freddy Lever. The Wrest of the $100 challenge series between the Co-ops and Raiders was held Tuesday night in Georgetown.

Jack Kentner Heiday Dave Brush Ed Hodgson Milton Fox and Evans Gord Farlow Freddy Lever Georgetown Joe Schertz

Fireside Conclusions At Mission Sunday Knox Church

Fireside services at Knox Presbyterian Church marked Mission Sunday with morning and evening messages from Rev R H Annastrong and questions on why mission. The Alert Evening Auxiliary hosted a spring bank offering with guests from United Church Friendly Circle and St Alban’s Guild. Catherine Robertson from Guelph spoke on Christian Education for youth.

Knox Prestibyterian Church R. H. Annatrong United Church Friendly Circle St Alban’s Guild A. Messaac Knox Church Guelph Our Church Miss Robertson H Armstrong

Holiday gathering described for Florida group

The Friendly Circle of the United Church met on Wednesday night in Florida for their monthly session. Mrs C Regivaldson presided, group 39 led by Mrs Ruilton, with Mrs Roblans reading scripture and prayers followed by readings by Mrs Balton and Mrs Heller.

Mac Symon The United Church C Regivaldson Ruilton Roblans Balton Heller

AUL S Defeats Orangevite in Four Volleyball Games

Last Friday evening AUL S achieved a decisive volleyball victory over Orangevite in four games. The senior team won three of three matches while the juniors won one of three, with detailed scores listed for senior and junior rounds. The junior squad featured Dane McVey, Russell Archie, All Coon, Fred Gordon, Ross Morton, and Paul Lawson, with Ro Arbie, Ro Morton, and P. Lawson noted as outstanding players. Senior members included Bob Bruce, Don Dawkins, Dick Wood, and others, with top seniors Bruce, Don Dawkins, and Dick Wood singled out. The next games are scheduled for Friday at Orangeville.

Auls Orangevite Umar soniak—_james Orangeville Acton Acton IS Acton Ut Dane McVey Rusell Archie All Coon Fred Gordon Ross Morton Paul Lawson George Ware Ro Arbie Ro Morton P. Lawson Cenior FR. Bruce F. Euringer D. Dawkins D. Davidson Gammie

W All and Ladies Aid Meet at Eden Mills

April meetings of the W ALL and Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church were held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. W C Fields home with good attendance. Several attended the X Ray survey in the village. Church services will follow Daylight Saving Time.

W.all. and Ladies’ Aid The Presbyterian Church W. C. Fields J. D. Lowrie Gilbert Kingsbury Toronto Sunnybrook Hospital Sandy Martin Frank Lemmer Lakeview J D Lowrie Gordon Darby Joe Lasby OAC Jeff. Burrows Robert Croft

Obituary Notice for Bo Nelson in Kingsville

An obituary notes the death of Bo Nelson who moved to Gesateld South from Acton eighteen years ago. He passed after a six month illness, at Grace Hospital, with services held Friday, April.

Edward Bo Nelson Gesateld South Fom Acton Grace Hospital Newean

Alcohol Education Pressed By WCTU In April Meeting

The April WCTU meeting at Mrs. Orlando-Jollitte’s home urged alcohol education in schools and better teacher qualification. Speakers cited rising alcohol harm and highway tragedies, calling for a broad, regular education program as part of the curriculum. The session closed with a Mizpah benediction.

W.ct.u Orlando-Jollitte Jol. Vette A. K. Thoman Wanen's Guelph George Perry Buffalo Maurice Hurdlett England Mary United Church Waals

Nassagaweya W I Elects Executive for Coming Year

The Nassagaweya Women’s Institute held its regular meeting at Mrs. Arthur Padbury’s home. Officers were chosen for the year and delegates named for the district annual at Bethel and the OAC Guelph conference. Households in the community welcomed visitors and noted local family events and congratulations.

Nassagaweya W. IT Arthur Padbury Bethel OAC Guelph E. Melmer Toronto George Hasselfeld Burlington F. Hathaway Helen Taylor Brampton Alfred Taylor Ellen Sampson Gordon Razell Pembleton Phyllis Robertson Jane Campbell Rockwood Catharine Fraser

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