Artificial ice for Acton hockey fund urged by reader
A letter to the editor from Donald Bothwell proposes starting a $1000 fund to install artificial ice in Acton Ontario, urging local boys to develop hockey skills using school rinks, summer programs, and community effort. He cites Guelph and Lakeview methods and suggests local pledges and fundraising to reach September 1.
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Donald Bothwell
Acton Baseball Elects Executive For Season Ahead
Acton baseball nine opened the season with the first practice of the year. Mick Houlmes Chester Peycha and Sam Brunelle were elected to head the executive committee. Chuck Jewel Sr of Georreton to coach. Ina Close.
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Acton Baseball
Mick Houlmes
Chester Peycha
Sam Brunelle
Actons
Chuck Jewel Sr
Georreton
Ina Close
Merchants to Represent Acton in Intercounty Five Pin League
The Acton Merchants won the semi final over Beardmeres at Acton Bowling Lanes to advance to the finals of the Intercounty Five Pin League. They built leads of 41 then 120 pins before the Beardmeres rallied. a 15 minute break helped the Merchants regain control and extend their lead to 467 pins. They then claimed a 330 pin victory to seal the match and prepare for a home and away series with Streetville to decide the championship. Manager Don Grein predicts a strong push for a fourth straight title.
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Colura
Pine
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Beardmeres
Beardmorea
Streetaville
Don Grein Ia
Water Ys Club Cancels Guelph Swimming Classes
The Water Ys Swimming Club in Guelph cancels its Friday evening classes due to transport problems and staff lay offs from Avro. Only the station wagon reliably brings participants, and three of four instructors have resigned. Phil Caddick has filled in. A summer program is planned and volunteers are invited, with details to follow.
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Acton darts standout Jack eyes Dominion Championships
In Brantford at the district tournament Acton's star Jack Coyle delivered a brilliant performance after edging all rivals in the finals though the feature event lacked a declared winner. The piece notes last week’s shuffle in local games and highlights prior scores in a casual sports roundup.
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Brantford
Acton
Jack
Jack Ux
Windsor
Legit
Bink
Bill Taylor
Egg Economy This Week's Hint
A brief note suggests using one tablespoon of golden syrup dissolved in half a pint of warm milk as a substitute for eggs in cake and judd recipes. This mixture replaces four eggs and reduces the amount of milk needed in the batter.
Opening of the Ontario fishing season announced
Thousands of anglers prepare for the May 1 opening of the sport fishing season in Ontario. The event highlights brook and speckled trout and buck brown trout stocks, with peak activity around Mid May near Tark One. Officials emphasize prime fishing areas and caution about local regulations and arcane seasonal rules.
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Genaon
Ontaeies
Caine
Brook Trout Observations From Ontario Waters
An article passage describes brook trout identification, coloration, and habitat. It lists features such as olive green backs, pink undersides, and red-centered markings. Habitat notes highlight spring-fed, permanently cold waters with cover, calm pools, and sand gravel at the bottom for breeding. It mentions observers and local officials connected to Ontario wildlife groups.
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MacKay
Ontario Department of Lande and
Foreata Fink and Wildlife Division
Calor
Nipigon Region Brook Trout Rules and Record Catch Mentioned
The Nipigon region features brook trout as a prime fishery with a noted catch of a two feet ten inches long specimen weighing 14 pounds caught at Fort William Ont in 1900 by Dr J W Cook. The article outlines seasonal openings and daily limits for speckled trout brown trout rainbow trout lake trout and others, including size minimums and restricted zones.
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Abil Rapids
Nipigon River
J .W. Cook
Fort William
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