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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 06, 1953

Page

6

Haltons Federal Candidates Named for Halton County Race

Haltons federal candidates include Stanley Allen CCF Georgetown lawyer and union officer and Sybil Bennett PC Georgetown Osgoode Hall Law School graduate and longtime party speaker. Liberal hopeful Murray McPhail Campbellville farmer and executive seeks Halton seat replacing retiring Hughes Cleaver.

Georgetown Sybil Bennett Q.C Halton Miss Bennett Hiron Clifford T. Bennett Nelson United Church Halton County Roy Dale Murray H. McPhail Campbellville Hughes Cleaver Burlington Cleaver

Eden Mills Church Ladies Hold Picnic Meetings

The annual WMLS and Ladies Aid picnic at Mrs Gordon Stevenson’s home featured devotions by Mrs Garnet MacDougall and Mrs Gordon Stevenson. Contests followed with winners named for children and adults, a picnic lunch served, and thanks given to organizers. Visitors include a Toronto family staying on a farm, plus local trips and church notes.

W.mls Ladies’ Aid Presbyterian Church Gordon Stevenson W.M.S Garnet MacDougall H. Gilbertson Stevenson MacDougall Walace Lasby Bill Lowrie Frank Lemmer U.S.A Western Canada Fred Williamson Acton Halton Murray McPhail Albert Burrows St Joseph's Hospital Guelph

Campbellville tops Oakville 4-2 in Halton series clash

Campbellville won 4 to 2 over Oakville in a Saturday Campbellville game at Campbellville. Jack Roberts pitched for Campbellville while Oakville fields faltered with Kereluk making costly mistakes. Moore Henderson and Me Phil led Campbellville with two hits each. Oakville’s Johnson Brown Thompson Redshaw Kereluk Pollock contributed multiple singles. Roberts struck out eight opposing five Pollock also fanned four. The series stands two wins each with game five set for Oakville on August 1 at the usual hour.

Campbellville Oakville Jack Roberts Kereluk Oaks Moore Henderson Pha Earl Cairns Hugh Barlow Lloyd Farry Johnson Brown Thompson Redshaw Mark Pollock Roberts Pollock

Vacation riddled Rams struggle in back-to-back home lacrosse games

Acton Rams endured injuries and late arrivals to field six-man lacrosse in a 11-6 loss to Wallaceburg and a 11-10 defeat by the Iroquois Indians. Lloyd Smith led Acton with four goals and an assist in the Iroquois game while Joe Martin led the Indians with four goals including the winner.

Lacrosse Rams Thurday Wallaceburg Bill Churchill Acton Rams Walefaceburg Joe Gerrie Jimmy Quinn B-Hives Norm Young Steve Joe Martin Ali Georgetown Iroquois Thomas Lloyd Smith Burton Ana Joe Gerne Jim Quinn Fred Kentner Joe Marin

Textiles Industry Workers Could Form Major City

If all workers in the primary textiles sector and their dependents were concentrated in one place, they would form a city larger than many regions, outpaced only by cities like Montreal and Toronto.

Montreal Toronto

The Easy Way to Safe Car Travel

Drivers are urged to park and rest when tired as traffic can vary with time. A short nap of five to ten minutes helps refresh the mind and reduce hazards on the road. The message emphasizes resting when sleepy to improve safety.

Libel In 1867 Election Sparks Tense Campaign Recall

The Champion recaps a bitter Can ada election in which William White and Wm Barber faced Chisholm amid accusations of bribery and “reform” rhetoric. Voters cast on September 3 and 4. White won Halton and Barber the Ontario seat while Macdonald led federally. Sheriff Willson pursued a bribery warrant but charges were dismissed.

Northwest Territory St. Lawrence Canals Champion White Wye Grand Trunk Chisholm Barber Ontario Kerr Halton Sir John A. Macdonald Sill New Dominion Col. Chisholm Levi Willson Omagh Nelson

Rules of the Road and Medical Promises Highlight Safety

Observance of traffic rules and courteous driving keeps accidents away. Moving with the traffic prevents dangerous slowdowns. Arthritis and rheumatism disable many, but medical authorities say early treatment can restore four of five victims to normal living.

Just Nuts Doctors Joke Ends At Mental Hospital Gates

Two doctors stopped by police for speeding, one explains he is taking a patient to the asylum. The other adds a sly remark as they drive off, the officer trailing to confirm the sight at the asylum gates. The piece ends with a note on Canadian forest productivity.

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