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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 07, 1958

Page

15

Townsleys Return to Lineup Sparks Acton to 9-2 Win

Harold Townsley returned to Acton Merchants lineup delivering a double and a homer as Acton defeated Tigunte 8-2 in Jord Park. Chuck Jewell pitched well keeping Bronte quiet after early runs, while Townsley, Skilling and James contributed key hits. Playoffs begin Saturday at Milton in a round robin series.

Harold Townaley Merchant Acton Jord Park Tigunte Chuck Jewell Tronte Whee Bbaghen Thhomas Potters Wasoml Oan Ankings Alfa Hey Bronte Jewell Bronte Acurelosa Oo Fieams Obi Narrager Emmerson Anderson Jewsell Thriager Townsley Lawson Unewe

Acton Merchants Start Playoffs Saturday Night

Acton Merchants face Milton Hed Sea in a best of five series opening Saturday night with Dundoy and Campbell also contending Halton County title. Round robin winners meet in a subsequent best of five for advancement in the OIA playoffs.

Acton Merchants Acton Merchanta Milton Opm Red Elemy Homens Dundoy Campbell Halton

Out Of Ordinary Act Sparks Curious Postcard Network

A Montreal writer sent a plain postcard to friends across Canada simply saying Hello Hope you in good health. The response flooded in with 47 calls and 3 letters as recipients sought meaning and instructions while others shared personal hardships and tales of recovery.

Montreal

Virgin Forests and Wildlife Food Supply Explained

The article argues that undisturbed virgin forests do not necessarily hold more abundant wildlife. It asserts that animals and birds lack adequate food there compared with woodlands thinned by periodic cutting. Proper timberland use can create habitats favored by wildlife.

Contour plowing questioned after junior steward’s first night

A young steward on her first night aboard the Grand Cayyen asks if the disaster could have been prevented by contour plowing. The crew investigates the role of agricultural methods in the incident aboard the vessel.

No Hotrodding Caution on Watercraft Safety Message

A fragment notes safe behavior around boats and motors, discouraging risky hotrodding on water. It urges sensible operation of small craft and emphasizes safety while afloat.

Guelph Lawn Bowling Club captures evening tournament win

Riamenben of the Acton Lawn led third game as Guelph bowmen dominated the Aug 2 event at Guelph Bowling Club greens. Mordey Wrestit and Jack Chirk teamed to secure top bouts while Nels Sammons contributed in a strong afternoon schedule.

Riamenben Acton Howhog Club Dank Guelph Bhowlaog Quenie Sapper Mordey Wrestit Nels Sammons Jack Chirk

Acton Collision Injures Two Drivers

Two men were injured when a car driven by Marty Coles of Acton collided with another vehicle driven by Raphaely O Connell of Acton on Pastas say Toast Route. Coles received facial lacerations and the car sustained about $100 damage while O Connell and passenger Andrew Lanwsan suffered injuries.

Teo Acton Rey Daton Acton Dave Hardy Pepartet Marty Coles Raphaely O Connell O Connell Mi Q Andrew Lanwsan Ale Coles

Chicago Surgeon Develops Life Saving Infant Surgery Method

A Toronto report highlights Dr Thomas G Raffes a 34 year old surgeon who devised a technique to correct a rare fetal condition in infants. He claims to have saved scores of babies including three from Canada and notes progress and limits in achieving perfect outcomes.

Chicago Toronto C Thomas G. Raffes Canada Baltes

Judge Burt Basen Inspecter At Competition

Fragmentary report lists participants and crafts from a local fair. Names such as Claytin Dave Atlan Prat Varsey Pace and others appear among the unreadable notes. The piece references retired leaders and several entries but lacks clear outcomes or dates.

Go Burt Basen Inspectert Dave Ifoe Jack Atlan Prat Varsey Pace Matthys

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