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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 07, 1958

Page

6

Townsleys Return Sparks Acton Nine To 9-2 Win

Harold Townsley rejoined Acton's Merchants and powered a 9-2 intercity baseball victory over Tigunte. Townsley doubled and homered, Jewell worked six innings allowing three hits and Brock fanned batters to close. Townsley also contributed a run scoring in a later frame as Acton sealed the win before darkness.

Harold Townaley Merchants Acton Lard Park Tigunte Chuck Jewell Brock Stu Tiaonte Vebrand Vebrand, Whee Blughes Sangledt. Thomas Walked, and Poties Tit A Threes Hageer Jewell Dawe Diminsie Aude Bartager Feuck Townsley Taawaon Mil Oan Alf Trente Fren Anderson Jensell Tarrager Lawson

Acton Merchants Start Playoffs Saturday Night

The Acton Merchants begin their playoffs Saturday night at 6 pm facing Molten Hed Sea. The Dundas A team and Campbells tie for the Halton County championship in a best of five series.

Acton Merchants Ceres Red Sox Geome Dundas Campbells Halton Cigtet

Out Of Ordinary Act Sparks Suspicion Across Canada

A Montreal writer mailed simple postcards showing a lone note Ha there hope the Goda you in good health inviting replies. Fourty plus calls and messages followed as friends across the country asked for meaning and intent. Others included a woman with a broken leg and a man with ulcers while another lost his house and barn in a recent fire.

Virgin Forests and Wildlife Habitat Debate

The article argues that undisturbed virgin forests do not necessarily sustain more wildlife than thinned woodlands. It suggests periodic timberland cutting improves habitat by providing better food supply for animals and birds compared to untouched areas.

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First Night Steward Queries Contour Plowing

A young steward on her first night at the Grand Cateye asks if the incident could have been prevented by contour plowing, raising questions about agricultural practices.

No Rotronding on Water Motors and Safe Boating Reminders

A informal note describes sitting near motors of 38 or 50 hp as enjoyable and warns about safe boating while on the water. It emphasizes keeping activity off streets and highways and urges responsible fun aboard.

Acton Lawn Bowls At Guelph Club In Weekend Meet

Riamenben of Acton Lawn tops the evening tournament at Guelph Bowling Club greens on Saturday August 2. Two afternoon games followed, with Mordey Wrestit and Genny shengiye key players, as Jack Char skip led the team to victory for Guelph.

Ae Ute OGRSY Frederick Agnes Minos John Price Austin Kerr Tec Quannell Riamenben Acton Howhog Club Guelph Mordey Wrestit Jack Char

Car Crash Near Acton Injures Two Men

Const Dave Hardy of the District OPP said a collision occurred when a car driven by Murray Coles of Acton was struck by a second vehicle driven by Raphael O Connell of Acton. The crash damaged the vehicles and caused injuries including shoulder lacerations to O Connell and injuries to passenger Andrew Danson.

Dave Hardy

Chicago Surgeon Restores Health To Many Infants

A young surgeon Dr Thomas Graffes, 34, developed a method to correct a rare infant heart condition, transposition of the great arteries. After five years of work his technique is credited with saving many babies including three from Canada. He notes a high success rate and the potential for further improvement with better equipment and methods.

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