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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1960

Page

5

Bantams Crush Milton 19-6 in Halton playoff game

Acton Bantams exploded for 20 hits led by B. Cargill and J. Dunn with four apiece, including Cargill’s homer as Acton powered past Milton 19-6 in game two of the Halton County Bantam B playoffs. Bruce Shultis pitched a five-hit, three-walk, three-strikeout victory for Acton, while Milton used three pitchers to contain the rally. Next game set for Saturday at 3:00 pm in Acton.

Acton Bantams Milton Halton County Bantam Acton Boys Bruce Shultis Acton Millen Acton Bats B. Cargill Johnny Dunn Luca Cargill Dunn Mike Boughton G. Sterritt Gary M Don Johnson Ruddy Holmes Paul Benne Garges Bruce Andrews Tony Alpe Gino Cadorin George Corbett Salcome Petitors Legion Auditorium Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Jack McGibbon Guelph Legion Track Club Toas

Lesson from Village Softball All Stars Eclipsed

Eden Mills pounded 14 runs on 14 hits as the Eden Mills club routed the Acton Softball All Stars 14 to 4 on Saturday. Pitcher Alex Zest fanned 15 of 31 batters, limiting the All Stars to four hits and four walks, while Campbell led the visitors with three hits including a three run homer in the sixth.

Village Eden Mills Acton Mills Normie Morton Alex Zest All Stars Collee Archibald Sue Cargill Ed Phillips Eden Milly Campbell Zest Barden Stevenson Pai Ross Shortill McGregor Bill Spielvogel Phillips

Erin Township Approves Land Use By Law

Erin township council granted final approval to a land use by law regulating the use and character of buildings at Hillsburgh municipal hall on August 2. Minutes of ten special and one regular meeting were approved, with bills, welfare payments, and police village accounts totaling several amounts approved for payment. A note from a neighbor farmer invites a dealer to see a fine rig at the farm.

Approve Payments Council Acton Department of Public Welfare Hillsburgh C Omear

Weekend Donations Boost Minor Sports Event

Donations flood a three day celebration for Minor Sports Association with cash gifts, vouchers, and in kind items from Acton firms and individuals. Attendants receive chocolates and nylons as Miss McKelvey awaits a $25 cheque, a $5 Eaton's voucher, and other gifts from local sponsors.

Wiles Bus Depot Acton Billiards Steinberg's Miss McKelvey Minor Sports Association Eaton's Earl van Norman Lymon Bill Benson George Holloway Bill Dumarch Cooper's Drug Store Edna M. Shop Boston Jewelle Permanent Mrs. Kren al Langille LGA Acton Home Furnishings Tom Watson Acton Legion Minor Sports Association J. MeCsilum Garage Prowse Motors Ruddick’s Grogery Tea Pro Ltd Acton Creamery Acton Flour Mills Lloyd Bulmer Frank Toth Clansmann Restaurant Guy Carts Gk. Poole Acton Jersey v Frank Toth Shoe Repair Baxter Deugs Manning Electric Station Hotel Dominion J. Bert Wood Simpsons le Dron Newton Hinton Light

Races Parade Queen Midway Thrill Crowd At Celebration

Acton and area communities enjoyed a weekend celebration with a parade led by the Acton Citizens Band and Georgetown Girls Pipe Band. Floats from Acton Public Schools Acton Fire Department and Junior Farmers 4 Hy linked with Go-Kart races, prize winners listed, and Minor Sports volunteers praised for coordinating events and park activities.

Acton Citizens Beep Milton Acton Cubs Browhies Dave Manes Lome Musales Max Storey Acton Dry Cleaners the Breezes Georgetown — Girls Y.m.ca Acton Pubic van Wyck Cleaners J. McMullen Ted Junior Farmers Acton Fair Board E. Barr G. Lee G. Hagcett Newton W. Coon Jack Holmes Segond Sig Miner Sports Acton Public Schools Acton Fire Department Douglas Suner Laurie Mastershird Debbie Drinkwalter Darlene Johnson Lynda Ralston Teddy Saitz Pet Legion Auditorium Mike Bennett Minor Sports Assoction Vigo Masters Mike Parestind Hidldies Minor Sports Association

Headache a Signal of Underlying Health Issues

Many suffer chronic headaches for years and seek quick relief rather than addressing root causes. Headache is a symptom warning of bodily imbalance often tied to constipation anemia diabetes kidney disorders and blood pressure issues from spinal subluxations. Seek professional advice. consult your chiropractor to explore underlying problems.

Holiday Car Crash Near Farmington Pennsylvania

George Moore and family from Roseford Terrace Roseford were in a three car collision on highway 40 in Farmington Pennsylvania. A Buick turning left caused a Chevrolet to veer and strike Moore's car, injuring Buick occupants. Two children hospitalised for injuries and shock. Damages total about 2000 dollars with Moore's car least damaged.

U.S Mel George Moore Laurie Roseford Terrace I Lea Farmington Pennsyvania Moore Highway 40 Buick Chevrolet

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