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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
5
Acton Intermediates bow to Oakville in a tense seven game, as Oakville wins 7 to 3 to claim the series. Finkbeiner and Hough shine for Acton while Yarnell and Galbraith pace the Oaks with strong defense and clutch hitting.
The WA held a special meeting at A C Patterson's home for final reunion planning this weekend. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Kenneth McDonald, Mr A W Norton in hospital, and many local residents visiting families and attending church and social events across Port Credit and nearby towns.
The August Busy Bee Institute met at Mrs. R. Lindsay home with fewer ladies due to busy seas. Mrs S Coxe presented a paper and plans were made for the November bazaar. Mrs Baker from Hamilton demonstrated Wear Ever brushes at Mrs D Hendersons home. Master George Robinson visits relatives. Wedding bells are ringing.
The Oakville opening night featured Ziegler among the notables as lights came on, with Acton defeating Oakville 7-0 to force a third game. Johnny Mo kept Oakville in check, Hough led Acton’s offense, and Pollock struggled in the field. Milton and Waterdown opened a best of five in Int C with Milton winning 12-2.
A description from the Financial Post outlines a flexible Bakelite polyethylene pour spout bowl. It serves as a container for mixing storing and covering foods including salads and frozen desserts.
Oakville won 9-7 as Jack Hough belted a key go ahead drive in the ninth. Mowat pitched nine solid innings for Acton despite seven hits and two late runs. Milne and Patterson struggled at the plate for Oakville, while Hough and Herd sparked the Oaks with clutch hits.
Masters 1 Lindsay 1 Hough 2% Languay 1 Galbraith 1 Herd 2 K Pollock 2 May 1 Home runs Herd Two base hits Hough 2 Finkbeiner Scott Runstadtier Galbraith Languay Wallans Left op bases Actan Dabkville 1 Strike outs Mowat S Paullock 5 May 1 Base on balls Mowat Pollock 1 May 1 Winning pitcher Mowat Losng pitcher Pollock
The Women’s Mission Circle of the Baptist Church held its annual picnic at Miss Wet HR No 3 Actan of Setur dey aftemnuse August P7th. Miss Elda Vreyes directed sporting events including races and games. A buffet supper followed, with participants enjoying a pleasant day.
The August meeting of the Ladie Aid of St Devids Church was hosted by Miss JoT Reid and Mery Mo Moore. President Mre GG Inglea opened with a short poem and a Byron prayer followed by scripture reading and prayer.
Mrs Charles McArthur introduces Edith Webb a friend from England who served as a second officer in the Royal Navy during World War II. Webb spoke about the work she engaged in and shared vivid, informative descriptions of her experiences and capenences Bas listened with attention.
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