Maple Rock Shooting Range Scores And Hunting Permits
Top shooters at Maple Rock Shooting Range, led by Jim Coulson with 21 and 10, Wayne Leadston 20 and 13, Paul Waddell 19 and 6, and Jack Wensley 18. Team results show squad 2 at 68, squad 1 at 62, and squad 3 at 24 with Paul Waddell and Ray Post. Bruce Kressler attended as a visitor. Canadian Migratory Game Bird permits cost 82, require hunting licences in the province hunted, and fund habitat work while collecting hunter data. An Acton Tri County Minor Hockey turkey street event is planned at Maple Rock on September 10 and 11 with 22 road and shotgun competitions. Trap shooting basics include five stations, five shots per station, and wind effects on targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Rock
Jim Coulson
Wayne Leadston
Paul Waddell
Jack Wensley
Gerry Lamarche
Dave Johnson
Bud Webster
Harry Johnson
Art Hawes
No. 3
Ray Post
Bruce Kressler
Canada
Department of Lands and Forests
Acton
Turkey Street
Cash Station
Villagers Tie in Final Regular Season Game
Bill Dennis pitched for Campbellville Midgets limiting Oakville to five hits with nine strikeouts as Garnet Mitchell logged the lone hit. Villagers finished fourth and will host the league tournament Saturday at 9am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dennis
Oakville
Campbellville
Dennis
Garnet Mitchell
Merchants edge Hillsburg to boost playoff bid in fastball league
Acton Merchants rebounded to two key wins this week in the Inter County league. Ed Phillips and Carl Leybourne dazzled with strong pitching as they beat Hillsburg 5-2 and Georgetown 11-1, moving up from cellar to challenge in a tight five-team standings led by Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Tailend Merchants
Ed Philips
Hillsburg
Glen
Georgetown
Carl
Tex) Leybourne
Hunter
Phillips and
Leybourne
Rockwood
the Glen
Ed Phillips
Lorne Peavey
Station Hotel
Tabbies extend playoff series at Havsumfun park
Acton Wildcats bounced back to knot the best of three at Havsumfun park on Lake Belwood, then edged West Gara Garys 9-7 in 10 innings to even the series. Joanne Landsborough earned the win with seven hits allowed. Gail Leybourne took the loss. Key hits came from Teresa Marzo Keira Stevenson and Sandra Slingerland for the Cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Wildcats
West Gara
Gary's
Havsumfun Park
Lake Belwood
Cats
Charlile Thomson
Tracy
Teresa) Marzo
Keira Stevenson
Patsy Wheeler
Joanne Landsborough
Sandra Slingerland
Keita
Sandra
Kelta
Gary
Gail Leybourne
Keira
Liz Kirby
Donna Rowe
Ruth McClellan
Acton
Wildcats
Gail Fryer
Bev Brunele
Kay Chisholm
Lois Kirkwood
Teresa Marzo
Helen Smart
Earla McGowan
Mary McClellan
Liz Hutchinson
Mary Simpson
Marlene Rowe
Halton hopes for Princess at Dairy Princess contest
Margar et Hunter aged 20 from Halton County Burlington will compete in Ontario Dairy Princess at the Canadian National Exhibition on Thursday August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Margaret Hunter
R.R. Burlington
Ontario
Halton Shorthanded Sox Top Brantford In Oakville Showdown
Halton County All-Stars halted a two year losing streak by edging the Brantford Red Sox 54 at Wallace Park Oakville before 250 fans. Larry Wilson the league MVP hit a bases clearing double in the fourth inning to power Halton to victory. Wilson was announced MVP one inning earlier amid a clouded start with cool temperatures. Brantford, undermanned, used Oakville’s Gary Hughes as a ninth man and relied on four Red Sox pitchers with limited experience. Diamond Dust notes a moment of silence for Pete McMullen former Halton president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County All-Stars
Brantford Red Sox
Wallace Park
Oakville
Dundas
Larry Wilson
Wilson
Mike Timmis
Larry
Brantford
Bob Salvisburg
Oakville Oak
Gary Hughes
Red Sox
Danny Archie
Dick Bondy
al Wingrove
Murray Hall
John Clarke
Burlington
Doug McCutcheon
Milton
Jim Martino
Spike Coughlin
Earl Cairns
Campbellville
Charlie
Soper Family Reunion Held at Brookville
About 70 Soper relatives gathered in Brookville for the 18th family reunion on July 23. Attendees enjoyed races, games, and dancing with the McLeod and Brand X bands. a supper was served, and a moment of silence observed for those lost. Relatives came from California Detroit London Alliston Milton Acton Campbellville and nearby districts. The first Soper entry into Ontario was in 1812 from the United States. The next reunion is planned for the third Saturday of July at Brookville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sper
Brookville
Mina Black
Michigan
Joe Hardland
Bell Gardens
California
Hannah Wilson
McLeod Orchestra
Tom Martin
Brand X Band
Detroit
London
Alliston
Milton
Acton
Campbellville
Soper
Ontario
United States
Ladies' Fair Board Seeks New Members for Centennial Year
The Ladies' Fair Board met at Mrs. A. Robinson's home on August 4. President Mrs. Melvin McCullough led the session as minutes were read. Committees were formed to handle baking, domestic noises, and a float for lady directors. Members were invited to join, with Miss Elva Pearen's fashion show photos shown and refreshment hosts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Robinson
Melvin McCullough
W. J. McDonald
Calvin Aitken
George Wallace
Wilfred Waldie
William Thompson
James McCulloch
Don Matthews
Jesse McEnery
Elva Pearen
J. Dennis
Lioyd McEnery
Acton Lacrosse Teams Lose Both Ends of Doubleheader
Acton minor lacrosse squads fell to Orangeville in both games on Saturday as the Novices lost 3 then the Pee Wees trailed by two goals. Orangeville’s Bob Noble and Mike Robinson led the Novices with two goals apiece while Bob Ballantine added a pair and an assist. Acton’s scorers included Henry Toebes with a goal and two assists and Danny McGilloway Chris Schuts each with a goal. Orangeville’s top scorer was Bob Byardorn who netted four, with Steve Pendleton and Barry Van Norman contributing. Team rosters featured multiple players on Acton and Orangeville with several unassisted goals noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Orangeville
Billy McGilloway
Terry Holmes
Bob Noble
Mike Robinson
Ricky Gordon
Bob Ballantine
Henry Toebes
Danny McGilloway
Chris Schuts
Mark Nielsen
George MeePhail
Bobby Borden
Tappea
Steve Pendleton
Barry van Norman
Murray Turnbull
Ricky Holmes
Larry McGillioway
Kevin Jordan
Glen Widows
Bowl season planning meetings scheduled this week
Farly reports that meetings are being held this week to map plans for the upcoming bowl season which starts in mid September. The Big Four League executive committee also announced changes at its Tuesday evening session.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Golden Age Club
A. B
Sandy” McLean
Robert Allan
Jack Ford
Bury
Phillips
Merchants
Clarence (Farmer) Sheppard
Andy Williams
Harry Phillips
John Dunn
Howie Leader
George Williamson
Mel Sheppard
Carl Leybourne
Bacon
Hunters
Havsumfun
Halton
FBI
Featuring
the Ugly Ducklings
Toronto
Sox
Wilmer Fryer
Grace
Ladies’ Fair Board
America
Guelph St
Mai
Acton Free Press
John Jordan
Roger Swan
Garth Taylor
Renee Schuts
Bob McCallum
Mark Niélsen
Farly
Your
Focal Trust Company
Halton & Peel Trust & Savings Company
Main Street
Lorne Skuce
Caroline Flower & Garden Shop
L. G. Denby
Seoular
Pye
Pappy Toavelneg
Do Daive
Mexwade
Graham Bell
Maine
Bells
Giauteck
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