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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1969
Page
2
Local junior lacrosse playoff scene is muddled after a scoreboard error credited Clarkson with a win over Acton. Acton then tallied a 16 14 victory to seize second place, prompting a decisive rematch and a shift to a Fergus series opener in Fergus with returns to Acton.
A note from Acton Playground acknowledging and thanking numerous individuals and local businesses for their support and cooperation during a successful summer. Grateful to Orangeville Bottling Company Micro Plastics Tyler Transport Acton Prep Press Ledger's IGA Acton Pharmacy Willard Halladay Mr G Withers Acton Citizens Band Mayor Duby Mrs P Marke Royal Dairy Guelph Acton High School Board Frank Spielvogsl A B Supermarket Fyfe Somerville Gary Meschem Atin Syimony Jim Gibsort Bill Pendon Farm Machinery Bud Kentser and Recreation Committee members plus parade attendees and especially Marie Marchment for faithful cooperation as the season ends and next summer awaits.
Jim Boose won the trophy shoot on the partridge walk with 15 of 25. John Cordes led this week with high scores of 25 24 24 and 21. Other scores include Brad Mainprize 23 21 Tom Peetine 23 John Nurse 22 22 Art Hawes 21 Ed Hawes 20 14 Bill Miller 19 Doug Garrett 13 Steve Webster 1. Visitor Pete Jacobs scored 6 and 14 at Maple Rock.
Parke pool remains open daily through the start of school with hours from 1 30 to 5 p m Manager Harold Serestypa says admission is 10 cents and the wading area will operate during the period.
Dental surgeon Dr Leonard Embrack operates from Suite No 3 Hinton Building 197A Mill Street Acton Ontario with appointment line 653-1960. Architect Donald E Skinner MA AIC handles office at 2 Stavebank Port Credit with 2d Stavebank Port Credit address and phone 65320. office hours by appointment.
Esquesing council by 4 to 1 vote allows the Norval hotel to replace a dilapidated wooden vestibule with a larger front extension on township property amid objections from two residents. Deputy Reeve Bill defends the project as a cosmetic upgrade while one councillor questions township land use. The meeting also reviewes bylaw enforcement, building permits, and upcoming hearings on street closures with guidance from legal and planning staff. The session also notes a July building permit total of 275,918 with auto body work on Lot 32.
Aug. warm ups see Peterson suffer motor failure forcing him to miss the feature. Jack Murray spins. Larry Catteau retires. Will Sardo leads with Marsy Tustin second until oil halts race on lap 35, Bernie Campbell wins. Murray Tustin and Ray Spencer place behind. Lang Majucy and Murray Wallace win trophies. Reeve Currie presides.
A large crowd attended a night of taming events at North Walton East Club. The report lists many participants including Jundes Moye, Weal Potss Haynes, Glen Kinham, Claes Vive Heat Sir Willem, Slim Walters, and others. A separate section records scores and standings with numerous names such as Gary Bonham, Junius Boys Haynes, Reid Walker, and John Parker. An incident on Agnes St involved five boys throwing stones at lights. officers warned their parents and they face damages. Charles Radbourne reportedly won 60 games for Providence in the National League, which dates to 1876 with teams in major cities.
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