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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 21, 1952

Page

5

Tripleheader Collision Saturday Involving Everton Car

In Guelph last Saturday a three car crash damaged Roy Hindley’s truck from Everton about 25 dollars. Fred Glasser of Kitchener slowed to turn and skidded on wet pavement hitting Oliver McLachlan of Guelph, whose car then struck Hindley’s parked vehicle. McLachlan’s car suffered about 60 dollars in damage.

Guelph Roy Hindley Everton Fred Glasser Kitchener Oliver McLachlan Mr. Hindley MacLachlan

Acton Lacrosse Club Re-elects President and Coach

C. Rottel was re-elected president of the Acton Lacrosse Club at a Sunday meeting in Acton arena. The existing executive was asked to resign and a new committee was elected by 15 members present. Milt Burrows was re-elected coach, John Kentner named assistant manager, and Marc Laferriere along with William Churchill were re-elected to the executive.

C. Rottel Acton Lacrosse Club Acton Arena Realggn Milt Burrows John “Dang” Kentner Marc Laferriere William Churchill O.M.A Birwin Inn Acton D. A. McConachie Trafalgar Township County Council Thompson and Fryler Jeeve Stewart Acton P.A.C Rachlin Rognvaldson

Streetsville Thistles Rally in Mud to Beat B Hives 16 9

Streetsville Thistles defeated Acton 16 9 in a round robin opener amid heavy mud. The D Hives managed 9 goals while Streetsville thrived on the wet floor. Acton next faces Burlington as Dun das prepares for a potential blooding battle.

Streetsville Streetaville Thistles Thistles Acton D-Hives Norm Young Madgetts Burlington Essen Georgetown Acton Park Acton Club

Acton Council Reviews Half Year Report and By Law Plans

Acton council continued the half year report detailing sewer work progress and unfinished items. Discussion covered debenture by law, fencing changes, street inspections, by law amendments, fire protection issues, and requests to repair Wallace Street and post speed limits.

Wieck Jeeve Stewart Hargrave and Thompson Rachlin Main Street Brock Ave North Main St Galt Roofing Co Council Middlesex England

Hog pen home debate sparks cautious approval

A conversation about building a house over a hog pen prompts mixed reactions. One speaker argues it’s feasible given years of experience, while another questions the plan but concedes no losses to date.

Vengeance Wins Intermediates Lacrosse Title Battle

Dundas Hornets top a six team circuit by a two point margin over Acton in an unsettled season. The Leafs and Red Wings are discussed as playoff patterns contrast with regular season winners. Streetsville's upset on Nem Young and mud plagued games are noted as Acton clubs face a tight playoff push.

Dundas Hornets Acton Hornets Dundas Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs Detroit Red Wings States

Acton Fire Brigade Praised for Prompt Service

A Letter to the Editor from Alex Mel S. Highway Garage owner praises Acton Fire Brigade for prompt and efficient response to a motorcycle fire August 19 1952, noting this is the third time in 27 years they have been called and their worth has been proven.

Acton Free Press Acton Sur Tewish Acton Fire Brigade Asa Alex Mel S. Highway Garage

Acton man undergoes bone graft at Toronto General

Mr Ros Kirkness of Acton who has been working at Bracebridge underwent a bone grafting operation on Tuesday morning at Toronto General Hospital.

Ros Kirkness Acton Bracebridge Toronto General Hospital

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