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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

10

Oakville Faces Acton in Lakeshore League Runfest

Oakville beat Acton 12 2 in a Halton County League clash as Lakeshore's pitching trio struggled and errors fueled the rout. Snyder, Morton, and Waterhouse led Oakville while Masales and Hob pan left early with injuries for Acton. the game ended with darkness preventing a decision on Victoria Park.

Nant Vilby Uupie Acton Lakeshore Oakville O Masa'es Robinson Morton Waterhouse Goy Masales Feh Snyder Galbraith Hinkelark Lakeshor Jenn Wis Calle Owkssle Ryder Uampire Somer Ville St. Dow McGowan Pollick J. Waterhouse Domeers

Narre-Brown Wedding at Limehouse Church

The Narre Brown wedding took place Saturday at Limehouse Church with elaborate floral decor and a gown of pebble tulle. Guests from Toronto, Weston, Guelph, Sundland, Milton, Acton, Georgetown and Limehouse attended the ceremony and reception at the bride’s home.

Scores In 350 Bushel Winter Wheat Club Event

The Bushel Wheat Club results released by the Halton Crop Improvement Association show Breckren Freeman 9 percent and Burkholder Freeman in top marks among entrants from John Alexander & Sons Georgetown Vern Archer George town Miller Bros Georgetown Isa Cevil Lawrence Sheridan and others. Three high scorers will compete in a Royal Winter Fair class. 180 entries expected with a Bushel Club organized for Halton farmers sowing registered seed.

McNabb Georgetown JE Whitelock Halton Mian

Man jailed for drunken driving and license suspension

John Bain was sentenced to 25 days hard labor in police court for driving while intoxicated. His car was impounded for three months and his license suspended. The charge was brought by Wear, heard before Police Magistrate Langdon.

John Bain Ini Chef Harrop Langdon

Smith Clan Reunion At Home Of R.L. Davidson

The South Clan gathered at R L Davidson’s home for their first postwar reunion. Seventy to eighty attendees enjoyed a lawn supper and social games. Officers and emcees changed as the group planned the next gathering in Boobs de Gall and thanked the hosts with songs and good fellowship.

Smith Clan RL. Davidson Koi Davidwon Ma Woo Chan Phen Sb Tee Pht Mite My Wood Vent Bette Boobs

Erin Council Sets Tax Rate at August Meeting

Erin Council met at Tits burg on August 7 with all members present. A by law setting tax rates for various districts was introduced and discussed. The assessment schedule includes rates for several townships and villages, with the council approving amendments and related notices.

Erin Council Een Townaup Council Titsburg Rees Swackhames Sadgalls Township Pittsburg Uabraey MAN Pownstup Erin Village Erin East Garafraya Caledon Notin Fron Eramasa School Area Counen Walthams St Sslage Erin Agricultural Sossets Sind Acton Ayretcultural Sant Fae Chetks Itallans Sers RTT

Union and Beardmore Co reach new wage pact last week

Union and Beardmore Co. reached a satisfactory agreement last week for labor terms. The pact sets wage and valuation rates, stipulates phased increases, and follows approval by key parties in Lovetab of the Nation Shoe and Leather Workshops. The agreement covers set fees and applies until June.

Union and Beardmore Co Lovetab of Nation Heard Tiene & Co Ne Can & Aly Nba Chistian

Marchment Appleyard wedding in Georgetown church

A detailed wedding notice from Georgetown reports the Marchment Appleyard nuptials at St George’s Church on Saturday. Attendants include Miss Ap-lesant, daughter of Mr and Mrs F Wo Appleyard of Acton, with Mrs Appleyard in attendance. The ceremony featured organist Miss Wal es presiding, and guests traveled from nearby towns for the celebration followed by a reception at the Acton home.

Georgetown Wood Phonmipacan Stae Chak Cas Wo Appleyard Acton Church of the Arc of T Peewee Wbtaas Aregan Wits Darwen Greette Wars Charemingis Williams Wales Tony Seany Po Applevard Marehment Mass Steves Points North

Bride of Week Receives Many Gifts in Friendly Shower

Moss Marguerite Ryder hosted a Fantasy evening at her home in honor of Dora Wood the bride to be. Contests preceded the event and guests showered Dora with many useful gifts while Tittle Madate Rydee helped open packages. Dora expressed thanks as a sumptuous supper followed.

Moss Marguerite Ryder Dora Wood Dora

Welcome to New Homes listing note

Fragmentary OCR item mentions names and places in a rough housing or civic notice. Readers see references to Mrs Atkinson and Acton with scattered phrases about “docket” and a Canadian NASA Weber ms, suggesting a poorly legible public notice or directory fragment.

Mots Atkinson Thay Aoauk Baer Atkinson Acta Tom Ser Seaton NASA Weber

Progress for Sewage Plans in Acton Amid Council Talks

Town officials review duties of engineer on ongoing sewage project and seek a detailed inspector role. Meetings will finalize preliminary costs and plan steps before calling for tenders, with decisions to be shared to guide future actions.

Counci Alsritten Pro Gress Coune Secu

Dora Wood Shower at Lakeside Chapter Event

A shower held for Dora Wood at Lakeside Chapter, DOPE, in Acton Park on a June weekend featured a mix of gifts and lively remarks. Attendees, including LOLD.E. Prenie, celebrated with festive decor as the host announced the arrival of presents and the guests enjoyed the social gathering.

Lold E. Prenie Dora Wood Dope Feld Canaal Ponte Acton Park Woedbapdas Lackspur Dora Deeley

Fell on Barn While Playing Fractions Arm Fracture

An injured person fell on a barn while at Thee Farm near Acton. Agneke Franck of Vor enta, visiting Matortune te Gell, sustained a left forearm injury just above the wrist. She was taken to hospital for treatment.

Vaatiteooren Acton Agneke Franck Vorenta Treat Dien Peer

Silver Anniversary Limehouse Institute Marks Last Week

Limehouse Women's Institute celebrated its silver anniversary with a Thursday afternoon event drawing about 115 attendees from Toronto Galt Georgetown Horneby Glen Williams Nassagaweva Dublin Institute Bannockburn Erin Township Limehouse district and Salado plates tea and cake. The program featured soloists Maureen Hepburn Anna Spitzer Marion Hepburn Helen Meredith Nina Moore Jamieson collection readings and piano duets. Guest speaker Mrs Ford Sudden spoke on benefits of W I and presented a charter member certificate to Mrs A J Smethurst.

Limehouse Toronto Galt Georgetown Hfornbys Glen Willams Nassagaweva Dublin Institute Bannockburn Erin Townstip Dougueta Filerby Bile Maureen Hepburn Anna Spitzer Mother Macree Marion Hepburn Po Metare Helen Meredith Nina Moore Jamieson Ivens Roughles Meredith Ford Sudden Cueliph Damehouse Dewi Clemens Cial Mra A oSmethurst Mitehed Kirkspatrick Clarence Hayes Mra W.T Canada W. T W. I Mia_J_LEnllerby

Erin Man Pleads Assault After Drinking Episode

John Stansbury of Erin Township faced an assault charge after an alcohol fueled disturbance at James Stephens home. Magistrate Frederick C Watt bound him over to keep the peace and issued an interdiction after he pleaded not guilty and was described as intoxicated during the incident at Georgetown.

John Stansbury Erin Township Pany Frederick C Watt Ruby James Stephens Stephens Stansbury Georgetown Stephens Stanabury Stanbury

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