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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

2

Oakville Triumphs In First Playoff Game Dusty Night Halts Second

Oakville wins the opening playoff game 13 to 2 as Lakeshore dominates with solid hitting and strong defense. Hurlers Pollick and Bollick pace the Oaksille attack while Acton struggles with errors and light contact. Clouds of darkness end the second contest with no decisive result and raise questions over the series.

Uiple Lakestorites Erian Acton Yalest Snyder Lakeshore Pollick O Masa'es Robinson Morton Waterhouse Goy Oakville Mosales Hobean Fikl Robinsons Angle Galbraiths Hinkelook Lakeshorn Waa Victoria Park Oak Ville Omaculo Owkssle Ryder T’mpire Somer- Ville St. Dow McGowan Bollick

Narner Brown Wedding at Limehouse Church

The Narner Brown wedding Saturday in Limehouse Church featured Elizabeth Browne, heir to Mr and Mrs FE Brown of Acton, marrying Willan Mtr. of Harber. The ceremony included a gladiol pillow, blue and teal attire, a reception at the bride’s home, and a honeymoon trip to Toronto and Northern Ontario, with guests from Toronto, Weston, Guelph, Sundland, Milton, Acton, Georgetown and Limehouse.

Miias Pherae Mitchell Anne Howman Abe RTCOM Mia Kirby Williams Weeton Aang Sery Mrs Brown Harber Chase Toronto Ontario Ponther Farm Ror No 4 Acton Torontoa Weston Guelph Sundland Milton Georgetown Limehouse

Field Scores In 20 Bushel Winter Wheat Club

The Halton Crop Improvement Association released results from the Bushel Wheat Club field trials. Awards went to Breckon Freeman 9 percent and others with 93 86 76 scores. competition included Dawson Golten Chalf Wheat and Lebus Ber. The high scorers will compete at the Royal Winter Fair with 8380 in prize money for the top ten. a Bushel Club for WT farmers will be organized.

McNabb Georgetown Dawson Golten Ottawa JE Whitelock Halton Mian

Man Sentenced to Hard Labor for DUI

John Bain was sentenced to 25 days hard labor in police court for driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. His car was impounded for three months and his license suspended for one year. Chief Harrop charged the case before Police Magistrate Langdon.

John Bain Ini Harrop Langdon

Smith Clan Reunion Held At Home Of Davidson Family

The Smith Clan gathered at the Davidson home for the first postwar reunion. Seventy to eighty attendees enjoyed a supper and lawn games after speeches by the officers and a program of songs and thanks.

Smith Roof David Galting Focondes Sis Teen Motter Phot Mite Mer Millan

Erin Council Sets Tax Rate at August Meeting

Erin Township in Pittsburg held an August meeting with all members present. A by law outlining varied tax rates for the year was introduced and readings set. Sections detail rates for general, village, and school purposes across multiple district areas, with amendments to the Assessment Act and notices to be mailed.

Een Pittsburg Reeve Swackhamer Hillsburg Potee Mails Tan Tomalta Se Mile Erin Vilage Township Erin East Garafraya Cateden Caleden Fen Eramasa School Area Erin Village Auesement Actool Walliams St. Hills Bury Brin Agraultural Gran Td Sind Acton Agricultural Tety Werete Fae Clerks GaataNa Bomoss Fata Cnneet Ak Vonsent Tea Taclaw

Union and Beardmore Co Reach Satisfactory Agreement Last Week

Union and Beardmore Co reached a new agreement approved by Wa Labor Tost Local 2b of the Natter Shoe and Leather Workers Union. The contract covers reduced hours and wage adjustments as the shorter week takes effect, with benefits to workers after a period of adjustment.

Union and Beardmore Co Heardmiore & Co Teddy Es Plaveen Pteen Andy Seeadinagy Couarda Beerive Meneame Fae

Marchment Appleyvard Wedding in Georgetown Church

The Marchment Appleyvard wedding took place at St Chuorok Clear Vuntay in Georgetown on August 17. Miss Jocse Ap ard daughter of Mr and Mrs Woo Appleyard Acton wore a powder blue crepe dress with navy accessories, while Rath No Marchment and her father joined in the church ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Freeh and Miss Lorne Hunter. The organ was played by Mix Williams. After mass, the couple left for their home in Georgetown. many guests attended and Mrs Maretient assisted with preparations.

Lorne Hunter Georgetown Mix Williams Wal PN Sinty Po Acton Abodevard Maretient Steeves

Bride of Week Dora Wood Showered With Gifts

Moss Marguerite Ryder hosted a Friday evening at her home in honor of Dora Wood the week’s bride to be. After a short contest guests opened packages assisted by Madalene Rider and Dora expressed thanks as a sumptuous meal was served.

Moss Marguerite Ryder Dora Wood Madalene Dora

Welcome to New Homes and New Beginnings

A fragmented note mentions Mrs Mor Atkinson wife of Thay AOAth and a week of activity at a local home or venue. It hints at a visitor, a carrier, and a school context with references to Acton trends and a NASA base. The text is garbled but suggests community events and new housing.

Mor Atkinson

Sewage Plan Details Progress for Acton Council

Acton council discusses municipal sewage disposal, hiring an inspector, and securing engineer duties. They plan a meeting to secure board approval for preliminary work and prepare detailed construction plans before tender calls.

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Farm accident leaves woman with fractured arm

A woman fell from a barn during activity at a farm near Acton. She sustained a fractured left forearm and was taken to Couetph Hospital for treatment and is reported to be progressing satisfactorily.

Ras Wosen Mr . Went Acton Agnehke Fingek Toronto Couetph Hospital

Limehouse Women's Institute Celebrates Silver Anniversary

Limehouse Women’s Institute marked its silver anniversary with an afternoon program at Memorial Hall. About 100 attendees from Galt Georgetown Erin Township and nearby areas joined in music poetry and readings. A commemorative booklet highlighting branch history was printed for sale.

Aan Lainietse Limehouse Women's Institute Hileen Tonte Galt Georgetown Hornby Glen Williams Nassagaweya Dublin Institute Bannockburn Institute Erin Township Limehouse Ellerby Maureen Hepburn Alice Blue Gown Anna Spitzer Meredith Ford Sudden Guelph North Lamehouse Hay Sy Clemens Ajo Smethhurst Mitched Kirkpatrick Clarence Hayes Mra Smethurst W.T Canada W. I Mia J.lenlerby

Erin Man Causes Trouble While Drunk on Assault Charge

John Stansbury of Erin Township was bound over to keep the peace and fined court costs after pleading guilty to assaulting his father in law James Stephens. Stephens testified Stansbury went to Georgetown for beer, returned drunk, and began throwing furniture while menacing Stephens his wife and three children.

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

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