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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 28, 1952

Page

6

Alice St Hydro Building Tender Details Continuation

Street was condemned with 30 days to repair wiring. Hydro Superintendent Mason reports Micro Plastics buying a transformer via the commission, planning to delete one service as the plant expands. Move transformers on Bower Ave and arrange a larger pole on Brock St for improved service. Mason to attend an AMEU meeting in Collingwood next week. Various companies listed in accounts.

Hydro Mason Micro Plastics Commission One Bower Ave Bell Telephone Co Brock St

Acton Girls Softball Team Hosts Cup and Saucer Shower

Members of the Acton girls softball team held a cup and saucer shower on Wednesday evening August 27 for Miss Joan Somerville who is to be married in Acton in September. After games and the gift opening refreshments were served.

Acton Joan Somerville

Acton B-Hives edge Burlington 8 6 in boxla thriller

Acton B-Hives upset Burlington Braves 8 6 in a rugged boxla playoff clash. Johnny Krapek led Acton with three goals and two assists as the visitors pulled away in the third period. Burlington's Evans notched three goals in a hard fought night and the crowd witnessed a 3 3 halftime tie.

Streetsville Thistles Acton B-Hives Burlington ‘Braves Braves Burlington Udonnybrook Zeke McCandleas Johnny Krapek Johnnie Haines Brunsii MacCandleas Townsend Tom Howell Evans Howell Dunnett Hagen Uge Townsend Krapek Young Jacobs Burlington Nets Norm Young Dundas Red Hot Thistles Streetsville G. Hagen Morrice Cooper Harris Richardson Taylor Farrell King Carrick Wood Streetaville Dundas Hornets Honeymen Milt Burrow John Krapek Johnny Haines Beaumont Gerrie Lacrosse Bantams Burlington Braves

Public Auction Sale of Everton Real Estate September 12 1952

By direction of the Public Trustee real estate in Everton Ontario will be offered for sale by public auction on September 12 1952 at 1 30 p m on the premises of George B Simons Everton Ontario. Lots 1 and 2 Stewart survey village Everton two fifths acre each and Lots 9 and 10 Stewart survey village Everton two fifths acre each plus Village Lot 68 Rufus Everett survey Lot 11 con 7 plan by William Haskins one half acre approx. Terms cash. For details contact Roy Hindley Auctioneer Everton Ontario A Racine QC Public Trustee Osgoode Hall Toronto Ontario.

George B. Simons Everton Ontario Stewart Everton Eramosa County of Wellington Rufus Everett William Haskins Roy Hindley A. Racine Publi Osgoode Hall Toronto 2

Acton Girls Softball Team Defeated In Guelph Meet

The Acton girls softball team suffered a 16 to 5 loss to the Guelph Wyndhamettes in a Monday night game moved to Guelph due to a boys playoff at Acton Park. Acton lineup included Joan Somerville Grace Cross Ivy Ritchie Jean Harris Irene Douglas Joyce Palmer Lil Marshall Dot Deforest Anna Marie Spitzer.

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Muskoka Trip Follows Marriage of Laura Johnston and D Stewart

Roses and gladioli lined St. Alban’s church Acton as Laura Ann Johnston and David Vern Stewart wed. Rev R E Price united the couple with Johnston family hosting. guests from Hamilton Toronto Ospringe Guelph Clinton and Acton. The bride wore a white gown with lace bodice and net skirt. bridesmaid was sister Vickie Johnston. Reception followed at the Johnston home before a Muskoka Lakes honeymoon.

Roses Petunias Gladioli St. Alban's Church Acton R. E. Price Laura Ann Johnston Andrew Johnston David Vernon Stewart David Stewart Ospringe Vickie Johnston Toronto Edwin Stewart Mrs. Johnston Mrs. Stewart Muskoka Lakes Hamilton Guelph Clinton Acton and District

Technicolor Insect Found By Painter

Charles Rocher discovered a two and a half inch rainbow caterpillar while painting the back yard of Bill Thompson at Wilbur Street last Monday. The insect displayed white yellow blue and orange colors as it crawled near the painter's supplies.

Charles Rocher Bill Thompson Wilbur St

Man seeks legal name change to Harry Hogbristle

In court Joe Hogbristle requested a legal name change to Harry Hogbristle. The judge acknowledged the request as the applicant cited weariness from constant questions about his name.

Joe Hogbristle Harry Hogbristle

Acton crowd greets Boys' Band in vibrant concert

About 2 500 attendees cheered the Acton street parade and concert by the Swift Current Boys Band touring to the C N E. The program featured The Three D G s Gloriana and Dan McGrew as well as baton twirling by Shirley Carmel Gowan and Douglas Gowan. The band traveled from Swift Current via Fort William and Port Arthur to Toronto, staying at the Y M C A and Y W C A for the C N E competition. Acton Citizens' Band hosted a supper in the Y M C A and officials report strong financial support for the event.

D.g.’S Orpheus Gloriana Shirley Carmel Gowan C.N.E Swift Current Douglas Gowan Dan McGrew M.c Mil! St Acton Fort William Port Arthur Y.M.C.A Y.W.C.A Toronto Ontario Gowan C.ne Y.m.ca Ladies’ Auxiliary

Twilight Sale by Acton Executors of Margaret Denny

Executors of the late Margaret Denny announce a public auction in Acton Ontario on Saturday September 6 at 7 30 pm. Items include living room dining room and bedroom furniture plus kitchen utensils and a variety of antiques. Real estate offers include a dwelling at John and Bower Streets a long brick house on highway 7 and a brick cottage on Young Street with terms requiring 10 percent deposit and balance in 30 days.

Margaret Denny John St Bower Ave Acton Chesterfield Suite Davenport John Bower Highway No. 7 Young Street James Moore C.F. Leatherland Tate Ontario Hindley and Elliott Auctinoeers

Local sports clash decides county title in twilight game

Acton hosts Oakville in a deciding game after splitting the series. Coach Harry Lawson may start John Cunningham, the winning pitcher from Monday, as Acton aims to clinch the Halton County League crown and advance to the OMBA playoffs.

Bodyweed Acton Oakville Port Town Acton Lads Harry Lawson John Cunningham Oaks

Dispersal sale of Holsteins and farm equipment in Ontario

Dispersal sale at the Arthur J. Adamson farm in Streetsville Ontario features 30 Holsteins including 6 heifers aged 1 to 20 months and farm implements such as a Sarge milking machine and Woods 6 can cooler furniture. The sale is set for Wednesday September 18 1983 at ? pm DST near Town Line Peel and Halton. Some cows come from Spring Farm Coronation and Raymondale Ragapple Reviewer. Farm sold. Brubacher & Son serving as sales managers.

Sarge Arthur J. Adamson Streetsville Peel Halton Dundas Highway Spring Farm Raymondale Brubacher & Son Kitchener

Baxter Picnic at Stanley Park Draws About 150 Attendees

The annual Baxter Laboratories picnic at Stanley Park Erin featured a salad supper, races for children, adults contests, square dancing, and horse shoe pitching. Gerald Candler led activities with Lloyd Robinson assisting. awards went to multiple winners across age groups and open events. The event closed with music by local performers and a plate of cake and ice cream. The bat is the only mammal that can fly.

Baxter Laboratories Stanley Park Erin Gerry Candler Rino Braida Johnny Graham Byron Bruce Brian MacDonald Wayne Benson Linda Fields Gail Fryer Gordon Hufnagel Malcolm Candler Carol Candler Barbara Norton Wayne Marshall David Graham John Hoare Sharleen Marshall Barbara Davidson Hobby Marshall Ronald Davidson Mary Masters Maureen Kinread Rina Bralda Lorne Masters Jean Lasby Berlemont Don Griese May Fields Ed Landsborough Audrey Patrick May Bill Fields Mary Lore Masters Stan Norton al Lyons

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