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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 01, 1960

Page

21

Acton Lions Edge Hespeler In Tight Juvenile Hockey Clash

Acton Lions host a close juvenile hockey game as Hespeler narrowly defeats them 21 in Milton. News notes praise the Dominion Hotel softball club from Acton as champions and mention Milton Inter mediate A hockey's rough stretch after a strong start. A wrap on Grey Cup betting and Riders speedster Ron Stewart highlights, plus a final note that the column ends abruptly with a line about it being the end.

Acton Lions Hespeler Milton Edmonton Ottawa Ron Stewart Eskimos Football Giants

Flooding Race Track for Public Ice Skating Considered

Mayor John Gay proposed flooding a portion of the race track at the park to allow winter ice skating for girls and hockey players. The idea includes floodlights and keeping the area maintained, with a final decision at the next Parks Board meeting.

Parks Board John Gay RR. Parker Guy Fairy Lake Parker Santa Acton Santa Claus St. John Ambulance Brigade

Intercounty League Bowling Standings and highs

Intercounty League standings as of November 1960 show Streetsville Acton Merchants Oakville Lynn Stamp Dixie Bowling Van Normans and others with totals and top scores. High averages include Jeff Fryer Don Grein Nick Carter and Gord Chase, plus high single to date Nick Carter 388. Also notes Sweden and New Zealand have the lowest mortality rate among countries.

Streetsville Acton Merchants Oakville Lynn Stamp Dixie van Normans Jeff Fryer North Cook Don Grein Nick Carter Erniy Gardiner Diic Bill Williams Ammuld Corben Lygan Stamp Gord Chase Bert Leslie Mano Casarin Due Lacchetta Jol Frya Mote Pkle Dan Don Grew

New Constable For OPP Transfer Reported

Constable Ron Rupert transferred from Milton to the Avton detachment and is listed for Saturday December 4. In Milton he served as safety director of the Milton Safety Council, with a focus on establishing new safety initiatives.

Ron Rupert Milton Avtun Rupert Safety Directa Milton Safety Council

Miltons Welcomes New Sergeant Amid Safety Initiatives

Constable Bob Moreau becomes Milton town force sergeant as the community rolls out safety campaigns. The annual bike rider program, safety patrols, driver improvement education, and adult safety drives begin this season.

Grams Elmer Bob Moreau Milton

Euchre Night at Stewart Town Hall Draws 28 Tables

Acton Agricultural Society hosted euchre last Friday with 28 tables in play. Ladies first prize went to Mrs Stan Mathew, second to Mrs J No Wickson. men's high to Clare Wilson, second to Nehson Stark. Mrs Tom Hemsley won the lamp. Lunch followed. The editor notes quirky remarks from a doctor about behavior and bedtime rules.

Pele Acton Agricultural Society Stewart Town Hall Stan Matthe J. No Wickson Men’s High Clare Wilson Nehson Stark Tom Hemsley

Ted Tyler Sr Heads Chamber Again Budget Sets 350 for Santa Lights

The Chamber of Commerce reelects Ted Tyler Sr as president and approves officer slate for 1961 at St Josephs parish hall meeting. New members Henry Ave and Sam Bloch join A-B Supermarket owners. membership stands at 70. A death notice for Ralph Pallant is noted and a lighting budget of 450 is proposed.

Ted Tyler Sr Chamber of Commerce George Barbeau Norm Braida Bill Benson J. Bert Wood Walter Woodburn Orval Chapman Glen White Phil Unger Paul Nielsen Jim Ledger Dave Manes Fred Gordon Bill MacKay St. Joseph Cath- Women’s Tyler France Ch Fighting Henry Ave

Bishop Speaks on Open Sunday and Commerce

The Diocese of Gara hears Bishop Walter Bagnalla urge a Christian, family centered Sunday free from routine labor while condemning commercialized sports and movies. He emphasizes voting with conscience and wisdom before plebiscites. The piece notes the origin of the word thug from 19th century Indian gang murderers.

Gara Hop Walter Bagnalla

Scarboro Man's Car Damaged After Collision With Truck

A Scarboro resident's car sustained about 600 in damage when it smashed into the rear dual wheels of a transport truck on Highway 401 near Mill Tuesday night. The incident occurred east of the Highway during dense fog. The truck was driven by William Wallace of Galt, with Joe Feldcamp of North Halon O.P.P. reporting. The Cit driver was Thomas Nelson of Scarboro.

Scarboro Highway 401 Mill Joe Feldcamp North Halon O.ppl Wiliam Wallace Galt Stracko Cit Thomas Nelson Scarburo

Burlington Man Named to Canadian Hall of Fame

Halton resident M. M. Robinson was named to the Canadian Hall of Fame by the Amateur Athlete Union of Canada. He organized the first British Empire Games in Hamilton and managed teams at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and 1932 Los Angeles Games. His honors include leadership with the British Empire Games and Olympic committees.

Halton Amateur Athlete Union of Canada M. M. Robinson Burlington Gaines Canada Ufulfas Robinson Nes Margaret Lord AAU South Westerns Ontario Hockey Hall of Fame CNE Toronto Ontirig Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Hamilton London Australia Amsterdam Los Angeles Mr. Robinson

Car crash damages total $300 on 10 Sideroad hill

The drivers Moffat and Milton careened on the top of a hill near Nassauga Wayas First Line Thursday causing about $300 in damage. No injuries are reported and authorities were called to the scene.

Nedy Moffat

Christmas Layaway Club Promises Wide Toy Selection

A bold advertisement invites customers to join a Christmas layaway club offering a broad range of toys and seasonal items. The promo highlights games, sleighs, toboggans, doll carriages, musical toys, cooking sets, and other holiday merchandise.

Tay Department Mediameat Toys

Hespeler Juveniles edge Acton Lions 2 1 in youth game

In Milton last night the Hespeler Juveniles defeated the Acton Lions 2 1 in the T County Juvenile League. Hespeler opened strong with two first period goals while Acton found a late marker by Harry Phillips in the final period. Garnet Roscell of the Lions was hurt and stretchered off, penalties were called on both sides, and Ron Mellon drew three infractions.

Hespeler Acton Lions T. County Lions Harry Phillips Ron Mellon Acton Garnet Roscell Trowas Aomp Tack Steugele Apy Tuck Che Liens Davis Sehinin Mellon Maleedlin

Pee Wees Down Georgetown 3-1 in Hockey Clash

Acton Businessmen pee wee team edged Georgetown 3-1 on Thursday with Dave Sproston opening the scoring helped by Kevin Fall. Phil Diys Islale and Dave Garrett added goals, assisted by Terry Cole John Dowding and Doug Garrett. Mike Miller held Erin net until one goal spoiled his shutout bid. next game set for Thursday December 1 at 6.30 p.m.

Acton Georgetown Dave Sproston Kevin Fall Phil Diys Islale Terry Cole John Dowding Dave Garrett Doug Mike Miller Erin Arena

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