Pioneer editor Joe Lake recalled for decades of Newsroom service
A long career note remembers Joe Lake of the Acton Free Press from 1903 to 1907, later touring with a second wife. Born in Orillia, he lived in Seaforth and George-town, worked four years in the back shop, joined Georgetown Herald as an apprentice, and moved to Acton for four more years. The piece lists local addresses, shops, and a bowling league recounting several match results and standings.
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Acton Free Press
British Isles
Mrs Lake
Capetown
South Africa
Free Press
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H. P. Moore
Orillia
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George
Lake Town
Georgetown Herald
Walter Bichon
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Buried at Sea Remembered Editor and Mayor
Powassan News notes the long time editor and former mayor who served about 13 terms and retired two years ago. He recalled childhood band days in Acton with Charlie Mann and praised influence from Muoury and Beatty families. He left a wife Mary Abraham and ten children including several married to notable figures in Ontario.
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H. P. Muoury
W. J. Beatty
Acton
Muoure
Actum
Charlie Mann
Bowling league chaos at Acton Lanes leads to wild scores and standings
The article details dense bowling night action across Acton Lanes with multiple teams like Blue Angels Untouchables Headpins and Tulips posting wins and losses. High scorers include Helen Harris Mary Jones Betty Har and Jim Bullough across various matches. Standings show Tulips Glads Lady Slippers and Sapphires atop different divisions as Road Runners lead the overall league.
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Georgins Currie
Mary Jones
Sylvis Mages
Mae Curtiss
Georgina Beirmes
Renee
Betty Har
Dianne Mathe
Glads
Low Norton
Ginny Gordon
Tulips
Lady Slippers
Roses
Violets
N Pina
Betty la Cherie
Phot Angels
Deanna Bullough
Dot Millson
Alene Grant SL
Marge Bullert
Eva Williams
Mary Callader
Vera Blanch
Louise Toth
Este Halladay
Shirley Turkow
Emeralds
Joyce Buchanan
Grace Roberton Sit
Lole Gordon
Trip
Kay James
Stef Percha
Helen Jacque
Sapphires
Hurricanes
Bold Eagles
Diamonds
Opals
Emeralds Hillbillies
High Risers
Dao
Rotary Helpers Scrubbed Shrimp for Event
Rotary volunteers prepared the shrimp with help from Mrs. Ron Lewis Mrs. Wit ham Pendicion and Mr. Mic Sproul. Others assisting included Mrs. Ted Hansen M rs Dave Cleland and Mrs. Sproul. The note mentions a Norwegian ship and a burial at St Adary's Anglican church.
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