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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1951
Page
5
The Triple T Topics column notes attendance decline and council concerns while promoting this week’s upstairs dance and downstairs circus with midway games. Members can earn free Y memberships by paying off dues, and a February 22 visit from the Guelph club may require 35c deposits and a 70 previously estimated cost.
Acton Juveniles trail Fergus by four goals after the first game of a two game total goal series. Fergus won 10 to 6 on Tuesday night at Acton, leaving the locals with a slim chance to reverse the series in tonight’s decisive match. Vaughan Wiltshire and Bill Hutt led Acton, but costly clears and referee decisions drew steady criticism from fans.
Baxters beat Alliance Paper Mills 4 0 in Georgetown Industrial League action at Georgetown Arena. Stewart Masters and Fields each scored, Robson posted the shutout as penalties spread across six calls. Baxters near play offs with three games left. next meeting Norval and an exhibition for March of Dimes.
Victor Alger, long time Acton resident born in London England, died suddenly at his Arthur Street home. He was 67, survived by wife Kathleen Dubois and five siblings and was laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery after a private service led by Rev Luxton.
A farm forum at Mrs. D. J. Sinclair's home drew a good crowd to discuss price control. Attendees debated storing surpluses versus government control, with one side opposing controls and the other favoring stability for workers. A social afterward included euchre and a hall dance with prizes for top players. Other notes report Ed Perryman returning home after surgery, and Mrs. Huggins breaking her arm in a fall.
The Acton council approved transferring 815 from the town account to the Waterworks extension account to finish the water main project. A 23 ton carload of calerium was ordered and dust control by oil on roads next summer was discussed. Monthly police report received. Arena refreshment booth improvements authorized as concession shifted to Tennis Club. Minutes note financial items and heat issue in council chambers with Mayor E Tyler presiding.
A Bannockburn School gathering honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Ken Timbers with a kitchen shower hosted by RL Davidson. The program featured Anne McLaughlin, Norm Wright, Les Duby, Harry Shartill, Joe Whitham, and readings by Mrs R L Davidson. Guests enjoyed a bounteous lunch and dancing.
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