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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 08, 1967

Page

9

The .22 Rimfire Claims Its Courageous Stature

A compilation of opinions and anecdotes about the .22 caliber rifle, its reach, and safety concerns. It discusses why many hunters favor it for close range and small game, questions about higher velocity varmint rifles, and cautions about ricochets. A separate note reports New York Thruway rules banning alcohol on buses and rest areas with penalties.

Art Hawes Canada New York State Thruway Authority Ontario Safety League Thruway

Acton Redmen lead in junior and senior basketball action

Acton Redmen teams dominate local leagues with undefeated junior and senior records. Senior Dan Arbie leads scoring in recent wins over Erin and Arthur, while Alan McNabb and Dick Barclay contribute solidly. Junior Redmen overpower Arthur 48 9 and Milverton 49 7, with Landsborough and Marcoux top scorers as team eyes CWOSSA B tournament.

Acton Redmen Erin Alan McNabb Dan Arbie Gerald Dick Dick Barclay Terry Churchill John McGeachie McCallum Arthur Dan Arbie Whale Schepan Nelson Rooney Elora Milverton Archie John Beor Fred Flisnik Alan McNabb Bob Turkosz George Wallis Aybie We Barclay Oehlrich Churchill Harry Oehlrich Harry Actor Bill Landsborough Landsborough Sullivan Marcoux Joe Petric Lloyd Smallwood Piehl Anderson

Industrial league statistics in old days money saver

In historical notes the saying contrasts past and present views on frugality. It cites a shift from deeming a saver a miser to praising thrift as a modern wonder.

Acton Novices Seek Series Sweep In Final Playoff

Acton Novices face a possible series clincher tonight at 6 p.m. against Hespeler in Acton arena after a 2 1 overtime win last Wednesday and a 3 3 tie Friday. Coach Inscoe hopes to end the best of three, with Tim McIntyre and Billy McGilloway among the scorers. Gerald Barden back in goal. last Sunday exhibit vs Georgetown ended in a 3 2 loss.

Acton Hespeler Barry Inscoé Billy McGilloway Tim McIintyre Ass van Fleet John McCutcheon Tim McIntyre Ken Withers Georgetown Inscoe Russ van Fleet Bill McGilloway Gerald Barden Peter

Exciting Curling Schedule and Gwen Tyler Trophy Preview

The notice lists Monday mixed and men's draws with players and scores, announces a break next week, and previews the Gwen Tyler Trophy match between the Ma and Pa teams. It notes Valentine’s Day plans for a mixed Sweetheart Draw, and mentions recent rinks competing in events across multiple clubs, with the Tyler duo taking third prize at North Halton.

Fyfer Someville Walter Dubois Len Lovell Don Timmings Frank van Wyck A. J Buchanan Chester’ .Anderson Wes Beatty Brian Moore Meb Blow Charles Davidson Margaret Toth Ted Tyler Sr Bern van Fleet Jack Ridley Bill Tott Gwen Tyler Fred New Harvey la Dick Lee Actor Curling Club Perth Paris Georgetown High Park Toronto Mount Forest Tyler Lloyd Norma Robinson Gwen Ted Tyler North Halton Golf and

Soresivonnetts Crew Seen in District Report

A crew was seen in the district along with notices of practices and costume making for the Robert Little School operetta this month. The wrought iron railing at Knox Church is set for repairs.

Soresivonnetts Robert Little Knnox Church

Local youths raise funds for Expo trip in varied efforts

High school students peddle candy peanuts and licorice to fund an Expo trip while teachers seek funding for Guelph's main centennial project a multi purpose recreation building. A Christian Reformed church play was postponed and libraries show mixed activity. Lakeside ICDE bakers raise 60 dollars. many hospital patients receive visits and cards. A Fire Chiefs letter and photos accompany former chief Jack Newton at a venison dinner. A new Christian Reformed church near Georgetown to open Feb 10 with Rev Joosse and retired Rev Groenebeer noted.

Jack Newton Canadian Association of Fire_Chiefs Newton Toronto Reformed Church Esquesing Georgetown Stewarttown Hall R. Groenebeer Acton James Joosse

Nassagaweya Council Briefs

Nassagaweya Council met to set February 15 as the next council date at Esquesing Township Hall. They will discuss a Milton District High School addition with Milton District High School Board and Esquesing Council and consider dump sites and water pollution issues along the Guelph Line and 20 Sideroad. County and township engineers will seek a solution. Planning Board leaders were appointed and the county planning association backed. The Roads committee and ratepayer petition support the Centennial Committee’s expenses up to 0.125 mill ($500). Centennial planning begins this week.

Esquesing Milton District High School Esquesing Council Milton Heights Peru Guelph Maurice Newton Spairman Grant Campbell County Planning Association

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