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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
7
wm Bwee ak COMMUNITY COLUMN og Boa wes is a fragmentary column note. The readable text presents a community angle with local figure mentions and a brief civic-spirited prompt. Further context is needed for full clarity and accurate briefing.
The Senior Badminton Club hosted a sleigh party with Leo Klein supplying a horse drawn sleigh and mushrooms for a Mushburger Feel. A junior boys party was washed out and moved indoors to play games and have supper. The Penguin Club held its first dramatic club gathering with coaches Mrs Canham and Mr Parker planning a play. A bridge event between the Tannery and town players drew interest, leaders carried forward net scores, and camp applications urged parents to contact John Gray at the Y for information.
Erin R. Om. Barden of Hallsburg was elected vice-president with Ken C. McMillan and Robert Kerr named to the board at the society’s annual meeting in Toronto. Shelburne’s Erin visited Tuesday after Shelburne won 8 to 6 in a semi final game of the C O H L best two of three. Cheltenham Mill, a landmark over a century old, burned last week near Fergus on February 4 1948. Annie Anderson, widow of David McLean, aged 85, is noted.
The fragment shows an international hockey schedule for the 1947 48 season with a date line included. Further readable details are not present to identify teams venues or results.
Orangeville defeated Acton 5-3 in a high tempo game. Gillespie and Moore led Orangeville scoring while Acton struggled with injuries to Gillespie and Morton and missing Riddall on defense. The Greenshirts raced to a three goal lead in the first period and held on as Acton pressed, Moore sealing the win with a late goal.
Lt Col Chisholm of Oakville succeeds Lt Col Sharpe as Commanding Officer of The Lorne Scots (Peel Dufferin Halton Regiment) announced by Central Command. His career, military service from 1926 with Halton Rifles to WWII commands in Africa and Antwerp, culminated in 1945 return and second in command before this appointment. Recruiting planned at Georgetown Armoury Tuesday nights for ages 17 to 40, healthy, to rebuild full strength.
The annual report by Moss Early Keeley notes Oakville Public Library’s membership over 400 with many children, reflecting steady engagement. A Thursday incident at Bronte Public School caused a minor evacuation after an oil-burning unit tipped over during construction.
Britain begins coal export push for 1948 with 26,000 tons of anthracite unloaded at Newfoundland the first shipment in 18 months. New Zealand railways receive 20,000 tons of UK steam coal for January and February, with further large shipments planned. Newfoundland annual output about 280,000 tons of newsprint.
Georgetown holds first place with twelve wins and no losses. The Paper Makers unlikely to be displaced, while Acton or Milton figure to affect second place depending on tonight's outcome. A 8-4 win over the county town boosts the Tanners chances to force a second place tie or improve their standing.
Georgetown sits at No 1 with three games left and a potential total near 17 points after a 13 2 loss to Georgetown. Weston, Oakville Army, Legion and Orangeville jockey for second and bottom positions as the race narrows.
Local readers recall Toronto fans asking what’s wrong with the Leafs after Acton’s Tanners fell 4 2 to Orangeville. Despite a heated reaction no arena threats occurred. The paper notes Acton’s improvement, including an 8 4 win over Milton and mentions Georgetown and Papermakers matchups, injuries, and players such as Dooney Evans and Norm Morton.
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