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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
6
The Acton Free Press issue from Thursday January 13, 1961 includes scanned notices and brief items. Readable segments cover local events and community notices with names and places tied to the Acton area.
Brampton Lions stage second annual Novice Hockey Week from March 31 to April 8 with entrants from 48 towns across Ontario Manitoba and even the United States. Winnipeg Colts and Port Huron Michigan send teams while Milton Acton Hespeler Georgetown and more compete in tri county league play with young players and community sponsors shaping playoff hopes.
Ron Malecolu scored twice and assisted as Acton Lions defeated Georgetown juveniles 3 1 at Acton arena. John Leatherland stood out for Georgetown, penalties cooled three visitors late, with Acton securing the win on goals from Malcolm and Mellon. Next, Acton hosts Preston at 8 45 p m Monday.
Acton Lions Club plans an ice carnival at Acton arena on February 25 featuring the Galt Figure Skating Club a coplay show and local skating stars followed by hockey with the Lions Juvenile Club A jet flight to New York plus 50 for two will be the grand prize with proceeds going to support a band for artificial deviation. The Teen Town dance is set for February 20 and duties for carnival preparations were assigned.
A group of Acton merchants and service stations backed the Squirts equipment fund with donations. Listed contributors include McCallum Service Station, Thorpton Motors, Acton Motors, Manning Electric, Symon Hardware, Gov Cartage, Canadian Tire, Mayfair Restaurant, and other district businesses providing support and supplies.
Acton tops Georgetown 1046 in home game at Mik ton led by Sheldon Blow and Mervyn Marshall with goals from Gordie Mason and John Johnson. Joe Massey secured the nets for Acton as Bria Sproston scored the decisive marker in a high scoring district league encounter.
Acton midget hockey team suffered a 9 2 defeat to Georgetown on Friday and a 12 2 loss to Mitton on Tuesday. Three major penalties were issued Friday night, with scorers including Mervyn Marshall Buddy Holmes for Acton and Wheeler Blair Cummins Pot ath Presswood for Georgetown.
Members of Acton Waters' Swimming Club completed tests in November and December at the Guelph Pool. Winners included Jeannette Milne Barry Buchanan Sohn Reid Jin Jennings and others. A large crowd attended a Christmas party with relays and games led by senior instructor Jim Buckland.
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