Six Minor Sports Hockey Openers Reported at Arena
The opening games featured six teams organized Monday night with matches set for Tuesdays and Thursdays through winter. Marks, led by McCristall and Halliday, defeated Frank Holmes 4-1 while V and G's Wildcats beat Black's Thunderbolts 4-1. Pee-Wees played to a 0-0 tie. lineups list player names across four teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks
Frank Holmes
McCrist
Mainprize
Pete
Lawson
Dave
Terry Masales
Fred Graham
Paul McGeachie
Keith Andrews
Dalé” Woodburn
Bruce Andrews
Clarence Fatt
Ted. Moyse
Ted. Nightingale
John ‘Beerman
Philip Graham
Gerald Weick
Donald Mavell
Raymond
Toth J. Gay
T. Waterhouse
J. Hunter
Bill Renry
Peter Wolfe
John Dunn
Jim Jennings
David Shannon
J._Mellor
Ronnie Heller
Gary Misales
Alan“ Robinson
Paul Phelan
Wayne ~hRoszell
Sheldon Blow
J. Leatherland
J. Peal
Jack Hinton
John Price
J. Mackay
P. "Barr
Acton Bible Week features Dr Hazelwood address
Rev Dr T J Hazelwood spoke at Knox Church during Acton Week of Prayer praising Acton Bible Society work and urging daily Bible reading. Congregation of United Presbyterian Baptist Anglican churches joined in service with choirs and scripture reading led by Rev E A Entirey. Pastor Ray Castens oversaw the sessions and Rev Roy Armstrong preached Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hazelwood
Toronto
Acton
The
United
M. M
Coles
Ted Hanson
Edid
E--A.entirey
Bhars
Armstrong
Goles
Hazelwood
Pastir’ Ray
Casterns Wigs
Grandparents Attend Christening of Carol Ann Somerville
At Knox church last Sunday morning the christening of Carol Ann Somerville daughter of Fyfe and Mrs Somerville drew grandparents from George Town Rockwood Campbellville Acton and others. A dinner followed at the Somerville home with attendees including Ken Bullard Kilbride and Jim Evans Marion Georgetown and Donna Joan Frank Guelph. Since 1649 Ontario has seen 350 new businesses started by immigrants from the United States the United Kingdom and other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chistian
Little
Carol Ann Somerville
Fyfe Somerville
Knox
William Frank
Georgetown
William Aa
Ken Bullard
Kilbride
William ‘Anderson
Guelphr
Jim Evans
Marion
Barbara
Donna
Joan Frank
Guelph
Province of
Ontario
United States
United Kingdom
Improvements For Hall Kitchen Plan At St Albans Guild
St Albans Guild held its first meeting of the year in the Parish Hall with 33 members present. Lil Cook presided as secretary and treasurer Ss. Funds were allocated to build cupboards in the kitchen, install a dumb waiter, and purchase an electric kettle. Talent money and the annual bazaar were planned, wool for the fall bazaar distributed, and the meeting closed with the Mzpah benediction followed by a social hour and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Guild
Lil ‘Cook
Ac ton Women's Institute Meets at President's Home
The January Ac ton Women's Institute meeting at Mrs George Fryer's home drew 19 members. Speakers included Mrs Bert Davidson and Mrs Lantz on history and research. guest Mrs Bertha Buchanan addressed racial discrimination and parenting. A bake sale and bingo followed with thanks to organizers and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's’ Intitute
George Fryer
Mary ‘Stewart’ Caleb
Bert Davidson
Toronto
Guelph
Rockwood
Lantz
Bertha Buchanan
WA Grace
Ao Pame
Holloway
Rose
Brown
Customs Office Upgraded to Port Status at Acton
An official announcement reports Acton has become a customs port, elevating from an outport designation from 1916. W. G. Middleton says the change redirects reports to Ottawa and signals rising activity with 1372 entries and 200 sales tax entries for 1953–54, plus returns volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. G. Middleton
Ottawa
Toronto
Middleton
Guy Wire Accident Hits Man in Fergus Area
Adam resident Harry Thompson was seriously injured Monday while helping push a truck free from ice. A hydro pole guy wire snapped from a culvert obstruction and struck Thompson in the head. he was taken to St Joseph’s Hospital in Guelph for treatment. The truck was driven by Gordon Thompson of Fergus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Harry Thompson
Lindsay
Mr. Thompson
St. Joseph's Spital- in-Guelph
Gordon Thompson
Fergus
Five Auto Accidents Hit District Over Busy Weekend
Provincial police report a rash of five weekend accidents within the district. Notable incidents include Joseph Hamilton of Brampton losing control on Seventh Line near Ballinafad and hitting a gas pump, William Donaldson’s truck rollover on Esquesing North of No 7 with passenger William Corey badly injured, a two car collision on Esquesing Seventh Line injuring Ralph Litt, a four vehicle crash near No 7 Highway and Fourth Line Esquesing with multiple drivers involved, and John Jeffery of Acton sliding into a ditch on No 25 highway near Speyside with minimal injuries but $200 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hamilton
Brampton
Ballinafad
Swindlehurst
R. Swindlehurst
William Donaldson
No. 7 ‘Highway
Wm. Corey
Stewarttown
Guelph General Hospital
No. 7 Highway
Esmuesing
Wallace Foster
Georgetown
Alan Ingles
Cheltenham
Frank Heller
Acton
E. Varey
No. 25
Speyside
John Jeffery
Adoll
Skating Party on Natural Rink At School Grounds
A Wednesday after school skating party was held on school grounds with pupils bringing skates. Younger students kicked off the event while some older pupils joined on the ice, and a few teachers also skated. Some children even skated on frozen lawns and sidewalks around the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publ cc
Acton's Five-Man Public Utilities Commission Holds Inaugural Session
The town formed its first five member Public Utilities Commission with three holdovers from 1954 and two newly named members. F G Oakes was chosen as chairman and J Stewart as new member. E Tyler serves as mayor and vice-chairman with R Everdell as the other new member. The group created finance and property committees and set terms for officers. Discussions covered transformer needs, salaries, and power supply for subdivision contractors. Continued on Page Five.
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Acton
Public Utilities Commission
Public— Utilities Commission
F. G. Oakes
Ma Eyanager
E. Tyler
Councy
R. Everdell
J. J. Stewart
Hufnagel
Oakes
Stewart
Mr.Everdell
Pa.c
E. Hufnagel
Font Ote
J. McGeachie
Beardmore Co. Ltd
Hanition Hydro Office
Commission
Acton P.aec
Fa Oakes
J. Stewart
Free Press Sold Nightly at Mayfair and Ten Town Outlets
Beginning this week the Free Press is available after hours at the Mayfair and ten town outlets. In town sales include Cooper's Drug Store Bax ter's Drug Store Hinton's Waterhouse's billiards Wiles' bus depot Ruddick grocery Marks' grocery Tazewell's cigar store Browne's ant. District outlets list Benton's Limehouse Robinson's Ballinafad Robertson's Ospringe Jackson's Barber Shop Rockwood Cou lugen's Eden Mill service station at Crewson's Corners.
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Mayfair
Free Press
Cooper’s Drug Store
Baxter's ‘Drug Store
Hinton's
Waterhouse's Billiards
Wiles’ Bus Depot
Ruddick Grocery
Marks
Lawson Sparks Acton Win in 5 3 Victory
Lawson scored five goals including a hat trick in the last frame to lift Acton to a 5 3 win over Milton last Friday. Milton led 2 0 after the first period before Acton replied with goals in the second and third periods. Next game set for January 14 at 8 p.m. versus Brampton with Lawson and Mundane listed among Acton players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lawson
Milton
Acton
Lawson
Black
Timbers
Hannant
Learmont
Charlton
Archie
D. Currie
F—Currie
Sinclair
Dance
Brampton
Wolfe Named Chairman At Acton Public School Board Inaugural
The Acton Public School Board held its inaugural meeting with Trustees Jones Heard Wolfe and Smith present. W Wolfe was nominated and declared chairman for the year. Secretary treasurer W Middleton re-engaged. Committees were named finance Bradley Watson property Jones Heard supply Smith. Cheques signed by Chairman Wolfe or two trustees plus secretary treasurer. Enrolment reported 582 with one vacancy. per classroom 33 pupils. space for 680. Increase since September 40. Requisitions approved. Teachers Watkins and McKeown authorized to visit home art classes. teachers convention January 14 in Hamilton. Salaries to be paid January 13. Caretakers Mannani, Douglas, Price, Tenant re-engaged. Finance report 1397.92 approved. Secretary reports December non-resident fees 154 and 105 for Oct-Nov-Dec Dublin pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton, Public School Board
Jones
Htard
Wolfe
Smith
W. Wolfe
Acton Public School Board
W. Middleton
Bradley and Watson
Jones and Heard
Bradley
Watson
June Watkins
R. McKeown
Hamilton
George Mannaniuglas
Price
M. Schroeder
Dublin
Rinks Made to Order for Local Skaters
Youngsters skated around town this week without traveling far. Natural ice formed on ponds gardens and backyards with school grounds offering rings. The weekend show disrupted the fun.
Free Press Open House for Printing Week Next Tuesday
Free Press marks National Printing Week with an open house on Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Acton and district residents can watch presses, typesetting machines, and staff in action and tour the plant to learn how a newspaper is produced from idea to final print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Acton
Press Times
The
Lakeside Chapter Business Meeting Nominates Leaders
The Lakeside chapter meeting in the Legion Hall Monday covered nominations with Mrs. S Norton presiding as vice-regent. Mrs. E Smith read an article on Nova Scotia followed by refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Rehaptor
Lo.d.e
Legion Hall
S. Norton
Hharge
E. Smith
Nova Scotia
Stolen Cars Tied to Weekend Police Investigation
Local police investigated stolen cars over the weekend. One vehicle was taken from this location and another was found abandoned here. A car owned by Gordon Harding was stolen last Thursday night and remains unrecovered. A Toronto resident was later identified as the owner of a second abandoned vehicle on Frederick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Harding
Agnes Sr
Frederick St
Toronto
Baxter Laboratories appoints L W Frohlich as ad agency
Baxter Laboratories Inc. announces L W Frohlich and Co Inc will serve as its advertising agency. The Morton Grove Illinois firm leads in parenteral solutions since 1931, offering Travert and related equipment. Baxter promotes a Closed System blood collection and transfusion program with global lab sites in Acton Cleveland Miss Johannesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Laboratories, Inc
Morton Grove
Ilinois
Aeten
L. W
Baxter
Acton
Cleveland
Miss
Johannesburg
South Africa
Niagara Diocese Revises Canon Laws at Special Session
The Niagara Diocese synod met at Christ Church Cathedral Hamilton to revise by laws. Delegates Evan Jones Acton and Ken Knox attended while Les Duby and Henry Jolley were absent. The session began with Holy Communion at 9 30 a m and moved to the parish hall for the revisions last updated in 1928. The rector may appoint a second substitute lay delegate the vestry now includes all baptized members and age lowered from 21 to 18. Wardens must be elected above the municants. The memory care or y board was renamed advisory council.
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Diocese of
Niagara
Christ Church ‘Cathedral
Hamilton
Evan Jones
Acton
Ken Knox
St. Alban's Church
Les Duby
Henry Jolley
Care Ory Board
Wvisory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lauds Bible Group
A. Buchanan
W.I
Customs Office
Esques- Tire
Hign‘wayr
Garfield Price
Erin
Ralph Litt
Brock
Ave
Dr. F. Oakes
E. Helm
McGeachie
J. C. Booth
Hydro
Maser
Mason
J. Lambert
Marshall
Morton
Coon
Footitt
Skilling
D. Currié
F.’ Currie
Baxter Dawkins
Heatley
Arbie
Withers
Hunter
Wiles
Milton — Anderson
Thompson
Riddell
Hahnant
Isner
Denmark
Maskell
Auger
Gord James
Julian Zajac
W Wolfe
Public School Board
Canada
Lakeside Chapter
Business Meeting
Baxter's Appoint
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