Minor hockey league opens with six teams at arena
Openers kick off the season as six teams begin play in the Minor Sports Hockey League at the arena on Friday. Pee Wees tied 0 0 as V and G Wildcats defeated Black Thunderbolts 4 1 with Williams Lindsay Gibbons scoring.
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Marks
Frank Holmes
McCrist
Mainprize
Swackhamer
Halliday
Holmes
Marshall
Onos of the
Wight
Ingleton
Pee - Wees
Wildcats
Black
Thunderbolts
Williams Riams
Gibbons
Lindsay
Ted Nightingale
Co. Marks
B. Hinton
J. Waterhouse
Brian McCristall
Price
Rotz
Otterbein
Ridley
Churchill
Jones
E. ‘McMurtin
J. Hoare
Terry
Bill Dawkins
Terry Masales
Fred Graham
Paul McGeachie
Keith Andrews
Dale~ Woodburn
Bruce Andrews
Clarence Fatt
Ted "Mayse
John Beerman
Philip Graham
Gerald Weick
Donald Mavell
Raymond
Toth J. Gay
T. Waterhouse
J. Hunter
Bill Henry
Peter Wolfe
John Dunn
Jim Jennings
David Shannon
J. _ Mellor
Ronnie_Heller
Gary Mosales
Alan~Robinson
Paul Phelan
Wayne ~Roszell
Sheldon Blow
J. Leatherland
J. Peal
Jack ‘Hinton
John Prite
J. Mackay
P. Barr
Bible Week Speaker Praises Acton Bible Society
Dr T J Hazelwood led the Week of Prayer at Knox church Acton addressing a large crowd from United Presbyterian Baptist and Anglican congregations. He praised Acton’s Bible Society branch and urged daily Bible reading while M M Coles was lauded for his work.
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T. J. Hazelwood
Toronto
Acton
United
Presbyterian
Baptist
Anglican
Knox Church
The
Bible Society
Hazelwood
Ted Hansen
Sing
E-A-Eniey
Armstrong
Coles Ane
Dr. Hazelwood
the Bible Society
Dr- Hazelwood
R.v Armstrong
Rax
Casterus
Grandparents Attend Christening of Carol Ann Somerville
Seven grandparents attended the Christening of Carol Ann Somerville daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fyfe Somerville at Knox Church last Sunday morning. A dinner party followed at the Somerville home with extended family and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Somerville
Fyfe Somerville
Knox
William Frank
Georgetown
Tom ‘Storey
Rockwood
Arid
A. Frank
Campbellville
George Somerville
Acton
William Bullard
Ken Bullard
Kilbride
William ‘Anderson
Guelph
Jim Evans
Marion
B. Barbars
Peorestown
St Albains Guild Opens Year With Plans and Bazaar
St Albain's Guild held its first meeting of the year in Parish Hall with 3 percent of members present led by Lil Cook. The secretary and treasurer reported finances and it was agreed to buy kitchen cupboards, install a dam waiter and electric kettle. Talent money to be raised, a fall bazaar planned, wool distributed for goods, and the meeting closed with a benediction followed by social games and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albain’s Guild
Lil Cook
Mason
Ac ton Women's Institute January Meeting Highlights
The January meeting at Mrs. George Fryer’s home drew 19 members. Speakers included Mrs. Bertha Buchanan on racial discrimination and parental care, with reports on a federal convention and local history. A cake sale, bingo, lunch, and thanks to hosts completed the event.
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Acton Women's’ Intitute
George Fryer
Institute
Mary Stewart Caleb
Fred Anderson
McPhatter
Women’s Institutes
Bert Davidson
Toronto
Guelph
Rockwood
Lantz
Bertha Buchanan
Grace
Holloway
Rose
Grown
King Smil
Breianan
Fryer
Customs Office Elevates Acton To Port Status
The Acton customs office was upgraded from outport to port status, directing Hl reports and returns to Ottawa rather than Toronto. Customs officer W. G. Middleton noted the higher status signals rising volumes with 1372 entries, 200 sales tax entries, and 2041 returns for 1953 54, eightfold growth from the first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. G. Middleton
Ottawa
Toronto
F&Séat
Middleton
Track Crew Worker Struck By Falling Guy Wire
A man, Harry Thompson, was seriously injured when a snapped hydro pole guy wire struck him in Acton. The incident occurred while efforts were made to free a stuck track from icy ruts. He was taken to St Joseph’s Hospital in Guelph for treatment. The truck driver was Gordon Thompson of Fergus.
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Acton
Harry ‘Thompson
Lindsay
Thompson
St. Joseph's Scepiale -in--Guelph
Gordon Thompson
Fergus
Five Car Accidents Disrupt Brampton Area Police Week
Provincial police report a rash of five auto mishaps over as many days in the district. Incidents include a Brampton crash at Swindlehurst's Garage causing about 800 dollars in damage, a truck rollover near No 7 Highway injuring a passenger, a two car collision at Esquesing and Seventh Line with 500 dollar damage, a four vehicle pileup near No 7 and Fourth Line, and a Friday spill involving a tow truck and two others.
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Joseph Hamilton
Brampton
Ballinafad
Swindlehurst
R. Swindlehurst
No. 7
Wallace Foster
Georgetown
Alan Ingles
Cheltenham
Frank Heller
Acton
EL Varey
Actan
Speyside
John Jeffery
Skating Party on Natural Rink At School Grounds
A school skating party was held after classes on the public school grounds last Wednesday. Students used skates brought from home and some even skated on frozen lawns and sidewalks. Junior grades opened the event and older students joined later. several teachers also joined in.
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Theresaeas
Acton's Five Man Public Utilities Commission Holds Inaugural Meet
The town's first five member Public Utilities Commission held its inaugural meeting to form committees and set terms. Chairman Dr F G Oakes was reappointed with J Stewart as vice chair. Mayor Tyler sits as third commissioner with R Everdell and J J Stewart new members. Committee assignments include finance by Tyler and Everdell and property by Hufnagel and Stewart.
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Counc
R Everdell
J. J Stewart
Hufnagel
Oakes
Stewart
Everdell
PMC
E. Tyler
R. Everdell
E. Hufnagel
J. Stewart
J. McGrachie
Beardmore Co. Ltd
Hamilton Hydro Office
Commission
Acton P.A.C
Acton
F. Oakes
J. McGeachie
Free Press To Be Sold At Mayfair And 10 Other Town Outlets
Free Press now available late at the Mayfair restaurant joining 10 town outlets. Papers are sold at Cooper's Drug Store Baxter's Hinton's Waterhouse's billiards Wiles' bus depot Ruddick Marks Tarnwell Browne and Mayfair. District outlets include Benton's Limehouse Robinson Ballinfad Robertson Ospringe Jackson's Barber Shop Rockwood Coulgyn's Eden Mills Crewson's Corners service station.
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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’ Grocery
Tarnwell’s
Browne's
Safe
Benton's
Limehouse
Robinson's
Ballinnfad
Robertson’s
Ospringe
Jackson
Rockwood
Coulgyn
Eden Mills
Crewson's Corners
Lawson Scores Five In 5-3 Acton Win
Lawson scores all five Acton goals in a 5-3 win over Milton. In the first league game Milton beat Acton 7-2 on Jan 4. Acton led 2-2 after two periods as Lawson struck in the final period to seal the victory. Milton's Black and Dance were among penalized players. referees were Gord James and Julian Zajac.
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Paul Lawson
Milton
Acton
Lawson
Black
Timbers
Hannant
Learmont
Charlton
Archie
Sin bin
D. Currie
F—Currie
Sinclair
Dance
Black Lince
Milton — Anderson
Hompson
Riddell
Anant
Isner
Denmark
Maskell
Auger
Gord James
Julian Zajac
Wolfe Named Chairman of Acton Public School Board
The Acton Public School Board held its inaugural meeting. W. Wolfe was nominated and approved as chairman for the year. Secretary-treasurer W. Middleton re-engaged. Enrolment reported 582 pupils with one room vacant. two rooms could be added by relocating the kindergarten to the auditorium.
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Acton’ Public School Board
Wolfe
Bradley
Watson
Watkins
R. McKeown
Hamilton
George Manhanit Uglas
Price
Silber M. Schroeder
Sabra
Dublin
Rinks Made to Order Craze Skates Through Town
Young skaters enjoyed an impromptu week of ice as backyards ponds creeks and schoolyards became natural rinks. The spell of soft frozen surfaces spread across the town during the weekend, fueling outdoor winter fun for children at public and high schools.
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Shaw
Free Press Printing Week Open House Next Tuesday
The Free Press announces National Printing Week events with an open house next Tuesday evening from 7:39 to 9 p.m. in Acton, inviting district residents to view presses typesetting and staff in action and learn how a newspaper is produced from idea to reality.
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Free Press
Acton Hnd
Press
Times
Lakeside Chapter Business Meeting Recap
The Lakeside Chapter held a lengthy meeting in the Legion Hall with Mrs. S. Norton presiding as vice-regent. Mrs. EB. Smith presented an informative article on Nova Scotia before refreshments and a social period concluded the session.
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Legion Hall
S. Norton
EB. Smith
Nova Scotia
Stolen Cars Reported in Local Police Investigations
Police investigated last weekend with two cars stolen and another found abandoned. A vehicle owned by Gordon Harding was taken from in front of his residence and remained unrecovered. A Toronto resident was later identified as the owner of a stolen car found abandoned on Frederick Street.
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Gordon Harding
Agnes Sr
Frederick St
Toronto
Baxter Laboratories appoints L W Frohlich agency
Baxter Laboratories Inc appoints L W Frohlich and Co as its advertising agency. Baxter, a pioneer in parenteral solutions since 1931, markets Travert and related equipment and closed system blood collection sets. Main office is Morton Grove with labs in Acton Cleveland Johannesburg and Mississippian sites.
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Baxter Laboratories, Inc
Morton Grove
Miners_and
Aeten
L. W.frohlich
Coa., Inc
L. W. Frohlich
Baxter
Acton
Cleveland
Miss
Johannesburg
South’ Africa
Revision of Canon Laws at Niagara Diocese Special Session
The Niagara diocese synod met at Christ Church Hamilton to revise canon laws and the diocese constitution last updated in 1928. Attendees included Rev Evan Jones and Ken Knox as substitute delegates, with St Alban's delegates Les Duby and Mienry Jolley absent. The session began with Holy Communion at 9 30 a.m. and adjourned to the parish hall for the business. The bylaws will be included and a rector may appoint a second substitute gate. vestry composition update noted.
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Diocese of
Niagara
Christ Church ‘Cathedral
Hamilton
Evan Jones
Acton
Ken Knox
St. Alban’s Arch
Les Duby
Mienry Jolley
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No. 7 ‘Highway
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Stewarttown
Guelph General Hospital
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Garfield Price
Erin
Ralph J. Litt
Petatdamare
Maddy
Wm. Smith
Brock Avertried
Smith
Public Utilities Commission
Dr. F. Oakes
Transformer Survey
E. Helm
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J. C. Booth
D_—_Maser
J. Lambert
Morton
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Foofitt
Skilling
Currie
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Heatley
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Fnances
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