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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 14, 1960

Page

6

Brampton, Woodbridge top junior league. Maple Leafs beat Canadiens

Vic Masters announces schedules for minor sports leagues this week for players and spectators. In Junior A Brampton defeated Woodbridge 2 0 and Maple Leafs beat Canadiens 6 0 in MLS. Junior B and A fixtures list matches through February with playoff notes.

Cogan Brampton Woodbridge Maple Leafs Canadiens Vic Masters Masters Weston Dixie Bra Wixbridge Woodbridg W Bridge Brampton Weston

Local skaters win honors at Canadian Figure Skating meet

Three local skaters from Acton and Guelph competed in St Catharines last Friday and Saturday, earning honors for their skating club. Mary Jane Force and Elizabeth Force placed third in Similar Pairs, while Mary Jane Force and partner Joni Caughill were runners-up in the relay Linda Braida, daughter of Mr. (text truncated)

St. Catharines Guelph Western ‘Ontario Niagara Peninsula Mary Jane Elizabeth Force Joni Caughill Braida

Acton Ski Club Members Earn Placements at Competitions

Boost Club and Mrs N Brand of Acton placed fourth in a field of 31 entrants in her class. Peter Gibbons formerly of Acton now Tang in Guelph with Carol Prince formed the Novice Pair. Acton skiers helped the Guelph Club gain 11 placements in 14 competitions. Attending were Mayor and Mrs Cook and two daughters, Mr and Mrs Braida, and Mr and Mrs F E Force who assisted through the two-day event.

N. Brand Acton Peter Gibbons Formirly Tang Guelph Carol Prince Miyor Wow. Cook N. Braida Force

Acton Woman Joins Naval Service at HMCS Cornwallis

A year-old Acton girl, Sheila Paul, daughter of Mr and Mrs G Paul, begins service January 29 in the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service at HMCS Cornwallis Nova Scotia. She trains eight weeks, after moving from Listowel to Acton at nine, completing public and high school here. Paul, an accomplished violinist and former stenographer, studied at Guelph and Toronto, teaching violin for years and earning awards in contests and guides work.

Acton Ineua: Paul G. Paul Royal Canadian Naval Service Hmcs. Cornwallis Novas Scotia Yong Acton Bor Listowel Paul Guelph CNR Toronto Andi Ila Rey Sete Forgato Kabiadake

Three Pass Tests In Sealion Class At Guelph Pool

Three members of the Sealion class at Guelph Pool completed their four tests for a beginner's certificate despite an abbreviated program due to missing assistant instructors. Sproston, Lestie Carnochan and Sandy Patcai earned passes as the rest of the group kept up lessons and progress.

Guelph An Sproston Lestie Carnochan Sandy Patcai Seve Ehib Mig Tion Avro Roup Assis Tadaar

Sales Tax Moves to City Billing in Early February

A new ruling centralizes sales tax payments from small retailers to larger city centers. Toronto businesses are being notified by Mr Hardison as the change nears, with customs officer Murray Harrison explaining the shift to the collector of customs.

Acton Ami Exase Toronto Murray Harrison Hardison

Major reorganization announced for Ontario agriculture

Ontario government announced a major reorganization within the Department of Agriculture to boost efficiency and services. The department will split into a Division of Marketing and a Division of Production under two assistant deputy ministers, consolidating branches under unified administrations to coordinate marketing and production efforts.

Ontaria Ontarlo Des Goodlekik Agriculture Fas i I Des Par Trevita Ont Mar Farny CRTC Ontario Stock Yards Board Mik Industry Board of Ontario Far Apcation Products Marketing, Board Wrre Starsite ROG Benne Verett M. Biggs Mintor Marketing WoWell Perkin

Observe Silence Charter and Life Member Mourned by Limehouse WI

Limehouse Women's Institute held a January 7 meeting at Mrs. A W Benton’s home with 14 attendees. A memorial was paid to charter member Mrs Smethurst who served as district and community leader. prayers, reports, and charitable actions followed including gifts to shut ins and hospital support.

Limehouse Limeshouse Women's Institute A W. "Benton, Witt Roughley Limehouse Vd Smethurst Frank Brown Wintrict Halton Guelph Sunshine School

Girl Guides Wing Ceremony At Acton With Badge Honors

Cavell Marshall Susan Clarke Marlene MacSwain and Hilary earned their wings at Acton Guides ceremony where Mrs Audams presented the girls and received a gift from the Acton Guides and Bevis nhe Companies. Joan Ramalen won the hyped Cross badge. The meeting continued with tests, a campfire, and taps.

Girl Guides Hilary Pope Marie MacSwain T. Watson J. Pope Cavell Marshall Susan Clarke G. Adams Acton Girl Guide Aadams Acton Guide Bebivs Nhe Joan Ramalen Davis Dane Taps

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