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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 18, 1951

Page

13

Town Youth Hockey League Thrills Fans With Two Nights of Play

The Town Youth hockey league features 10 to 18 year olds in two divisions small and big, with doubleheaders on two weeknights. Andy Wilson leads the Reds, Ray Mason follows, while Harold Skilling and Lloyd Masales field strong squads as coaches.

Johnny Acton Hts Andor Hay Mason Andy “Wilson Harold Skilling Lloyd ‘Masales Harry Holmes Andy Wilson Sequad Ray Mason Herold Skilling Rang Teand Colina Maton Maulers Skilling Phil McCristall Tod Don ‘Deforest Andy ‘Wilson Reds Txgoneed Lloyd Masalea Bob Heatley Rod Sinclair Fd McHugh Rus Ardle Tom Oakley Hartley Neforest Turky Shepherd Masales Ceak Ron Sinclar Bubba Snyder Harold Stei °Ling Don Deforest Dyin Wilsman Lloyd Masales

Elora Edges Acton Juveniles In Overtime

In Elora on Monday Acton and Elora Juveniles played a tight game ending 9-8 for Flora after overtime. Elorn scored in the first 15 seconds of overtime to break the 8-8 tie while no other goals occurred.

Elora Acton Elora Juveniles Flora Elorn Acton Juveniles Georgetown Acton Bantam Fergus Fergus Squid

Obituary Henry Jolley Dies In Hospital In Montreal

Henry T Jolley aged in his 70s died in a Montreal hospital. He was born in Wellington New Zealand and lived at Limehouse for years. He retired from the railway private car department. The funeral was in Montreal with his widow Florence Duffield and ten children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Henry T. Jolley N. Long E Evans Henry Thomas Jolley Limehouse Montreal Jolley Wellington New Zealand RR. 2 Acton Railway Wesnesday Florence Duffield Edlward Stanley Sydney Montreat Henr Clhevemeas Lamehouse Harold Calgary James North Bay John Versehoote G Davis No Long Howell Goo Wotown

Winter in Florida for three ladies and local notes

Mrs Elsley Mrs Lamb and Miss Gerace Norrish left last week for Florida to spend the remainder of the winter. Muss Woodland of Orangeville visits with her sister. Mr and Mrs Douglas Turnbull and Mr and Mrs George Black of Altha have moved into Mr Eisley’s house for the winter. Miss Edith Price is confined to home with the mumps.

Elsley Lamb Gerace Norrish Florida

Baxter Labmen Clinch Tie For First In League

Baxter Labmen pull into a three way tie for first after a 4-4 draw with Provincial Paper. Key scorers Lame Masales Fyfe Somerville Ray Everdell and Mel Jordan paced the Baxters as Julian Zajac left with a facial injury amid tense moments. The series resumes Monday in Georgetown with Baxter promising sole possession of top spot.

Baxter Labs Sale Acton Georgetown Labmen Alliance Paper Mills Sabamen Lame Masales Fyfe Somerville Ray Everdell Mel Jordan Pic” Dillon Netminder Julian Zajac Baxter Acton Morriston Robsett le Masales Eo Masales Vie Masters C. W. Fields Ko Allen R. Marshall J. Stewart Fo Somerville Ro Everdell Jordan Zajac I. Roabinson

Chestnuts and Peanuts Volley in Y League Duel

Chestnuts downed by Peanuts at Y in a three game series. The Chestnuts won the first set 15-13, but the Peanuts swept the next two 18-10 and 15-12. Spiking and handling praised as players kept play lively and there was strong effort across the teams.

William Clayton Relocated to Toronto Bank Manager Post

William H. Clayton of the Bank of Montreal Acton will move to Toronto as manager of the new Toronto branch. Gordon Oder succeeds him, coming from the Picton Bank of Montreal. Clayton and his wife will relocate as soon as housing is found, with Clayton commuting in the interim. Clayton has served on the Acton public school board and YMCA board, led the Soldiers’ Memorial and Commemoration committees, and chairs the Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club. Oder has prior banking experience in Galt and other communities and joins with his wife and two year old daughter Elizabeth Jane.

William Clayton Toronto Gordon William H. Clayton Bank of Montreal Gordon Oder Picton Bank of Montreal Clayton Lve Acton YMCA Soldiers’ Memorial Committee Commemoration Committee Oder Galt Leorn Kincardine Alliston Bobcaynean Tillsonburg Trenton

Halton County appoints officials and debates road safety

Halton council elected Maxted and Brown to key county boards and appointed Cleave to the North Halton High School Area Board. They approved borrowing up to 200000, discussed mutual fire protection, fire area plans, and road safety measures at curve hazards near Woodland Orchards, with committee assignments listed and a January 30 adjournment.

Maxted County Board of Audit William VanSickle Halton-Peet Board of Managers Col G. O. Brown North Halton George E. Cleave Norval Col. Brown Roads Committee A. F. Smith Toronto

Acton Trucker Killed After Train Collision Near Windsor

Alvin Middleton Taylor of Acton, a veteran truck driver and mechanic, died at the scene when his truck was struck by a freight train on January 8. The train dragged the vehicle 178 feet before stopping. the engineer said the driver did not see the train. Surviving are his wife Hannah Russell Trodle Taylor, father Herbert Taylor of Guelph, son Ronald, daughters Joy Ann and Glenda, and sister Mrs Food T. Hardie of Georgetown. Funeral services were held January 11 in Windsor with interment at Windsor Grove Cemetery.

Windsor Alvin Middleton Taylor Acton Taylor Wa Overland Sandwich East Hannah Russell Trodle Taylor Herbert Taylor Guelph Ronald Joy Ann Glenda Mac Food T. Hardie Georgetown Windsor_with Windsor Grove Cemetry

Speech Reported to Knox WMS Ladies Meeting

A Knox WMS Ladies meeting held January 11 at Mrs. R. M. McDonald’s home with 8 good attendees. Mrs. Mainprize chaired. Mrs. Allanon led the deviational part with resistance from Mrs. Wasard and Mrs. Buchanan. Ruby Clark introduced a new study book Our Shive in the World Mission. A duet by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Davidson was enjoyed. Mrs. McDonald reported Mrs. Roid’s speech at the Guelph Presbytery meeting. Reports from Glad Tidings Welcome Welfare and Mission Band were given before prayer by the president.

W.m-S Knox- Chupeh R. M. McDonald Mra Mainprize Mra. 1 F. ‘Anderson Davidtson Roid Speiker Guelph

Clearing Auction Sale in Erin Township

An auction in Erin Township on January 23 1551 sells Holstein cattle pigs poultry horses and harness, hay grain tractors implements dairy equipment and home goods. The sale includes multiple cows with calved and due dates and a Cockshutt tractor lineup with plows and pumps plus grain bags and farm accessories. Auctioneer notes high quality items and a well managed herd with cattle tests and sanitation. Cash with cheque on sale day. removal required.

Laura Duffield Can Erin Township Erin-Eramosa York Cockshutt McCormick Deering Gray - Snyder O.K M.H Colony House General Electric Quebec

Everton Euchre in School Hosts Ball Club

The ball club held a euchre event in the school with eight tables. Mr. Warvey Jestin was high for the men and Mrs. Robert Kingsbury for the Indies. Many locals attended including Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bye and Mr. and Mrs. Yack Mocrell of Guelph, with several others visiting over the weekend. Mrs. Alf Couling stayed with her mother, Mrs. Irwin Hamilton, who is improving after illness.

Warvey Robert Kingsbury Indies Harold Smith Benham Charlie Bye Yack Mocrell Guelph Wert Palframan Mount Pleasant Webh Hortop Robert Patten John~Alton Ted Fountain Chariley Fountain Fred Murray Alf Boles Scott Preston

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