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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
13
Standing and schedule for the junior division list teams by numbers with upcoming games. Dates include January and February matchups across multiple pairs, detailing the sequence of contests for the junior league standings.
Creditors with claims against the estate of Amos Denny late of Acton Ontario who died around May 31 1959 must file proof with the executors John Mooney Fergus Ontario and Fred Dunn Acton Ontario by February 6 1934. Deadline applies to all identified creditors after which only notified claims will be honored. Executors are represented by solicitor C F Seatherland Acton Ontario.
The Campbellvale David's church Ladies' Aid held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Rob Hurren's home. Mrs. Greenlees read the annual report showing activity and cooperation. 80 cards were sent by the cheer secretary. 1954 plans include Bible study and St. Patrick's supper.
A Hamilton branch leader spoke on cancer work before a large crowd at the Presbyterian church. Films Time is Life and The Doctor Speaks His Mind were shown, with piano duets by Mrs. Gordon Aitkens and Mrs. Norman McKenzie. Local Women’s Institutes attended.
The Rockwood Home and School Association met with vice president Mrs. T. Winlow presiding. Guest speaker Roy Knapp urged patience and trust, described two types of discipline, home study routines, and warned against excessive commercialized child amusements while highlighting guidance and opportunity classes for exceptional children.
The Free Press corrects last week's report on the YMCA Ladies Auxiliary meeting. A $50 donation to the board for woodworking class tools was misstated as $5.
Miss Greensway from McMaster University School of Nursing spoke at Friday assembly sharing life as a student nurse and a film was shown. The Students Council met to discuss rugby team medals or sweaters. The At Home event attracted about 200 guests with dancing by the Debonnaires. Two films are planned this week Hawaii and Straight Shoots the story of Marlene Stewart.
In a Thursday league doubleheader the Ramblers blitzed Moffat 1 0 in a tight opener before Acton defeated Hornby 9 3. Ramblers goalie stood strong as Moffat pressured, while Acton’s McCristall led with three goals and two assists. Robson anchored the Acton defense, keeping Hornby at bay despite their efforts.
Ninth Line Zero of Oxford county reports forum groups propose living within income and careful planning to avoid over production. They recommend efficient production and cost cutting like grass land farming and cooperative buying while debating need for marketing boards to regulate beef eggs and poultry sales.
Fragmented report describes a doubleheader where Regents fall in the opener and tie the second game. Acton edges a team in a fast contest as Cardinals and Ramblers figures appear. Mills nets three goals for Regents and players like McCrerall Atation and Zimmerman contribute in scattered fashion.
At the January meeting in the Sunday School room George Day presided and led a hymn. Edward B. Jolliffe spoke, followed by officer elections: President George Day, VP Gordon Ostrander, Secretary Ross Gordon, Treasurer Frank Stout, Publicity Robert Bingham.
Norval 5 Palermo 4 with Norval goals from Cunningham and BH Archer JR while Palermo’s Vivian and Richardson among scorers. Acton 10- Milton 2 sees Willmott Devlin LeRiche and Stark tally for Milton. Gilles and Rocher contribute for Acton.
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