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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
5
The junior division standings and upcoming games are listed. Teams include No. 2 2004 No. 4 0000 21073 No. 1 231102 No. 5 tourth No. 6 1002121 No. 3 wirca100. Game dates cover January 21 to February 4 with pairings such as January 21 1 3 and February 4 5 2.
Notice to creditors and others: persons with claims against the estate of Amos Denny late of Acton Halton died around May 31 1959 must file proof by February 6 1954. Estate to be distributed only for timely claims. Acton Ontario January 12 1954. Executors John Mooney and Fred Dunn through solicitor C F Seatherland Acton Ontario.
The Campbellville Ladies Aid held its first meeting of the year at Mrs Robert Hucre n s home with Mrs Roberts presiding and Mrs Allan Moore leading devotions. Members paid dues, reported activity and discussed projects including St Patrick’s supper and Bible study for 1954.
A sizeable gathering at the Presbyterian church heard Mr Clarke former Hamilton Cancer Society president discuss branch work. Two films Time is Life and The Doctor Speaks His Mind were shown. Mrs Aitkens and Mrs McKenzie played piano duets as Women’s Institutes members attended.
Rockwood Home and School Association meeting chaired by vice president Mrs. T Winlow heard Roy Knapp of Guelph public schools discuss parenting during the pre school years. He urged patient parenting, routine study nights, and positive discipline to curb juvenile delinquency. An attendance banner was won by Mrs Storie's room.
The Free Press notes an error in last week's YMCA Ladies Auxiliary report. A donation of 50 dollars to the board for woodworking class tools was mistakenly listed as 5 dollars.
Miss Greenaway from McMaster University School of Nursing spoke at Friday’s assembly in Hamilton and a film on a student nurse’s life was shown. Students remained to learn more. The Students Council discussed rugby medals for last fall. The At Home event drew about 200 guests with dancing to the Debannaires. Two films are planned this week for students including Hawa and Straight Shooter.
In the Rural and Industrial Hockey league opener the Ramblers crushed Moffat 1 with a rough contest and strong Rambler defense. Acton then beat Hornby 9 3 as McCristall scored three goals and two assists while Robson shone on the Acton net.
The forum groups from Oxford and Lambton counties consider living within income, cost cutting, efficient production, and better marketing. Most favor marketing and purchasing cooperatives, with a significant share supporting a producers marketing board to regulate sales of beef eggs and poultry.
In a two game set Acton beat the undefeated Regents 4 1 in a rough opener and tied 1 1 in the rematch Ramblers top scorers include McCrerall and Adamonnier with three goals overall. Zamimierman Ebele contributed in the second game as the Ramblers pressed for wins.
The January meeting of the United Church Men’s Club elected officers for the year with George Day as president and Rev John Dilts, Rev J Dike, and guests in attendance. The report notes a guest speaker Edward B. Jolliffe and a pectal time with refreshments after the meeting.
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