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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 22, 1953

Page

13

Reg Black's Team Tops Town League Junior Division

Reg Black's club won twice to lead the four team junior division with Emile Marks and Mike Coxe's squads close behind. In Thursday action Black's opened with a 5-3 win over Doug Dewkins. Sinclair, Johnston, Baxter, Currie and Martin Marks each scored. In the nightcap Coxe's edged Marks 3-3 draw with Sinclair scoring all three for Coxe and Emerson adding two for Marks. Senior division opened with Wilf Duval's 7-3 win over Kerwin McPhail with Duval's Rumley, Dodds scoring twice each. The standings show Black, Coxe, Marks atop junior division. senior results noted.

Reg. Black Emile Mark Mike Coxe Doug Dewkins Sinclair Johnston Baxter Currie Martin Marks Ernie Lawson Bob ‘Weahlman Wayne Emerson Emile Marks Ron Sinclair Coxe Don Wiles Marks Doug Dawkins Ken Dodds Bob Wahlman Ed McMullen Reg Black Ernie Mark George Hollinger Martin’ Marks Rob Crow Bill Johnston Wilf Duvals Kerwin McPhail Bob Rumley Orville Dodds Duval Bill Coon Merv Dodds Johnny Rocher Jerry White Don Deforest Fred Gordon PWL Dawkins

Mackenzie offers lumber and home goods with range sale

Local store advertises a strong supply of lumber and building materials for repairs and alterations. A new Moffat range is promoted as a smart buy for $23000. The ad invites customers to drop in and browse at J B Mackenzie and Son.

Hime Fis J.B. MacKenzie & Son

Acton Teams Host Elora In Weekend Hockey Lineup

Acton minor hockey clubs bantam midget and juvenile welcome Elora entries at the arena Friday night with a 7 pm opener. Fergus swept Acton teams last Friday 4 3 4 2 and 7 3 while Milton Georgetown battles loom in the Intermediate League as Milton trounces Georgetown 12 2 and Milton thumps Newmarket 12 2.

Acton Elora Elmira Bantams Elm Fergus Ted Footist Paul Lawson Milton Elmira Polar Bears Georgetown Georgetown Raiders Poe Raiders Bears Saturn Newmarket Joe Jon Spitfires

Marathon Euchre Board Opens First Marathon Session

The Hall Board held the first of a series of marathon euchre events with 18 tables in play on Wednesday evening. Top scorers were Mrs. Wm. Stark and Mrs. J. R. Williams, while mediums were Mrs. C. Meredith and Mr. J. Crichton. low scorers were Mrs. Z. Crichton and Mr. A. D. McEnery. Lunch was served.

Wm. Stark J. R. Williams C. Meredith J. Crichton Low Z. Crichton A. D. McEnery Col A. C Bourne Trinity College Mr. Scott of Matheson Brock Miller Iy Roads Harry Smrthurst Barrie Mr. Patterson WMS A. C. Patterson S Kirkpatrick S Gisby A. W Benton India H. Negton Alex Wright Bob Lane Ted Morrow Elaine Ro Lane

Acton Milton Lose Callect One Goal in Double Hockey

Acton junior farmers hockey lost 9 1 to Palermo in the first game with three Acton regulars missing. Currie scored Acton’s only goal. In the second game Norval beat Milton 3 1 with Wilson and McDonald scoring for Norval. Penalties went to Hemsley Elliot Tyreil Gillies and Archer.

Acton J Milton Arena Palermo Acton Norval Milton Singleton Currie Arnold Howden Actons Jackie Marshall Fred Currie Casivin Sprowl Spike Scott Elliot L. Hemsley E. Tyreil George Pelletterio Marshall D Pelletterio Pegg Vivian Norgal E. Wilson C. McDonald Penaltes Gillies Wilson Archer

Dr Henry Gear dies after 50 years of rural service

Dr Henry Gear M D of Erin Township and Cobourg dies aged 86 in Cobourg General Hospital. Born on Lot 31, Concession 8 Erin, he trained at the University of Toronto and practiced medicine and operated a drugstore for 50 years before retiring in 1942. Survived by Jennie McKinnon Gear a son Harry Erin and grandson Dr Douglas Gear, with three great grandchildren. Funeral at Disciples Church conducted by Pastor Ernie Reot.

Cobourg General Hospital Henry Gear Brin Township Can Erin Township University of Toronto Bellwood Erin Gear Flovida Cobourg Douglas H. Gear Wie Jennie.McKinnon Harry Douglas Gear J. D Disciples’ Church Ernie Reot Alex McDougall Grace Morgan Graham Inent Price's Cemetery John Anthony W. E. Bush John Carey D. L. Mundell C. K. Overland R. W. Hull Cecil Winston Carney D. S. Deith Joe Sanders

Swerves To Miss Car Ends In Ditch

William Scott of Guelph swerved to avoid another car on No 7 highway at 5:45 PM Saturday January 17 and ended in a south ditch. Andrew Mole Sr of Acton drove the other car. £0 damage reported. The Guelph car a 47 Chev travelled west and stopped in the ditch.

William Scott Guelph Andrew Mole Sr Acton No 7

At Home event at Acton High School praised by staff

More than 150 people attended Acton High School’s annual At Home last Friday. The Student Council organized the event and Lieutenant Hughes of HMCS York Toronto spoke at Friday’s assembly, presenting two films on career guidance and Canadian Navy in Korea.

Chris Lamb Hughes Hm.c.s. York Toronto Anassembly Pubis United States Korea Lieut Hughes

Acton Nets 11-2 Win Over Georgetown Opponents

Baxter Lab hockey team routed Burns Transport 11-2 as Acton led the loop toward the Sheeney Test trophy. Georgetown players could not visit Acton during the week because of night shifts. Acton’s goals came from Stewart Cunningham Somerville Allen McCristall Bewart Duval and others across three periods.

Baxter Lab Georgetown Burns Transport Acton Amratany Actumr Ative al Ye Stewart Cunningham Crista Somerville Allen McPhail

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