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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 22, 1953

Page

5

Reg Black's Club Tops Town League Junior Division

Reg Black's team surged to first place in the town league junior division with two wins. Erie's Mark and Coxe clubs trail tied for second as Sinclair and Johnston led the leaders with goals and assists in a 5 3 opening win, followed by a 3 3 draw between Coxe and Marks.

Reg. Black Erie Mark Mike Coxe Reg. Blacks Doug Dawkins Sinclair Johnston Baxter Currie Martin Marks Ernie Lawson Bob ‘Wahlman Wayne Emerson Eric Marks Coxe Don Wiles Marks Ken Dodds Bob Wahlman Ed McMullen Ron Sinclair Reg Black Ermie Mark’s George Hollinger Martin’ Marks Rob Clow Bill Johnston Real Wf Duvals Kerwin McPhail Bob Rumley Orville Dadis Duval Bill Coon Mary Dodds Johnny Rocher Jerry White Don Deforest Fred Gordon PWLTP Black Dawkins

Mackenzie Store Highlights Lumber Stock and Kitchen Range

Local ad notes good lumber supply and building materials suitable for various repairs. Promotes new Moffat range at 240 dollars as a smart kitchen purchase. Encourages customers to drop in and browse items at J B Mackenzie and Son.

Hime J.B. MacKenzie & Son

Acton Minor Hockey Wins and Struggles Across Local Contests

Acton bantams midgets and juveniles host Elora after recent losses on the road. Fergus swept three games last Friday with 7-3 for juveniles, 4-3 bantams, 4-2 midgets. Elmira shut out Acton Monday. Milton and Georgetown in midfield, Milton 12 Georgetown 2 in a Riverside matchup. Ted Footist and Paul Lawson star for Acton. Milton’s Spitfires roll to a 12-2 victory in another interlude of the season.

Acton Elora Elmira Fergus Ted Footist Paul Lawson Milton Elmira Polar Bears Georgetown Georgetown Raiders Raiders Wil

Marathon Euchre and Local Society Notices Gathered

The Hall hosted the first marathon euchre with 18 tables. top scorers were Mrs. Stark and Mrs. Williams, with midpoints and lows noted. Trinity College drama at Hart House Theatre featured Mr. Bourne’s son in You Never Can Tell. Church services were canceled January 18 due to ice, and WMS hosted a meeting with scripture and a talk on India. News includes home visits, house progress, and Limehouse notices along with broadcast notes about Neighborly News.

Wm. Stark J. R. Williams C. Meredith J. Crichton Low A. D. McEnery Col Mrs. Bourne George Bernard Shaw Trinity College Dramatic Society Hart House Theatre A. C. Bourne Trinity College Mr. Scott of Matheson Brock Miller Harry Smethurst Barrie Patterson A. C. Patterson S. Kirkpatrick S Gisby A. W Benton India H. Namton Alex Wright Bob Lane Ted Morrow Elaine Ro Lane Mn Sharp James Sharm Limehouse Toronto

Acton Milton Fall Short In Exhibition Hockey

Acton junior farmers' hockey team lost 9 to 1 to Palermo in Milton arena last Monday evening. Norval edged Milton 3 to 1 in the second game. Currie scored Acton’s lone goal. Arnold Howden scored Milton’s. Regulars Marshall Currie and Sprowl were absent for Acton.

Acton Junior Farmers Milton Arena Palermo Acton Norval Milton Singleton Currie Arnold Howden Jackie Marshall Fred Currie Calvin Sprowl Spike Scott Elliot L. Hemsley E. Tyrell George Pelletterio Marshall D Pelletterio Pegg Vivian Norgal

Dr Henry Gear Dies After 50 Years Of Service At Erin District

Dr Henry Gear M D aged 85 86 years died in Cobourg General Hospital after a lifetime serving Erin district. Born on Lot 31 Con 8 Erin Township he studied at the University of Toronto and practiced in Belwood before moving to Erin where he ran a drug store and medical practice until retirement in 1942. Survived by wife Jennie McKinnon son Harry and grandchildren. a son J D predeceased him. Funeral held at the Disciples Church with interment in Price's cemetery.

Cobourg General Hospital Henry Gear Brin Township Con Erin Township University of Toronto Belwood Erin Gear Florida Cobourg Douglas H. Gear Marria Jennie McKinnon Harry Douglas Gear J. D Disciples’ Church Ernie Root Alex McDougall Grace Morgan Graham Mayte

Swerves To Miss Car Ends In Ditch

Willam Scott of Guelph allegedly swerved left to avoid another car on No 7 highway. His 1947 Chevrolet travelled west and landed in the south ditch about 5:45 pm. Andrew Molorz Sr of Acton drove the other car and was turning left onto the highway. no damage was reported.

Willam Scott Guelph Andrew Molorz, Sr Acton No 7

Acton High School News At Home Event Recognition

More than 150 people attended the annual At Home last Friday night. The Student Council earned praise for the event management. Lieutenant Hughes of HMC S York Toronto spoke at Friday assembly and presented two films. The first urged students to finish school before pursuing other work, a U S vocational guidance film. The second depicted UN naval forces in Korea with the Re at York.

Chris Lamb Hughes H.M.C.S. York Toronto United States Korea U. N

Acton Lab Hockey Bills Top Georgetown With 11-2 Win

Baxter Lab hockey team remains atop the standings after an 11-2 victory over Burns Transport Sunday in Acton. Georgetown players could not travel midweek due to night shifts, prompting talks of arranging all star games with Georgetown and other nearby groups. Scoring for Acton featured Somerville, Allen, Cunningham, McCristall, Stewart, and McPhail with goals in all periods.

Acton Ant Cunningham M i Somerville Alle Allen McPhail

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