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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 25, 1951

Page

13

Baxters Dominate Georgetown League Opener 6-1

Baxters crushed Georgetown Businessmen 6-1 to seize early hold on the Georgetown Industrial League top spot. Robson was hardly beaten, with Baxter goals by Stewart Fields Allan Jordan Earl Masalea and Robson. The league features six teams with playoffs for the top four, as Baxter eyes the title in their first year in the loop.

Astar Georgetown Industrial ‘League Baxter ‘Lalomen Shnhidt Doseesalon Georgetown Baxters Georgetown Busineamnen Alliance Baxter's Ingie Robson Goalle_Robson Anderson Acton Baxter Stewart Fields Allan Jordan Earl Masalea Robson Lorne- Sty Robinson Earl Masalea Zajac Marshall Deopasia Khan Wettin Jordan Evertte Haxters Norval Smith and Stone Clarence Rognvaldson Kerwic McPhail Port Credit Labmens OHA Labs Guelph Lez Land Electric Guelph Mercantile League Errat Pertad Masters Il Harrington Currie Chisholm Mallard Ib—Anderson Iverdell B—Masters Leland L. Masalezs s—Robson Lorna Masales Robinson Somerville Abs Earl Masales Everdell Lelands Clough McClennaghan Humphreys Bassett Smith Gummley H. Harrington

Disputed goal margins Baxter Lab win in exhibition

In Acton arena Baxter Labs beat Usland Electric 3 to 2 in a disputed exhibition game. The lighted goal was disallowed amid a tight match with tied scores after two periods and a controversial third period ruling.

Acton “Arena Baxter Labs Usland Electric Guelph Mercantile Loop Lubmen Lelands Leland Baxter

Eramosa Council Holds 1951 Oath and Budget Actions

Eramosa council met at Rockwood Town Hall January 8 1951 with Reeve D D Gray and Deputy Reeve E H Benham in attendance. The meeting approved appointments for 1951, authorized road and fire protection funding, passed four by laws including road expenditure and police village expenses, and invited assessor applications by February 20 1951.

Eramog D. DuGray D. D. Gray Wf. Benham R. Rutherford Thos. G. Nutchinson L. Cox PR. Peavey Sir Royce John Oliver Reeve D. D. Gray Mr. Oliver Reeve Eden Mills Royce Stanley R. Reid Wm Hamilton George C. Bayne Percy R. Peavey Lome Allan Wm. Oakes Custie James Fleming Four Corners Adam Weatherston Ewuarton Henry Barden Earl Brown Rockwood Thos. W. Cox Geo. Grieve Milton Swanston Jos. L. Oakes Frank Qstrander Inel Municipal World Royal Bank Messrs Rutherford and Benham Messrs, Cox and Hutchinson

Shock Wedding Shower at Lorne School

More than 150 guests gathered at Lorne School last Friday evening to honor Kennedy and Ray. The event featured a master of ceremonies, several performances, readings, and a playful “Shock Wedding” presented by the Junior Farmers. Gifts were given, followed by lunch and dancing with musicians Mary McKenzie, Mansell Nelles, and Charles Rocher.

Lorne School Kennedy Ray Charriet McKeown Shirley Bill Thomp Sona Waa Herman Freuler Dorothy Warne Allenda Britten Jean Harris Mary McKenzie

Town council approves sewer levy and water works plans

Council approves a sewerage disposal levy to pay half the project cost and authorizes debentures for a new water pumping station. Town tightens a flat four dollar bill for non users and reviews street lighting, garbage routes, and silt issues on Fairy Lake creek.

Emplo Municipal Board Acton Cemetery Hill Norman R. Horrocks LaFrance Fire Engine and Foamite Ltd Fire Committee D. H. Lindsay R. R. Parker C. Hansen W. Ruddock Fairy Lake Mr. Lindsay Beardmore and Co. Tannery Lindsay Beardmore and Co Parker Beardmoore Lindsay Saturlay Holmes J. Stewart Wallace St Kirkness

Students enjoy club night as attendance dips

The report notes a smaller crowd than last week at the Georgetown youth club event with mixed participation and humor. Paul Joncas and three Haffenden brothers performed entertainments at intermission while Verna St Dennis sang Melancholy Baby.

Paul ‘Joncas Haffenden Verna St. Dennis Verma Shore Georgetown Clif Sutton Y.M.C.A

Canadian March of Dimes Promotes Fight Polio with Red Maple Leaf

Actonians urged to assist the Canadian March of Dimes campaign as the Red Maple Leaf emblem appears in public places across Canada. The drive runs January 1st to 31st with posters coins and envelopes bearing the slogan Fight Polio. The campaign highlights the effort to end poliomyelitis and showcases the work of the Canadian March of Dimes in communities nationwide.

March OF Dimes Stam County Acton Ft Canada Canadian Foundation For Poliomyelitis Dominion

Westinghouse True-Tempo Refrigerator with Meatkeeper

The 1951 Westinghouse True-Tempo refrigerator features a Meatkeeper in a cold chest with two humidity drawers for fruits and vegetables. It offers flexible storage including a large stock up to 60 pounds and a humidity controlled design, priced around $390.

Westinghouse Haless Huon

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