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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 29, 1953

Page

5

Week-end Visits Highlight Local Social Notes

Mr Reg Shaw of Newmarket visits Mr Murray Dearing at his home. Mrs Thos Hayward returns from Graves Memorial Hospital with a broken arm. Many others host or visit friends and relatives in Ospringe London Brampton Hillsburgh Acton Belwood and Toronto including the Brice Hooper Wilson Kellam and Courtney families. A farewell party honors Miss Joan Hurd heading to Florida.

Reg Shaw Newmarket Murray Thos. Hayward Graves Memorial Hospital Byron Brice Ospringe Bert Weeks Earl Hooper London Sherman Millar David Chester Wilson Marsville Pete Watson Eldridge Currey Acton Erla Currey Perry Kellam Shirley Brampton John Watson Reg Hoare Orangeville Bert Thompson Hillsburgh Leeson Norman Bilton Doreen Joan Hurd Florida Bob King Guelph Noah King J. Smece Jack Hayward J. Glover Toronto T. Hayward J. K. Courtney Milford Courtney Wm. Courtney

Happy Helpers Hold Monthly Meeting

The Happy Helpers Mission Band met Saturday at Mrs. George Grady’s home with 19 in attendance. Leader Mrs. G Aitken was assisted by Mrs. J A Bulloch. Several community visits and greetings noted, plus congratulations to local residents on recent successes and family arrivals.

Happy Helpers Mission Band George Grandy G. Aitken J. A. Bulloch Donald Dan) McLean Vancouver B.C George Rennick Hamilton David Stewart Jean Howard Ryerson Institute Torx Howard Ken Robertson Lynda Toronto Gustic Marsha Jackson E Woods St Catherines Fred Baptie

Georgetown tops Acton 8 3 in Milton hockey clash

Acton was eliminated by Georgetown 8-3 in the Milton tournament opener. Georgetown built momentum after a first period penalty on George Smethurst, while Acton defense faltered as Ross Morton stood out for Acton. Oakville dominated to win the tournament 6-1 over Port Nelson, then 6-0 over Milton and defeated Georgetown in the final. About 300 attended.

Milton Acton Georgetown George Smethurst Ross Morton Oakville Port Nelson Halton Policemen’s Association Elmira New Hamburg Elora Hespeler Bridgeport Fergus Palmerston Milverton Drayton

Eden Mills Ladies Groups Hold January Meetings

The January meetings of the W.M.S. and Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church were hosted by Mrs. D. Clark. Reports from the Presbyterial in Knox church Guelph were given by Mrs. J.B. Lowrie and Mrs. H. Gilbertson. A social hour followed with a prize won by Mrs. G. MacDougall. Several visits and local notices filled the rest of the week.

The Presbyterian Church D. Clark W. Lowrie W.M.S Garnet MacDougall Mino Rell Knox Church Guelph J.B. Lowrie H. Gilbertson R. Roy James Gilbertson John Milne Ladies’ Aid G. MacDougall G MacDougall Burnett and Allan Betty Fleming Jack Gilbertson FE. Doughty

Candy making Cubs send milk for Korea fund

Wolf Cubs of the 4th Oakville Linbrook Pack Oakville Ontario raised 45 sending it to Dr Lotta Hitschmanova head of the Unitarian Service Committee of Canada for the Milk for Korea fund to provide 25000 Korean primary school children with a glass of hot milk from powdered Canadian sweet milk.

Wolf Cubs Oakville-Linbrook Oakville Ontario Lotta’ Hitschmanova Unitarian Service Committee of Canada Korea

Four Teams Tie For First In Junior Loop Standings

Four junior division clubs share first place with five points after a week of play. In the senior division Wil Duval's team remains undefeated with wins and draws.

Reg Black Wil Duval Doug Dawkin Ernie Mark Peter Lawson Coxe Martin Marks Ron Clown Kerwin McPhail Doval Don Deforest Huck” Dawkins Jerry White Turk Shepherd Deforest Currie Gordon Duval Johnny Rocher Orv Dodds Peanut” Dodds Tom Ritchie Ritchie Thea Eliogt McPhail_nets Shade Reg Dawkin Tom Oakley Paul Coles Oakley Frank Marisseak

Baxter Labs Hockey Suffers Two Setbacks This Week

Baxter Labs hockey team endured two disappointments while Georgetown Industrial League leader Sheeney Test standings remain, as Baxter lost 4 to 1 to Georgetown Businessmen on Sunday with Acton's goal credited to Stewart.

Baxter Labs Georgetown Baxter’s Acton Stewart Baxters A. V. Roe Baxter Sonny Rognvaldson

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