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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 31, 1968

Page

10

Jets edge Hornets in Industrial League opener

Jets edged the Hornets 6-4 to open the Industrial League night, with Jim Bullough starting the scoring, Rich Gordon tying it, and Ed Hilliard completing a hat trick in the third. Raiders defeated the Orioles 9-6 in the second game, led by Ken Tuck’s five goals and Gerry Vander Eyken’s two, while Bill Cook and Bruce Barber aided with assists.

Jets Hornets Jim Bullough Rich Gordon Dave Papillon Dan Arbie McDonald Hilliard Reavell Jack McKansla Jack McKenzie Raiders Orioles Ken Tuck Raider Gerry Vander Eyken Tuck Orioletally Rayce John Cunningham Bil Cook Bruce Barber Denis Gibbons Tom Oakley Mal Shappard

Contested Curling Bonspiels Across Valentines Week

In February events a mixed club Valentine’s Bonspiel runs Monday afternoon with Gwen Tyler Trophy action, while the Ma and Pa Bonspiel and Gwen Tyler Trophy finish the day. Tuesday features a Men’s Invitation to Erin Men’s League with afternoon play and ongoing competition.

Valantine Gwen Tyler Erin

Mohawk Raceway Announces 1968 Racing Dates

The Jockey Club released Mo hawk Raceway 1968 schedules. The spring meet runs March 25 to April 20, the summer session August 17 to 31, and the fall winter dates October 21 to November 20.

Mohawk Raceway Jockey Club Mohawk

OPP Weekly Report Shows Increase in Charges for 1968 Week

The Acton Police Office reported ten complaints for the week of January 21 to 27 1968 with three Liquor Control Act and three Criminal Code charges. Traffic activity showed 232 hours and 866 miles logged, eleven charges and nineteen warnings issued. Two minor vehicle accidents caused $525 damage with no injuries. At Milton Traffic Court five defendants were convicted with fines and costs totaling $178.

Acton Milton Ontario

Emmanuel student conducts service at Trinity United Church

A second year Emmanuel College student R Goss led a service at Trinity United Church last Sunday morning as part of a four member team in Halton Presbytery. Bill Coats led prayers. In Milton Sunday afternoon a youth seminar was held with Mr and Mrs Bill Coats as leaders. Fawcett Eaton will preach this Sunday. The minister Rev Gordon Turner remains in hospital with a heel injury.

Emmanuel College Toronto R. Goss Trinity United Church Halton Presbytery Bill Coats Milton Fawcett Eaton Gordon Turner

Mrs J Rol Named First Woman Synod Delegate At St Alban's

Ice and fog cut attendance at St Alban's annual vestry meeting in the parish hall Sunday evening. Just over 30 participated in elections passing reports and discussions. For the first time a woman was named as a lay delegate to synod, on the bishop's recommendation. Mrs John Rol was chosen to attend with Willie Deany as substitute. A part time position of secretary treasurer will replace the church secretary bookkeeper and envelope secretary. The vacancy for the new position will be filled by the advisory board at the next meeting. A crucifix was presented to Ernie Coker who retired as Sunday School superintendent by the new superintendent John Last. Nomination and appointments were made for the year. Fred New begins a two year term as rector's warden with J Graham as People's warden and Harold Mar Advisory council members Paul Martindale William Denny John Rol and Harold Denny. Jack Creasey was appointed by the rector. George Haggett is chairman of aeoeinen spi. Reports were read and Creasey Br. reported on the Envelope system. Rev McMurray thanked organizations for their reports and work. He noted new Sunday School teachers and youth work. W Denny reported on his work as lay delegate to synod. Thanks were given to Harold Denny the treasurer and John Creasey envelope secretary whose duties will be taken over by the new appointee. Special thanks to Peta Turkesé for work on parish hall steps and to Rey and Mrs McMurray. Mrs George Haggett replaced Mrs Ken Fryer as vestry clerk. Minutes were recorded. living were down but the year was otherwise satisfactory. After the meeting, the new church women's group A.C.W. served refreshments for over 30.

St. Alban’s John Rol Willie ‘Deany Tsidie Dew Ernie’ Coker John Last Fred Tre Paul Martindale William Denny Harold Denny Jack Creasey George Haggett Ot’ Aeoeinen Spi Ann Alt Creasey W. Denny John Creasey Peta Stepa Rey McMurray Shigatoa New' Church Women’s A.C.W Fuat

Guelph Bantams win 5-2 in season finale at Acton

Guelph AA bantams defeated Acton 5-2 to close the season. Guelph led 2-1 after the first period and 3-2 at the end of the second, then added two third period goals. George McPhail scored twice for Acton, while Cutler scored twice for Guelph and Norton Motts and Fraser added singles. Playoffs for Acton start February 17 as they are the sole B entry in Tri County. others compete in elimination.

Acton Guelph AA Bantams Cton George McPhail Mark Nielson Dennis Harnden Cutler Norton Motts Fraser Moane

Acton Girls Beat Erin 22 to 19 in Tight Meeting

Xakepa reports the Acton Senior Girls basketball team defeated Erin 22 19 on Friday night. Acton led 7-6 after the first quarter and held on as Erin answered late. Acton players include Cathy Krul Linda Wood Trudy Morris Irene Severenski Heather McGeachie Janet Bratda Donna Williams Britta Larsen Bev Brunnalle. The junior team also played, losing despite early effort.

Ree Erin Acton Cathy Krul Linda Wood Trudy Morris Irene Severenski Heather McGeachie Janet Bratda Donna Williams Britta Larsen Bev Brunnalle Run

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