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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 03, 1947

Page

2

Acton Tops Milton 3-0 as Ryder Shuts Down Offense

Left hander D Ryder notched seven strikeouts in a 3-0 Acton win over Milton at Acton Park. Clements drove in three runs on seven hits, while Evans clouted three hits and stole bases. The game featured tight defense, key ERAs, and several notable plays including Toletzka’s diving catch.

D. Ryder Acton Park Clemente Sean Acton Nadalin Toletzka Ryder Dude Lindsany Dooney Franaonk Sane Union Brotherhood Hadl Phayers Unicorn Hines Masters Goss Molton Evans Goy Errr Lindsay Snyder Ith Secon Blinco Eric Toletzka Aonm Turmur Toletzki Celd Clements

Mrs Ted Tyler Hosts Bridal Shower Gathering

Friday evening at the Towers home of Mr and Mrs Ted Tyler Queen Street a bridal shower honored Mrs Joly Winter with gifts and games won by Mrs A K Mann and Mrs Roadknight. Ivy opened gifts with help from Miss Mina Cripps and Mr Hill. lunch followed and the group sang For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.

Towers Ted Tyler Queen Street Joly Winter Cripps A K, Mann Roadknight Ivy Ysér Fred McCutcheon Mina Cripps Hill

Farewell Message as Rev Fosbury Closes Pastorate

Rev A W Fosbury bid farewell at Acton United Church as he ends six years of ministry. Mrs Fosbury and family will move to Hanover this week with Rev Lota Merkering taking over in Acton. Services featured hymns and a sermon on Be strong and of good courage. Leaders Rev John Anderson Rev E A Parker and Rev W W Wallace urged faith in God and in the new pastor.

A. W. Fosbury Acton United Church Porbury Tuan Chalmers Kank Sto Albans Anglican Brdothal Fosbury Em Fosbury John Anderson E. A. Parker W.W. Wallace Moses Foshurs Chehenge Losenty Caimster Faithen Gai Dasethy Simmons

Interesting Exhibits at a Handicraft Tea

Mrs. rh Moyer hosted a Handicraft Tea at Hilgirt Farm on Thursday afternoon. Exhibits featured Arts and Crafts from Georgetown and Acton with guests from the Canadian handicrafts Guild and Spinners and Weavers of Toronto and Brant, Ocean Weston. Showpieces included hand wrought buttons leatherwork quilting pottery and weaving. Tea served on the spacious lawns. Hostesses Mrs Beatty Acton and Mrs Jane Chatettk with Mrs Moser and Georgetown members assisting.

Rh Moyer Georgetown Acton Toronto Branton Ocean Weston Tob—Osts Wilgart Mars. Beatty JaneChatetk Moser

Entrance Results Announced for Acton Pupils

Results of the Acton High School Entrance examinations show 34 pupils passing from Acton School. The list names numerous pupils, with several candidates rejected by the Entrance Board allowed to appeal by July 25. The standing exam results include Cripps Fred, Ellerby Allan, Papillon Ronald, Somerville Helen, and others with many names across Acton and center schools.

Acton School RID Avlon Chen Gswer Paapers Skuve Douglas Abi Betty Hans Berberson Margy Hon Brown Shine Cripps Han’ Deforest Arty Sterbrook Dion Eliott Jane Elliott Ronald Ferguson Doreen Gibson Isthayray Loreen Creer James Harding Inn Hunter Les Kickness Betty Lang Leonid Lawson Elizabeth Lowrie Mansell McCinstall Phillip Melissaac Helen Melaaun Jeant McLean William Moore Nelle Frene Novak Oakes Carolyn Papillon Donna Ronna Ranney Lila Romph Joy vHon Roszel Lorene Han Taylor Robert Vickery Doughis Ware John Watkins Jacqueline Wilko Fay Fred Ellerby Allan Hit Vivian Holmes Jean Jordan Beryl Perkina Donald Sheppard Somerville Waterhouse Joan Webster Raymer

Acton Bands Dominate Waterlooe Contest Linup

Acton bands led by Mason win top honors at the Waterlooe Muse Festival, with the Acton Boys and Girls Band scoring 87 points and the Windsor Zannerman Midorette Band close behind. Lorne Scots win Waterloo Contest again under Mr A Perrott, while community notes and wedding details for the Hassard family are included.

Win CW Mason Acton Ontario Girk Zannerman Midorette Windsor Phe Selo Garnet George Elliott Donald van Geeren Waterlow Acton Boys and Curls Tove Acton V Mir Maser Weil Lorne Scots Waterloo A. Perrott Hatton County Hatton Laindsborough Perrott

Choir Honors Bert Mason On Birthday

Mr. Bert Mason, longtime United Church Choir member and former reader, was honored by fellow choir members. During the final summer practice on Thursday June 6, Mrs. W. J. Beatty read an address that was presented to Mr. Mason with a leather bifold. He expressed thanks with a smile, noting he certainly doesn’t feel 73.

Bert Mason United Church Choir W. J. Beatty Mason Mr. Mason

Mission a ate ACES Held on Friday

The annual United Jured Mission Band event took place on Friday, June 27. Races featured entrants such as Leda Tasell Douglas Baird and Duane Baird Claire Laumbert Hetty Mae Lambert and others in events like Clothes Pin Race Three Legged Race and Relay races. A bountiful lunch followed for all attendees.

Leda Tasell Douglas Baird Duane Baird Claire Laumbert Hetty Mae Lambert David Cullen Joyce Lambert Chrisie Jane’ Elliott John Mowat Franky Bean Chrisie Lamb Jane Elliott A. ‘T. Brown Larne Wieck

Juveniles Rally to Narrow Georgetown Lead in Late Meet

Georgetown built a comfortable advantage as a six inning rally by the Juveniles fell short. Key players produced offense with multiple hits including three by add to the tally while Acton struggled to overcome the late surge.

Georgetown

Public School Promotions for the Midsummer Term

The Acton Muabile School presents the promotion list for the Midsummer term. Pupils from Kindergarten to Grade V are named with multiple families and teachers listed, indicating annual advancement across grades.

Acton Muabile Schooal Agnew Tohert Athle Serena Herthay Canham Peterz Calet- Patricia Courtney Joan Deere Ann Elliot Paul Emmerson Doneald Fores Marydan Fosbury Catherine Brancesteuto Bank Cerneham Lovlit Chatuima Fredy Greer Jame Ex Yate Kenneth Braid Prinne Dean Milslred Hrat“da Foythenety Hranklewies Coles Dah Coppa Kenneth Ting Muarrjorte Dennis Marypareler Hetty Megdins Tosadle Rap Ter Davids Beddoes Donning Weddsyerr Hilly Lambert Marie Jannvberrt Cla Liuntsborough Les Dawson Bernie Mekadden Harry Me Molen Divs McMiellen Sale Ise Meth Dames Oades Gauri Oahles Toumay Hadley Paerrette Hilene Laurie Soynasta Mages Suaetlir Vatricia Smith Heyerey

Trousseau Tea Honors Bride of This Week

A Wednesday evening tea at the Hinnsen home honors Miss Prora Harnett. Guests from Acton and Hamilton, including Miss Basnp Coles and Mrs Jaz Aston, assist with the display of trousseau items. The event features a pink and white dining room, candlelight, and hosting by Mrs Coles and Miss Uondersary with several helpers.

Bas Np Coles Acton Jaz Aston Hamilton Troussean Mo AL Coles Tsubel Uondersary

Dredge Jones Wedding at Elmvale Home Saturday

The marriage of Miss Helen Fliarbeth Betty Jones to John Murray Dredge took place at Elmvale, with Mrs Jones officiating. Attendants included Nora Jones and Robert Dredge. the couple honeymooned in the Lake of Bays district and will reside at Moffat. A Purdue professor comments whiskey from old by products avoids hangovers.

Elmvale Helen Fliarbeth Betty, Jones Jones Elinvale Ste John Murray Dredge Ran Mir Bert Dredge Campbellvitle Tex MN Sinclair Lake of Bays Moffat Purdue University

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