Milton Juniors Stay Hot in 9-4 Twilight Win Over Acton
Milton juniors defeated Acton 9 to 4 in a long seven inning twilight game lasting over two hours and starting late. Marshall pitched for Milton with Lawson and McPhail contributing timely hits as Acton struggled to score until the final frames. Umpires Jordan and Houston saw Milton pull away with late offense in the fourth to sixth innings.
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Milton Intermediates
Acton
Tanners
Marshall
Georgetown
Hay Ward
Ledty" Lawson
Acton Ump
Rusk
Allan
Early
Meed
Lawson
Wile Milton
Stan Fay
Salt
Rafely
Adamson
Grenke
Morton
Townsley
Duvalse
Zajac
Kentner
Hutchison If
Salt Cf
Blow
Milton
Vaughan
Fay
Marshall P
Stover
MeoPhail
K. Fay
South
Grenkerf
Tadan
Wib
Jordan
Houston
Acton Giants Hockey Feud Roils Georgetown Suburbs
From the Georgetown Herald comes a heated discussion naming Acton as Halton's hogtown in hockey and baseball talk. The piece cites Acton’s strong pitching staff, improving hitting, and a push toward a Halton County League playoff berth amid holiday absences and inter town competition.
Acton Triumphs In Saturday Baseball Clash At Georgetown
Acton Intermediates beat Georgetown 9 to 6 as errors in the eighth inning cost Georgetown six runs. Dooney Evans starred for Acton with two hits and pitching help from Sammy Snyder who fanned seven. Lindsay and Evans led Acton hitters with two each while Murdock and Gibson figured prominently for Georgetown.
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Acton
Georgetown
Dooney" Evans
Secord
Sammy
Snyder
Lindsay
Evans
Murdock
Norton
J Firs
Masters
Evan
Wilson
Kuane
Morton
Anorror
Ritchie
W. Ritchie
Chapman
Gibson
Kentner
Robinson
Chaubon
Waterhouse
Eld
Footitt
W. Ritchrie
Storey
Gibson ,Ss
Norton c
L. Ritchleth
Brydon-p‘Acton
J. Waterhouse
Snyder P
Hay Fever Advisers Warn Against Seasonal Swimming
Health authorities warn hay fever sufferers to avoid swimming during peak seasons as chronic nasal and throat inflammations worsen symptoms. Those severely affected are advised to think twice before swimming at all to prevent aggravating their condition.
Healthful Holiday Advice From National Health Authorities
Ottawa public health experts urge balanced activity during vacations. They warn against overexertion after a year of desk work and recommend a medical check-up before strenuous tasks. Aim for moderate exertion to feel pleasantly tired without overdoing it.
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Ottawa
Personal Safety in Swimming and Water Awareness
A week by week safety column urges swimming education and prudent water use to reduce drownings. It notes that learning to swim helps but other factors matter, emphasizes knowing when where and how much to bathe, and previews next week’s piece When to Bathe.
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AH. Long
Acton
Dutton Farmer Wins Canadian Corn Growing Championship
Jack Witherden of Elgin County Ontario claimed the 1946 DeKalb Canadian corn growing contest title. He posted an outstanding yield on a 5 acre plot, using 100 pounds of fertilizer per acre after spring plowing and planting DeKalb 240 and 65 varieties. He bested 97 Canadian entrants as yields averaged 86.5 bushels per acre.
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R Witherden
Archery Club Forming For Acton Citizens
A call to action invites Acton residents to join a new archery club led by an experienced instructor. Members should gather at a small, informal group and contact Johnny Gray at the Y.M.C.A. to express interest and learn more.
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Asl
Acton
Johnny Gray
Y.m.ca
Oakville School Enrolment, Track Result, and Pastor Move
Total enrolment of the kindergarten at Brantwood School for next September is reported by principal F. J. Brown. Ron Anderson of Oakville High School placed second in the Junior A 12-pound shot put at the Ontario Junior track and field championship meet in Toronto on Saturday. Rev. Earl B. Eddy, pastor of St. John's United Church, has accepted a call to Central United Church, Weston. His replacement at St. John's will be the minister he is replacing, Rev. Harry Pawason.
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Brantwood School
F. J. Brown
Ron Anderson
Oakville 2
Ontario
Toronto
Earl B. Eddy
St. John's United Church
Central United Church
Weston
Eddy
St. John's
Harry Pawason
Farm exports rise sharply in Canada from 1920 to 1945
The value of farm origin exports grew substantially from 1920 to 1945, reaching 222.8 million dollars in 1932 and 1.1 billion dollars in 1945. Between 1929 and 1945 the farm export value more than tripled.
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Milton Juveniles
Denny’s Taxi
Roland Haines
Nicol Bros
A. J. Corbett
Mount Forest
Ont
Enquires
W. Coles
Agare Coal Office
H.ooles
Georgetown Herald
Halton
Hogtown
Herald
Credit Valley
Papertown
Queen City
Mercantile
Jerwdnthelr
John—Street
Palace
Simon Pures
Steague
Baxter Lab
Rachlin
Cookle
Benny Rachlin
Bunk" Holmes
Baxter
Faltermg County Town End
Oakville
A. Bridgeman
Grove Street
Guelph
R. M. Bell
Optometrist
Ekn
Clarke
Chapple’s
Wyndham
Stanley Park, Erin
Modern Aires Orchestra
Sudan
Hoover Vacuum Cleaners
Universal Milking Machines
Milton District Co-operative One
Kendrick
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