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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 14, 1960

Page

5

Campbellville Bantams Triumph Over Inglis Team

Campbellville Bantams routed Inglis Bantams 24 to 9 in ardball action on Saturday. Campbellville pitcher Gordon Coulter won on his first attempt this season with solid support from But Currie and Jim Howard behind the plate. Multiple players posted strong hits including Murray Inglis with a home run, eight doubles and nineteen singles among the twenty nine total hits. Jim Howard and Lorne Howard each had four hits. Ray mond Grisold and Ross Mitchell added three hits apiece. The game featured three errors and multiple base runners as local residents and families visited and social notes followed.

Hornby Bantams Campbellville Bantams Ardball Campbellville Gordon Coulter Currie Jim Howard Lorne Howard Murray Inglis Gordon Poulter Raymond Grisold Ross Mitchell

Campbellville Merchants Rout All Stars 17 to 4

Campbellville Merchants hammered the Milton all-stars 17 to 4 in the county league showcase. Stan Henderson and TAL Wingrove led the offense with a long homer and key hits as Campbellville built leads from the second inning onward. Harry Hamilton earned the win for Campbellville while Dave Thomas took the loss for the all-stars amid a 500-strong crowd.

Ihe Nation County Baseball Association Milton Firs Inteen Campbellville Merchants Champion Merchants Stan Henderson Tal Wingrove Milton Park Allstar Don McPhail Dundas Neil Thomson Sau Hanton Grant Oakville Campbellville O.B.A Hamilton Roberts Ingrave Catching Price Sian Henderson Elmer Dredge Jack Laking Ken Moore Denny Eaton George Chester Larry McPhail Harry Hamilton Dave Thomas Brampton Mike Timmis

Engagements of Annie Laureen Me and Shirley Jean Awrey

Mr and Mrs A J Me announce the engagement of their daughter Annie Laureen to Jack Willard Coleman son of Mr and Mrs J Coleman of New Brunsch The engagement is for early August In Acton Ontario Mr and Mrs Wilfred Awrey announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Jean to John Edward Freeman son of Mr and Mrs Frank Freeman of Adta Ontario The marriage will be August 5 1960 at Hillsburgh Baptist Church In Auto Temperance a Ohio man aged 82 took his first ride in an auto and jokes about it.

New Borton Joseph Currie Thomas Munn No. T Campbellville Harriston Don McMullen Land W. A. Fraser Meaford Ted George Goldstraw Paul McCarthy Mountsberg McCarthy A. J. Me Annie Laureen Jack Willard Coleman Mrs. J. Coleman New Brunsch Wilfred Awrey R.R Acton Ontario Shirley Jean John Edward Freeman Frank Freeman Adta Hillsburgh Baptist Church Auto Temperance Ohio

Birthday Parties and Tragic Deaths Reported in District

Jonony Lindsay and Cathy Lindsay marked birthdays on July 6 at their parents home with 20 guests. Eva Lindauer celebrated her 13th birthday July 4 at Waterfalls playground with friends. Meanwhile Burlington saw a double funeral after Mrs William Deforest died from a stroke and Vernon Talbert from a heart attack, with service held Tuesday.

Jonony Lindsay Cathy Lindsay Bruce Lindsay Eva Lindauer Hans Lindauer Sheil Campbell Bonnie Sheila Norton Jennisfer Jones Doris Dirk Woule Burlington William Deforest Clare Wilson Vernon Talbert

Local Drive-In Theatre Opens Seats For Industry Workers

Operator C F Jemmett has begun drives for industrial workers this year at his semidrive in. The facility can accommodate 250 cars at one time and is arranging groups from Acton with Holmes assisting.

C. F. Jemmett Holmes Acton

Sunshine School Closes With Closing Exercises

Sunshine School for Retarded Children held its closing exercises on Wednesday June 29 in Milton Highway Gospel Church. Children sang, recited prayers and psalms, displayed work, introduced themselves with solos, and performed rhythm and movement. Gifts were given to students and staff. parents and volunteers were thanked. lunch was served.

Sunshine North Halton Sunshine School Milton Highway Grospel English Gwendolyne Jeffares Lloyd Crawford M. Christensen O Canada Sunshine School. Mrs. English Mrs. Crawford W.A John Ambroise Diane Rusk Carl Bickers Mary Ann Ford Louise Wellwood Kenny Sterritt David Wright Harald Johannson Billy Howden

Ebenezer Ministry Student Returns to Church Sermon by Homegrown Talent

Alan McIntosh of Markham led a Sunday service at Ebenezer, after serving Eden Mills and Markham areas. He completed two years at Victoria College Toronto and delivered an inspiring sermon as a young ministry candidate. A large crowd gathered for tea, visiting afterward, with many friends from the community in attendance. The event also highlighted Alan’s organ talent. A large crowd later gathered for a fete celebrating newlyweds.

Alan McIntosh Markham McIntosh Eden Mills Ebenezer Alan Victoria College Toronto

Mrs L Roach Wins Lions Club First Bingo in Acton

Acton Lions Club hosted its inaugural bingo at Acton Legion Hall. Mrs. L Roach was named lucky winner while Lion Ray Archie and Tony aided scorekeeping. Promotion promised better seating for the next bingo on July 22 with a $125 snowball jackpot. Community events included a Brookville Hall reception for newlyweds Cortales Blacklock and Marg Early, and Ebenezer Sunday School picnic at Limehouse with games and swimming.

L. Roach Lions Club Acton Lions Club Acton Legion Hall Lion Ray Archie Tony Iron News John Blundell Lion Alue Johnson Lion Seeary Syd Vamb Brookville Hall Cortales Blacklock Marg Reynolds Bruce Cargill Currie Ebenezer Waterfalls Phiy Ground Limehouse Ebenezer WA Cedary Georgetown

Donations to support cancer research memorials urged

In Memoriam notices encourage donations through local undertaker services which will issue receipts and forward funds to cancer research foundations. The appeal highlights charitable giving as a respectful tribute and outlines receipts for donors.

Married at Osp To Make Home

The ceremony of Jaycee Marion Robertson and Ian Miles Thorson MA took place in Ospringe Presbyterian church on Friday evening July 8 at 7 30 with Rev Charles Hawkes officiating. The bride daughter of Mrs George Robertson RR 1 Iph she teaches in Deep Ontario. The groom a physicist of Chalk Saskatchewan. The bridal party included Miss Lianrine Webb Miss Sharon Robertson and Beva Thorson with George Robertson as usher. Friends and relatives from Guelph Kitchener Ottawa Saskatoon North Bay Toronto Penetanguishene and district attended.

Ospringe Presbyterian Church Jaycee Marion Robertson Ian Miles Thorson Charles Hawkes George Robertson Deep Ontario Groota Saskatchewan Hugh Robertson Lianrine Webb R.R. Z. Guelph Sharon Robertson Groan Beva Thorson Robertson Guelph Kitchener Ottawa Saskatoon North Bay Toronto

Deep River couple wed in pink silk organza wedding

The bride wore pink pink silk organza with white accessories and a bone colored travel outfit. The groom's mother Mrs Thorson wore a pastel blue voile dress with white accessories. Home decorations included pink and white streamers and baskets. The couple plans a New England east coast trip before settling in Deep River in August. Bridesmaids hosted showers and gifts included a vase from the Beep River teaching staff.

Thorson New England States East Coast Deep River Beep River Harold Reilly Laurine Webb

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