Vastly Improved Acton Boccer Club Wins 3-2 at Georgetown
The Acton Boccer Club traveled to Georgetown last Thursday night, July 16, and after a tight, hard fought match, won 3 to 2. J CUM Sutton scored twice, including a headed goal, while Les Davies converted a penalty to complete Acton's scoring. Captain Davies praised the improved play and predicted great things for soccer in Acton as the team, aided by Jock Calder and Lew Davies, prepared for next week’s game.
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Acton Boccer
Georgetown
Mturn
J Cum Sutton
Acton
Les Davies
Vasit
Davies
Jock Calder
Lew Davies
Cliff Sutton
al Spanton
Terry Bottomley
Streetsville Edges Shorthanded Rams in Narrow Win
Streetsville Thistles, with one win in 15, faced an eight-man Acton Rams. The Thistles tied late, then won 13 12 as Norm Widdess led Streetsville with three goals while Doug Smith scored six for the Rams, with Burton Kentner Gerrie and Woods adding others.
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Streetsville Thistles
Tueday
Rams
Thistles
Acton
Streetsville
Georgetown
Norm Widdess
Doug
Smith
Gordie Burton
Kentner
Gerrie
Woods
Shining Countenance Exchange Sparks Mock Pleasantries
A terse street scene unfolds with a taunting exchange about shoe shining. A passerby refuses, prompted by the taunter to polish his shoes to see his face reflected, labeling him coward. The moment captures sharp irony and social tension.
Hornets Sting Rams 12 9 On Saturday Lacrosse Win
Dundas beat Acton 12 to 9 on Saturday to stay atop the league two points ahead of Sarnia. Dundas led 5 5 at halftime and then dominated the third quarter with five goals to one. Acton’s Doug Smith scored twice and Kentner added two assists while Hillier and Anderson led Dundas with three goals each.
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Dundas
Rams
Acton
Sarnia
Wallaceburg
Norm Young
Nets
Hornets
Norm
Taillefer
O'Connell
Jacobs
Hillier
Doug Smith
Anderson
Freddie Kentner
Hornet
Joe Gerric
Jane Acton
Chuck Murr
Krapek
Revis
Bennett
Fred Kentner
Ron
Tallefer
Gerrie
Church
Murr
Kra- Pek
Bevis Bennett
Bill Bennett
Jack Mann
Signs Of Life On Roads And Passing Rules
Road signs warn of changes in direction or condition and the distance ahead. Approach center lines with care and only cross when the dotted section is on your side, indicating you can see far enough ahead to pass safely.
Executors Clearing Auction Sale at Os a Township
Executors clear estate of Augustus Adams offer live stock implements and household goods for auction at the farm Concession 7 Lot 7 Highway 3 miles west of Acton on Saturday July 25 starting at 1 pm. Items include cows heifers steers yearlings calves hens tractors trucks and dairy equipment plus furniture and household items. cash terms with clerk on sale day.
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Augustus Adams
Lotus
Highway
Acton
Port Hereford
Ayrshire
McCormick Deering
Massey Hartis
Iitvator
Brock
Dresers
General Electric
McCormick
Pounding 7 Spor Rift Beats A Vengeance
Old Country football fans migrate to Canada and revive soccer in Acton Toronto and Georgetown details show teams forming across racial groups. The Lacrosse Rams slump with five straight losses as crowds wane and two forthcoming games against weaker opponents may return them to form.
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Acton
Scotty” Byron
Scotland
Lacrosse Rams
Sarnia
Dundas
Georgetown
Georgetown Herald
Indians
Rams
Caledonia
Streetaville
Obituary of Fred York Veteran Worker in Acton District
Fred York, who came from England and lived near Acton for years, died July 3 after being shot in the back while working on his cottage at Sauble Beach over 35 years ago. He moved to Kitchener two years ago after ten years in Acton, and was employed at Ajax Engineers Ltd. A member of Acton Masonic Lodge, he was widely loved by friends and acquaintances in the area.
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Fred York
Sauble Beach
York
England
Acton
Kitchener
Ajax Engineers Ltd
Rams Fall to Beavers in fifth straight loss
Acton Rams, missing a full roster, drop a 9-5 decision to Sarnia Beavers in a tight game. Ken Watkins served a two minute slashing penalty as Sarnia pulled away late. Cooper led Sarnia with four goals and an assist while Johnny Krapek and Lloyd Smith paced Acton with two goals each.
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Acton Rams
Sarnia Beavers
Sarnia
Teel
Ken Watkins
Norm Young
Nets
Rams
Young
Sarnia Nets
Gump" Worsley
John Krapek
Lloyd Smith
Beavers
Avery
Joe Gerrie
Krapek
Worsley
Acton
Age
Cooper
Mann
Sarin
Watkins
Williams
Rubboch
Gibson
McClung
Johnny Krapek
Hams
Harold Avery
Gercie
Marr
Federation Service Largely Attended at Nassugaweya Church
The federation held its first Sunday night service at Nassugaweya church with a mixed choir from surrounding communities. Dr High of the OAC delivered "The Earth is the Lord's" as the evening’s vorue. Hymn books were donated and dedicated by Mr Luther at Sunday morning services.
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Federation
Nassugaweya
Dr. High
OAC
Aid
Nassagaweya
Luther
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