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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
5
More than 25 members of the Tennis Club within the Beardmore Recreation Club held a social and tournament at the local club house. Ladies and men doubles opened the event, followed by mixed doubles, keeping two vine courts busy from 7:90 until 11 pm with coffee and cake and a session of cards in the club house.
The piece recounts a wartime voyage from 104% back in the war year to Ireland visiting the Shannon and Kilkenny area. It notes Irish hospitality while admitting confusion over Irish speech, cites Frank Irwin’s Irish letter in the Durham Chronicle, and includes a long, moving family letter from Tullymucclescrag about Ned Fitzpatrick’s sudden death and inheritance, ending with sorrowful reflections on loss and relatives who died in the last war.
Acton Ints. fall 4-3 to Waterdown after a string of defensive miscues and weak hitting. Sam Snyder pitching for Acton faces tough Clarkson foe, while Waterdown seizes seventh win and third over Acton in four meetings.
An old Grandmother warns against opening a sealed letter about a uncle's death, instructing patience for sorrowful tidings and mentioning a contact in America. A postscript refers to a study showing the big three canned vegetables by 1990 pack statistics: peas, corn, and whole tomatoes.
Last Friday night’s show at Milton Arena featured three pro bouts with wild action. Audience members accused a rival of faking a bandage as wrestlers were thrown from the ring and a referee joined the fray in a chaotic match.
About 30 students from the Upper Canada College Little Theatre performed Thornton Wilder s Our Town at the Crippsgate Theatre London. After the show the company visited Harrow School Rugby School and the Little Theatre Edinburgh.
Acton Unly overwhelmed Georgetown 10 to 1 as they rallied from an early deficit. Morales led with three hits in four trips while Townsley and Robinson had two apiece. Barber added three hits for Acton, which moved back into the top division with nine wins and two more games scheduled against Oakville.
Newfoundland expands industry with a $5 million heavy machinery plant to employ 400, as part of seven new industries in the year since development programs began. Fur processing, a leather tannery, and a leather goods plant also add to employment, bringing total jobs to about 1,900. Premier Joseph Smallwood announced the contract with a Swiss company.
A farmer explains to a city visitor at the village inn that motor harvesting machines would not suit his needs since he has work only for four men, making the machine waste two workers’ time. Harry Rosenthal
The Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen is identified as the sole surviving former Canadian prime minister. The note marks the end of an era with his unique status among living political leaders.
The Bannockburn WT annual picnic at Hannockburn School showcased races led by Milas Margaret Young with Mrs. Wm. Dobble and Mrs. Wm. McDonald guiding. Prizes went to young participants across multiple age groups, with awards for longevity and junior guests, followed by a community lunch and cream cones.
Campbellville juniors upset Oakville Snowa in a West Toronto League game with a 1-0 victory. Lefty Roberts limited Oakville to five hits with nine strikeouts while Herbert allowed three hits. Kenneth Moore’s sixth inning bunt drove in the lone run as Keith Lush led the offense with two safeties. Infield plays by Brian Moore and Earl Carina highlighted the defense. Off the field, Mr and Mrs Lorne Mitchell announced their marriage and other local notes.
The Governor General Viscount Alexander urged more Canadians, stressing quality over quantity. The Financial Post argues immigration should not be treated as unlimited, warning that population targets like 50 million or 30 million over a century miss the question of who Canadians will be.
Britain reports a 40 per cent higher manpower contribution per thousand inhabitants to defend the free world than any other European nation and exceeds the United States in proportion.
The Financial Post reports革 new rug types decades ahead of their time. Fibre rugs from sisal and binder twine gain popularity in the United States and Canada. Coco-matting expands from cottages to living rooms. A major Canadian maker plans to shift looms to blended rayon and wool rugs and 100 percent rayon rugs by fall with nylon trials for specialty rugs.
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