Acton and Waterdown Brawl to 11-10 Finish in Ninth
Acton Intermediates rallied from a three run deficit to beat Waterdown Merchants 11 to 10 last Saturday afternoon. Lindsay and MacDonald led Acton with timely ninth inning hits as Hough and Ryder sparked the late rally while Waterdown posted a nineteen hit attack but wasted chances on base. Umpire decisions near the plate and third were criticized after a long, fluctuating contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Intermediates
Waterdown Merchants
Lindsay
Marc” McDonald
Wes
Jack Hough
MacDonald
Dan Ryder
Sam Snyder
Eaally
Acton
Merchants
Russ Brush
Sam
Don Ryder
Lasa
Arbditen
Fisher
Bush
Knox Church Ladies Aid Hold Annual Summer Meet
Knox Church Ladies Aid hosted its annual summer social at the Davidson home Tuesday. The event featured a full afternoon program of games and races with prizes and a picnic supper served by Rev R Armstrong, closing with thanks to Mr and Mrs Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Davidson
Knox Ladies Aid
Mra F. McCutcheon
A. Mo McPherson
F. Anderson
Guessing Deane
Rol Davidson
C. Hansen
W. Watkina
Misa A. Thompson
Wee David Armstrong
Mra. D. McLellan
W. Masales
Mra W. Watkins
Misa Marjorie Hall
Charlene Marshall
Murray Smith
Bob Marshall
Faye McEacherm
Eva Garvin
Neverley Smith
Kay
Reb
Acton Intermediates rout Georgetown Raiders in 12 1 win
Acton Intermediates crushed Georgetown Raiders 12 to 1 on home turf to stay in playoff contention. Don McDonald led Acton with three hits in four at bats while Lorne Masters and Sam Snyder added multi hit performances. Georgetown committed seven errors in a ragged game as Mel Spence struggled for the Raiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown Raiders
Sam Snyder
Sam
Tenon
Mel Spence
Kocala
Caach
Fats
Walters
Don Harrager
Georgetown
Don McDonald
Guelph
Spence
Lorne Masters
Masters
Lindsay
Fergus
Clayton
Oakville
Milton “Ave
Big Jack Hough
Sting
S‘m
Campbellville
Milton
Ronstadtler
Wert Crunner
Fata
Waltera
Ump
Fergus Vics
Oak
Waterdown
Clarkson
Prison Reform Expands In Canada Penitentiaries
The Financial Post reports at Collins Bay near Kingston that Canadian prisons retain protection and punishment as aims but now emphasize reform. Rehabilitating offenders to become law abiding citizens is highlighted as both humane and financially beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Financial Post
Post
Ronald Williams
Collins Bay
Kingston
Dolara
The
New Sub Station For Aug Operation Aide Plans
City commission approves water supply plans for Dominion Hotel work and sewer replacement. Accounts for hydro and waterworks departments pass for payment totaling several thousand dollars, listing suppliers and services including Can. Brass Co. and Muller Limited. Oldest known brass instrument note appears at end.
Knox Church Sunday School Picnic at Old Mill Guelph
Knox Presbyterian Sunday School held its annual picnic at the Old Mill in Guelph. Favorable weather sparked swimming and games supervised by Douglas and Jack Davidson and Ken Mann. Races crowned winners across many age groups, followed by a bountiful lunch served by teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Sunday School
Allan Halmen
Laipers
Inez McLellan
Joyce Greer
Bobby Coxe
Donnie Wilde
Doug Devilson
Mra I. McKerale
Doug Davidson
Nabe Bearell
Beverley Smith
Donald Croft
Gail Heffernan
Nuth Coles
Peanut
George Harrie
Allan Patterson
Donnie Wilds
Ronnie Sinclair
Faye McFachern
Laurie Ritchie
Iner Mclellan
Mra
Mr. McKerate
WJ Skilling
Paul Lawson
Jimmie
Currie
Eth Ritchie
Stan
Norton
Jack Greer
Stan Norton
George Anderson in 87th Year Observed at Ospringe
Local notes record George Anderson marking his eighty seventh birthday with quiet health and friends visiting. Ken Robertson recently completed exams at the Canadian School of Embalming and now works with a Toronto funeral director. Nearby residents and relatives visited, with social events and birthday celebrations noted across the community.
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Ken Robertson
Robertson
Ken
Toronto
George Anderson
Anderson
Annie Robertson
Mra. Benson
Chilliwack
George P. Wolley
Mount Forest
T. Dunn
Damascus
Roy Hindley
Everton
Fo Fisher
Rice
O'Leary
Miss Bronson
Chicago
P. Edge
Acton
Bronson
Lenore Chester
Arnold Sunter
Gail
Dianne
Niagara Falls
G. Sunter
A. McKinney
Warren
Trenton
Bert Craig
Ro Hunter
David Hurren
Women's Institute
W. Awrey
R. J. Matthews
Willer
Guelph
Orvil Watson
Tansley
D. N. McTavish
Robert Wood
Lockport
N.Y
E Wood
Dorothy Wood
Russell Struthers
Terry
Preston
James Struthers
W A Members Celebrate Second Anniversary with Chicken Dinner
Ten members of the W A gathered at the Royal Hotel in Guelph for a Thursday chicken dinner and an evening show marking the organization second anniversary. Members also met at Mrs Mills home to discuss plans for the Presbyterian Church reunion on August 19 and 38.
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Royal Hotel
Guelph
W. A
Mills
Presbyterian Church
Geary Sr
England
Tubman
Peterborough
Ken Tubman
Stoughley
Susan Wheeler
Scholes
Toronto
Grants
Smethurat
Laura Duffield
Mesare Orville
Lorne
Rockwood
G Sinclair
Georgetown
Chas
Meredith
Manitoulin Island
Shirley Wright
Glenmount
Gravenhurst
Mitchell
John Smith
Limehouse
Harvey Norton
Kay
Diane Shelbourne
Powell
Lowville
Community Guests Visit With Friends
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Benham included numerous relatives and friends such as W. VanNorman J Sinclair and sons J McGiven and daughter Don VanNorman Muriel Benham Jack Morrell and Charles Dye from Guelph and Mrs. Lloyd Kennedy Burlington. The group also noted visits by T. D. McCutcheon with the Kennedy party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Benham
W. VanNorman
J. Sinclair
J. McGiven
Don VanNorman
Muriel Benham
Jack Morrell
Guelph
Charles Dye
Lloyd Kennedy
Burlington
T. D. McCutcheon
Ugh Black
Elmira
John Fielding
Paris
W. H. Wartop
Sharon Hepburn
John Alton
Alf Couling
Irvin Hamilton
Onto
C. A. Etslay
James Hawking
Mahon
Crawford Lake
Elizsabeth Kennedy
Peter McPhal
Willem van Sickle Ts
James Dick
Wasaga
David Mahon
Sons
Windsor
Crawford Lake Hare
Roy Donaven
Audrey
Robert Ingle
Audrey Earlys
Mir
William Currie
Roy Walker
Flint Mich
George Inglis
New Pants Pressing Fabric Cited by Financial Post
The Financial Post reports a new fabric for pants pressing machines aimed at reducing shine from repeated pressings. It combines nylon asbestos and cotton and is claimed to offer longer wear and non stip while pressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Paint Remover Promises Quick Cleanup for Surfaces
The Financial Post reports a speedy-action liquid paint remover that is brushed on and left minutes before wiping away paint, lacquer, or varnish from autos and marine surfaces including crevices. It reportedly requires no neutralizing agent and dries to a clean surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Acton
Campbellville Notes and Local Births and Visits
Campbellville community notices celebrate births of several children and a calf prize at Brookville Hall. Local transfers include Robert McPhail to Pembroke and Tom McPhail to Erith Columbia. Socials recall reunions, birthdays, and visits among the Mahon, Robertson, Kennedy, and Crawford families with various local inns and cottages noted.
Fewer MPs raises question of better government
A Financial Port poll asks Canadians whether higher salaries for fewer MPs could improve governance. Most respondents say representative duties would suffer if constituencies grow larger and a smaller Commons might invite more bureaucratic control despite calls for Parliament to be more patient and tolerant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
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SUPP
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Can. Line Materials Ltd
Federal Wire & Cable Co
Jas. R. Kearney Corp
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H. Palmer
Acton Free Press
J. B. Frank
Can. Brass Co
Muller Limited
Knox Church
Ospringe
L. Greenlees
Thomas Dale
Orval Mitchell
Dave Howard
Lois Greenlees
Federation of Agriculture
Brookville Hall
Lawrence King
Sitae Mathies
Charles Twiss
Robert McPhail
Bank of Nova Scotia
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Thomas McPhail
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Tom
Nicholson and Son
Erith Columbia
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Nancy Robertson
Kilbride
St David's Presbyterian
Martley Anderson
Rodger Mahon
Joan Cramp
Audrey Hurren
William Black
Janet McPhail
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