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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
5
Community mourns Corporal Ronald Edmunds killed while serving with Korean forces. He was son of Mrs. Ed Munds of Ballinafad and brother Allan Edmunds, also in Korea. The obituary notes the family and local sorrow, with mentions of hospital treatment for another local.
Hillsburgh visit sees the local girls win 22 to 8 as May Spires hits three home runs. Ivy Ritchie pitches with Jean Harris catching. Lineup includes Mary Irwin, Bers Fordan, Cross, Spireigh, Denny, Thompson and others.
Council approves transfer of petitions to Planning Board for recommendation on a proposed laundry at Willow and Church Streets. Debenture of 75000 for sewer and disposal system approved. Road project planning and street key to be prepared. City to grade Elywin Street and provide dentiy if needed. Interest on bank loan rising to 4.75%. Public notices on court action and traffic convention attendance requested.
President A Dixon announced expansion plans for the Halton Agricultural Society. The society has purchased additional land and will enlarge the fairgrounds. Construction starts next week on a 36 by 100 foot cement block agricultural hall with an aluminum roof.
In a tense 10 to 9 game Acton edged Georgetown with a tenth inning rally sparked by Mel Jordan’s bat. Key plays included Happs Lansern at short and strong support from Owen Masales as Acton pitchers held Georgetown late while Sam Snyder started for Georgetown before Chuck Shuttis relieved.
Oaks defeated Acton 14 to 7 in a floodlit game. Pitcher Me Jordan worked the full nine innings allowing 11 hits while Acton outhit the Oaks with 12 safeties but erred eight times. Morton and Kereluk provided sparks for Acton's offense as Oakville errors slowed them late.
A crowded field meet features numerous events and students across grades competing in races, jumps, and throws. Notable performers include Donald Luxton, John Cunningham, Solveig Nielsen, Marilyn Mark, and Ronald Emmerson as they tally in running, jumping, and shot put events at the senior and intermediate levels.
Residents and families including Mr and Mrs McCutcheon Mr and Mrs Renny Mr and Mrs Melon and others visitingly gathered at homes in Guelph and Rockwood. Names such as Harve Testin Photius Jestin and Ted Jestin appear among attendees with local relatives and friends providing a social roundup.
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