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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 13, 1946

Page

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Acton Triumphs Over Georgetown 5-1 in Saturday Game

Acton Park hosted a 5-1 victory over Georgetown as the triple A team dominated with strong hitting from Dude Limisay who homered and tripled in four trips. Snyder and Anderson led Acton’s battery while Patterson’s pitching held Georgetown to a single run, with Lindsay driving in two on a triple and later homering. Final score 5-1 as Acton seized control early and held on, with praise for the field and defensive plays.

Acton Park Triple A Georgetown Cubs Actonians Peron Dude Limisay Themas Dude Snyder Anderon Acton Stan Hall M.L.A Ray Mason Toys’ Band Georgetown Ritchie Patterson Lindsay Mosales A. Ritchie Jocala Othe Ceonlut Valley Chegan Nut Acton Addat Terry Oon Waterhouse Rotgrtown Battedaon BO Ritchie Snyder and Anderean

Swindlehurst Perryman Wedding at Ballinafad Parsonage

At Ballinafad United Church Parsonage on Saturday, Miss Betty Perryman attended the ceremony for Miss Mae Perryman and Norman Stosd. Rev. A. O. W. Foreman officiated. The bride wore a white silk jersey dress with a floral bandeau and veil, and a red rose corsage. Best man was Raymond Swindlehurst. The couple will honeymoon to London and points beyond, with a reception planned at their RR 2 residence on June 18.

Ballinafad Mae Fitwin E Perryman Norman Stosd Mary Swindlehurst Hallinafad A. O. W. Foreman Betty Perryman Raymond Swindlehurst London Nealdence

Halton Farm Show Set for Milton Next Friday Holiday Outing

Halton Federation of Agriculture plans a major outing at Milton Fair Grounds with a public holiday, prizes, and a full afternoon of activities. The event features baseball, entertainment, and guest speaker Thea I Kennedy, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, inviting farmers to bring baskets for a communal day.

Halton Federation of Agriculture Milton Fairgrounds Halton West Purat Arheols Ontario Milton

June Meeting of United W A at Mrs L Agar s Home

The June meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church was held at Mrs L Agar's home with the president presiding. Devotional was by Mrs Keid. Discussions covered fundraising for the Society. Mrs Agar hosted a lunch of sandwiches cake and ice cream assisted by Miss FH Hawthorne. a hearty vote of thanks was given for her hospitality.

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Utilities Commission Meeting Sees Budget Adjustments and Installations

Acton Dubtic Wilues Commission held a regular meeting chaired by MM. Hapeen with members Co Le Kirkness and Jon May Arthur present. The board discussed applying to the Board for permission to increase Charlie Wilsons salary, approved a contract from HO Phillips Co of Toronto for painting water tanks, and noted a back-of-house lighter installation at Dominion Hotel. Expenses approved included payments to Waterworks Department, Can Brass Co Ltd, and Neptune Meters Ltd totaling $48.00 $49.13 and $92.59 with minor charges for meters.

Acton Dubtic Wilues Charman MM. Hapeen Reeve Co le Kirkness Peter Rirknes Rowston Dominion Royatan Thatal Wilton Holmes Commission On Atune Patpin Maton von Main Street Coula Nimeels Can. Brass Co. Ltd Neptune Meters Ltd Ares

Approval Given School Areas for South Halton

Halton County Council met in Milton to set by law creating school areas for Oakville and surrounding towns. A juvenile court proposal, county grants requests, and staff salaries were discussed. The council approved grants to local agricultural and cancer funds and planned a county weed inspector position. A health unit order was noted and a county employee picnic was tentatively planned for Crawford’s Lake in August.

Halon Milton Oakville Harlington Nelson Dunbar Mc Heddle Halton Agricultural Society Acton Hamilton Roy Smith George Torraneny Burlington East Ross Wilson Naasagimeda Carman Cantelon Hornby Margaret Coates Traefalcar Helen Heslop Jot Jarvis Ontario Acsouita Halton Agricultural Committee Department of Health Halton County Crawford's Lake

Close Week in Acton Softball League Highlights Close Scoring

Weeklong action in Acton sees Canadian Wool edge Beardmore 4 11 as Hexaters explode for eight runs in one inning. Beards and Rachlin face off in a 19 8 tilt while Heanimore bats pace scoring across innings. Umpires Churchill and Mickey Holmes officiate.

Hawkers Wool Co Hexaters Churchill Mickey Holmes Beardmore Rachlin Hoth Heanimore Hunk House House Pkame Clouta Lindsay C Gamble

Ospringe Wood Meeting Plans August Session

The June Ospringe Wood meeting at Mrs Fines’s home discussed the annual June event, avenues for goods, and transportation. A neighborhood invite was planned for August, and Mrs Bert Weeks Jr invited Ospringe Institute to visit her at Hilleburg for September. Mrs Kalthoff spoke on the Federation of Agriculture meeting and a new Erin Township branch, with Mrs Gordon Althen named director in Ospringe school. A garden party was planned, a Ten Perance paper given by Mrs Altskena, an instrumental by Mrs Sunter, and a woods contest led by Mrs Fines. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and refreshments served.

Ospringe Wood Hillshurs Bert Weeks Jr Ospringe Institute Hilleburg Kalthoff Federation of Agriculture Erin Township Gordon Althen Ospringe Ospeme Institute Tenperance Mra G. Altkena

Fatal Highway Worker Crush Near Hornby

Henry Donavan aged 69 of Moffat died from injuries after being crushed by a truck while assisting in unloading stone on a county road about a mile north of Hornby. The accident occurred around 9 30 yesterday morning and he died two hours later. He was aided by Dr. G E Syer of Milton. Constable E R Lemon investigated the incident.

Henry Donavan Moffat Hornby Mr.Donavan County Roads Department Bequesing Joe Ezeard Milton Donavan G. E. Syer

June Meeting of Acton Women's Institute Hosts New President

The Acton Women's Institute held a June meeting at Mrs W Maddox's home with new president Mrs F J Devideau presiding. Reports highlighted cemetery gateway work finished, a plan to have a future event, and a booth request for a band garden party in June.

Acton Women's Institute W Maddox F. J. Devideau Wo Maddox Usp Usp One Cspot Mra Hunlet Acton O'Mara Wilds Marchment Mra Marchment Mra Holloway Mra Anderman Mea Earl Davidson Carh Our Low Cour Beene Town Ts

Robert Efreis Horses Take Awards at Aurora Show

The Aurora horse show featured Robert Efreis horses earning awards. Bintiies from Acton noted in a report with details on prize winners in driving and harness events. Mrs Berry earned honors as top driver in the driving competitions.

Robert Efreis Aurora Horse Show Bintiies Ty Robert Acton Aurora Tigre Marnes Berr

Acton Loses to Milton When Game Called in Sixth

In a baseball game halted by darkness, Milton leads 5-4 over Acton after six innings. Milton pitchers Gervais and Brinco hold Acton to four runs as Rader starts for Acton, with Anderson replaced after injury. Final score listed as 5-4 in Milton’s favor with Oakville Geohartown next up.

Acton Milton Wight Gaan Milton Farr Iounds Milton Intermediatecentry NAA Boon Acton Gervais Rader Wine Brinco Marton Anderson Clements BR. Brush Miltonahs Roberta Rush Autton Bruah Goy Snyder Waterhouse Multon Tame

Erin Council Adjustments as Court of Revision in Township

The Erin Township Council met with full attendance to approve property changes and assess changes in Lot 2 con 8 Hillburg from Mary A McConnell to John Lang and other lot transfers. The council passed a resolution thanking the Overseas Fund Branch of the Erin Township Red Cross for 272.11, to aid WWII veterans. They scheduled meetings and approval of insurance policies with AE Wilton Co and Trads Insurance Co, and reviewed general and road accounts before adjourning.

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Halton and Peel Jersey Clubs Host OAC Dairy Day

The Ontario Agricultural College hosted a joint dairy day for Holstein and Jersey clubs from Halton and Peel counties at the ex OAC. About 1200 attended the Old Day brewers event and a main campus sports program closed the day. Notable judges awarded two perfect scores in Jersey judging to Stewart Melhan and Alton Mason of Peel.

Ontario Agricultural College Haleton Peel Stewart Melhan Alton Mason Peel County Heaty Halton Wace Holstein Club Don Laidlaw Morley Rutherford No CT Laidlaw Man. T Rutherford Rh. D. Thomson A .Thomson David Andrews J. M. Fraser Dixon Fraser G. S Kirkwood Wom. Rei William McCaughtery Craig

Coming Events Schedule and Community Announcements

The notice lists events including a Garden Party at Acton Park on June 27 with Rose Creighton and local variety entertainers. Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church hosts Rev. C H Johnson on Sunday June 16 at 11 am to speak on Advance For Christ. Junior Farmers Old Boys Reunion at Lorne School on Monday July 1 featuring a welcome home and presentation to returned servicemen with a dance that evening.

Acton ‘Park Rose Creighton Chile Nassagaweya Presbyterian ‘Church C.H. Johnson Junior Farmers Uf.y.p Lorne School Welccome Eveding

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