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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

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Town Council Debates Expropriation and Budget Issues

Town council discusses expropriation of Brankiewicz property failing to pass a recorded vote. They authorize 700 for two used garbage trucks and set accounts with A Kirkness and Mansell Nellis. The panel reviews health plan support, street and water projects, and traffic safety measures amid municipal budget items.

Wicz Brankiewicz Tyler Aye—Barbeau Hargrave Wilson Nay —Lindsay Footitt Brown Brunelle Cook A. Kirkness Mansell Nellis

Campbellville Defeats Acton 9-3 In Intercity Game

Campbellville arrived for a Wednesday game and left with a 9 to 3 victory over Acton. Hamilton pitched a no hitter through five and Campbellville built a lead with two runs in the first followed by more in subsequent innings. Acton scored late for three runs as Acton pitchers Cunningham Scott Lawson and others worked the mound. Campbellville credited with ten runs on hits while Acton managed four runs.

Campbellville Acton Cunningham Scott Lawson Hamilton Morton Robinson Anderson Skelding Skilling Townsley Bruce Tyler McCristall Laking Cairns Statham Moore Henderson Carley Bunski Wingrove Elliott

Acton Wins Mixed Doubles in Intercounty League

Acton travels to Georgetown with five mixed doubles and wins 103 to 82 while Rockwood defeats Guelph 112 to 74. The article notes fine greens and hospitality and lists upcoming matches including Guelph at Acton and Georgetown at Rockwood.

Acton Georgetown Beardmore's Rockwood Guelph PWLH

Notable Local Social Roundup From Acton And Surrounds

Personal notes cover birthdays illnesses travels and visits across Acton Milton Brampton Guelph London and Toronto. Highlights include Mr C K Browne’s sixth birthday, holidaymakers in New York, and many family and lodge gatherings plus Jamboree memories and Baptist convention attendance.

French Torchlights Campfire Marks First Y Conference

The first S¯a-Y conference was held last weekend planned by Bob Brayshaw of Acton Y. Acton and Kitchener Y hosted 54 youngsters and 11 leaders at the Kitchener Lions camp near Fergus Lake Belwood. The torch from Merlun France used for the Y centennial celebration led the campfire. An induction of a London club occurred Sunday under trees. Acton youths guided discussions, sports and worship with Bob Brayshaw speaking at the service.

Y.M.C.A. National Council Bob Brayshaw Acton Y Geneva Park Acton Kitchener Y Kitchener Fergus Lake Belwood Merlun France Paul Wolfe London Helen Benton Lorraine Bennett Elaine Bradley Pat Quinnell Wayne Wilson Peter Gibbons

Engagements announced for Gail Marie Juhl and Dora Margaret Orr

Mr Harold James Juhl announces the engagement of his daughter Gail Marie to Charles Richard Wood son of Mr and Mrs Charles Edward Wood The couple plan to wed on Saturday July 7 at 130 in Trinity Anglican Church Thornhill Ont Mr and Mrs Fleming E Orr announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Dora Margaret to Clarence H D Reid son of Mr and Mrs Hugh M Reid The wedding is set for Tuesday July 10 at the Baptist Leadership Training School Calgary Alta with Rev Hilmer E Nordlund of Toronto officiating The bride will have Miss Mary Reid as her only attendant

Harold James Juhl Gail Marie Charles Richard Wood Charles Edward Wood Trinity Anglican Church Thornhill Ont Fleming E. Orr Dean Park Road Saanickton B.C Dora Margaret Clarence H. D. Reid Hugh M. Reid R.R Acton Baptist Leadership Training School Durham Ave Calgary Alto Hilmer E. Nordlund Toronto Mary Reid

Milton Cub Pack Wins Top Place At Area Cubaree

Milton Mohawks led by Douglas Hill won first place at North Halton Districts first Cubaree, collecting 72 points. Acton B and Acton A followed with 42 and 40 points, while Erin Georgetown and Milton Iroquois also fielded teams in this parade and competition day held in Acton with field events, knotting, signaling and running races.

Milton Cub Pack Area Cubaree Acton-Saturda Erin Milton Georgetown Actton North Halton Douglas Hill Acton Iroquois Cubs C.N.R Ron Robertson Hamilton Sixer Brian Barbeau Robertson Bill Greenfield Acton Scouts Acton A Acton B Milton Trequais Milton Mohawks Georgetown A Milton Iroquois Georgetown C

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