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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

8

All-Star Halton lineup to face Galt Terriers Sunday

Campbellville Merchants join Halton County all-star squad for the fifth annual game July 9 in Campbellville against the Galt Terriers. Notable picks include Jack Roberts Gary Field Lyn McLaren Earl Cairns Stan Henderson Alan Wingrove and Len Coolich with Henderson shifting to third base and Wingrove as the catcher.

Campbellville Merchants Halton County Galt Terriers Lyn McLaren George Town Campbellville Earl Cairns Stan Henderson Henderson Wingrove Alan Wingrove Campbellite Len Coolich Oakville Oaks

All Star Baseball Team Chosen For Campbellville Tilt

The Intercounty Senior league all star selections include Milt Johns, Ron Shannon, Dundas stars and Milton’s Stu Hannant at short. Jim Wilson and Bob Bruce headline the outfield with Pete Kennedy and Len Andrews in manager roles. Galt Terriers bring US stars, with game set for 2:30 p.m. following pre game ceremonies and league honors.

Milton Ron Shannon Dundas Mario Sebben Stu Hannant Milton Red Sox Campbellville Sharp Elmer Dredge Oakville Ross Dryden Jim Wilson Bob Bruce Acton Pete Kennedy Oakville Oaks Motor City Kennedy Len Andrews Campbellville Merchants Fiey Allstar Pete McMullen Mike Timmins Hamilton

Hatton County All-Star Game Sets July Tilt in Campbellville

The Hatton County Baseball Association will stage the fifth annual all-star game July 9 in Campbellville. Galt Terriers provide opposition as the star lineup from seven intermediate clubs is drafted. Nellie Cooper and US college stars headline the squad. The game returns to Campbellville after Milton and Oakville hosting in recent years, with a village park clubhouse opening celebrated.

Hatton County Baseball Association Inampbellville Galt Terriers P'Ro Halton Terriers Nellie Cooper Oakville Oaks Campbellville Milton

Engagements and Upcoming Weddings in Ontario Notices

Mr and Mrs Fred Lemon announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Mary Elizabeth to Edward William Hawes son of William A Hawes R R 2 Acton. They plan a July 15 ceremony at Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle at 3 pm. Mr and Mrs Lindsey Ferguson announce the engagement of their daughter Magaret Grace to Donald Gary Bard of Guelph. The wedding is set for July 22 at Ebenezer United Church Campbellville at 3 pm.

Fred Lemon Mary Elizabeth Edward William Hawes William A. Hawes Acton Marrigge Lindsey Ferguson Rockwood Magaret Grace Donald Gary Bard Guelph Ebenezer United Church Campbellville

Police Tourney Draws 37 Cops and Lawyers to Hatton County

Hatton County officers and lawyers held a golf tournament at North Hatton Golf course Georgetown last week. Forester of Dundas O.P.P. detachment shot 92 to win low gross with Merv Harness of Acton O.P.P. at 64 low net. Burlington team of E Bullock B Tacyushyn and B Daniels took the team trophy. J Rennie was most honest golfer with 17 strokes on 18 holes. Dave Richardson North Halton O.P.P. posted the best nine holes. A dinner and social followed with trophies presented by George Moore Burlington Bill Bennett and Dave Hardy Milton.

Hatton County North Hatton Georgetown Act Forester Dundas O.P.P Merv Harness Acton O.P.P Burlington E. Bullock B. Tacyushyn B. Daniels J. Rennie Dave Richardson North Halton O.P.P

Campbellville Vet Clinches Short Course in Cattle Diseases

Campbellville resident C L Young completed an intensive two week short course in cattle diseases at the Ontario Veterinary College Guelph. The program drew Doctors of Veterinary Medicine from Ontario Quebec Maritime and Western Provinces and the United States and aimed to update practitioners on preventive medicine and management practices under Dr D C Blood. The course was part of the college extension program featuring lectures demonstrations and diagnostics.

Br. C. L. Young Campbellville Has Ontario Veterinary College Guelph

Tradition Challenges A Yeoman Greeting Among Todas

Among the Todas of Tria a yeoman must greet a man by touching his feet or with her forehead, a ritual gesture reflecting social custom and gender roles within the tribe.

Tria

Acton Personal Notes Mark Seaside Visits and Recoveries

Acton notices record visits and hospital recoveries for local residents. Wilfred Coles returns from Sunnybrook. Kay James and Alf Perrott recover as well. Family visits span Montreal to Toronto with weddings and anniversaries noted among the community.

Campbellville Dominates Bronte After Close Acton Game

Campbellville surged to a 274 4 victory over Bronte on Sunday in Campbellville. Jace Hamilton pitched nine innings for the win, allowing four runs on eight hits with 11 strikeouts. Bronte pitchers McDonald Hughes and Quigley allowed 27 runs on 21 hits as Campbellville built a six run sixth inning and led 204. Bruce Hamilton and Laverne Hamilton led Campbellville with multiple hits while Bronte’s Go McDonald and Osborne each had two hits. Campbellville improves to a 340 team average with 15 homers in ten games and has a postponed Oakville cameo remaining.

Acton Campbellville Bronte Jace Hamilton McDonald Hughes Quigley Bruce Hamilton Earl Cairns Winprove Henderson Go McDonald Osborne Bud McKay Price Bob McKay P. McDonald al Cairns Ken Moore Siu King al Wingrove George Chester Lack Laking Denny Eaton Laverne Hamilton Bill Cairns Stan Hendeson Oakville

Car Crash Damages $200 In Acton

William Rogers of 64 Longfield Road Acton sustained $200 damage in a Crewson's Corners morning collision. Rogers said a approaching truck forced him toward the roadside causing his car to leave the road and enter a ditch. Const Bill Benhet North Halton OPP investigated.

William Rogers Longfield Road Acton Crewson’s Corners

Erin couple marked 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs James Struthers of Erin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house. Neighbors attended from the community while notes mention farm life on Second Line and the move of the George Cooke family to a renovated farm home across from the local school.

James Struthers Erin George, Cooke Guelph

Moffat Silver Wedding Celebrated in Brookville Hall

Mro and Mrs Lloyd celebrated their silver wedding with a Friday evening gathering at Brookville Hall attended by relatives and friends from London Grimsby Toronto Hamilton Brampton Port Credit Guelph Drayton Elora Acton Morriston Puslinch Milton and surrounding districts. Currie Orchestra and Jack Roughley provided music. A three tiered anniversary cake and a bountiful lunch were served.

Mro Lloyd. Campbell Brookville Hall London Grimsby Toronto Hamilton Brampton Port Credit Guelph Drayton Elora Acton Morriston Puslinch Milton Currie Orchestra Jack Roughley Harold Jarvis J. Reynolds Melmer Mir W. A. Fraser David Henderson Art. Canton Barrie Ts. Wm. Cornish Wiston Joseph Frank Me James Georgetown Colin Dunkie Art Padbury Sunnybrook Hospital

Community Centre Benefit Review Tonight at Acton

Joyce Carpenter directs a dancing and singing review at Robert Little public school auditorium to raise funds for the Acton Community Centre. The program includes group and solo singing, acrobatic and cancan numbers with The Five Straws performing. Receipts go to the Community Centre Fund and proceeds from earlier shows supported the Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Joyce Carpenter Acton Robert Little Public School Community Centre Canadian Cancer Society Excel Five Straws George Maiselle Yip Bristow Les Duby Jack Creasey George “Hall

Gift Showers for Bride Elect and Anniversary News

Gift showers for Kathleen Pewtress and Donald Green wedding set for June 24 with Mr. and Mrs. Dean Leslie and Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Cross among hosts. Anniversaries and visits are noted with Toronto and Montreal connections, including Mrs. A McKenzie and Nanes hosting guests.

Dean Leslie Acton Cedric Cross Georgetown Edward Irvings Kathleen Pewtress Donald Green Susan Currie Marilyn Ayres

New Barber Opens in Acton With Local Experience

The official opening of a pew barber shop in Acton was announced this week. Norm Humenick, new proprietor and local operator, brings 15 years in the trade and currently runs a Georgetown shop. He moved to Acton last week, is married with two children, and previously barbered in Brampton and the West.

Norm Humenick Humenick Acton Georgetown Brampton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Acton Tennis Club Cheryl Lee Robert Bruce Ron. Lewis Eddie Long Blair Kennedy Ian Murray Bernard Kant Janet Murray Gus Kent Weeny Hatton Tilt George Moore Burington Bill Bennett Dave Hardy Actantens Acton Homes Wilfred Coles Mrs. Besem Hermy Churchill Road Montreal Dean Lemon Belleville School the Dent Mrs. C. O. Burns Mary Ann and Gary Mrs H. W. Hinton Kay James Guelph General Hospital G. W. McKenzie The Orillian's Men's Club Albert Hirris R. R.acton Foran General Hospital Belleville School For the Deaf Jeffrey Gay John Gay Stewart Scoyne Ridgetown Mrs. M. Scoyne Jean Moff C. Mason Wm. Struthers S. Sinclair Struth Alf Perrott Acton Citizens D. F. West Guelph Historical Society Josef Drenters Rockwood Academy United Church Men's Conference Keswick House Muskoka W. J. Bootly Allan Louder Bern Veldhuis David Radcliffe Peel St H. C. Rognvaldson Elliott ‘Lake J. Tatton Barry Nesbit CKFH Esme Ball Gorgetown Ontario Association For Retarded Children Miury Gowdy Madison Wisconsin Femer Acton Music Club Charles Heller A. J. Buchanan C. L. Poole Charles Heard G. Spencer-Lee G. Spencer-Lee, Mrs. M. McCullough, Mrs. Marguerite Taylor, Mrs. Hilton Elliott W. J. Beatty Bernard Veldhuis Joseph Jang Kenneth Knox Gowdy Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre David Stewart Secon Vernon Linda Strandholt Guelph Hospital Martha Jackson Calvin Evans Edward G. Thomas Lionel Watson Phyllis Coningsley Marion Wheeler Mimosie Don Cameron Ronnie Qustic Moffat Robt. R. Hamilton Fred. A. Hoffman Optometrists E. P. Head St. George's Square John J. Krul Victoria Ave Ont the. Acton Free Press Ligny-Dufferin J. Cairns Boston Sunda Earl Martin Inglewood Clyde Vivian J. Gorman David Hamilton ET Smith Martha A. McKenzie Nanes R. W. Dredge C. G. Jones M. Watson Paris New Barber For All Acton Free Press Willow ST. N Black Beauty FORD G.M.C Bower
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