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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 25, 1953

Page

6

Weekend Visitors Arrive From Several Cities

Rev and Mrs RK L Richardson Little Current visit daughter and family for a few days. Howard Gilbank attends funeral in Beamville. Mr and Mrs Duckett of Richmond Hill visit with son and family. Ken Smith and Guelph guests spend weekend with Lillie family. Toronto Winnipeg visitors join Benhams. Numerous relatives gather for social weekend events.

RK. L. Richardson Howard Gilbank McAl- Aster Ada Margret Milloy Archie Milloy Guelph Duckett Sr Richmond Hill Nelson Duckett Norman Ken Smith Gons Gilbank Beamaville

Actor Turns Ringmaster of Hidden Romance

Two friends at a play discuss a famous actor's performance. The married man notes apparent affection toward the reading lady, while the bachelor reveals the actor has been married to her for 18 years, prompting surprised amusement.

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All Aluminum Storm and Screen Door For Sale

New aluminum combination storm and screen door with glass outside casing steel hinges door lock and closer priced at 55.00. Limited time to order coal at low summer prices for winter supply from J. B. Mackenzie & Son Nut and Slave Coal Pea Coal briquettes.

Oakville Oaks Blank Campbellville 6-0 on Wednesday

Oakville Oaks routed Campbellville 6-0 in Oakville with pitcher Lefty Rosas Paton striking out 12 and allowing two singles. Campbellville's Roberts allowed one earned run on four hits. Oakville capitalized on errors, scoring in the second seventh and eighth frames while playing errorless defense.

Oakville Oaks Campbellville Oakville Cowan Brown Roberts Redshaw Pop Thompson Camm Earl Cairns Johnston Ken Pollock Salinsburg Campbellvile Jack Roberts Dowling Ken Moore

Anti Americanism In Canada In The Financial Post

The Financial Post surveyed Canadians who say differences with the United States exist but fall under discussions evaluations and criticisms rather than anti Americanism. They note Canada and U S share much in common and stakes are high, with disagreement centred on the St Lawrence Seaway U S tariff policy and McCarthy era tolerance.

Canada The Financial Post St. Lawrence Seaway U.S

Cheating Grandmother Visits Hospital Maternity Ward Tale

A grandmother who tried to cheat on a strict diet ends up in hospital with a maternity ward room as the only option. Her grandson explains to visitors that she has been cheating again. Engineers advise cross pattern tire wear checks every 4,000 to 5,000 miles to balance wear on all corners.

Rams Edge Beavers in OT to Tie for First in Lacrosse

Acton Rams defeated Sarnia Beavers 9 7 in overtime to move into a share of first with Sarnia. Lloyd and Doug Smith each scored three goals and Normie Young anchored the net as Acton improved to six wins in seven games while Streetsville fell to 12 6.

Sarnia Beavers Rams Acton Marbles Sarnia Beavers Normie Young Young Smiths Ken Woods Huck O'Connell Woods Hadden Doug Smith Bill Bennett Cooper Lloyd Smith Jack Mann Ice Palace Ken Watkins Smith Smith Brothers Lloyd Doug Bevis Bennett Harold Avery Ken Johnny Krapek Streetsville Thistles Georgetown N G.’s Streetsville Rutledge Thistle AL Clark Brampton Excelsior Norm Young Nets Phistles Thistles Dis Widdess Harald Avery Dundas Gordie Burton Clark Wid‘dess Harper Wadley Lou Vipond Wanless Cliff Bennett Wallaceburg Caledonia Indians

Campbellville routs Waterdown 14 2 to stay atop league standings

Campbellville secured a 14 to 2 victory over Waterdown to maintain a league lead. Stan Henderson earned his first win of the season while Waterdown pitchers Finnamore Day and Forth struggled, yielding 11 hits and nine walks.

Campbellville Waterdown Rakish Tindall Finnamore Laking Day Ken Moore Hugh Barlow Dowling Ridgeway Jack Laking Bob Farlow Earl Cairns Cairns Stan Henderson Day and Forth

Campbellville Midgets Open Season With 6 4 Win Over Milton

Campbellville Midgets opened their schedule with a 6 to 4 victory over Milton. Gary Field pitched a one hit ball for the win with 13 strikeouts. Milton’s two pitchers allowed eight hits and eight strikeouts. For Campbellville, Dave McMullen had two singles, Purcell and Purdy contributed, Field added a double, and Eltiot Phillips and Homewood each had a single. Hilson had Milton’s lone double off Field.

Campbellville Milton Gary Field Dave McMullen Purcello Purdy Field el- Tiot Phillips Homewood Snglee Hilson Em Field

Busy Bees Institute Plans Events and Donations

The Busy Bees Instituteheld a meeting with Mrs S Coxe and Mrs S Robinson presiding. Members approved sending 3 to the Federat ion picnic and 10 to the Sailors Fund, discussed a August bus trip to Toronto, and planned a course on oven meals. The program included papers by Mrs Jack Dredge and Mrs Stan Robinson, a contest won by Mrs W Kennedy, and greetings for Eileen Allen on her wedding. A Mary Stewart Collect closed the meeting followed by a lunch and Father’s Day visits.

Busy Bees Institute S. Coxe S. Robinson Federation Toronto Sailors’ Fund A. Allen P. McLean Jack Dredge Locker Stan Robinson Scotland W. Kennedy E Dredge Mary Stewart Eileen Allen O Locker George Redman Karen Donnie Orton Lockie McLean

Georgetown Edges Acton Jays 7-6 in season opener

Georgetown top Acton 7 to 6 after leading 6-3 through seven innings. Acton pitchers yielded 13 hits and 16 strikeouts. Georgetown’s trio of hurlers struck out 11. Key Acton hitters included Lawson Anderson Spielveger and Cunningham with two hits. Dawkins Felled a double for Georgetown. next Acton game set for Brampton July 1.

Georgetown Acton Jamal John Cunningham Ross Morton Morton Paul Lawson Don Anderson Bill Spielveger D. Dawkins

Acton Joins Halton Juvenile Series Schedule Listed

Acton has a ball team entered in the Halton County Juvenile Championship with Port Credit Georgetown Brampton as B clubs and Brampton as an A club. The winner advances to the OBA playdowns. Schedule covers June 20 Georgetown at Acton through July 31 Port Credit at Acton.

Halton Acton Port Credit Georgetown Brampton O.B.A

Mortgage Sale of Esquesing Lot 24 Fifth Concession

Public auction at 2 30 p m in Toronto by B W Woops Co Limited Auctioneers on Lot 24 in Esquesing Township Halton County Ont containing 150 acres more or less with specified boundaries and a dwelling. Reserve bid. 10 percent down. balance in 30 days. Further details from E W Woods Co Limited or William Cook and Walsh Solicitors.

Bay St Toronto B W. Woops & CO. Limited Esquesing County of Halton Ontano Sai ‘Orty E W. Woods & Co. Limited Ontario William Cook and Walsh Richmond St William Cook & Walsh

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