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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 26, 1958

Page

5

Oakville Dominates Senior League With Big Win Over London

Oakville led 6 6 before a late hitting burst produced a 16 3 victory over London at Robert Little School. Standout fielding and sharp hitting powered Oakville with key contributions from Walls Rosehulie Ryder Townsley Hall Turkeay Mokrycks Masales Evans Wilkinson and McDowell. London’s lineup featured Cooney Kelly Lambert and Robertaan among others.

Oakville Acton Legion Thurmday London Robert Litle Roth West and Couture Pink Kelly GQ Walls RoShultie D Ryder S Townsley Ko Hall Db Turkeay M Harris Po Mokrycks L Masales A Evans J Wilkinson T McDowrl Landon Jo Paul Wo Taylor F Barnes Mo Sargent J Cooney G Kelly EF Lambert G Cook HO Robertaan T McKeown Ft Waly Ler

Snapper on Fairy Lake Ventures Ashore Amid Turtle Bewilderment

A giant snapping turtle left Fairy Lake on Wednesday evening and inquieted residents as Iain Landsborough reported his wife and daughter wrestled it into a box. The animal hissed and snapped when provoked while on land, prompting caution from local witnesses and officials.

Aneiprr Monawr Fairy Lake Iain Charles Landsborough Lake Avenue

Turtle on Land Report Sparks Ancient Creature Speculation

A fragment describes a turtle on land during a night encounter with a large rock and an ancient appearing shell. The oversized reptile is unclear, with the scene suggesting the monster of the deep rateed on all fours as it lashes at the rock.

Monster of the Deep

Jehovah's Witnesses Plan Major New York Convention

Georgetown congregation plans travel to an international Jehovah's Witnesses convention in New York City from July 27 to August. The event will be held simultaneously at Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds. Details on attendance from Acton and nearby areas are unsettled as organizers arrange special travel by plane, train, and car and consider meeting adjustments during the convention.

Jehovah's Witnesses Georgetown Jehoson’s Witnesses New York City Dejerman Yankee Stadium Polo Grounds Dejesman Acton Splane

Certo Pectin Makes Jams Set Perfectly Every Time

The selling substance pectin is found in all fruits in varying amounts Certo provides pectin extracted from fruit rich in this natural substance It is refined concentrated and tested to ensure preserves jams and jellies set perfectly when used with Certo recipes

Car Tractor Crash Near Campbellsville Causes Damage

An estimated $1000 damage resulted when a car and a tractor collided at 045 on November 23 near Campbellsville. The tractor owned by Ernest Zuest and driven by Charles Deans, both of Milton, tangled with Donald Wilds of 135 Main Street, Acton. The tractor was split in half and Deans was thrown across the road. No injuries reported.

Nan Nu 23 Campbellvisle Frutay Ernest Zuest HOHG Milton Charles Deans RIC 6 Milycan Dower Donald Wilds Main Street Acton

Dublin Women’s Institute Tour and Meeting Recap

Members of Dublin Women’s Institute visited the home of Mrs Elizabeth Slary for a Nassagaweya event with a meal hosted by Mr William Frank. The program featured Miss Hoey’s textile demonstration, drapery patterns, and a preview of nylon design printing.

Dublin Ladies View Dublin Women's’ Institute Elizabeth Slary Nassagaweya William Frank Guelph Mead Hoey Han Nuasugauweyal Gay Price Jesse Heataal Cancedian

Communion Service and Local Births Highlight Weekend

Communion services were led by Rev. A Calder on June 2 in a local church. A baptism is planned for June HW. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Beverley Eves on the arrival of a baby brother for Brian at Guelph General Hospital. Garry Scott is convalescing after ankle surgery at Turc ont General Hospital. steady recovery noted. The WA of lunehouse presbyterian church hosted a community supper on the lawn with turkey ham and assorted dishes. Miss Cleada Quinton attended the Fils Campbell wedding in Blantyne United Church.

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Pee-Wee and Juvenile Schedule Announced by Acton-Legion

The Acton-Legion Minor Sports executive announced schedules for the Juvenile and Pee-Wee Leagues. Teams entering the Juvenile League include Larne Park Bronte Campbellville and Acton, with a Pee-Wee lineup featuring Campbellville Bronte Milton and Acton. The season runs May 1 to July 5 with matches such as Bronte at Larne Park Acton at Campbellville Larne Park at Acton Campbellville at Bronte and Acton at Bronte Park.

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July schedule chaos shows multiple league matchups

The fragment lists numerous July games including Bronte, Campbellville, Acton, Lorne Park, Milton, and Camp brlvylle with inconsistent dates. Several entries are garbled or missing specifics like exact days and venues, reflecting a disrupted schedule.

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