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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

5

Toletzka Leads Milton Past Acton With Big Sixth Inning

Eric Toletzka powered Milton Intermediates to an 8-4 win at Acton in the sixth inning after trimming a 4-3 deficit. The benefit game supported Norm Morton’s ankle injury fund, with Toletzka batting four hits including a home run and a two-run rally sealing the victory. Townsley led Acton with three hits, while Jordan and Wasales contributed early scoring for Acton.

Eric Toletzka Acton Milton Norm Morton Toletzka Hyder Doucette Townsley Acton Bats Erle Tol Letzka Helper Masters Allen Jordan Wasales Binute Whlifting Tyler Teletzka Fist Mantera Townaleys Lindsay Stover Rhe Milton Melanson Gervais Fay Grenke

400 Kids Try Out At Oakville Session

More than 100 boys attend the opening Oakville camp session as the Cleveland Indians scouting staff run a four day baseball school. Cleveland’s Canadian representative Clare House expects the staff will see over 400 boys by the end, with two all star teams to be picked for Thursday night’s game.

Cleveland Indians Oakville Cleveland Clare House

Acton Bantam Baseball Unveils New Uniforms in Seven-Team League

Acton Bantam team to wear new uniforms and face Oakville Clarkson Streetsville Carlisle Brampton and Waterdown. Manager Harry Lawson leads the squad with a hopeful outlook as the schedule lists games from June 23 to August 18 at various venues including Acton and opponent cities.

Bantam Acton Bantam Oakville Clarkson Streetsville Carlisle Brampton Waterdown Harry Lawson Acton

Bantam Entry Tops Water Down in Twilight Session

Acton's Bantams won 54 in a twilight game against Water Down with John Cunningham striking out 11 and McCartney issuing five. Scorers included Paul Lawson, Cunningham, Al Holmes, and Ross Morton. Acton then fell 2-0 to Oakville on Saturday as Morton fanned ten in seven innings. The team runs and hits were scarce and errors doomed Acton. They stand two wins and one loss heading into a Saturday clash with Clarkson.

Acton Bantam John Cunningham McCartney Paul Lawson al Holmes Ross Morton Acton Bantams Oakville Sheppard Paul Denny Morton Clarkson

PUC Discuss Mains and Kids on Tank Continued

A council meeting notes a Compensation Board letter to the claim of the Commission, a request to increase public liability coverage to 100 Dropped and 34/10/08 rates, four clerk applications including Miss Doreen Cole approved at 1300 annually, power arrangements with HSE P.C. for No 7 Highway, transformer purchase planned, road repairs on No 28 Highway, hydrant repair on Guelph St, sidewalk extension proposal, and accounts approved for payment.

Compensation Board Commission Leatherland O.mlela A.mlela Hlel P. C P.uc Doreen Cole Mason HSE P.C Acton Mazon

Six Girls Teams Entered in Halton Rural League

Six girls teams compete in the Halton Rural Girls softball league with the Hayward cup awarded to the season winner. Managers listed include Homby Jack Cantelon Palermo Mr McGill Glen Williams W Korgack Acton Robert Marshall Omagh Raynor Bros Haltonville G O Britton. League schedule runs from June to August with multiple matchups and the league president A Brigden and treasurer Mrs Bert Britton noted.

Halton Lsted Homby Jack Cantelon Palermo Mr. McGill Glen Williams W. Korgack Acton Robert Marshall Omagh Raynor Bros Haltonville G. O. Britton Hornby Vas Hornbys Glen Williarms Horn

Radcliffe Couple Celebrate 35th Anniversary at Young Farm

Mr and Mrs David Radcliffe of Orta observed their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday at the Young Farm on Fourth Line. They were joined by cousins Messrs. Leslie and Ned Bunn and by Mrs Lawrence Wieck and Gerald Wieck of Acton.

Mrs. Radcliffe Young Farm David Radcliffe Orta Young Messrs Leslie and Ned Bunn Lawrence Wieck Gerald Acton

Obituary Nelson B Lambert Dies In 78th Year

Nelson B Lambert lifelong Acton resident died suddenly at home on Tuesday June 16 at age 77 in his 78th year He was born in Erin Township to the late William and Elizabeth Lambert Survived by widow six sons Karl Gordon Hector Harvey Melville Leonard Dora and Raymond predeceased by one son He had 121 grandchildren Funeral held Friday at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home with Rev E H Currey officiating Interment Fairview Cemetery Pallbearers named and many floral tributes received

Nelson Lambert Acton Main_St Victor B. Rumley Hev. E H. Currey Fairvvlew Cemetery John Lambert Walter Lambert Herbert Lambert Fred Cleave Norman McEachern James Gardiner Pillow Mary Billy Lambert John Annie Lambert Herbert Sacha Lambert Kater Amdichayd Charles Helle Parker Assembly Room Smith and Stone Canadian Legion WA. United Church C. O. Simmons Pat The Harmony Club Toronto Guthrie

Acton High School Announces General Proficiency Winners

The district board names winners of general proficiency prizes for Grade X and Grade XI with cash awards. Janice Baker and Isabelle Ritchie lead Grade X. Marjorie Warne and Donald Dawkins top Grade XI. Lorene Roszel wins a Grade XII scholarship. several students earn Never Late Never Absent prizes.

Acton High School Orth Halton High School Janice Baker Nancy Lambert Isabelle Ritchie Barbara Turner Marjorie Warne Donald Dawkins Lakeside Chapter 1 C.C.E Lorene Roszel Ida Archibald Mary Braida Carol Fetterly Maureen Kinread John Ware Vera Warne Duke of Devonshire Chapter Lo.d.e Lakeside LODE

Annual St Albans Picnic Draws 150 Strong

About 150 parents and children crowded St Albans Church grounds at Old MIE Park Guelph for the June 23 picnic despite threatening skies. A sports program organized by C Sutton highlighted events for boys and girls across multiple age groups with prizes and games such as 3 legged races rolling pin contests and egg and spoon races. Swimming and baseball added to the day’s entertainment while prizes honored top participants in various age categories.

Mie Park Guelph St. Alban’s Church C Sutton P Sutton J. Peal D Lindsay L. Jones H McFadden J. Lindsay FE Lawson G Oakes Bos G. Smethurst W. Currie J Creasy Footitt T. Vickery M. Luxton C Cook Carol Goodwin Audrey Queen F. Sagaski Yvonne Poole J Peary Paul Ginls mC Morton M Mages G. Hargrave G Hargrave T Footitt Wilson Susan Wilson Por F. Lawson

Knox Ladies' Aid Holds Summer Picnic Plans

Knox Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Geo McPhail's country home for a June gathering. President Mrs. Fred McCutcheon led the group with Scripture by Mrs. Murray Smith and a prayer by Mrs. R. H. Armstrong. They planned a summer picnic at Mrs. R. L. Davidson and committee for sports.

Knox’ Ladies Aid Geo. McPhail Pethed Fred Mce Cutcheon Murray Smith R. H. Armstrong R. L. Davidson E‘meadownell E‘meadownell “Wid” Mrs. Jas. Smith George Somerville A. J. Murray Harmer Sr Erindale F. Anderson McPhail

American Visitor Is Accident Victim

An American visitor, George Antinunaris of Wheeling West Virginia, was in an accident with Thomas Waterman of Acton on Saturday night near Young and Queen Street. Police reported Waterman’s car crossed the center, five two feet of highway left for Waterman and 22 for Antinunaris. Waterman pled guilty to careless driving. fined 10 dollars plus costs and witness mileage. license suspended for one month. owner’s license to be dealt with by highways department.

George Antinunaris Wheeling West Virginia Thomas Waterman Acton Kreklewich Yateman Young and Queen Street Wineteman Antiminaris Antiminars North Flay Department of Highways

Obituary of Catherine A. McDougall at Acton

Catherine A. McDougall died after four weeks illness at her nephew John Smith’s home in Waldemar on June 17. Former Acton resident, wife of the late Duncan McDougall, Presbyterian church member active in wartime relief. Survived by brothers Nell and John Smith and sister Martha Smith. Funeral conducted by Rev. Dr. Aitken at Victor B. Rumiley Funeral Home on June 20 with six nephews as pallbearers and lists of flower bearers.

Catherine A. McDougall John Smith Waldemar Acton Martha Smith Aitken Hillsburgh Presbyterian Church Victor B. Rumiley Victor A. Smith Alex Smith Oliver Somerville Emery Dyer Bert Dyer Donald Dyer Donald Rennick Gordon Rennick Grant McEwen Chestery McEwen Alex Waldie Laurence Gibbons Pillow, Brothers Alter Dyer Fred Edith Wright Dublin

Family mourns in Acton after interment at Fairview

Smith relatives and the Frank couple joined friends and the McEwen and weer families for a church service and interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. The ceremony honored Jack Frank and family members listed in attendance included C. McEwen Grant Dorothy Alex Muriel Marie and Oliver.

Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Social at Y M C A Event

The Y M C A Auxiliary held a Monday evening party to mark the close of a service work drive. Winners included Mrs F Gordon Mrs J T Hurat Mrs J Jang and Mrs C Sutton, prizes were awarded after a social program and lunch featuring salad strawberries and assorted refreshments.

Y.M.C.A Y.m.lc JAMLC F. Gordon JT. Hurat Mra. J. Jang Mra. C. Sutton

Canadian Draughtsman Makes 4000 Mile Move to Meet Opponents

Charles Rowe 75, of London Canada, who has played draughts by post with players in London England and elsewhere in Britain for 18 years, arrived at London airport after a 4000 mile move to meet his postal rivals.

Charles Rowe London Canada England Britain

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