Orangeville Wins 7-3 In Rugged Monday Playoff Clash
The Orangeville Greenshirts defeated Acton Tanners 7 to 3 in a bruising Monday night playoff game. Twenty-one penalties were called with many by the Tanners as the game featured stick fighting and player entanglements, while Orangeville exploited short-handed opportunities to pull ahead. The contest was marked by rugged checks, disputed goals, and tense moments as relations between Acton and Orangeville strained ahead of a decisive final act.
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Spectatom
Acton
Orangeville
Greensbirts
Balliwick
Tanners
Doningbrook
Rex Millard
McDonald
Hnackett
Clark
Woods
Se Marzo
Sin-Blin
Moore
Leno Marzo
Homesters
Lindsay
Greenshirts
Hackett
Hilson
Bayliss
Norm Morton
Ornneevies
Lene Marze
Marve
Marco Club Hosts Evening Discussion and Films
The Marco Club met in the United Church Sunday School room on February 25 to discuss Palestine and present two National Film Board films "The 17" and "They deal with racial and religious differences" shown by Bob Heatherington. Harold Baxter led prayer, with Devotions by Mrs Baxter, Donalda Switzer and Don McLean. Mace and Pauline Symon led recreation. Don and Dorothy McLean coordinated refreshments.
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Marco Club
United Church
Harold Baxter
National Film Board Representati We
Halton County
Springfield
Mace
Pauline Symon
Don
Dorothy Melaan
Bride-to-be Agnes Pasmore feted at Maplewood Farm tea
Miss Agnes Pasmore, bride-to-be and farmer teacher in Greenock School section, was guest of honor at a tea and shower hosted by Mrs. J. E Pearen and Miss Elva Pearen at Maplewood Farm on a Tuesday afternoon February 24. About twenty five local ladies attended. games and contests led by Mrs. George Wallace followed a basket of gifts placed at the tea table prepared by Mrs. William Pasmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Pasmore
J. E Pearen
Elva Pearen
Maplewood Farm
Greenock
Pasmore
George Wallace
Willaim Pasmore
J. D. Bell
Calvin Aitken
Gore
Dan Leslie
Leap Year Birthday Party At Acton Home
Mr and Mrs Bentley Wilson entertained a small group at their Acton home Saturday night for Mrs Howard Lambert who celebrated her sixteenth birthday February 29. Guests enjoyed progress euchre until eleven then shared lunch while best wishes were offered to the guest of honor.
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Bentley Wilson
Howard Lambert
Iady
Acton Public School Board Discusses Enrollment and Insurance
At Tuesday’s March meeting Acton Public School Board discussed enrollment for next term with six pupils named for Kindergarten, and approved increasing building insurance to 2000. Expenditures were itemized for books, supplies, and repairs while reports on non resident fees and lighting tenders were noted.
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Acton Public School Board
Mavell
McKenzie
Free Press
Baird
Maskenaie
Nort Halton High School
Ysrades
Ound
Pany S S
Parry
Weaver
Aldion AB
Fredeht
Cartage Arc
MacMillan Co
Issac
McDonidd
Halton Public School Men's ‘Teachers
North Phatvton
Sehou
Spring Easter business art available for ads
The Free Press reports new Easter illustrations and spring themed ads ready for local businesses. St Patrick's Day content is included, with designs to brighten messages, available at no extra charge, and orders due by Monday 4 p.m. to manage load.
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Free Press Office
Fur Farmers Social Night at Bronte Hall
Halton and Wentworth Fur Breeders' Association raised funds for a Live Mink Show at Bronte Community Hall. About 80 fur farmers and guests heard T C Richardson of Fergus describe Labrador survival after a crash, with moving pictures of the harsh landscape and local natives. Dancing, cards, and a large lunch concluded the event.
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Bronte
Halton and Wentworth
Labrador
Gratitude Letter From English School For Parcel Sent
A reply from Fina Jando tee at the English school expresses deep gratitude for a parcel sent to the pupils. Arthur Smith of Pneudnaiasts signs the letter, noting the impact on the boys and the strength of the British Commonwealth ties across Canadian and European contexts.
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English School
Prinewal
Acton
Lave Dent
Oth
Arthur Smith
Peudnaiasts
Acton Boys Lose to Ayr in Playoff Tie
Juveniles fell 9 5 to Ayr in the playoff round at the home rink. Ayr dominated the second period scoring five goals to break the game open. Acton fought to the final horn as Roszell and Tyler led the Redmen while Perriman paced Ayr to victory in a season ending defeat for Acton.
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Acton
Ayr
Actan
Agro
Fergus School Team Takes Series From Acton
Fergus school team defeats Acton 4 to 2 after leading 2 to 1 into the third period. Acton scorers were Bucky Oaksew and Bill Hutt. Fergus previously beat Melton and Georgemen before meeting. Transportation aid to Mr Hurt and Mr Kentner noted. Kentner also acted as referee.
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Acton Public School
Fergus
Acton
Acton Library Reports Record Reading Interest
Acton Library issued a large total of books last year, including 24 juvenile and 52 adult works, with a previous year tally of 45 books across juvenile and 3,536 adults. The library currently houses seven volumes on its shelves and added 2 000 to 4 100 new titles recently. District pupils and wider schools network heavily use the facilities and books.
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Acton
Acton Library
Vomeca
Knox Ladies Aid Meeting at the Manse for February Event
Mrs John Anderson entertained the Knox Ladies Aid as they hosted the February gathering at the Manse. Mrs Fred McCutcheon led the welcome and devotion, committees reported on last month's work, a contest led by Mr George Lantz was won by Mrs Stanley Matthews, and prayers closed the program. The group of the month included Mrs FE Ryder and others with Mrs A J Buchanan as conductor. An invitation was extended to meet at Mrs BR Spielvogel's home.
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John Anderson
Theo Opanse
Fred McCutcheon
Alj. Buchanan
Woolands
Mer
George Lantz
Stan Matthews
H Moonprize
FE. Ryder
W. Massaies
VW. Wallace
Sarah Sinclair
A. J. Buchanan
BR Spielvogel
F J. Dinssard
Man Fatally Injured in Crossing Accident Involving Train
A Norval resident named Lane driving a Tren collided with a freight tram en route from London to Toronto as it failed to stop at a crossing. The driver Johannsen, married with several children, died. Westley Lasse, who operated the truck, sustained only minor injuries. Police attributed the fatality to the crossing incident and gas-road obstructions.
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Aether Lotaupmeen
Norsado Owas
Con Saturdas
Cnehan National Raabewas Tran Owar Gelawn
cCarparal
Feargpetong
Mearest
Westley Lasse
Owas Drewine
Paper Mills
T Driver
Johannsen
Johanasen
Hoy Oof
Newly Decorated Council Chamber at March Session
A bright, newly-decorated council chamber greeted Acton at the 61st March meeting. Reeve F. McCutcheon presided as councillors Davison and Me lend attended. notes covered daylight saving, snow removal, and municipal grant details.
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Mill Street
Acton
Davison
Melend
Messane
Coon
F. McCutcheon
Ellen Dunn
March Meeting of Esquesing Council Highlights
Esquesing Township Council met Monday with Deputy Reeve George Currie and members present. Discussions covered CN Railway abutment plans for Lot 21, funding for agriculture courses, and a motion from Halton Presbytery on sweepstakes legalization. Accounts and insurance matters were approved and the council adjourned to April 5.
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Esqueing
George Currie
Leslie
Craig Rela
Wilfred Bird
Gee. Cleave
Lage Hie
Canadian National Railway
Stratford
Sis Tne
J FL Whitelaet
Miton
Esgiesings
Flindelt
Halton
Carter
Oakville
Cof
Walton County Council
Canada
Haltan Couheil
Jess
Bell ‘Telephone Co
Saskatchewan
Mareh Charity
EL Whitelock
AOW
Benton
Hitses
Nelson
Hall
Reid
Ted
Currie
Arthur Johannsen
Lindsay
Dh General Accident Assurance Co
Go Beown
Bird
Taes- Ue
General Accident Assurance Company
T CC Brown
Ty Currie
AE Wilson & Com
Alewerk
Cure
Community Event Calendar Mixed with Local Notices
Community events listed include social gathering March 19 at a venue with an orchestra and prizes. St Joseph's Church hosts a baking sale March 6 from 2 30 to 5 pm at the church hall and a Silver Tea and Baking Sale at Mr Norm Baird's home. A third event notes a Town Hall talk and a One Act Play Henpeck Holler Gossip at Balonafad Hall March 12 by Women’s Association.
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Ladies of
St Joseph's Church
St. Patrick's
St. Joseph's Church
St Patrick's
Norm Baird
Bower Ave
Maren Phe
Camas
Balonafad Hall
Women’ Association
Ackssaan We
2He
Beareluch
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O.mlila
I. Harris
Dr. S . Fo Kentner
H.yownsley
J. Anjae
TY Lawson
R. Tytler
Gi. Robertson
J. Mowat
Red" Ressell
J Reystan
Dude
F. Dunn
M. Blaw
W. Guitd
Bronte Hall
Toeland
Ceorgetmen
Marge
Ayr Ford
Fi Hawes
DL Mee Pruer
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Gs Perrimaan
Wells
Bush
Smith
G McRuer
McLeod
Brown
McRae
Townsley
Zaye Lae
Lawsean
Blow
Dunn
Tyler
Kentner
Palmer Robertson
Mowat
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Oszetl
FE. Danes
Hi Hlnesman
Ho Barkwell
Periot
MeRuer
Smit Acton
Peter Roszell Acton Raszell
Asp -Perriman Wells
Milton
Rumbo
Ris Esol
D. MeRuer
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Ayr Wells
Perrimany Asn
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Alman
Knox
Norval
Georgetown
Harry
Ti Arena
Acton ‘Arena
Arty Holmes
Clarry Oakley
Rod McPherson
Harry Oakley
Cookie
Marry
Symon Holvy
Suyepstle
Bell Telephone Co
Why W. Anderson
Fred ‘T. Stewart
Department of Uwighways
North Halton
Debentire Geht
Ropers Ccombey Tissessar
Counell
Hartop
Taprop
SolleWor Co FL
Leatherland
Lewtherland
Jan Sed
Counriboof
Pape
Esquesing Council
Halton Presbytery
County Council
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