Acton Triumphs In Group D Finals Opener Over Orangeville Greenshirts
Acton Tanners dominated the visitors from Orangeville, roaring to a 9-2 playoff win in the Group D finals opener. The scoring blitz featured Márzo, Morton, Riddall, Lindsay, and Gillespie as Acton grabbed a commanding early lead and settled the game with a late burst before a thousand spectators. Referee Houston kept control as notes credited the rink action and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangevile Greenshirts
Tanners
Acton Tanners
Dufferin
Agiehites
Tio Marzo
Charg Amd
Orangeville
Acton
Jong
Morton
Crom
Rudes
Riddall
Marzo
Mile Marzo
Dude Lindsay
Houston
Clayton
Dude
Lackey
Sya
Leno
Ubu
Paones
Ralphsee
Actan
Officers of the Law
Rik
Lindsay
Marzo' i Riddle
Mes
Kentner
Jeffers
Bayliss
cGilespie
Goy
Gillespie
Ciliary Books Circulation Shows Rise in 1946
The Acton library reports total book distribution of 11 045 in 1946, up from 11 419 the year before. It lists 6681 books in the collection, 1023 members, equipment valued at 7254 dollars, and 460 dollars spent on new books. November had the peak circulation with 1525 issues. A new trial borrowing feature adds four monthly periodicals for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeton
Library Board
Acton
aAhe
Joan
Fraser-Greer wedding in Toronto church last week
The Fraser-Greer wedding took place at St. Michael and All Angels in Toronto with Gwyneth Patricia Greer and Hugh Fensom Fraser uniting in marriage. The bride, daughter of Edward L. Greer, wore white satin, with family and friends in coordinated attire, the couple planning to settle in Toronto after a Laurentian honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser-Greer
Toronto
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
B. Snell
Clarke Wright
Philip Thister
Alex, Barron
Gordon Sommerville
Htf
Laurentians
Palermo 3 Acton 1 in Milton Arena Junior Hockey Night
Palermo defeats Acton 3 to 1 while Milton juniors beat Norval 8 1 in a Milton Arena doubleheader Bloodless rivalry and on ice scuffles marked the games Vernon Bridgman and Farle Masales tangled and had to be separated John Galbraith BohI Meredith and George Pedetteria scored Palermo goals Acton led by Grant Heslop Norval’s Mavin players battled Milton in a fair contest with Milton securing the win March 6 at Milton Arena Palermo vs Milton and Acton vs Norval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
TATA
Acton
Milton‘ Arena
Milton Uniors
Espres
Paleoine
Vernon Bridgman
Farle Masales
Norval
Shetty Mavin
Milton
Milton Boys
Milton Net
Sharette
Norval Marshall
Durnan
Bradley
Milton Arena
Nassagaweya Municipal Election Nominations
Nassagaweya Nassagaweya council vacancy follows J McMillan resignation. Four candidates Grant Campbell Ernest Dredge Arcne Service 11 Max Storey nominated. Electors to choose one of them for the balance of the year. Next Monday polling booths open at usual locations and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naksapawei
J. McMillan Wwe
Grant Campbell
Ernest Dredge
Funeral for Six Year Old Tommy Duby Held in Acton
The funeral service for six year old Tommy Duby was held last Thursday afternoon at St. Alban's Anglican Church with the rector Rev F. E. Aw Parker in charge. Friends of Mr and Mrs Les Duby attended and pallbearers included Gordon Lawson Bob Rowles Fred Euringer and others from Acton and Guelph. Dozens of floral tributes testified to sympathy from many local families groups and associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Duby
St. Alam‘ Angiican
Aw’ Parker
Les Duby
Gordon ‘Lawson
Bob Rowles
Fred Euringer
David Richardson
Donald “Anderson
Acton
Rennie Porter
Guelph
Permer
Anon
weerer-Emynfoytes
Beardmorett' Co
Hall
Acton Industrial Leaguey
Acton Model Aeronauts
Lacey
W. Hall
Cook
AR. He Elliot
Mroo
C. Ho Elliott
Yleo
Matt ‘Tyler
Don Jolley
FL Cleave
Wo MeEaechern
Adam Thompson
Lottie Mason
Rae Mullin
Dennis EM
iTareld Agnew
Miltem
Grannie
Esther
Baybaraoo
Anne
Eldon Lambert
Kay
John
Joey
Mararet
Ken
Emily
Henry
Cobos
Armaeca
Capacity for Progress in Hood Town
The article argues progress hinges on people able and willing to take hold and work for gains. It praises those who work for jobs and improvements and notes their effort inspires support and makes previously impossible projects achievable. It urges residents to unite and push forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sung Hood Town
World Food Position Slightly Improves in 1946-47
The FAO report for July 1946 to 1947 notes a slight improvement in world food position versus 1945-46 though optimism remains tempered. Production in war damaged Europe the USSR and the Orient begins to recover while exports lag due to transport shortages depleted stocks price rises decontrol and the end of UNRRA aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
PAO
Europe
Unio
Soviet Socialist Republics
Orient
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
Acton School Board Considers Additional Room for September
Acton Public School faces expansion as the board votes to add an extra room and teacher for September. Growth in population and rising enrolment, 649 pupils with 919 in kindergarten, prompt provisional approval and plan to file high school district forms with the town council.
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Chapman, Kirkness
Dis
Stewart
Rockwood
Acton
WS Tollowss
Elliott
Symon Howe
MebDonald
Fred Cripps
Cooper
CNEL
Weaver
Talbot
Watson
Book Society
Bell
Heintzman
Bob Storey
Oxygen
Capp Clarke Co
Catlow Bros. Ledger
University Press
Public Ui
McEachern Electric
A. McKenzie
Free Press
Ho S
Can
Ody Eramosa
Tnspecton Ll
Eeeais
Throwjies
Otab
Creport
Budlding
Hialton
Department of Education
Wryght
Acton Municipal
Codneil
Winter Wind and Snow Paralyze Milton District Streets
Residents recall a severe winter storm that crippled roads in Miia district. Traffic halted, plows struggled, and several days saw delayed papers and limited bus service. People hunkered at home as wind and snow piled high, isolating communities and disrupting daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miia
Milton
Artnor
Cnr
Man Dies in Blizzard Car Truck Collision Near Milton
A Monday snowstorm caused near zero visibility and a head on crash about a mile north of Milton on the case line between the road and with Hines. The truck driven by Shephard and the car by Purdy suffered about 150 damage. neither driver was injured. Acton council discussed police permits for insured vehicles and housing plans, with multiple notices about insurance, street work, and property options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouimty Reals
Shephard
Diver
Mr. Purdy
E. Cooke
Wi. Coon
A. Creighton
M. Aylaworth
Acton
Peasion
Reeve
PJ. McCutcheon
Fred T. Stewart
Alo Acton
van Norman
Arent Tey Acton
Alan Library
Rees
JK. Gardiner
Oatide Police Commission
Creighton
No. 7 Highway Assoceation
Belt Telephone Ca
Nelson J Duckets
Wirtime Housing
Walines Avenue
Unis
Housaeo
Wartine
Cosu
Ted
Ban
Towo
Eladoon
Learning Popular Wish for Knowledge and Information
The passage notes strong demand for newspapers magazines books and radio broadcasts that educate intelligent readers. It emphasizes that well informed people who can answer questions are valued and that speakers and writers who illuminate current problems attract keen attention.
Acton Junior Farmer Progres sive Postpones Marchevent Night
Community notices announce rescheduled event at Fluchre in Lartie School on Friday March 7 with a new date to be announced. Also listed is St Patrieks Dance at Town Hall Acton by Bobo Martin and Ws Orchestra with admission 50 cents and Scout and Guide Mothers support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Junior Farmer Progressive
Lartie School
St. Patriek's
Town Hall
Acton
Bobo Martin
Late Garbage Run Brings Cheerful Greeting
Mrs Smith awoke late and raced to the curb in curlers as the garbage collector urged her to hurry. She asked if she was late for the pickup and the collector cheerfully replied to jump right in.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orangéville
Margo
Orangeville Lackey
Gregg
Ro Gillespie
W. Gillespie
LW Hoare
Ferri
Binsel
Chester
Hackett
Acton Evans
Kentoer
Hiddalt
Dyynse
Guesple
Townsley
Leno Marzo
Gay
AS Houston
Tordato
Ciliary
Norval F
Nassagaweya
Funerat
Somerset
Actan Counet
Counen
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