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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 08, 1967

Page

12

Pittsburg Triumphs Over Hershey In Bantam Hockey Action

Pittsburg powered past Hershey by a 53 margin in Bantam league play Thursday night. David Pink led with two first period points assisted by Cunningham Livermore Taylor and Hatch. Taylor and H arn den added goals in the second period, with Murray closing Pittsburgh’s scoring. Hershey surged but lacked surge to overtake. Ken Marshall started the third with a goal from Holmes Garrett, Ted Sartz added from Nicolak, and Dave Kennedy finished unassisted.

Pittsburg Shey David Pink Dave Cunnningham Ricky Livermore Garth Taylor Bob Hatch Taylor Dennis Harnden Gordon Murray Pittsburgh David—Gunningham Hershey Ken Marshall Jim Holmes Steve Garrett Ted Sartz Bill Nicolak Dave Kennedy Niagara Falls St. Catharines Niagara ‘Falls St. Kitts Bernie Taylor Bill McKenzie Glen Widauski John Hansen David Saltone John Allan Oshawa Hamilton Dave Allen Bill Vivian Kevin ‘Marcoux Rochester Baltimore Randy Marsh Clippers Glen McKenzie Tony Swim Harry Lawson Ron Louttet Ken Hurren Wade Knight Charlie McCrae Howard Coultrup Springfield Cleveland Barons Peter Morrison Jeff Goy Rendy Downs Danny McGilloway Peter Morrison Allan Green Mike Pope Jeff Gay Bob Kruhl Steve Marshall David Braida Randy Coker David Forster John Fuchs Ken Jordon Seasper Rowland McCulloch Jim McNabb David Norman Pagstes Tony Swimdettegeee Ees Cleveland Arts Treth Armstrong Randy Downes Jeff Goy O Atter—Green Dan McGilloway Pete Morrison Terrence Rozee Robin Salt Eenes Perenees Rochester Atoms Dan Bolton Charset Reenee John Scoyne W.i Ross .Coultrup Ron Death Garry Fisher Rod Gibbins Jerry Buchanan Graham Fraser John Rochester Chris Schuts Jack Holmes David Kennedy Bill .Nicolak A Eneensnenes Gord Williams Ted Staitz Aensanes As Neeere Weene

Tape edge to stop trouser fray at shoe tip

Instructions advise applying heavy tape inside the lower edge of a son's trousers to prevent fraying where the fabric rubs the shoe, safeguarding the hem.

Curling Final Results For Second Draw At Moff

Final results from the second draw list Moff crowds and player totals. Kenneth Marchment and George Williams each posted 14 points across 35 ends, with Mac Ditmarsh and Bill Du marsh also tallying several ends. Al Irwin and Ethel Holmes contributed smaller scores. Mon night results show Rev A H McKenzie 11 and Don McMillan 9, with Ted Tyler 3 and Bruce Cargillé 6 among others across 30 ends.

Kenneth Marchment George Williams Mac Ditmarsh Bill Du‘marsh al Irwin Ethel Holmes A. H. McKenzie Don McMillan Dick Lee Ted Tyler Bruce Cargillé John Gay Brian Moore Charles Davidson Gwen Tyler Fred New Bern van Fleet Bill Toth Jack Ridley Harvey Laverty al Kirkness Ken Marchment Andrew McKenzie Meb Blow Bill Ton Shalt

Queen's Park Report On Stamps Debate In Ontario Assembly

The Attorney-General told the Ontario Legislative Assembly the government is weighing a ban on store issued trading stamps. House members split on the measure with arguments that stamps raise food costs and mislead shoppers while opponents say such promotions aid consumer choice and are not universally offered or cheaper.

Provincial Assembly Ontario

Trading stamps ban debated in Ontario province

A provincial debate over banning trading stamps in Ontario reflects consumer groups and retailers pressing to lower food prices. At Vineland, a conference urged a ban with support from the Canadian Association of Consumers and allied groups while the Attorney General weighs legislation. The Hamilton Spectator voiced opposition to a ban in an editorial. The issue divides households including the Kerrs, with a bill expected soon.

Vineland Ontario Canadian Association of Consumers Retail Merchants Association Ontario Federation of Labor Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario Ontario Food Council Hamilton Spectator The Spectator

Saving Pain For A Sick Child In Hospital

Advice on honest preparation for a child entering hospital. Warn that pain may occur but is to save future pain, and avoid false assurances. Emphasizes trust in family, doctors, and staff working to help the child recover.

Acton seniors fall to Walkerton in CWOSSA final

Acton seniors reach CWOSSA final after beating Meaford 58 to 24 then losing 40 to 30 to Walkerton. Dan Arbie led Acton with 23 and 14 points in the final, as Walkerton controlled the game with a late surge. The Acton squad ends with a 16-40 record and notes potential player losses for next year.

Eaph Acton Durham Meaford Sacred Heart of Walkerton Walkerton Actonites Dan Arbie John McGeachie Cruw Ron McCallum

Milton to add new aged care home after filling current unit

Oakville council heard the Halton area will open a second aged care facility named the next home after the Martin House. Herb Merri announced a filled Milton site and a waiting list as construction delays are over and furniture moves are planned for March with first patients in April near the Oakville Burlington border.

Halton Martin Halton Centennial Manor Milton Manor Board Herb Merri Oakville Reeve Merry Burlington

Insurance talk by U C W speakers draws attention

Unit 3 of the UCW heard an engaging address by guests Bill and Harold Denny on insurance history and security. Harold Denny traced roots to Lloyds coffee house in London with cargoes first insured and noted modern insurability from homes to famous figures. Mrs. C Griese thanked the speakers and presented a plant for the new office.

Unit 3 The Uc.w Bill Harold Denny Lloyd’s Coffee House London Marlene Dietrich

Acton Free Press Report March 8 1967

Local news brief from Acton notes community events and notices published in the March 8, 1967 issue. Details are partial but indicate civic updates and societal happenings of interest to residents.

Acton Free Press

Trap shooters shine as Keith Mainprize leads Maple Rock event

Keith Mainprize wins top trap shooting honors at Maple Rock Shooting Range with 46 of 50 targets, 25 straight, as Gerry Lamarche posts 36 and Ray Post 33. Other competitors include Wayne Leadson Gary Bolton and Brian Hughie. Also notes Acton Fall Fair atmosphere, plus ice conditions on Lake Simcoe with 10 to 20 inch thickness and good herring fishing reports from Cook's Bay to Kempenfeldt Bay.

Maple Rock Keith Mainprize Keith Gerry Lamarche Ray Post Wayne Leadson Gary Bolton Brian Hughie

Hawes Perch and Pike Fishing Report in Cook's Bay

Perch are biting well in Cook's Bay with a few pike taken there. Fishing for these two species is only fair. Whitefish catches are good around Kempenfeldt Bay between Big Bay Point and Fox Island, centered north of Georgina Island, four miles north of Jackson's Point and east of Hawkestone. Trout are boating between Shanty Bay and Hawksone in about 75 feet of water, with fair catches northwest of Georgina Island off White Shoal. Smelt are appearing in many lake areas.

Cook's Bay Kempenfeldt Bay Big Bay Point Fox Island Georgina Island Jackson’s Point Hawkestone Shantyn Bay Hawkesone White Shoal

Wednesday to Tuesday Club Schedule Changes

A sequence of community hobby times listing activities for March. On Wednesday March 8 from 2 to 3 pm Mothers and Pro School Children. 5 to 7 pm Figure Skating Club. 7 to 9 pm Tri County Hockey. 9 to 11 pm Industrial Hockey. On Tuesday March 14 Curling appears on the schedule.

Limehouse Public School Robert Little Public School Legion Tri-County

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