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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 08, 1967

Page

27

Bantam hockey action sees Pittsburg triumph by 53

Pittsburg overwhelmed Hershey in a Bantam league game by a 53 score. David Pink led offense with two goals in the first period, assisted by Cunningham, Livermore, Taylor and Hatch. Taylor scored in the second period, Harn den added unassisted, Murray closed for Pittsburgh, while Hershey pressed but lacked pace. Ken Marshall started Hershey’s third period rally with an assist from Holmes, Garrett assisted Sartz, Nicolak and Kennedy added unassisted markers.

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 Patstes Tony Swim Deetegeee Ees Cleveland Arts Treth Armstrong Randy Downes Jeff Goy O Atter—Green Dan McGilloway Pete Morrison Ken Harren Graham Reser Ade Knight Ron’ Loutt Charles McRae Seeetee Brian Storey Buffalo Steaseeese Dan Alle Brian Binnie Jerry Buchanan Graham Fraser John Rochester Chris Schuts Jack Holmes David Kennedy Bill .Nicolak Synnensnenes Gord Williams Ted Staitz Aensanes As Neeere Weene

Tape Heirloom Hint for Trouser Longevity

Press heavy tape inside the lower edge of your son's new trousers to prevent fraying where the fabric rubs the shoe. This quick fix helps extend the life of the garment by reinforcing a high wear area.

Curling Final Results From Second Draw

Final results from the second draw show Kenneth Marchment and George Williams tied at 14 points across 35 ends and 3612 ends respectively, with Mac Ditmarsh scoring 8 and Al Irwin 4. Rev A H McKenzie led the 9 to 1 p m session with 11 points across 32 ends, Ted Tyler collecting 3 for the 8 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 Mae Dumarsh Ruth Leatherland Lois Mackenzie Doreen Lee Fergus Eleanor Gov Margaret Toth Anne Moore Shirley Hunter

Ontario stalls trading stamps in grocery sales debate

Queen's Park officials reopen the debate on banning point of sale trading stamps in Ontario. Attorney General reports possible legislation while House members voice mixed views. Opponents argue stamps raise food costs and distract from price and quality, while proponents cite consumer choice and uneven availability.

Provincial Assembly Ontario Vineland Canadian Association of Consumers Retail Merchants Association Ontario Federation of Labor Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario Ontario Food Council

Trading stamps debate sparks consumer, retailer clash

A provincially debated ban on trading stamps grows from a Vineland conference. Consumer groups push limits while retailers and advertising interests resist. The Ontario legislature may consider bills soon, with public opinion split even within households.

Saving Pain in Hospital Talks for Parents and Children

The guidance advises telling a child facing hospitalization the truth about potential pain and duration. Honesty builds trust with family, doctors, and hospital staff, and frames pain as a necessary step toward recovery rather than a hidden hurt.

Acton Senior Cagers Fall to Walkerton in CWOSSA Final

Acton’s senior boys reach CWOSSA final after defeating Meaford 58 to 24, led by Dan Arbie with 23 points and John McGeachie with 12. Walkerton Sacred Heart topped Acton 40 to 30 in a tight final, Arbie scoring 14 on the day. Acton ends 164–? overall and anticipates roster changes next year.

Walkerton Sacred Heart Eaph Acton Durham Meaford Sacred Heart of Walkerton Walkerton Actonites Dan Arbie John McGeachie Cruw Ron McCallum Harry Oehlrich Dick Barclay George Wallis al McNabb Bob Turkesz Terry Churchill Gerald Dick Fred Flisnik

Plans for Milton aged home expansion and new 150 bed facility

Manor Board member Herb Merri told Oakville council that the home for aged citizens in Milton, adjoining Halton Centennial Manor, will fill first. A waiting list exists and construction delays are said to be resolved. First patients expected in April with a second home planned near the Oakville Burlington border to serve the county center of population.

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

Insurance talk by UCW members highlights history

Unit 3 of the UCW hosted Bill and Harold Denny for an engaging discussion on insurance. Harold Denny traced origins from Lloyds coffee house to modern insurable items while noting early mutual fire societies began in 1851. Mrs. C Griese thanked the speakers and presented a plant for their new office.

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

Acton Free Press Early March 1967 Notice and News

The Acton Free Press reports on a midweek edition dated Wednesday March 8 1967. Local notices and community briefs appear alongside regional updates and brief columns reflecting town affairs and events of that period.

Acton Free Press

Trap shooting season opens at Maple Rock Range

Keith Mainprize leads with 46 of 50, including a 25 straight, in the Maple Rock Shooting Range event. Gerry Lamarche 36, Ray Post 33, with Wayne Leadson Gary Bolton and Brian Hughie among others competing. Ice conditions good on Lake Simcoe with 10 to 20 inch thickness, Fox and Strawberry Islands noted. Herring fishing reported in Cook's Bay Pefferlaw to Duclos Point Kempenfeldt Bay and west shore to Eight Miles Point.

Maple Rock Keith Mainprize Keith Gerry Lamarche Ray Post Wayne Leadson Gary Bolton Brian Hughie Lake Simcoe Fox Strawberry Islands Cook's Bay Pefferlaw Duclos Point Kempenfeldt Bay Eight Miles Point

Hawes Perch and Pike Catch Rates in Cook's Bay Area

Hawes Perch bite well in Cook's Bay with some pike taken. overall fishery only fair for these two species. Whitefish catches reported from Kempenfeldt Bay near Big Bay Point and Fox Island, central lake north of Georgina Island, four miles north of Jackson's Point and east of Hawkestone. Trout run between Shanty Bay and Hawkestone in about 75 feet, fair catches north west of Georgina Island off White Shoal. Smelt showing up 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

Schedule of Club Activities Across Week

The listing details Wednesday events from 2 PM to 11 PM including Mothers and Pre School Children, Figure Skating Club, Tri County Hockey and Industrial Hockey. Tuesday plans note Curling on March 14.

Limehouse Public School Robert Little Public School Legion Tri-County

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