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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 22, 1951

Page

5

Milton Fort Erie Split Playoff Series In Hockey

In the Milton Co-ops and Fort Erie series Milton and Fort Erie split wins. Fort Erie edged Milton 4-2 at home as McMahon impressed on defense, while Milton won 5-1 at Milton Arena. McMahon earned a match penalty triggering OFLA review. Fox, Melanson, Linton led Milton’s forward surge with Uniac and Baylies strong on attack.

Milton Co-op Fort Erise Erie Milton Miltton Arena Acton Satur Fort Erie Spears Chava Spears Fort Erie Boys Mike McMahon Earl Fox McMahon OFLA Fox Melanson Linton Uniac Baylies

Class Winners Announced At Milton Fair Event

The Milton Town Hall gathering showcased class winners across potatoes oats and wheat with top entries including George C. Wilson and Floyd Brigden. MW, PP, Watson presented Agricultural Outlook for 1981 detailing trade history and future meat needs.

A. S. Broughton Bronte Clara Clover Earl Wilson Norval Timothy Calvin Aitken Acton Gordon A. Laéalle Fred Ruddell Georgetown S. FE Griffen Bark Wilson Wm. Brain Frank Trogistey Milton Bayley Floyd Brigden George C. Wilson Frank M. Wilson Earl Wilson Howson Ruddell Bob Broughton Wheat Vincent Scott Freeman Eart Wilson Donald Johnson Fraser McNabb John McNabb Palermo Brookville Halton Boya Beaver Wmoyd Brigden Harold Lawrence Oakville Harold Brain Stuart Alexander Duncan Robinson Great Britain

Student Accepts Strathroy Baptist Church Call

Mr. Stanley Woodcock, a McMaster University graduate and former student preacher for Acton and Georgetown Baptist churches, has accepted a call to Strathroy Baptist Church. Easter Sunday service at 11 30 am will be his final Acton sermon followed by the monthly communion at 12 30 pm. The Acton congregation wishes him success and God’s blessing as he begins full-time pastorship.

Stanley Woodcock McMaster University of Hamilton Acton Georgetown Strathroy Baptist Church

Praise For Bravery Given Princess Pat

Donald Copley of Toronto proudly served with the Princess Pats forming Hill 462 in a bayonet charge under heavy Communist fire. He repeatedly aided the wounded until ordered back by Captain Gordon Turnbull. Copley is related to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meredith of Limehouse.

Donald Copley Toronto Kores Princess Pats Hill 462 Goromander Gordon Turnbull Copley Charles Meredith Limehouse Wm. J. Lane Yellow Gray Sask Haven John Bert Benton Webb Bart Bert Jos. Scott Robert. Lane Georgetown Walter Skimin Londesboro Wilmott Herrington’s George Pearson Milton A.W. Benton Tt. Newton R. Stult Ron Galimer George Somerville T. 4. Price Robinson R. L. Davidson Ronald Latimer Core Somerville Sam. Wright

Oakville Proposes Baseball Grouping for Halton Season

Oakville proposes a two section Halton Baseball Association for eight teams in Halton this year. Intermediate A would include Oakville Oaks Acton Hespeler and Fergus while Intermediate C would feature Milton Oakville Braves Georgetown and Waterdown. New clubs Hespeler and Oakville Braves may join the league.

County Baseball Association Halton Oakville Baseball Association Halton Baseball Association Oakville Oaks Acton Hespeler Fergus Milton Oakville Braves Georgetown Waterdown Oakville Fergus Vics Actons Joli

Auxiliary Studies Canadian Missions at Knox Alert Evening

The Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary met March 14 at Miss Enna Cole’s home Frederick Street. President Mrs A McIssanc led worship with Mrs C Leishman Mrs W Watkins and Mrs Terry helping. Topics covered Canada mission work and diverse ethnic efforts in China France Italy India Ukraine and Hungary. Plans for Spring Thank Offering Fireside Hour were made, with Mrs O Hara Mrs S Sinclair and Mrs A McTsaac in charge. Mrs O Hara reported Presbyterial executives meeting in Guelph March 13. St Patrick's contest crowned Roy Armstrong winner with L Halliday close behind. Event ended with tea.

Knox Enna Cole Frederick St A. McIisanc C. Leishman W. Watkins Terry Canada Allan Leishman F. Anderson R. O'Hara S. Sinclair A. McTsaac O'Hara Guelph W.watkins Roy Armatrong L. Halliday

Funeral held for Robert O. Smith of Nassagaweya

District attendees gathered in Acton for the funeral of Robert O. Smith former Nassagaweya resident and son of the late Jeremiah and Sarah Smith. He lived in the Nassagaweya area, then moved to the Guelph district where he died. Survived by two sons and a daughter. Pallbearers included five nephews and local neighbors.

Acton Robert O. Smith Jeremiah Sarah Smith Nassagaweya Guelph Mesara M. Hudson R. L. Davidson J. J. Henderson W. B. Anderson William Reid D. Henderson Willam McCullough Georgetown Mr. McCullough Nassagaweya Presbyterian Campbellville Raggedy Nan Hight David Henderson Farm Forum W. Kennedy Bea Institute

Rotarians Sponsor Easter Help

Rotary club members sell Easter seals to raise funds for the Ontario Society for Crippled Children. The society, endorsed by government and volunteers, welcomes help to treat and rehabilitate about 4,000 children annually through clinics, nurses, camps, and a spastic treatment center near London.

Ahn Ilves Rotary Club London

Full Bank Services For Out of Towners

Bank of Montreal offers Banking by Mail enabling deposits, cheque payments, withdrawals, money orders and budgeting help for customers who cannot visit Acton branch regularly. Contact Mr. Oder for the special folder detailing how this service works and its convenience.

Gordon Oder Bank of Montreal Acton B of M

Esquesing High School Levy Debate Before Adjournment

Esquesing trustees debated the levy for a central school or three schools in North Welton District but no agreement was reached. Present were Schenk Milne Buchanan Bell Blehn Coon Martin Cleave and others with Chairman Carbert presiding.

North Welton Schenk Milne Buchanan Bell

Funeral Conducted By Rev Armstrong For Angus McKinnon

Angus McKinnon longtime Monck Township resident died at his daughter's home in Toronto on Sunday morning. He was in his 84th year and had lived in Bracebridge and Macaulay Township before moving to Monck. He leaves a wife, three daughters, five sons, a sister and two brothers, with a large family and funeral led by Rev Ro Armstrong and Rev C G Wats in Bracebridge. Interment was in St Thomas Church Vault, with many relatives and friends attending from Acton North Bay and Toronto.

Monck Angus McKinnon Jack Bell Beresford Ave Toronto Javaren Caralll Walkerston Bruce County Kenneth McKinnon Bracebridge McLean Township Misa Elizabeth Ann Richards Seatsville McKinnon Baysville Pas Leishman Macaulay Township MacNaughton Ontario St Monck Township Jubice Square Dan McNaughton Erla Bell Mary G. W. Maanles Margaret Acton D McNaughton Angus North Bay Kenneth Clinton Elmer Carman C. G. Wats Wesley Masales St Thomas’ Church Ken McKinnon Elmer Maude G. W. Mosales Bill McKinnon Tom Walton Clinton McKinnon Elmer McKinnon Vernon Norman Brendon Robert Fields Huntsville Margaret McKinnon Jack McKinnon Duncan McKinnon Harry Dailey Norman Kelly Ravnville

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Fort Erie Abeptnis Jhovgny Sue Dante Juere Pilaace Tan Merting Anthes-Imperial Pyaar Ryser Atlantic Watson U.S Great_Britain Mr. Watson Ontario Strathroy Emehouse Pat Auxiliary Studies Inassagaweya S.S. No. 7 Out of Towners Esquesing Appeals High Sch School Levy Rev. Armstrong Cockshutt AY Yown Hall Cach Pam Milton Milling CO Lyd Les. Macswain O.hla Port Hope Vs O.H.A O.H.A. Intermediate Fort ‘Erie Milton. Arena N.H.A Wright Real Estate and Insurance Appraisors Realtors F. L. Wright Wilbur St Aden N. B. Wright Marchennell Kt
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