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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 24, 1955

Page

9

Norval Juniors Rally Past Acton 11-7 In Georgetown Series

Norval Junior Farmers hockey defeated Acton 11-7 in Georgetown to tie the best of five series at two wins each. Ross Cunningham led Norval with five goals and two assists, as Jamie Cunningham and Richardson added multiple scores and assists, while Scott left the ice on a penalty for Acton. Over 200 fans attended, the largest crowd this series, setting up a decisive game next Monday.

Acton Ahd Norval Junior Farmers Georgetown Champio Norval Somerville Scott Wheeler Norval Ross -Cunningham Richardson Pomeroy McKenzie Norval T. KH Jame Cunningham Brigden Currie D. Is . Smith B. Wilson E " Wilson Rassham Ya Cunningham Iain Len Ferguson Rochardson McDonald Robinson Actes Marshall Deblauw D. Cerre F M. Sprowl C. Sprewh Wheeler. McKenzie. Thompson C. Thompson Hémshey Tyrter

Rockwood St Patrick Euchre and Bridge Social Recap

Shamrocks and pipes decor filled Rockwood town hall for the Home and School Association euchre and bridge. Prizes and door prizes were displayed on stage as winners were announced by Dave Armstrong with Little Miss Nancy Meadows drawing numbers. Winners included Mrs F Lambert and J McLean for euchre high scores, Jean Jolliffe and E Langdon for bridge, with various lone hands and low scores noted plus travelling prizes awarded. An office closure order for Acton cons Saturday was noted in an adjacent item.

Rockwood Town ‘Hall Euchre Dave Armstrong S.S. 9 Rockwood Nancy Meadows F.lambert J. McLean H. Toni W. J. Hurren Reenan It Robson A. Bastil H. Meadows M. Wingate A. Maltby Cychre McFarlane E. Langdon Lucky Shamrock Lawrence D. Dutton L. Marsden T. Gettly G. Perry F. Kelso M. Wilson W. Hauser Dean Mis. Fill O. Meadows Alice Duby Hanson

Erin Home Opened For Ladies Aid Meeting

Mrs. BR. McCutcheon of Erin opened her home for the Ladies Aid on Wednesday afternoon. Ten members and four visitors attended. Devotional led by Mrs. Howard. Plans discussed for April Tea at Mrs. Ward Bruce's. Paper on the motto by Mrs. George Jackson. Reading The Other Side by Mrs. Sunter. Scriptural quiz led by Mrs. Struthers. Closing prayer by Mrs. Wiant. Luncheon and social hour followed.

McCutcheon Erin Howard Ward Bruce R. Matthews Windadr George Jackson Sunter Struthers Wiant

Rockwood Death Notices and Local Socials Reflect Spring

Fort Erie hospital reported the death of former Rockwood resident Mrs. Percy Powers in her 84th year. She leaves six daughters and was active in Women’s Institute and church activities. Funeral held at United Church with Rev. John Dilts and Rev. R M Geiger. interment at Johnson’s Cemetery. Also noted were St Patrick’s Day themed euchre and bridge event at Rockwood Town Hall and a late winter snowstorm after spring’s arrival. Elizabeth McPhedran visited from Orangeville. CNR bridge project completed and equipment moved.

Rockwood Percy Powers Douglas Memorial Hospital Fort Erie Powers Women's Institute United Church Atwood Funeral Undertaking Fort Eric John Dilts R. M. Geiger George, R.perry Charles Thatcher Alvin B.root Arthur K. Thomas Frank Day Herb Simmonds Johnson's Cemetery Barrie Hill R M Elizabeth McPhedran Orangeville CNR

King Couple Mark 60 Years With 125 Guests

Mr and Mrs Noah King of Orton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday March 6 at Hilltop Lodge Erin with about 125 guests. Dozens of relatives attended while messages of congratulations came from officials including John Root MPP and Premier Leslie Frost.

John King Orton Noah King Price’s Corners John of Robert Guelph Chester William St. Catharines Hilltop Lodge Erin Porter Guelph Clarence King William Donaghy Orangeville Ontario Leslie Frost Queen Elizabeth George Drew M. Louis St. Laurent Henry ‘Hosking House’ of Commons Ottawa Harry F. Cay Lincoln Coun Errett King of Alberta Saskatoon Sask

Legion Euchre Night and Week's Cribbage Results

A Legion social Friday featured Vic Masten winning fival and several players placing. Oakville Branch hosts Cribbage on Monday. week results list Eden Mills leading with 23 points and Eden Mills 30, Legion 26, Ramblers 22 in league standings. Next week lists Cats versus Legion and Ramblers versus Town.

Vic Masten Bete Turk TU Nigalaw HU Chishotne Phe Sbagby Herb Cok Ted Nivalae Patrick Darta Cribbage Actop Oakville Ec . Cribbage Wek Tiger Cats Town Union Bramblerg Legion Eden Mills Stan Wilson Lindsay Tolton Ramblers Tiger Cats

Textile Firm Tells Yarn Preparation

The Busy Bers Womens Institute met at Mrs. L Millars home with good attendance chaired by Mrs Elmer Cox due to illness. Mrs Dodds shared research on yarn preparation carding and spinning and obtained the information from a textile firm in Hespeler.

Bers—Women's Institute L. Millar Mary Stewart Collect Elmer Cox Stan Robinson

LIMEHOUSE Card Party and WMS News Summary

The Gibraltar school association held a euchre and crokinole party at the hall on Saturday. Prizes went to Joe McDonald and Mrs. A Wilson, T Davis and Mrs. R L Davidson, A N Stark and Mrs. J Findlay. 150 tables played with lunch. WMS met at Mrs. Mitchell’s. readings and prayers noted. discussion on food and tool shortages in India from the study book. Various local visits and personal notes follow, including Robert Roughley’s recovery from tonsillectomy in Guelph and Doris Mitchell’s home return from Toronto. Dorothy Kirkpatrick and Pat Crawford demonstrated tea biscuits at Milton Achievement Day.

Gibraltar Joe McDonald A. Wilson T.davis R. L. Davidson A. N. Stark J. Findlay W.M.S Mitchell Smethurst Peel Memorial Hospital Doris Mitchell Toronto Geary Gordon Grieg Barker Brantford Ivens Newton A. W. Benton W. Greenseas Campbellville P Hardingana Schultz Dorothy ' Kirkpatrick Pat Crawford Milton

Alberta Auction Markets Association Formed in Edmonton

The Alberta Auction Markets Association has been formed to meet an increase in market auctioneering. The group aims to promote better management and higher ethics in the industry.

Edmonton Alberta

Buck Named President of First Ospringe Home and School Assoc

L Buck is named president of the First Ospringe Home and School Association at a meeting that included discussion of membership, finances, and community support. The event featured addresses, prayer, and expressions of thanks to local volunteers and Guelph assistance.

L. Buck First Ospringe Home and School Assoc Argenteer Caine Huck Mra Rent Hubertson Homs “Wergune Urepoure K. Stathingtons Aca Itaries Wire Byren Bader Satial Mira Ted Awrey Memfer Chap Ceahivener Norman McKenzie Mintit J. Howard Foster Tome School Associsione Guelph Gordon Aitken Jim Association

OSPRINGE 4 H Club Girls Receive Honors

The local 4 H Club at tended Achievement Day out the OAC. County honors were awarded to Sthkey Awrey Lorna Bessey Zarra Klooster and Joanne Smith. Miss Anna van der Polder of Acton visited with the Klooster family.

OAC B. Robertson Sthkey, Awrey Lorna Bessey Zarra Klooster Joanne Smith Anna Vin der Polder Acton Klooster Robertson Guelph Hospital D. G. Robertson Ken Robertson Lynda Toronto George Rennick Hamilton David Stewart

Highway Safety Forum Draws Stone School Farm Members

Despite fog a good turnout attended the Silver-Wood Stone School Farm Forum meeting. W. R. Norton led the discussion on Highway Safety in Bob Miller’s absence. Mrs. Marchington was chosen as delegate to the Toronto April farm forums convention with Mrs. Burt accompanying her.

Stone School Farm Forum Stewarttown Esquesing W. R. Norton Bob Miller Harry Marchington Toronto George Burt Annie Stull Marjory Shaw Arthur Marchington

Membership Tea by Catholic Women's League at St Joseph's Hall

About 50 ladies attended the Catholic Women's League membership tea at St Joseph's church hall on Sunday evening. President Mrs E Heffernan welcomed members, read the Credo, and Father Morgan gave words of welcome. The St Patrick themed tea was arranged by Mrs Les Davies and councillors with community singing and guitar solo.

Catholic Women’s League St.Joseph's Church E. Heffernan C.W.L League Morgan St. Patrick Les Davies P. McCristall M. McMillan J. Marcoux H. Coles Martin Kelly D. Gibbons Pact J. Bradshaw Katherine Kenny Golin MacColl Father Morgan

Parsonage Hosts Monthly W A Meeting and Local News

The regular monthly St. John's W A meeting was held at the parsonage with a brief business session led by president Mrs Collins. Mrs N A Dearing led devotionals and arranged the program, which Mrs R McQuown managed, followed by lunch. Local residents visited relatives in Becton and Orangeville. Funeral attendance in Hillsburgh united many from here. J Humberstone returned from St Joseph hospital after an eye operation. Mrs Somers of Britt visits. Kenilworth and Orangeville visitors called on local friends. Two quilts were made at Mrs N A Dearing s home with Dearing donating them for relief work.

St. John’s W.A Collins N. A. Dearing R. McQuawn Earl Hooper Becton Dennis Orangeville Ken Davidson Georgetown Norman Jackson William Negills Wm. Barden Hillsburgh J. Humberstone St. Joseph

Cougar patrol wins patrol Competition and tours city

The Cougar patrol, winners of the September to January Patrol Competition, toured the city in cars driven by Scoutmaster Dave Dilly and Murray Neayne. They visited the Commerce building, the new subway, and the Sportsmen Show enjoying diving clowns and other acts. Lead by Bob Armstrong, members included Bill Johnson Rob Coxe Dave Peal Don Cook Don Lindsay Bruce Andrew and Don Emmerton. 4086 was highlighted by passing tests. Maple Ontario CP reports.

Cougar Patrol Dave Dilly Cutimaatér Murray Neayne Clowna Sharky the Seal Patrol Jeader Bob Armstrong Parrot Bill Johnson Rob Coxe Dave Peal Don Cook Don Lindsay Bruce Andrewa Don Emmerton Testa

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