Acton Tanners Top Whitby In Key OHA Semi Final
Acton defeats Whitby 6–3 in Oshawa as the Tanners jump to a 1–0 lead in the series. Clarke and Woods traded saves, I Marzo and Ray spark Acton scoring while Whitby penalty trouble helped seal the win.
30 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
1
Acton defeats Whitby 6–3 in Oshawa as the Tanners jump to a 1–0 lead in the series. Clarke and Woods traded saves, I Marzo and Ray spark Acton scoring while Whitby penalty trouble helped seal the win.
A scanned clipping notes Memel’s possible return to Germany spreading quickly in Danzig and mentions Arthur Greiser as a Nazi leader associated with the move. The report links Greiser to the Memel dispute and the Versailles settlement context.
The Whitby squad faced a tough challenge as Cotch and Marea led a late start away win. Oshawa ice gave room for three goals and a hard fought effort, with Leal Gantens praising the tough Whitby duel before the Tanners sealed the victory.
Woodstock tops Acton 4 3 as Red Devils seize control of the series while Owen Sound and Whitby win. Tanners start strong but fade in second and third periods allowing Woodstock to pull ahead. Contenders face Friday games as Woodstock leads group with Acton and Whitby tied on points.
The Acton Baptist Young People's visit Monday night in the school room featured Miss Jeanie Coles in charge. Mrs L Vel dula reported the Secretary-Treasurer’s records and a nominating slate was approved. Honorary President Rey HG Haxter, President Mr Wilnerloyer, Vice-President Miss Lauran Ko Reid, Semin ary Treasurer Mr Philip Karte Nek, and Pianist Mrs Leonard Atkinson were named. The gathering ended with a social period and light refreshments.
Ottawa February 28 1990 letter acknowledges Halton constituent ballots and outlines Hughes Cleaver MOPs stance on government spending post office consolidations and tax needs. He argues for business like government services and invites personal views while reflecting on criticism faced. The message ends with a humorous exchange between Binks and Spinks.
The Knox Church Ladies Aid Society held its regular monthly meeting at the church room on March 18 at 3 o’clock with good attendance. After business a short program followed and members enjoyed a delightful lunch entertained by local ladies. The group plans a bake sale and an oyster supper on March 22, and a hockey week affected attendance. A fine program featured brass quartet performances and instrumental numbers by local musicians, with several solo acts and a vocal number.
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Wednesday with Presiding Chairman R J Kerr and members F J McCutcheon and OC Hansen. They approved paying Hydro and supplier accounts totaling 2 502 55 and discussed transferring 500 to the General Account, dog tag sales, tax instalment options, and co operation with the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission Range Campaign. The balance sheet showed net profit, assets surpassing liabilities, and figures on plant value, equity, and service counts.
The Halton Branch of the Ontario Garage Operators Association held its annual Ladies Night at Milton Town Hall on Monday evening March 20. A banquet, floor show, door prizes and dancing followed a toast program featuring speakers including Pred Stockltry and Mrs Speight.]]
Acton Liberals held a council chamber gathering with Mr. Hughes Cleaver MP present. New officers named include G A Dalls as Chairman and FE Thetford as Secretary, with J K Gardiner Malcolm McDonald and P Kenney named delegates to the convention to choose a Federal candidate. Twenty delegates to attend.
A large crowd attended the regular meeting at Lorne School hosted by the Acton ULY.P.O. The program featured a speech by Margaret Kay, piano solos by Donald McPhail, vocal and instrumental numbers, and a professional hockey player named BI Jackson as guest. The National Anthem closed the program before lunch and dancing.
In Nassagaveya news the Frank couple are under a doctor's care. M Jack Turner reports a yearling colt with lockjaw and a fifty fifty chance of recovery. Sugar bush operators note good sap runs and an anticipated syrup season.
Council minutes report daylight saving time adoption for Sunday night and discuss crossing signals, traffic speeds limited to 26 mph, tax and license collection notices, and various municipal financial items. Mention by law adoption, by law readings, hospital accounts, indigent patients, and donations from community groups.
Last Friday evening the Dublin Literary Society hosted Crreenoes guests for an enjoyable program led by President Jin McIntyre. The lineup included recitations, readings, piano solos, a duet, humorous chorus, a play titled Rave Fifteen, and a dance to close.
The Young People's Union held a Monday meeting led by George Switzer with a plan to respond to RASP HBR and a verse of scripture. Betty Waits Laverne Smith and Dr Morrow presented impressions from a temperance conference while Howard Switzer gave an account of the community's history. The session closed with a debate on whether Canada should aid Great Britain in a European war.
The Halton Holstein Breeders Milk Producers Association held its annual banquet at St. Pauls United Church Milton with about 250 attending. Allan Mahon chaired, Capt. Norman Rawson of Hamilton spoke on How I Won the War, and the Merton Players presented a play.
The solution to the puzzle poem was Gal ley, and Mrs Earl Lambert of Acton won the weekly award. A new puzzle is offered this week, with a hint that Five again may appear for solvers.
An Easter Cantata The Red of the Dawn will be given by the Baptist Choir at the Church on Good Friday evening April 7 with a silver collection. A 7 58 2 concert in United Church Rockwood Friday evening March 31 under T 1 8 Class with John Rockwood and Frank Guilds present Admission 25 cents. Mis BE Barr will present Splendid talk and pictures on The Coronation Knox Church Wednesday April 5 at 8 pm under auspices of Acron Wl Everybody welcome silver collection.
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