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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 30, 1961

Page

9

Barrie takes 2-1 series lead in tough Georgetown tie

Georgetown Raiders and Barrie clash to a 44 deadlock in Georgetown as Barrie surges to force overtime. Junior Beaumont and George Grasby spark the Barrie attack while Del Beaumont’s guidance shapes Georgetown on the wings.

Georgetown Raiders Georgetown Barrie Acton Junior Beaumont George Grasby Beaumont Yunior Baldera Clen Williams

Gordon L Champion Hay Exhibitor at Arthur Show

One of Wellington County’s best seed and hay shows was held in Arthur with Acton’s Gordon Leslie crowned grand champion hay exhibitor. He won first on legume hay and first on grass hay, plus a first on commercial Garry oats and second on registered Garry oats.

Wellington County Arthur Gordon Leslie Acton Bill Elliott Guelph Simpson- Sears

Teen Town Dance Draws Crowds at Legion Hall

Nearly 200 youths attended the Teen Town dance at the Legion Hall on Friday. Woop bands Woop back town with Lite Eucsar and the Consuls providing music. Acton Lions Club organized the event, now growing in popularity as teens from Georgetown and Milton mingle in a lively, festive atmosphere.

Legion Hall Eucsar Consuls Acton Lions Club Eadh Vanealth Georgetuan Milton Thom Sys Hater

Y's Menettes Plan Chicago Conference Delegation

Bowling matches preceded the Y's Menettes meeting on Monday afternoon. Members moved from lanes to Mrs GW Mckenzie home for chili con carne. They decided to send a delegate to the interprovincial conference in Chicago in July and purchase a pill to be sent. A report was given on a successful rummage sale the previous day.

GW. Mckkenzie Chicago

Girl Guide Meeting Conducts Holy Week Service

The group met at the regular time for a routine meeting with announcements and general work. They attended the Holy Week service at the United Church and were dismissed afterward due to the difficulty of gathering for the usual closing.

The United Church

Campbellville Cubs Attend Party and Training Events

Campbellville Cubs were treated to a theatre party in Milton to see Swiss Family Robinson. Awards went to Peter Andrews Edward Agnew Lorne Miller Bryan Cramp Glen Mitchell and Atha Patterson. Mrs Lloyd Bayley and Frank Wheelmhan attended a Cub Training class in St Jude's Church Oakville. District events included a Euchre party hosted by Mr and Mrs Edgar Cairns and a Dramatic Society performance Turn Back the Clock at Williams Street Millon District High School.

George Angus Lloyd Bayley Akelu Campbellville Cubs Milton Peter Andrews Edward Agnew Lorne Miller Bryan Cramp Glen Mitchell Atha Patterson Frank Wheelmhan Campbellville St. Jude's Church Oakville Edgar Cairns Helen Inglis Catharine Currie Campbell Agnew Donald Williams St. Millon Dramatic Society Palmerston Telegraph Hamilton Weekly Spectator

Rug Display Highlights at District Institute Meeting

The Hatta District Women’s Institute held a manual study day in Milton on Friday March 24 1960. About 80 rugs were displayed eight from Campbellville with Miss J Lewis praising the work. Miss Eva Chishom chaired the Scotch Block Institute event and MountainGowan quintet performed. Douglas Parker is in St Joseph’s Hospital undergoing a tonsil operation on Wednesday.

Women’s Institute Miktow Campbellville J. Lewis Eva Chishom Scotch Block Women's Bistitute Mountain Goion Institute F. W. Barbottle Frank Hadley Stanley Coulsone Hornby Women’s Institute CPR Ton End Stovd Crawford John McMillan Milton Doulas Parker St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph

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