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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 12, 1960

Page

20

Weather delays threaten ball opener plans in town

Rainy conditions push back opening dates for local softball leagues as teams struggle with sparse practice. Pete McMullen, president of Yat ton Baseball, says several towns report potential plate back and a late start. Local Red Sox face Campbellville Merchants next Saturday if fields dry.

Vety Iikery Pete McMullen Yatton Baseball Red Sox Campbellville Merchants Art Melanson Dumka Brampton Bronte Acton

Book Quiz and Spelling Contest Draw Crowd at Town Hall

Priday evening crowd filled town hall for the Asotin book quiz and spelling contest. Guests and students participated in rounds and prizes were awarded. community events included a dance, violin solo, and a Queen end note.

Thos Gellath OF Canada Dave Armstrong Mini Mix Deon Metlineaux Man Faret Gerald Kupersbrid Mis Wm Jolhtte Kathy Marsden Bevery Brasiles Donna Mabh Mary Sivekhamer Tin Dave Aon Strang Gal Maredith

Township Approves Dam Share In Conservation Budget

Nassagawesa Township issued four permits totaling 2100 000 in construction last month raising 190 total to 380 000 Three homes valued at 10 000 each and one chicken pen at 4000 accounted for new residential activity This week the board approved its 1600000 share of the Statein Mile Creek Conservation Authority 1960 budget plus 600 toward the Rete Pan project The dam protection wall costs in cane ab dive participating municipalities and the balance will be paid by neighboring towns The council also approved closing portions of South Pine road and third reading of a 100000 debenture by law for Brookville school plus accounts totaling 9440 and a voucher for 1634 for the superintendent The road superintendent was authorized Toronto this week.

Nassagawesa Don McOmbhn Sach Stow Sateen Mile Creek Conserva Fon Authority

McEwen Couple Celebrate 48th Anniversary at Georgetown Home

Mr and Mrs Robert McEwen marked their 48th wedding anniversary at their R R 1 Georgetown residence last Sunday The Free Press joins in congratulating the couple Mrs McEnery serves as a news correspondent for the Acton Free Press at Bullinafad

Robert McEwen Georgetown McEnery Acton Free Press Bullinafad Free Press

High School Graduation Prep and Spring Events Amid Exams

Readying for graduation two months away, grade 13 students study hard while planned events include Speaking Contest with medals, grad banquet and a dance. May activities feature grade 9s’ Speaking Contest and a school display of winning names. Weather outlook improves as students resume outdoor sports.

Jane Rogersyare Rycen Piis S Tots Frias Cannes

Offenders Pay Fines After Monday Court Session

Nine persons appeared in magistrate court in Acton on highway traffic violations. They paid a total of 149 dollars in fines plus 80 dollars in costs. Ten were slated to answer charges but one person failed to appear. Court next week.

Acton

OPP Gift to Retarded Children Donation Report

A local OPP chapter donated funds this week to a district association serving children. The total gift was 40 dollars with 62.80 dollars allocated to the regional association for Retarded Children. Constable Tom Dube presented the check to Genus Addison, president of the association.

Wesesnanen Tom Dube Milton Opp Genus Addison Presidentoi

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