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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 12, 1960

Page

8

Weathered delays push back May ball opener amid rain

Pete McMullen, president of the Yat ton Baseball league, says the rainiest spell in years threatens opening dates as three towns already seek to move play back. Red Sox opener with Campbellville Merchants may slide, with Dunas Brampton and Bronte Acton also affected.

Vety Ikory Pete McMullen Yatton Baseball Saturdau T Lhree Red Sox Campbellville Merchants Art Melanson Dunas Brampton Bronte Acton

Book Quiz and Spelling Contest Draw Town Crowd

Priday evening town hall hosted a book quiz and spelling contest with Mrs. Thes Gellar and Mrs. Dave Armstrong directing. Students from grades six and seven competed as a chorus performed by Mix Wot, with prizes awarded by Miss Wm. Jollitte and a violin solo by Gerald Kupersbrid.

Thes Gellar Canada Dave Armstrong Minn Denne Metlineaux Margaret Aan Gerald Kupersbrid Givion Mis Wm Jollitte Kathy Marsden Bevery Brasiles Donna Mc Nabb Mary Sivekhamer Cn Gomme Dave Aen Strang Gal Maredith Me Mis Ba

Township Approves Dam Share In Conservation 1960 Budget

Nassagawesa Township approves its 640, share of the Statewide Mile Creek Conservation Authority budget for 1960 and authorizes $31,000 in permits for four new structures this year including three homes valued at 10,000 each and one chicken pen. The board also okays road closure near South Pine and reads the by law for a 160,000 debenture for Brookville school construction. Other items include accounts totaling 9,440 and a voucher for 134. The road superintendent is to inspect the Toronto toll.

Nassagawesa Don McVbiain Stow Sateen Mile Creek Reguler

McEnerys Celebrate 48th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Robert McEnery marked their 48th anniversary at home in Georgetown R F 1. Mrs McEnery is a news correspondent for the Acton Free Press at Ballinanaf. The Free Press joined with them in celebration.

Robert McEnery Ther Georgetown

End of Year Activities At Local High School

The school gears up for graduation in two months as grade 13 students study hard for final exams. A May Speaking Contest awards top names with display recognition and medals. June 2 banquet and student council plans include a guest speaker and a school dance for seniors and parents.

Oreder Jane Peis Seardet S Tots Cannes

Magistrate Court Actions In Acton Monday

Nine defendants appeared in magistrate court in Acton on highway traffic relations charges. They paid a total of 14 dollars in fines plus 80 dollars in costs. Ten persons were slated to answer charges. all appeared. Court adjourns to next week.

Acton

OPP Gift Presented To District Association For Retarded Children

Milian OPP donated a sum to the Retarded Children’s District Association this week. Constable Tom Dube presented the cheque to President Addison of the local association. The gift supports four counties with a share of the money going to Milian and District Association for Retarded Children.

Wesesnanen Savers Milians Milian and Distrat Tom Dube Milton Opp Addison

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