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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 17, 1962

Page

5

Beardmore Becomes Preseason Pacesetter In Someday League

Tony Masales declares Beardmore the softball champion again and Tinny’s squad backs the boast with a full roster. Five other clubs expand the circuit to six as Acton adds new Bantams and Pee Wees insured players and tickets while Toronto access is planned. Dude Lindsay returns with Acton Intermediates in a bid for another title as local sports fans await Saturday’s doubleheader at Maple Leaf Stadium.

Wetll Tony Masales Beardmore Key Tanners Dave Manes ED Owen Ptt Acton McMullens Jack McMullen Enright F. Sampson Prudential Insurance Ayton Maple Leaf Stadium Toronto Pete Vale Dare Lindsay Acton Dude Her Georgetown Lynn McLaren

County Workmen Widen Sideroad Project Details

County work crew widens No 25 sideroad from Esquesing to Nassagaweva. Trees uprooted, hydro poles moved, rock blasted, and embankments leveled as land purchase expands the 40 to 66 foot road allowance. Hazardous jogs removed and straightening along the Nessagaweva lines. topping listed for 1963.

Esquesing Nassagaweva Hallion County No.25 Nessagaweva

Acton Softball League Announces 30 Game Schedule

The Acton softball association releases a 30 game schedule for a season featuring new entrants from Ledger's LGA and Legion Branch 197. Games run at Prospect Park diamond on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 28 with extensive renovations and additional seating.

Acton Softball Association Uta Weguine Dave Manes Branch 197 Canadian Legion Wlays Beardivore Trniters Wominian Hotel Junior Farmers Firemen Ledger LGA Legon Prospect Park Diagmond Dominion Beardmore UGA Leynion Munch Howl Legion 1.G.A

Acton Merchants Open Halton County Baseball Season

Dude Lindsay’s Merchants visit Acton Saturday to open the Halton County intermediate league. Guelph Seniors provide last minute help with pitcher Howie Cain and Bob Brattain likely rejoining Acton. Veterans and juniors mix as Guelph and Acton prepare for new season chatter.

Uourgetown Cottons Lynn McLaren Acton Acton Merchants Halton County Guelph Dude Lindsay Harold Townsley Howie Cain Bob Brattain Wil Cain Merchants Brattain Campbellville Jeff Fryer Ravager

Esquesing Township Hikes Back-Tax Interest to Eight Percent

The council raised the rate on overdue taxes from six to eight per cent for arrears over $1,000. They approved copying the quarry and pit by law and sending to all township quarries. Notices announced that dogs molesting sheep may be shot. A five percent raise was approved for clerk K C Lindsay his assistant road superintendent and two assessing officers.

CNC Warn Jakes Esquesing K. C. Lindsay

Acton Open Golf Tournament Set for Georgetown Club

Acton golfers brace for the Acton Open at Georgetown Golf and Country Club on Saturday June 16. Tecoff time ranges from 8 am to 12:30 am with tickets on sale through commuter members. Price includes green fees prizes and turkey dinner. Trophies awarded for low gross and other categories with individual winners honored. Committee chair Rev A H McKenzie and team assure a challenging course and offer to arrange four somes or on site pairing.

Acton Rev A. H McKenzie Jack Drysdale Andy Nolan Chester Peycha George Williams Alan Hughes John Krapek Georgetown

Possible New Record Set By John Guy at H S Meet

Acton High School athletes set multiple CWOSSA marks at the Central Western Ontario Secondary School Athletic meet at the OAC. John Guy likely established CWOSSA records in pole vault at 10 feet 6 inches and high jump 5 feet 1 inch to win the junior title. Peter Lawson led senior pole vault and high jump, with teammates earning podium spots in relay and sprint events.

Acton John Guy OAC Georgetown Erin Milton Peter Lawson Stuart M McDonald Keith Ranner Acton Wunners Bob Fogers Terry Waterhouse Jon Hurst Andrew Smith Sheldon Blow Allan Hall Bonnie Mac‘Dougall Oal OFSSA Ontario Guelph

Campbellville reshapes lineup after five departures

Campbellville Intermediates lose Gerry Field and four teammates from last season as six new players join under manager Len Andrews in 1962. Veterans Jack Luking Al Wingrove and Stan Henderson anchor a revamped infield while Larry McPhail Larry Phillips and Glenn Goldshaw push youth into outfield and pitching roles with Hamilton recovering from a leg injury.

Halton Campbellville Len Andrews Gerry Field Greener Fields Guelph Bill Cairns Lloyd Barry Jim Jerusello Laverne Hamilton Larry McPhail Larry Phillips Navy Glenn Goldshaw Big Bo Eliott Don Joyce Exquesing Milton Red Sox Jack Luking al Wingrove al Wingrove Aal Dongl da Dovestal Hieg- Chorenee Heenek Fraeee Stan Henderson Harry Hamilton Henderson Hamilton Srl Earl Cairns Stu King Elmer Dredge Ken

Red Sox Millen Open Season With Acton Tilt

The Red Sox prep for their regular season opener next Saturday against Acton in Acton. Team executive list includes Don Toletzka president Ron Shannon secretary treasurer Elmer Hornby Doug Hyatt Butch Riddell and Glen Dance. Coach is Cliff Houston.

Millen Red Sox Acton Don Toletzka Ron Shannon Elmer Hornby Doug Hyatt Butch Riddell Glen Dance Cliff Houston

Present Trophies Prizes At Bowling Banquet In Guelph

The Acton rrenus Bowling League held a banquet at the Manor in Guelph on Saturday May ch with about 50 attendees. President Alice Wilkinson awarded trophies for ladies high average Shellajburn Smith and high single Edith Jennings. men high average John Cunningham and high single Ray Atkinson. high triple Harald Ferguson. Beaver Baxter accepted the team cup for Union. Individual team trophies went to Beaver Baxter Bonnie Blackley Marion Coyle Stuart McConnell Sean Walker Clara Taylor and Ray Atkinson.

Acton Rrenus Guelph Alice Wilkinson Shella Jburn Smith Edith Jennings John Cunningham Harald Ferguson Ray Atkinson Unione Beaner Baxter Beaver Baxter Bonnie Blackley Marion Coyle Stuart McConnell Sean Walker Clara’ Taylor

Park Admission Fees Revised With Free Sundays for Pedestrians

The council rescinded a previous by law on park entry and approved new charges to start when prepared. Pedestrians will enter free on Sundays while motor vehicles pay 1 dollar, with Acton residents paying 4 dollars for a seasonal motor vehicle pass. Tables at picnics on Monday to Saturday cost 1 dollar per table with no Sunday reservations.

Porks Board Acton Hicke

Voter Eligibility Up for June 18 Election Halton

Halton returning officer Richard West reports 55 830 eligible voters for the June 18 election up from 43 467 in 1958. In 1958 only 34 960 ballots were cast. There will be 252 polls, 75 more than 1958. Names not on the list can request revision May 31 to June 2.

Halton Richard West

Man Breaks Ankle In Acton Car Crash Near Station

A Saturday crash near a Shell service station on Highway 25 south of Acton involved driver Tyan W. Dodds 22. A jammed accelerator allegedly caused the out of control car to strike a fence. Donna Vile 15 of Acton was cited with damage around $40.

Acton Shell Tot Highway 25 Donna Vile Rur Tyan W. Dodds

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