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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

14

Pa and Joe laugh off a community fund rift in Acton

A rural tale from Acton shows Pa erupting over fund canvassing then quieting when Joe donates to the Community Centre fund. Ma reveals Joe aimed to rile him, but later confesses about a separate Arena fund donation, smoothing tensions as family and pets react with relief. The column closes with local sports notes from Bruce Andrews and Camp Belle merchants.

Wide Hind Loran Joe Society For Prevention of Cruelty Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Stray Childres Pa Ma Sam Arena Fund Mars Sam Joe Jong Mike Sorouren, Ave Toronto

Acton Intermediates Face Uncertain Acton Georgetown Season

Acton intermediates prepare for the Halton County Baseball association series amid doubts after Georgetown enters an intermediate team and several young players move to a Guelph uniform. Loss of about 10 players tests bench strength, but manager Will Pinish believes the gap will be filled.

Campbelleville Jack Roberts Harry Hamilton Gary Fields Eden Myffls Roberts Fields Guelph Unter County Campbelle Len Andrews Oofferstrom Harm Hamilton Acton Halton County Baseball Association Georgetown Dude Glrndaay Tenn Coursier Nigra

Softball League Seeks to Complete Schedule opener vs Georgetown

Organizers aim to finalize the intercounty league lineup by May 3 and confirm players with Yack Newton or Will Pettereen. Veterans like Harald Townsley and Red Andersen practiced while two or three may miss Saturday’s opener against Georgetown, as Queen Victoria day plans loom and Campbellville visits to view the Merchants’ power.

Woom Maunggora Dlata Yack Newton Will Pettereen Uta

Grade 12 Tops Opponents Friday Win 173 Points at Field Day

Grade 12 won the field day with 173 points, edging out rivals as Bruce Andrews led in the three mile cross country and capped the day with the 880 open trophy. The event showcased top performances from Ruth Spielvogel Thelma Phillips Bonnie McDougall and others across senior and intermediate divisions.

Therr Bruce Andrews Guelph Ruth Spielvogel Rosemary Brook Thelma Phillips Bonnie McDougall Ruth Guest Janett Rognvaldson Caryl Glendenning Kay Chisholm Sarah Lazenby Barbara Norton Donna Ledger Caroline Camp Lorraine Lasby Helen Hopkins Lorraine Richardson Marie Crofts Maira McKelvey Carol Glendenning Winnie Vuetstra Diane Matheson Sandra Ha Ruth Speilsogel Rosemary Brooks Inter

Acton Mills and Milton Schedule of Games

A fragmented calendar lists multiple June and July fixtures with Acton Bronte Milton Burlington Eden Mills and Hartington venues and dates. Entries include June 3 Bronte at Miltoy June 7 Wurlington at Bronte June 14 Milton at Bronte and numerous July matchups across Acton Burlington Milton and Eden Mills.

Acton Mills Acton Bronte Miltoy Burlington Wurlington Milton Fiden Mitty Hartington Thiursdin Acton A Valea Mills Saunday Monte Balen Mills Milton Ad Horling Eden Mills

Acton Stars Highlight At Guelph Track Meet

At the C W L O L S S A Wack event in Guelph Saturday Acton placed in the top five with several athletes earning podium positions Pete Lawson led in senior pole vault finishing first and also placed second in shot put He led junior pole vault with John Gov taking second and Sheldon Blow won junior high jump Marisak and Pete Lawson took second and third in senior high jump Bonnie MacDougall led the girls in softball throw with a first place effort

Guelph Acton Péte Lawson Stewart MacDonald Pete Lawson John Gov Marisak Pete Laason Sheldon Blow Jim = Peal Bonnie MacDougall

Local Soccer Match Report With Unclear Details

An obscured game summary describes a soccer match on Sunday involving the Maple club and mentions players such as Nolan and Oronte. The text references a third league game, a fleet, an exhibittion spotent handily, and unclear scoring events with fragmented phrases and weather notes.

Acton Maple Club Haat Femiiton Wimanta Whitin Ry Nolan Ily Tral Howe Oronte

Community Centre Bond News Reaches Local Readers

In town residents received green newspapers with headlines about the Community Centre bond, a topic covered by the Pree Prews over the past weeks. Local schoolchildren delivered papers door to door.

Cedlittans Oval Hiteere Uhernk

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