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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 19, 1960

Page

12

Acton Softball Schedule Set After League Meeting

The Acton Softball League finalized a seven inning schedule with games at 6 30 p m. from June through August. Teams include Acton Citizens Band Avion Legion Acton Junior Farmers Dominion Hotel Station Hotel Fire Fighters and Five Fighters with meetings-set dates for key matchups and a May 15 planning session for players and members.

Weaway Acton Citizens Band Avion Legion Fire Band Mon Jane Station Elotel Tue Jame Dominion Hotel Thurs Legion Maon Dominion Hotel Station Hotel Bands Farmers Band Hand Junior Farmers Jr. Farmees Tres Domen Hotel Fire Fighters Lepgien Dominion Hao Jr. Farmeders Jr Farmers Poe Anup Foe Fighters Neat Organization Pegien Aud Hor RAW Plan Aid Sollbal

Churchill W A Meeting and Church Activities Report

Churchill WAS meets at Mrs Swackhamer and Mr Swackhamer homes on May 1. The group plans a June 1 pager drive and a July chicken barbecue with ticket sales. Guest speaker Mr Chuck Boston of Sarigia visited. Mr Wes Buest preached. A birthday gathering for Miss Marie Kerry occurred. several local families visited. A minor accident injured Vine Swackhamer and Willen Thompson. funeral notices for Margaret Ann Balillie and bereavement for Norman Turner family noted.

Leslie Swakhamer Mien Arthur Swackhamer MacArthur Frank Freeman Willsinisor Chuck Boston Sarigia Wes Buest Aid Blue Char Sumaerlock Chareh Marie Kerry Sind James Thompson Brampton Dirk van Gooren Hamilton Leslie Swick”hanes Mio Donald McCall Toronto Simedas Anchie Kerr Wathrie Swackhamer Willen Thompson Margaret Ann TU Vet Ak Mies Dan Balsilly Kemptaille Balsillie Barbara Tari Normin Turner Thos Gadd Che Dods Amd Norman Turner

Two Paintings At Area Show By Town Artists

Two paintings from local artists were shown at the area exhibit in Brampton. Mrs Walter Dirbors and Mrs 2 Whithant each entered one vanity piece, with both selected to advance from the regional show to Brampton. The event featured several works and drew attendees over the weekend.

Paaileus Brampton Bist Sveturle Sundas Walter Dirbors Whithant Grand Valles Brampton Rygnan Afra Diytas Tay

Postpone Schedules For Minor Sports

The Minor Sports Committee reports postponement of Pee Wee and Bantam team schedules. Officials note many players are still being sorted by managers. Play will start next Thursday evening at the M.7 Bennett school playground with details to follow on the school PA system.

Vo Masterss Mitor Sports Rene Wack Tilkat Owas M. 7. Bennett School

Problems of Women In Africa Related Meeting at Acton United Church

The Womens Missionary Society at Acton United Church met at Mrs. Hart's Mas 1000 with 23 members. President Mrs. Fores opened with prayer. secretary and treasurer reports given. community friendship and stewardship discussed. Miss Simmons sang a memory solo for the late Miss Henderson. devotional service led by Mrs. Shoemaker. meeting closed with prayer.

Womens Missionary Society Acton United Church Robert Hart H.R. Fores J Lambert Ohews Cleave Simmatie Teat Presiden C.G Africa Pmiss D. Simmons Miss Henderson Miss Simmons Plana AJ Shoemaker Daubert Stere Shoemaker Moz Benne Aliigt

Hatton County weighs Milton site for 30 000 sq ft admin building

Hatton County plans for a $730 000 administration building with two floors and a basement faced criticism at May council. A committee proposed three site options on Highway 25 or near Milton District Hospital and urged proceeding with a full building, but some members urged a smaller facility. Council approved site selection and work on building plans while dropping prior location ideas.

Hatton County Administration Milton County Connells Administration of Justice Halton Centennial Manor Department of Highways Highway New Milton District Hospital No. 10 Sileroad Art Desjardine Acton Jack Wire Ryckman Fritedgar Fred Nest Seviews Don Desjardine

Visitors Called At Homes In Everton Area

Local residents reported many guests visiting households in Everton. Notable visitors include Mr Ross Dampier of Johnston City Tennessee and Mr and Mrs Dan Hindley from Hillsburgh, among others visiting relatives in town.

Roy Hindley Ross Dampier Johnston City Tennessee Dan Hindley Hillsburgh Clara Blacklock Toronto John Alton Jennie To’ Vel Archie Bagg Guelph Percy Peievoy Don Dolson Hamilton Tom Cuttir Roy Brindley Bore Jesse McEnery el Vat Dampier Dampiey Joe Amd Ross Fred Murray Will Head Teldestin Patsy Nay Alfred Cauling Chas Evely Dolmen Mir Darewy Dolmer Cross Fergus Bill Bruce Albert Ware Ernie Bayley Tom Ware Acton Aod Wilbert McKersic Rocky Road

Complete Course In Home Nursing Ends With Exams

Eleven women completed a two week home nursing course conducted by the St. John Ambulance Brigade under Miss M. Gibbons RN. Instructors included Mrs W M Coates and brigade superintendent RLS Hart. Final exam results will be announced later and published in the Free Press.

Oval St. John Ambulance Brigade M. Gibbons R.N W. M. Coates Fecunie Mages Vizzell M Hinaiess T. Lazenby Oka i Dre KR Buchan

Town Audios Report Available for Residents at Office

The town audios report has Deen completed and copies are available for all residents. Residents may secure their copies at the town office.

Road Barred and Park Tacked With Deep Ruts

Roadway at the park is blocked with ruts carved by vehicles in spring. Despite summer signs, activity returns as chickens swing, ball players rehearse, and fishermen sit along the shore while grassculling and lawn complaints fill the scene.

Save-a-Lite Week Program Guided by St John Brigade

St John Ambulance Brigade hosts Save-a-Lite Week with sessions at Robert Linke School teaching 25 Home and School Association members artificial respiration. DL guides supervise Tuesday, 24 Cubs receive instruction on Wednesday, and YMCA courses run tonight for the YMC community groups.

St. John Brigade Superintendene WS Save Lite St. John Ambulance Brigade Home Robert Linke

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