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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

13

Acton Opens Season Debut at Milton After Scheduling Delays

Intermediate ball returns as Acton debuts today in Milton after postponing the opener against Oakville. Milton carries a 7 2 win over last year’s Waterdown Merchants into the tilt, while Georgetown’s new entry defeats Clarkson 7 2. Acton builds a lean roster. several youths originally skipped practices, but recent workouts suggest a fair team ready to face Milton and Clarkson after Friday and Wednesday games. Players listed include Ryder Snyder Schultis Lawson Mowat and others with Waterdown star Lindsay.

Ballhawks Acton Milton Oakville Waterdown Merchants Georgetown Clarkson Don Ryder Sam Snyder Chuck Schultis Harry Lawson Johnny

Local Team To Play Softball Schedule

Local team schedule lists multiple games from May through July. Matchups include Rockwood, Acton, Everton, Eden Mills, Haymakers, Aggies, Paneer, and Eden, with various home and away locations and dates across May June and July. The dense list shows alternating teams and venues with no clear single highlight.

Rockwood Acton Everton Eden Mills Paneer le Ee EpAriol O Eden Haymakers Eden Mt Aggies Freday Fon Teday Mills Evrton Rock

January imports show cane sugar from multiple regions

In January Canadian refiners imported 22 552 tons of raw cane sugar for refining valued at 3 113 506 dollars. Imports originated from British Guiana Australia Fiji and Cuba.

British Guiana Australia Fiji Cuba

Juvenile Schedule for June and July Playoffs

The schedule lists June matchups among Campbellville Milton Streetsville and Brampton with dates June 2 6 S 12 18 16 19 30 23 27 and June 3 and June 36 plus July 4 7 10 11. First and third teams and second and fourth teams meet in best two of three. winners advance to best three of five for group honors.

Campbellville Milton Streetsville Brampton Stree’ le Ville Streetsvile

May to July intercity schedule notes for Acton Milton and neighbors

An extensive list of intercity games and road trips with dates from May through July. Teams include Acton Milton Oakville Waterdown Georgetown Clarkson and Georgetown. The schedule contains repeated matchups such as Milton at Oakville Clarkson at Acton and Waterdown at Oakville with venue notes and occasional typos.

Jack Tarzwell Receives Science Degree Joins Permanent RCAF

Jack Tarzwell earned a Bachelor of Science in mining engineering with honors at Queen's University Kingston. He joins the permanent Royal Canadian Air Force after a wartime career, reporting for duty in Kingston. Tarzwell, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Tarzwell, is a World War II veteran who served overseas with the RCAF ground crew and as navigator, later discharged as Flying Officer.

Jack Tarzwell Queen's University Kingston Tarzwell Robert Tarzwell Acton Jack Rcaf Permanentorce RCAF Canada Far East

Regular Meeting of Greenock W I Highlights Institute Work

Regular business at Greenock Women s Institute featured speaker Mrs William Ballentine Centre Wellington District President on Do s and Don ts in Institute Work. President Mrs Thos Wamsley led IS members and 3 visitors as plans for a District Annual and a Branch Short Course were discussed. A $5 donation to the Canadian Institute for the Blind was approved.

Hugh Reid Greenock Women's Institute Teeaker William Ballentine Orton Centre Wellington Ballentine Thos Wamsley Thos. McCutcheon Canadian Institute For the Blind C.A.C Eliott Patterson Hemaley Elva Pearen Melville Church Fergus Elnotville W.1 T. Hemaley Elliott Patterson Mra Hemsley

Rev Jolley Speaks At Mission Circle Meeting

Mission Circle of the Baptist Church heard Rev James Jolley of Quebec City describe Grande Ligne Mission evangelism in Quebec City with a French accent. Mrs Jolley spoke on Feller Institute and Rev Chas Foster work as prayers urged for sustained support.

Mission Circle of the Baptist Church James Jolley Quebec City Grande Ligne Margaret Cripps Lawn Wilma Chapman Marjorie Landsborough Jean Garer Mary Mitchell Quebec

Mission Circle Annual Elects Officers at Acton Baptist Church

The Mission Circle annual meeting at Mrs G Wagner’s home appointed Margaret Cripps as president with Wilma Chapman as vice president and Helen Boyd as secretary. Other officers include Ber Nice Connor treasurer and Ethel Franklin pianist. Reports highlighted a year’s work and a Spring Rally in Georgetown. A guest speaker was Mrs Norman Dobbs, wife of a Bolivian martyr. Lunch followed the program.

Mission Circle of the Baptist Church G. Wagner M. Landsborough Wilma Chapman Georgetown Marjorie Landsborough Brampton Norman Dobbs Bolivia Harriet Helwig Margaret Cripps Helen Boyd Bernice Connor Ethel Franklin Helen West Lil Wagner Lal Wagner W. Chapman

Reflections on a child's mirror question

A father and daughter share a quiet moment as the girl asks if God made her. The father affirms, and the girl jokes that God seems to be doing better work on her lately, prompting a gentle, humorous closing.

Hands for Posterity and Oakville Shelter Delays

Handprints of three boys and dog prints mark the cement to the new animal shelter in Oakville. Cornerstone laying for the shelter was delayed last year and the operation has just completed. The Burlington council faces a yacht club water lease vs beach access dilemma. Oakville and Milton items note church expansion plans, a town hall project, and Ladies Night dining by local lodges.

Oakville Hollywood'a Burlington Burlington Counc Yacht Club Council Burlingtons St. Clair and Campbell Lodges A.F A.M Milton Milton Town Trail Hornby Women's Institute

Letter to the editor on deposit to J Kentner Jr Fund

Auditors certify a $950.33 deposit transferred to Mrs. Jean Kentner at Bank of Montreal. They confirm the fund balance matches the bank book balance. Signed by K Randell and O F Hunt.

J. Kentner Jr Jean Kentner Bank of Montreal G. A. Dills Acton Free Press Acton Ontario Dublin Lakeside Chap IL Oo. D.E Pennybanks Mr. A. Clifford Anonymous Ray Mason Ted Perkins Mel Schroeder C. Horton F. Lawson L. Thompson E., Perryman J. Rice M. Hillick C M., Davidson F. A. Helson A Hufnagel H Burns F. Lawrence H. Thorarinson Thorarinson Dobie Ls. Brunelle

Friendly Circle holds monthly meeting with guest speaker

The Friendly Circle met at Mrs. Don McDermiaid's home on Wednesday. In the president's absence ise M. Bennett led the business session planning the June picnic. Miss Bennett received a framed picture from the class presented by Mrs. Marguerite Taylor. Mrs. Clarke of Mil ton spoke on Chronicles of Ginger Farm, with flowers given to her by Mrs. Bean. Two contests and a luncheon followed. Jean Harris moved thanks to the hostess and organizers.

Don McDermiaid Ise M . Bennett Marguerite Taylor Miss Bennett Q. Johnston Waterhouse Bittorf Ralph McKeown R. Bear Gwendolyn Clarke Milton Ginger Farm J. J. Stewart R. Bean Clarke Jean Harris Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Bean

Water Service Upgrades Planned Ahead of Paving Project

Council orders renewing about twenty five non copper water services before permanent street paving. Consumers to cover curb to building costs while mains to shut offs are funded by the Commission. Water works eyeing new pumping station repairs, light standards, underground wiring, and rear street casements to remove poles between Main and John streets on Mill street.

Agnes Mui J. McGeachie Spartan Construction Lambert John St. N Hydro D. Mason Main John Streets Mill Street Hydro Department Bell Telephone Co Hle.p.c Ont H. G. Barlow Grand and Toy Ltd Multigraph of Canada Whitham's Garage Voc Sangamo Co. Ltd Can Gen. Electric Co Federal Wire and Cable Lime Materials Ltd Express and Transport WH. Palmer Co Waterworks Department J Bo Mackenzie ‘and Son Canada Valve DH. Howden and Co

Rockwood WCTU May Meeting and County Convention Report

The Rockwood branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held its May meeting at Mrs A K Thomas's home with six members present. Mrs Blatherwick read the Scripture, a county convention report by Mr Copeland and Mrs George Peal and Mrs J Taste followed, and the clip-sheet Social Responsibility was discussed. The group asked if they do all they can to attract the young.

Rockwood Women's Christian Temperance Union A.K. Thomas Blatherwick Dublin St. United Church, Guelph Copeland George Peal J. Taste

Oxford County Festival Awards Top Entrants in Woodstock

The Oxford County Munich Festival at Woodstock lists prize winners across categories. Notable winners include David Aner Rockwood in baritone solo 17 and under, Bruce Hosking Rockwood first trombone solo 17 and under, Joan Coulson Eden Milly and Leona Bolton Rockwood tied for first in 146 and under, Norman Thomas Eden first clarinet 18 and under, Martin Bauer Rockwood second trombone solo 21 and under, Sheila Hossing Rockwood Rock Nockwood second in cornet solo under 14, and Rockwood Community Band earning second in brass quartet 18 and under.

Woodstock David Aner Rockwood Bruce Hosking E. Flathorn Joan Coulson Firet Lillian Jennings Eden Milly Leona’ Bolton Norman Thomas Eden

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