Acton Wins Ninth Inning Tilt With Brampton Members
Acton rallied from a 8 6 deficit in the ninth inning to beat Brampton 9 8 in a crowded opener. Casey started strong for Brampton, Lambert held two hits in five, then Morton faltered in relief as Acton exploded for 8 runs in the last four frames. Key plays included Lindsay and Tyler scoring, Waterhouse’s triple, Waterhouse and Lindsay contributing multi hit games, and Waterhouse homers sparking the comeback. The win showcased Acton’s fighting spirit and heavy hitting as crowd applauded the late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
King
Carol Casey
Brampton
Farrell
Hec. Lambert
Unany
Bus Morton
Bus
Casey
Acton Boys
Bramptonites
Brown
Lindsay
Tyler
Wood
White
Morton
Lambert
Anderson
Terry
Marton
Fred Waterhouse
Crampton
Guthrie
bin Waterhouse
Jack Water- Nouse
Texas
H. Teasdale
N. Patrick
T. Mochrie
Near
Nelson
E. H. Vincent
A. Firstbrook
Savage
Thompson
Ol Brown
Mochrie
Rf . Ou
Allen
Ant
70 Groups Report at the WMS Meeting
Meetings of the Halton Presbyterial W A S were held May 10 and 11 in Strabane and Palermo United Churches with over 100 delegates each. Miss Evelyn Mitchell led talks on evangelical, medical, temperance and educational work, and open forums followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Presbyterial
Palermo United Church
Earl Whitson
Strabane United Church
C. Readhead
Wesley and
Melville
Burlington and
Glenwood
Ella McKay
Georgetown
W. R. Archer
Lowville
Cireles
BE. P. Luntu
Oakville
Our Heavenly Kingdom
Afitchell
Miss Mitchell
Presbyterian
HH. Inglehart
Strabane
Freeston
Harvey Smith
Netion
Palermo
J. J. Gardiner
Acton
Helen Conder
Normicy Wood
Aioh
Mra. Mevat
M. Sharp
M .Tails
Hurlington
Clem Loughlin Retires From Chicago Black Hawks Role
Clem Loughlin resigns as manager after twenty years with hockey, ending a three year tenure with the Chicago Black Hawks as the team prepares for next fall’s NHL race under new leadership from owner Major Frederic McLoughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Loughlin
Chiesgo Black Hawks
National Hockey League
Yhawks
Frederic McLoughlin
Clem
Black Hawks
One Dead and Nine Injured In Auto Collision
A fatal motor crash at No 5 alde road Exquesing Township left William Filler 19 dead four hours after hospital admission in Guelph. Edward Wedge of Milton Hall escaped with minor injuries as both cars veered and rolled. several passengers suffered facial lacerations and bruises. An inquest will be held in Georgetown Friday evening under Coroner Dr Stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Filler
Alde Road
Exquesing
Filler
General Hospital
Guelph
Edward Wedge
R. R Wo. J. Milton
Piller
Wedge Automobile
Wedge
Milton Hall
Cookman
R. Wedge
Lloyd Grace
Georgetown
Ethel Gowland
John Wedge
RL R. 3
Milton
Harvey Allen
Leonard Rayner
James Emerson
Stead
Oakville
Scout Mothers Auxiliary Enjoy Evening at Parish Hall
A delightful cadre gathered last evening in the Parish Hall for the Scout Mothers Auxiliary event. Prizes were won by Mrs. George Lazenby, Mrs. Holloway, and Mr. W. Evans. After games, refreshments were served by the committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
George Lazenby
Holloway
W. Evans
Acton Scouts Take Second at Oakville Jamboree
Acton Troop narrowly misses first place at the Scout Jamboree in Oakville as the Milton Challenge Shield goes to Mimico with Acton disqualified in the first-aid contest. Eighteen troops with nearly 500 boys attended the three day camp featuring camp crafts, worship services, and numerous discipline and signaling contests. Named participants included 90th Toronto Mimico 70th Toronto 1st Weston 1st Acton 110th Toronto 1st Clarkson 1st New Toronto 7th Toronto 27th Hamilton 2nd Hamilton Sea Scouts 1st Milton and Port Credit Sea Scouts and 1st Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumfco
Oakville
Acton
Toronto
Ord Mimico
George B. Jacobs
D. H W. Gallaher
St. John’s United Church
Oakvilles
R. PF. Locke
Kim
Mimico
Hamilton
Afimico
Port Credit
Canadian air hostess breaks new route record
Miss Margaret Radcliffe becomes the first and only air hostess on a regular Canadian service, flying the nonstop New York to Montreal schedule. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H S Radcliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Margaret Radcliffe
New York-Montreal
Miss Radcliffe
HS. Radcliffe
Canadian Legion Delegation to Visit Germany for Harmony
A 30 member Canadian Legion delegation will travel to Germany as guests of the Union of FrontoLiner Associations. They will place wreaths at the tomb of the unknown soldier and at the grave of Manfred von Richthofen to promote international harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Legion
Germany
Union of FrontoLiner Associations
Manfred von Richthofen
Acton Softball League Formed For Summer Season
Acton will field a six team softball league this summer with Limehouse Storey Glove Ajax Engineers two Tannery squads and a business district team. At a meeting at Stuart Lantz home it was agreed each club may list 15 players and a home and home schedule will be played. Frank Holloway named Secretary with each team appointing a manager. Schedule to run in The Farr Pass and league expected to start around June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Limehouse
Storey Glove
Ajax Engineers
Stuart Lantz
Frank Holloway
Puzzle Poem winning entry and next week prize
Last week's Puzzle Poem drew many answers with Victoria as the sole tone and Mrs F A Kerr of Acton winning. This week's poem appears on Page Five and eligible entries must be received by 4 30 Saturday. Groceries from a local sponsor await the winner at Turn Free Press office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
F. A. Kerr
Acton
Turn Free Press
Oakville Postmaster Appointed E A James Named
Announcement this week confirms the appointment of E A James of Trafalgar Township as Oakville Postmaster. He will assume office immediately after serving in France with the Canadian Expeditionary Force from 1915 to 1919 and has resided in Oakville for 18 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. James
Trafalgar Township
Oakville
Annalque
England
Canada
Canadian Expeditionary Force
France
Child Seeks Urgent Doctor After Needle Ingestion
A distressed caller asks a nurse to hasten a doctor to attend a child who has swallowed a needle. The operator explains the doctor is very busy and asks if the needle is needed immediately.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Wave at Crowds in London
From Buckingham Palace the King and Queen respond to London's thunderous acclaim after their coronation at Westminster Abbey. The newly crowned monarchs acknowledge the roaring throngs as they return to the palace, beginning a reign over the vast empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
George VI
Elzabeth
Acton Council Foods Licenses and a May Wedding Report
A May wedding in Acton united Miss Violeo Marlon Currie to Mr Frederick Clarence Dawkins with ceremony at the groom’s home. The marriage was followed by a buffet and a coronation Bible keepsake. Acton council discussed license funds of 181.74, Workmen's Compensation coverage, liability for the Arena, and plans for dust control, cemetery fencing, and street repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violeo Marlon Currie
Arch
Currie
Frederick Clarence Dawkins
W. A. Dawkins
Acton
WW. L. Bennie
Hrock Avenue
Marguerite Currie
W. S. King
Georgetown
Jacqueline Currie
Perle McMillan
Ar. Homle
Mrs. Dawkins
United States Paints
Toronto
Liquor Control Board
Workmen's Compensation Board
A. E. Wilbon Co
Lakeside
L O. D.B
Bell Telephone Coa
The
Municipal World
Acton Fury
Provincial Board of Health
R. J. Ramshaw
Wascaster
Pronvcer
Gibbons
Empire Day Program Delights Town Hall Crowd
School pupils and teachers hosted the annual Empire Day concert in the Town Hall last Friday. Performances included Dana by The Boys’ Chair, Betty Gibson’s bronze medal solo, duets, a sixty voice choir, folk dance, piano solos, and a variety of acts. Awards from the Burlington School Board and the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LODE celebrated achievements, with medals, a five dollar memorial prize, and numerous student performances praised by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
1.C.D.E
Town Hall
Dana
Betty Gibson
Gordon Gibbons
John AfeHugh
Dorothy
Lorraine Pallant
Burlington School Board
Billie Vincent
Reggie Spires
Jack Stewart
Miss Young
Ethel Franklin
Margaret Somerville
Dora Hansen
Mness
Dora
Rena Braida
Paddy Baylis
Marjorie Nelson
Sammy Brunelle
Rio
Charlie Allan
Acton
Mary i> Moore
Lakeside
D-E
Marguerite Ryder
Charlie
Letty Gibson
Joyce Dessereault
Twinkle
Lois. Dankirts
Windergarten
Joan
Mars
FS. Mon
Five Dollar Bill Recovered By Honest Store Owner
Mrs Archie Kerr found a five dollar bill at Hinton s store and returned it to the owner. An advertisement in The Far Parss led to Mrs Johnston, recently moved to Acton from Hanover, who had recently lost the money. The owner was identified and the funds restored, making everyone happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Kerr
Hinton
Mr. Hinton
Parss
Johnston
Acton
Hanover
Bsc
Community Notices of Events and Meetings Featured Local Acts
Reading of notices shows bake sale at Mill Street home of Mr and Mrs J Smith. Women's Institute meets June 3 at Mrs Hugh McCutcheon home. Dance at Huttonville Park featuring Willis Tipping's Orchestra Monday the 7th, 9 to 12. Admission 50 cents with men and ladies priced accordingly. Limehouse United Church anniversary June 1 with Rev EL Morrow preaching morning and W.60 p.m. Daylight Saving Time. Garden Party Monday June Weh with acts including Tralph Gordon Toronto, Acton Orchestra, Crawford Clay Guelph, soloist Tooth Conn and more. bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse United Church
Lubh
EL ML Morrow
Mya
Lego Am
Yim
Weh
Tralph Gordon
Toronto
Acton Orchestra
Crawford Clay
Guelph
Tooth
Conn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reeve McCutcheon
Hage
Bannockburn Women’s Institute
Qannockburn Women's Institute
Margaret Young
Wiley
Aileen Clarridge
Gamble
Institute
Mrs. Wiley
Int
D. D. Morrison
Mim. W. Warding
Margaret Brown
Mira. W. Wiley
A. Kerr
A. G. Clarridge
D. Russell
Laura Millar
F. Cole
Russ Laura Millar
1B. Leitch
Alleen Clarridge
Brookes
E. Evans
8. Morrison
WH. Anthony
W. Harding
Edna Russell
H. Cook
W. Wiley
M. Brown
Laura Millay
Aileen Clar
Myre
Fir
J. Waterhouse
Tandsay
Waterhouse
Shy
Lamberty
Walters
Bob
W.M.S
Evelyn Mitchell
Nat
Halton
Luctumbe
Acton Scouts
Oakville Farm
Reigndler
Alex, Hous
Acton Softball League
Elabeth
Margaret Rage
J. McMillan
Churchill
Women's Institute
Hugh McCutcheon
Huttonville Park
Willis ‘Tipping
Lidies
Norval Juniors
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