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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
16
Campbellville groaned as Village opened league play with a 19 to 4 victory. Henderson started for Hallian Champions but Elmer Dredge held the fort late, preserving the lead after five innings.
The Campbellville team opened the 1958 season with an 11 to 1 victory in Dundas on a Thursday. Brothers Mares and Bruce Hamilton shared pitching duties for Campbellville, with Danesd and a neshooter delivering strong defense as Dundas batters totaled 20 runs in the innings.
The Sox opened the JOM season with a loss as Don Joyce and Donny Jover both left the game with injuries. Sowa and the Masked Red Sowa faced a double play, while Marmiltoe General Hospital treated a broken leg from Sid Jover. Hed Sax, one catcher short, fell short without a catcher as Reanet Sevatine changed wind in the field. MARBLES TOURNEY LO NDO N Ont. Youths in the city plan to base marbles on the upcoming competition at the YM-YWCA with referees and regulations. Southbound winter travelers found relief as Gourd noted gains.
A confirmation service was held at the church with AL Acton United officiating. Participants included Elmer Sewth Mi, Karen Damm, Paul Met te Phrate Danley Toss Sie, Jack McGrochie, Walter Woodburn, Bernard Veldhaus, and Robert Mart Aa. The rite emphasized covenant with candidates and fellowship among attendees.
C Swackhamer longtime funeral director of Acton died May 24 at Wellesley Hospital Toronto at age 48. Survived by wife Elizabeth Lasby, a daughter Bitte, and brothers Arthur and Wallace. Funeral services held May 26 at Stung Memorial with burial at Memes.
The ceremony united Pat Terry and Lorne McBride in Knox Church on a Saturday afternoon in late May. The bride, daughter of crustmaster Frank Tugry and Mrs Terry of Acton, wore a white gown with filet lace and a matching bouquet, while the groom’s family and friends attended from Prestom and nearby towns.
June events listed include Air Force Day on June 14 and Father’s Day on June 15. Other dates mention Waterloo, Shakespear festival openings, and various commemorations though many items are unclear or garbled.
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