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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 31, 1951

Page

5

Radshlin Club Loses Narrow 8 7 Softball Bout

Rachlin's Acton entry in the Bramosy District Softball League drops its first defeat as CAC Haymakers win 4 7 in Guelph. Ken Allen pitched the complete game for Rachlin's. They face Everton next and then Eden Mills, with the league featuring teams such as O A C Haymakers, Agges, Eden Mills, Rockwood, Everton, Acton.

Rachlin’s Acton Bramosy C.A.C. Haymakers Guelph Ken Allen Rachlin Everton Eden Milly Dutiea Rachling O.A.C. Haymakera OAC Aggies Eden Mills Rockwood

Opening Ceremony Tribute to Mr K McKenzie at Rockwood Hall

A letter from A Luxton rector of St John’s and St Alban’s Churches recalls Mr K McKenzie’s essential role in establishing the Rockwood Hall. The writer thanks J B McKenzie and Son for their obliging cooperation, noting it as one of his last projects and praising the firm’s service.

Rockwood K. McKenzie St John's Church J. B. McKenzie and Son

Canadian export ad chief urges abroad advertising

John M Milne of Toronto, noted export consultant and authority on international advertising, says it is as necessary to advertise abroad as at home to attract new business for Canadian exporters large and small.

Candian John M. Milne Toronto Canada

Acton Drops Opening Decision as Ryder Twirls

Don Ryder threw a smart three hitter in his first mound start in two years but Acton Intermediates dropped a 3 2 decision to Milton. Milton built a lead with seven Acton errors, while Acton rallied for two in the seventh before falling just short. Marshall limited Acton to six hits as Milton earned its second win of the season.

Don Ryder Acton Milton Locettain Acton Nick ed“Pooble” Marshall McPhail Gib Jordan Marshall Melanson Eric Toletzka Bobble Ryder Tyler Robinson Mel Jordan

Waterdown tops Acton in Sixth Inning Rally For 6-3 Victory

Waterdown spoiled Acton's home debut with a six to three win as Don Fawcett fanned nine and a late rally in the fifth produced four runs off Mel Jordan. Acton led until the fifth before errors and timely hits swung the game to Waterdown, called after six frames due to darkness. Acton eyes a next tilt against Georgetown while roster gaps linger.

Don Fawcett Waterdown Acton Internediates Merchants Mel Jordan Jordan Roly Poly Rina Fawcett Owen Morales Dude" Lindsay Bobby Linds Ring Gib Jordan Clarkson Chuck Shultis Don Ryder Shultis Georgetown Comreeh Dude Lindsay Lawson Hamilton Jack Hough Portsider Harry Lawson

Mrs King Hostess for W M S at St David's Church

Mrs Wallace King hosted the W M S of St David's Church on Thursday afternoon with president Mrs R Elliot presiding. Reports were read by Miss J McPhail and Mrs R Inglis as treasurer and supply chair were absent. A June quilting for Bale was approved and Missionary work in Bhil and Jhansi noted. Social hour followed with refreshments. several local families were mentioned as weekend guests and Jack Roberts celebrated his 17th birthday with friends and gifts.

Bhil Jhansi Fergus L. Sharpe Ransome China Yunnan Massion Linn Joan E. D. Mahon Roy Turner Belleville J. K. Mahon David Mahon Windsor Carlson California Robert Inglis Wm. Robert James Wallace Gwen Philadelphia Jack Roberts

Grim Year Foretold By The Financial Post

The Financial Post warns the new year will bring more work and more problems with a lower standard of living for most people. The outlook highlights a difficult period ahead with widespread economic pressure.

Financial Post

Halton Juniors in Woodstock Provincial Choir Concert

Halton Junior Farmers traveled by bus to Woodstock for the Provincial Choir Concert on May 26. Seven counties Bruce Halton Middlesex Norfolk Oxford Perth Wentworth were represented with each choir presenting a ten minute program. The Halton County choir of thirty five voices sang Men of Harlech under critic A Roy Fenwick. Thomas Allen of Dundas directed a high calibre program. The massed choir of 350 voices ended the evening with Have Twelve Oxen and Let Every Tongue Adore Thee.

Halton Woodstock Bruce Middlesex Norfolk Oxford Perth Wentworth A. Roy Fenwick Mus Doc Halton County

Auction of farm cattle dairy herd and farm implements near Rockwood

Instructions received from Claude Brinklow to sell by public auction at his farm 2 miles south of Rockwood on Saturday June 5 at 1 30. The sale features six registered Jersey cows and a herd of grade cows with calves and heifers, 23 Jersey calves, two Jersey bull calves, dairy equipment including a milking machine and cream separator, a 1938 GM C half ton pickup, Cockshutt tractors and farm implements, a brood of sows, young pigs and several farm tools. Terms cash, day of sale, clerk of auction WM A Gibson.

Claude Brinklow Con Rockwood Hinman F-Uuit King Stewart Tattoo G.M. C Cockshutt Dearborn Yorkshire Kelmscott York Hampshire Aorrey Kelmscott Comet Tamworth WM. A. Gibson

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