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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 01, 1951

Page

5

Acton Bantams Lose Finals to Simcoe 9 to 5

Acton Bantams fell 9–5 to Simcoe in the Ontario Championship final at Hamilton. Errors hampered Acton’s infield, while Simcoe built a lead with timely hitting and solid pitching by King and Sabatine. Coon and Sirrs contributed strong defensive plays for Acton, but the rally fell short despite late scoring threats.

Acton Bantams Simcoe Ontario Hamilton Acton Paul “Lawson Grae Hewey Sirrs John Cunningham Bob Coon Ross Morton Morton John Harry Lawson King Simone Lefty Sabatine Simcoe Abrhpoae Pond Rogers Subatine Crass Kowalsky Fisher Cunningham Sabatine Bly Innnings Holmes Victoria’ Park Dr. Sims Paul Lawson Allan Holmes Jim Graham Ken Blow Harold Skilling Don Wilds Bob Heatley Peter Hurst Bill Skilling Ted Footitt Hugh Simrs Peter Lawson

Rev Currey Leads United Church Service In Acton

Sunday morning Rev E A Currey of Acton United Church conducted a service in the United Church here while Rev J W Oliver led an anniversary service in Acton. Don Chapin returned from Quebec after three months highway work. Leonard Gardiner and George Hostel came home from Saskatchewan harvest work. Mr and Mrs David Fr Dills celebrate their marriage. both are in Acton. Wedding bells for a Rockwood youth this weekend. Frances Jolliffe RN of Welland home for weekend. Charles Pollock RCAF Camp Borden visiting town.

BE. A.currey Acton Rockwood Frances Jolliffe Welland Wan Charles Pollock R.C.A.F Camp Borden

Ospringe Pupils View National Board Pictures At School

Ospringe pupils and teacher Misa McCrea watched National Film Board pictures at Coningsby school on Wednesday morning. The group enjoyed a holiday Friday for a Teachers' Convention at Niagara Falls.

National Film Board Coningsby School Misa McCrea Niagara Falls Roy Hindley Hilts Ist Line Arva Weston George D. Robertson Joyce Perth Gordon Robertson Jim George L. Robertson Flamiston Jean Howard Toronto Howard Marion Sinclair Jack Hunter Guelph D.G. Robertson Ken Stubbington Jean Theaker Elizabeth Ford Mroo James Struthers T. G Artken Harriston Hunter Joan Crag Georgetown Doris Fines Mro Carmen Griffen South Bend Neha

Milton Forum Committee Sees Unified Farm Group Effort

The Milton forum committee gathered at the Court House on Thursday October 16 at 8 30 p m with Chairman Victor Hall presiding. Federation and cooperative leaders discussed a 28 00 donation from the United Farmers Cooperative of Ontario and how to increase Halton County forum membership. A three organization collaboration was approved with leaders appointed to secure speakers and coordinate a season program emphasizing punctuality and shared duties. The meeting also planned a new secretaries meeting and a county executive briefing to align duties.

Hulton County Farm Forum Court House Milton Victor Hall Federation Co-operative Wuthering United Farmers Co-operative of Ontario Halton County al Forum Parr Gordon H. Gray Co-operatives McGillivray Heatherington County Federation of Agriculture Uaing Ontario

Drop In Store Sales Puzzle Canadian Retail Sector

The Financial Post reports department store managers face puzzled reactions as incomes rise yet sales lag behind last year. In the United States stores are pressured by large inventories while Canadian retailers largely avoid the issue through conservative buying. Officials say the retail dip is not a lasting trend.

The Financial Post United States

Acton Milnor Sports Club Faces Runner Up Finish in 0.8 Trophy

A detailed sports column laments Acton Milnor's near miss in the 0.8 A. trophy with Dontoms finishing as runners up. It praises volunteers, notes financial strain, and highlights the bantam program, coaches Harry Lawson and Harold Skilling, and upcoming hockey plans including potential junior teams and local players eyeing league play.

Acton Milnor Dontoms Ontario Acton Aspaii Bantam Club Harry Lawson Harold Skilling Milton Ben Bayliss Leno Marzo Lindsay Joe Louis

Advertising Plan Promotes Christmas Feature Ahead

The notice urges advertisers to plan now for 45 shopping days and eight more issues. It highlights a Christmas feature with Santa imagery, borders, and a Yuletide alphabet, plus men’s and ladies’ wear illustrations.

Dave Thorpe Cao Shoyuyer Santa Claus

Nassagawegan Township Tractors And Horse Show Hold 1951 Match

The Nassagawegan Township event featured multiple tractor classes with top finishers from Milton Georgetown Hornby and Brampton and a horse show judged by Max Featherstone. Winners included Arnold Howden and J W Picket with plowing and harvesting classes noted. Residents pride the soil quality and the first Nassagawegan Match in years drew local praise.

Halton Arnold Howden Milton John—Cummingham Hornby Glenn Irwin Paul Coulson Sth Jim’ Tamond Donald Arimstrong Brampton Roy Warmington Campbellville Geo. Dixon Jack Taylor Freeman Feick Kitchener Chas. LeRiche Max Featherstone John Timbers Unionville Stanley May Jack Turner Moffat Merle Timbers Aurora Harry Woods Tlarnt Nassagawegan County of

Thankoffering Meeting Of W M S St Davids Campbelltown

Many guests attend the thankoffering meeting held in the Sunday School Room. Mrs Elliot presided, readings and devotional duties were offered by Mrs Michle and Mass Hampshire of Boston Church. Mrs Reid delivered a talk titled Across Canada. The program included a duet by Mrs Cairns and Mrs Dixon with Mrs McDonald of Kilbride.

St. David's Elliot Michle Mass. Hampshire Boston A. Cairns Dixon McDonald Kilbride Shepherd of Love Wilfred Greenlees H.S. Reid Council Birtle

Meeting closes with hymns and prayers at reception

Dedicated by singing one verse of a hymn. The meeting closed with a prayer by Mrs. Tineline of Moffat. Mrs. R. Inglis on the reception committee. Mrs. S. Calas and Mrs. C. A. Bluley were hostess ex. The lunch was convened by Mrs. Gertrude Wimesa and a pleasant half hour was enjoyed during this visiting period.

Tineline Moffat R. Inglis S. Calas C. A. Bluley Gertrude Wimesa

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