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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1962
Page
9
Neal Monday and Tueway nights host a curling bonspiel with 38 teams and 100 registrations. Skips will notify players of times before Monday. three games per night run from 6 to 10 and 8 to 12 with semifinals and finals spread across the season. This bonspiel is a one time event with teams organized for Monday and Tuesday only.
The Hog Line announces a Sunday age request and a draw to list teams for the regular season. During the get together on Monday and Tuesday teams defeated will be eliminated automatically.
Community centre in Acton unveils artificial ice installation after a long ice era. Officials credit visionaries who funded the project without town debt as Acton readies a winter sports program with an opening weekend and plans for summer activities at the arena.
The Halton Plowmen's Association postponed the plowing match from Saturday October 7 due to a sudden snow storm. The event will run on Saturday November 3 with the same program, though timing will shift. President Mr Stan May confirmed the plan remains unchanged aside from the date.
Acton juniors beat Georgetown 71 in snow football as Santa seemed to join the game. Acton seniors fell 38-0 at Georgetown. Acton soccer hosted Milton and Erin, losing 21 and 51 respectively. Keith Ranney won cross country with Allan Hall close. Intermural football underway and student council picks Bonny MacDougall president and Randy Daly vice president.
Firemen instructed the Ranger Crew on Monday evening with several firemen present to demonstrate extinguisher types and actual resuscitation. The group was tested on procedures, with chief Mik Holmes deputy chief Bill Williams and others in attendance as they plan future visits with Rockwood Rovers and Oakville Rangers.
A simple method to check egg freshness involves placing eggs in cold water. Fresh eggs lie on their sides near the bottom, while older eggs stand upright or float due to air buildup.
Young players in Acton prepare for the town league season with unofficial kickoff this Saturday November 3 at 6 00 pm. Players, managers and coaches to attend to meet teams and allocate roles while volunteers for timekeeping coaching and general help are welcomed. Fundraising events include a dance this Friday November 2 with potential UNICEF proceeds and notes on local club leadership.
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