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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1966
Page
18
A writer tries hockey practice snapshots with a Yashica at a community rink. After fumbling through boards and players, the camera saved the day with in focus shots, earning a surprised byline. A sarcastic warning from a colleague foreshadowed a trouble sparked by the photos.
Ian Johnson scores four goals to pace Team One in a 4-? opener, with Ed Smith assisting the first and Brute Barber setting up the third. Barry Wilson and Wayne Sheppard aid Johnson on the next two, while Ken Tucknotches two for Team Two in a 2-1 loss. Team Four wins the nightcap 2-1 behind Ron Mellon and Noah Rowsell with Harry Phillips assist. penalties tally heavily on the losers.
The Legion town league kicks off Saturday with Atom Weston against Brampton at 1 p.m. Novice Oshawa vs St Kits, Hamilton vs Niagara Falls, and Pee Wee Balt imore vs Springfield follow. Bantam starts Thursday Nov 10 at 7 p.m. with Buffalo vs Hershey before Hershey meets Pittsburg on Tues Nov 17.
Acton Midget All Stars and Milton met in a Sunday pre season exhibition at the community centre. Acton trailed early but tied the score in the final period as Lloyd Smallwood and Casey Harkey found the net. Milton sealed it with Cole’s second goal at 16 minutes. Referees were Murray Warri son and Dan Arbic.
First Day Lady curlers held a social afternoon and played their first game on Monday afternoon.
Acton Tanners join Seaforth Hespeler Fergus Orangeville in five team O H A Int B league after Milverton withdrawal. Double schedule begins Nov 15 with Seaforth at Hespeler and Acton hosting Hespeler on Nov 18. Coach changes and player notes included.
New curling stones have been added for curlers this year. Instruction tours were conducted to coach beginners. A special film on curling aired Tuesday night. Although the regular season begins November 14, a club bonspiel and social nights are planned for next Monday and Tuesday. The draw committee makes up the draws while the membership committee accepts names. Over 130 applications to curl in so far.
A short editorial note extols the value of a nickel, claiming its purchasing power lasts weeks and can surprise shoppers until they find something affordable to buy. The piece reflects frugal times and emphasizes careful spending.
Referee chief Murray Maur iien announced weekly hockey school sessions starting Thursday November 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the arena. Fees are 2 per child or 3 for a family of two or more, with required gear being skates, pads, and helmet.
The notice lists a series of activities across two days and a Monday slot. November events include figure skating, regional training, public skating, and various hockey and curling sessions. It also notes specific times for Guelph Industrial League, Acton Tanners practice, and Tri-County Hockey levels on November 5 to 8.
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