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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 07, 1957

Page

12

Bishop Administers Confirmation at St Alban's Church

Bishop W E Bagall administers confirmation at St Alban's Last Sunday with 32 candidates presented by Rev Evan H Jones. After service a reception in the parish hall followed, with lunch by St Albans Guild and prayers on texts from Paul.

Niagare W. E. Bagall Bi Alban‘s Evan H. Jones Berish Hall St Alben's Guild St Alban’s St Paul Hagns Christ

Scouting Notes From Acton Troop Meetings

Monday meeting featured a knot relay won by the Cobra patrol earning five points. Fred Rush and Terry Waterhouse were assigned to Cobra patrol. Paul McGeachie approved for a visit to the Monday night troop. Hallowe'en meeting short due to low turnout. hike planned for Saturday with ASM John Muaseelic and seven scouts. Wolf Cubs packed meeting appointed sixers and leaders. stripes awarded to Peter Taylor Michael Churchill Keith Tarrant and Bob Holmes. Dunk and Cooney absent due to illness.

Trouf Scouters Bay Costerus Mart Coles Cobra Patrol Fred Rush Terry Waterhouse Bob Duby Pete Newton Court of Honor Paul McGeachie Srekiss Hallowe'en Frank Simkiaa ASM John Muaseelic Seven Scouta Wolf Cubs Smith Actla New Sizera Aixer Red Peter Taylor Keith Dunk Andrew Knox Keith Tarrant Chip" Cane Jimmy Cooney Michael Churchill Bob Holmes Akola

Pack Night Features Halloween Party and Scout Raises

The Pack hosts a Halloween themed meeting with costumes and games as new Cubs receive their strides toward scouting. An upcoming Thursday session will host a going up ceremony at the Scout Hall with Cubs Barbeau Holmes Folry and others expected to advance.

Wif Rian Barbeau Peter Holmes John Folry Red Six Murray Scovme Argla Black

Remembrance Day Message from Canadian Legion Leader

Legion president Vic Patrick urges New Canadians to observe Remembrance Day on Monday at the cenotaph. He notes Canada has lost over 100000 in wars and calls for wearing poppies and a two minute silence beginning at the hour. The piece traces poppy symbolism from Flanders Fields and mentions flu illness and a school holiday, reflecting wartime memory and civic duty.

Legion Vic Patrick Canadian Legion Canada Patrick Mr. Patrick Fredom

Halifax Temperature Diverges Across City Districts

In Halifax the official high reached 64 degrees in the downtown area while the west end basked in 75 degrees under clear skies. The contrast showed a sharp warm spell with bright conditions favoring western neighborhoods.

Nunny Side Halifax

Fall bowling season yields chaotic scores and tight league races

Readable fragments show Cutsole beating Curry 5 2 in a late match while Beamhouse and Rolling Room posted mixed totals and high triples. Other leagues report fluctuating standings with top scorers LeSueur Lawson Morton and Oakes among leaders and many teams jockeying for position across Oct and Nov.

Curry Gaemre Beamhouse Tota Pink P. LeSueur M. Bennett P. Lawson LeSueur Lawson

Teddy Bears Lead After Saturday Wins In Junior League

Teddy Bears pace the standings with a Saturday two game win over the Hawks as Spitfires upset Mustangs and Bear Cats cuffed grounddogs. Notable efforts include B Shannon W Mason and B Dedels top doubles while Jill Mort n Hurst posted strong games. League tallies show Teddy Mears top 77 with Bear Cats at 18 and Spitfires 17.

W. Gordon P. Barr C. Goodwin A. Cheetham G. Marales Morton Hurst Teddy Mears Mustangs Bear Cats Spitfires Hound Dogs Hawks

Acton Inter-County Hosts Oakville In Flu Ridden Match

Oakville shutout the hosts as a patched-up lineup due to illness. Coach Don Grein chartered ambulances for the 11 players and the ailing. Mary Cooney powered with 63 triples and 274 singles to lead the LGA. Mor ton earned 839 points and planned a visit for his award. Knights tied for high single and high average, while several players posted wins in local event segments.

Acton Bob Ridsdale Phil LeSueur Gordon Knight Jill Morton Margie Sunter G. Windett P. Barr Gary Masales Rein

Store theft by youths eyed. police vow action

Constable M Harness indicates most incidents involve children removing articles from stores and warns that continued behavior will lead to further action to apprehend those involved.

M Harness

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