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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 07, 1957

Page

3

Bishop Administers Confirmation at St Alban's Church

Bishop W. E. Bagnall presided at St Alban's last Sunday administering confirmations for 32 candidates. Rev. Evan H. Jones presented the group. after the service a reception in Berish Hall followed. The bishop urged memory of the chosen text and its comfort in need, citing Paul’s Epistle.

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

Scouting Meetings in Acton Run Through Duties and Hikes

The Acton scouting reports show Troop Scouts voting to assign Fred Rush and Terry Waterhouse to the Cobra patrol after a knot relay win by Cobra. The court of honor approves Paul McGeachie visiting, with winter camping discussed. Hallowe'en limits and a Saturday hike are noted for Wolf Cub Pack A.

Ray Costerus Mart Coles Cobra Patrol Fred Rush Terry Waterhouse Cobra Bob Duby Pete Newton Court of Honor Paul McGeachie Srekiss Hallowe'en Frank Simkiaa ASM John Muaselic Seven Ecouta

Cubs Prepare for Upcoming Going Up Ceremony and Hallowe'en Party

The troop notes plans for a Thursday ceremony as the Pack visits Scout Hall to induct Red Six candidates like Barbeau, Peter Halmes and John Folry. A Halloween party featured costumes won by Don Harrin and Gary MacEachern and a pair of aunts invested as cubs Ron McKnight and Ian MacKenna.

Wolf Cubs Rom Smith New Sizera Eaecond Aixer Red Peter Taylor Keith Dunk Andrew Knox Keith Tarrant Chip" Cane Jimmy Cooney Michael Churchill Bob Holmes Michael, Churchill Akola Wifhian Barbeau Peter Halmes John Folry Red Six Paul Datl Don Harrin Gary MacEachern Ken Melangue Cuba Ron McKnight Ian MacKenna Tun Ranies

Remembrance Day Message From Legion Leader

Legion President Vic Patrick urges New Canadians to honor fallen soldiers at the cenotaph on Remembrance Day November 11. He notes Canada lost over 100000 in wars and calls for wearing poppies and observing a two minute silence starting at 11 o clock.

Legion Vic Patrick Canadian Legion Canada Patrick George V New Canadiana Flanders Iken John McCrea France Flanders Fields Mr. Patrick

Halifax Weather Breaks Records In Fog Shrouded Downtown

On a day with a fog bound downtown, Halifax saw a high of 75 degrees in its sunny west end while officials reported 64 degrees as the official maximum for the day. The contrast highlighted microclimate effects within the city.

Nunny Side Halifax

Bowling Leagues Show Tight Racing Across Many Divisions

The evening szk sprints to tight results as Cutsole, Roamhouse, and Upper Leather battle for top in league play. High scorers include P LeSueur 760, 1325, M Bennet 719, and LeSueur 230, while Oct standings list Cutsole 3 and Roamhouse 38 with Curry 14 in mixed results. Multiple teams from Ladies and High School divisions post strong showings, with notable triples and high single scores shaping the tight races.

Curry Cutsole Gaemre Beamhouse Tota P. LeSueur M. Bennett P. Lawson LeSueur Lawson A. Rairliffe EB. Nightingale 1. Marzo L. Massies A. White Kentner Morton F McGillowsy G Masales Roamhouse Upper Leather Bolling Hoom

Teddy Bears Lead Weekend League Pace Amid Youth Showdowns

Teddy Bears top the standings after a Saturday morning run of wins while Hawks stumble as Spitfires tie Mustangs and Bear Cats cuff grounddogs. Individual high scores include B Shannon 351 and W Mason 388, with notable efforts from Jills Morton and Hurst and young moppers scoring 110 and 71.

Teddy Bears Hawks Spitfires Mustangs Bear Cats B. Shannon W. Mason B. Dedels T. Wilson T. Waterhouse W. Gordon P. Barr C. Goodwin A. Cheetham G. Marales Morton Hurst

Acton Inter-County Hosts Oakville Despite Flu Roster

Acton Inter-County hosted Oakville last Saturday with a patched-up lineup due to flu. Oakville shut out, while Mary Cooney posted 3 triples and 274 singles for the LGA. Don Grein plans ambulances for the 11 ailing players, and several locals earned giveaways and top scores at nearby venues.

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

Stores reporting child thefts may lead to arrests

Constable M Harness notes most incidents involve children taking articles from shops. He warns that continued theft will prompt further action to apprehend the involved parties.

M Harness

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