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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 08, 1967

Page

3

Spring the Pins Race to Lead at Acton in Hubs of Bowling

Spring the Pins at Acton sees Hot Shots overpower Hippies to stay atop standings with strong triple counts from Roger Murray Al Roach Getty Post Ches Lewandowski and others. Hippies counter with Jaks VanderKooy Wally Scea Bill Fabian Dis Angels Arlie White and more as Powers clash across several lanes in a tight league battle.

Roger Murray al Roach Getty Post Ches Lewandowski Jaks VanderKooy Wally Scea Bill Fabian Dis Angels Arlie White Punishers Emia Ibemaghre Uppers Tom Shannon Ed Parent Ray Atkinson Helen Yateman Muriel McCutcheon Jane McCrea Tinnie Morales John Robson

Bowling league scores and standings from Acton Lanes night

Central Cartage led by Bowler M eter 486 and Lenora Watters 435 won key games as Acton Jersey Dairy surged with Ruth McLelland 559 and Elean or Goy 539 in a high scoring night. Family Store trailed with Elsie Wittekoek 627 and top three 627 452 373. standings show Nistson's Clothing 27, Ledger's LG.A. 26, Cameos 25, Central Cartage 25, Family Store 24, Acton Jersey Dairy 20.

Ledger 1.G.A Hed Grace Robertson de Mar Fel McCutcheon Donna Manes G.A Kitty Alien Ben Anderson Alice Hatfield Nistson’s Clothing Ledger’s Lg.a Cameos Central Cartage Family Store Acton Jersey Dairy

Acton Friends Nov 2 Bowling Standings and Scores

Firebirds lead the league despite a 2 and totals loss to Torinos. Torinos’ Joan McCristall 612 and Howie Jank 607 top the roll. Firebirds June Hunter 213 and Charles Andrews 206 led singles. Malibus and Darts win two and totals. Mus tangs beat Cougars. League standings list Firebirds 30, Torinos 25, Cougars 25, Mustangs 24, Malibus 23, Darts 20.

Steve Blanchard Yvan Bmoad John “Junior” Dunn Maryayette Dee de Forest Gino DeBartolo Heather Ellis Jens Laustsen Gary Prevett Earle Middleton John Church Cannons Hippies Coasters X Road Runners Lucky Seven Shadows Tricount Masson Motors Fred Landry Wayne Mason Phil LeSueur Lorne Norton Keith Andrews Reliable Taxi Alan Jeff Fryer Larry Nolan Ray Atkinson Don Harris Pete Homer Bob Doyle Masson Motors SM Allan’s Helen Bittorf June Shafi Ina Wilson Verna Arbie Gwen Dawe Hanna Cleland Cora Walters Eunice Metcalf Agnas Holmes Black Cats Mamie Allan Mary Daly Joyce Adamis Swingers Monkeys Go- Gos Firebirds Torinos Joan McCristall Howie Jank Sally Bowman Bert Robertson Jean Vaughn June Hunter Charles Andrews Malibus Doris Town- Slay Grace Robertson Mustangs Cougars Don Archibald Carolynne Williamson Barb Smith Reg Adams Dave Hunter Darts

McNabb Apology Acknowledged In Sports Spot Column

The column thanks McNabb for admitting mistakes and notes Ernie Lawson of the Sports Corner Major League team welcomed a son. Registrations are open for the COB A 240 and 180 average handicap tournament with Steve Lanchard and Earl Middleton as contacts. Jackie Palmer discusses the YBC chocolate bar campaign supporting youth and provincial and national events.

McNabb Ernese Lawson Ernie Order of Proud Fathers C.O.B.A Steve Lanchard Earl Middleton Jackie Palmer Youth Bowling Council Y.B.C Hes

Golden Age Club Lunch and Social

On Thursday Mrs. Jack Hargrave hosted a lunch for over 40 Golden Age Club members after a brief meeting. The afternoon featured Euchre and Crokinole with prizes for Euchre won by List, Mrs. Davi, and Tik. Turkey dinner tickets were sold for December 1. Anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Winn and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Creasey Sr. were noted. Miss Marjorie Hail received birthday wishes. The Rhythm Band plans another practice before the November 17 trip to Milton Manor with Acton W.1.

Jack Hargrave Golden Age Club List Davi Crokindle Fle Hargrave Kennedy O*hara Warne Campbell Winn Jack Creasey Sr Marjorie Hail Milton Manor Acton W.1

Youth Bowl League Raises Funds with Chocolate Sales

Youngsters in the Youth Bowling League are selling chocolate bars to raise funds for league activities and equipment. The effort aims to cover entry fees, uniforms, and field maintenance.

Youth Bowling League

Strikes Lead Bantams in Acton Youth Bowling News

At the Youth Bowling Council Jackie Palmer notes Bantams top juniors and seniors in chocolate bar sales. New bowlers arrive: Bill Gentles Dougie Darby Donna Darby Geraldine Jansen Nancy Frank in Bantams and Karen Manés Rick Davidson in Juniors/Seniors. Cats beat Mice. Skunks over Gophers. top scorers listed with precise totals and pins. Unknowns lead league with Phycos Hippies Hotstuffs in contention.

Acton Bill Gentles Dougie Darby Donna Darby Geraldine Jansen Nancy Frank Karen Manés Rick Davidson Cats Mice Skunks Gophers Moneys Dogs Wade Knight Janet Storey Margot Matheson Barry Parte Joe McConnell Gord McConnell Ronnie Turkesz Valerie Bateman Colin Price Cindy Norrie Chris Tennant Phycos Gary Price Guy Payne Gord Morris Rod McEachern Wayne Deforest Bob O'Rourke Larry Deforest Larry Knight Henry Toebes Y.B.C. Bantams Monkeys Y.B.C Hippies Kooks Swingers

4 H Snuggle Bugs at Work Meeting

The Acton 4 H Snuggle Bugs completed their fourth meeting with two absences last week. Members worked on their books and night apparel, finished cutting patterns, and neared garment completion. Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. McNaughton demonstrated seams and stitching methods, and black plastic covers and snugGLE bags are underway.

Acton

North Halton Teachers Forge New Executive at Georgetown

Thomas Campbell spoke on education trends to the North Halton branch of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation in Georgetown as P. Martindale of Acton was elected head. Retiring president M T Ramantarsingh served as dinner chairman and received a ceremonial gavel from Mrs. M Powys. An executive including Martindale, Powys, A Truscott, Avi Meaking and E Carey was installed. Mr Richardson conveyed greetings from the provincial federation. Resolutions were discussed and passed.

Thomas Campbell North Halton Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Georgetown M.T. Ramantarsingh M. Powys P. Martindale Acton Richardson Martindale

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