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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 22, 1956

Page

12

Acton Junior D Hockey Club Looks for Support

Letter to the editor from Acton Junior D Hockey Club president W. J. Coon discusses 1955-56 season costs and efforts to revive hockey in Acton. It notes small gate receipts, in-kind discounts, home arena use, and upcoming practice on artificial ice at Milton arena, asking local readers for help to sustain the team.

Canada Acton Hamilton Georgetown Elmira Beardmore & Co. Ltd U.P.H.W Milton Arena Sid Eisen Wolfe Watson’s Ilio Itch Eddie Miilton Arena W. J. Coon

Apple Day Fares Boost Cub Scout Group Funds and Donations

The local Cub Scout unit reports a successful Apple Day with over 20 bushels distributed to Acton donors and more than $140 raised. First investitures for Bo Pack new chums include David Ryder and Gordon Ramsden taking promises to do their best before Akela. The pack reviewed proper use of the telephone and cleanliness, with Ron Heller notching the only successful cub in the cleanliness fest. Jack Wenstex earned the House-Orderly proficiency badge as Reds lead the current competitions with 56 points, followed by Whites 50, Tawny 48, and Yellow 34.

Acton Bo Fack David Ryder White Sis Gordon Ramsden Akela Ron Heller Jack Wenstex Reds

Rural Ontario Notes and Local Events Summary

Rotary club meeting hosted travel pictures by Dr. Allan Buchanan while town officials report sewer flushing and a nomination meeting set for the town hall. Shorthorn cattle sale tops at 1800 dollars with Scotsdale Kingsway selling to W E Parker and Sons. Euchre winners at St Joseph's include Mrs De Forest and Mrs LaRonde.

Allan Buchanan Europe Rotary Club S. G. Bennett Scotsdale Kingsway CNLE W. E. Parker and Sons Watford St. Joseph's

Acton Bell directory cover features 65 590 copies printed

The Acton area receives the new Bell Telephone directory with 65 590 copies, dial exchanges in Guelph and Rockwood on December 2, two letter five figure codes TAylor 2 TAylor 4 and ULster 6 introduced, 34 600 new or changed listings, a buff cover redesign and a sketch of the Ontario Agricultural College administration building.

Acton Guelph Rockwood C.’S. Keith Bell Telephone Ontario Agricultural College Keith Bell Mr. Keith

St Alban's Guild Bazaar Tea Draws Crowd

St Alban's parish hall hosted the annual bazaar with a Christmas theme as candles novelties and decorations filled tables. Candy aprons and cookies sold well while tea was served. Mrs C McCrea won 30 dollars with a ten percent coupon and Mrs Ivan Harris earned five dollars. next week’s prize pot stands at 340 dollars.

St. Alban’s Guild St. Alban’s C. McCrea Ivan Harris

Clearing Auction Sale at Erin Farm in Tra falgar township

Auction of registered Guernsey and dairy cattle lines with numerous breds and births listed. Equipment includes dairy gear and farm implements. Sale on Saturday December 1 at 1:00 PM under cover with cash only settlement. no reserve as farm is sold. Proprietor J S Welsman with Bentier Bros., Hindley and Elliott, Frank Petch as managers and auctioneers.

Dun-E Sable Erin Trafalgar Township On Satuday Guernsey Clara Dun-Erin Gail Dun- Erin Queen Janet Dun-Erin Dun-Erin Eeneen Pride Dun-Erin Enmie Sheila Dun-Erin Clara Sharon Colleen S.H.C Woods H.C I.H.C Lh.c J. S. Welsman Bentier Bros Hindley and Elliott Frank Petch

Complete Dispersal Sale Of Murray Bros Indian Garden Jerseys

A complete dispersal sale of 10 fresh cows 15 cows full flow 12 heifers 1 year 6 close springers 10 bred heifers 1 junior herd sire Graham Farms Medal Beacon 14 months. Herd classified with 9 very good 16 good plus 4 good on ROP since 1951. Includes 12 daughters of Brampton B.P. Gilpin 15 daughters of Indian Garden BP Bellboy 8 daughters of Brampton Otis Beacon. Blood test desired. Sale under cover cash terms. Lunch and pedigrees available. Auctioneers George Currie A Elliott Frank Petch Georgetown b-19 2

Murray Bros Indian Garden Jerseys Nassapawera No. 7 Acton Graham Farms Medal Beacon Brampton B.P. Gilpin Indian Garden BP Bellboy Brampton Otis Beacon Fish Service James Bremner George Currie A. Elliott Frank Petch Georgetown

Births and Obituaries Notice from Acton Area

Births announced for McDonald Dorothy May Newton Margaret Elaine Sojka Rose Elizabeth born Nov 16 19 56 at Acton Nursing Home both families report all well. Ann McKenzie Wilson listed with family memorials and funeral details in Guelph. Various notices include Burt Bradley Henderson and others with service information and local acknowledgments.

Newton Thomas S. Newton R.R Acton Dorothy May Vicky Sojka Joseph Sojka St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Rose Elizabeth Wilson Ann McKenzie Cornelius Neil) Wilson Robert Kiningsbury Florence Rockwood Roy Barclay Ethel Saskatoon William Morwick Audrey Itawa Cornelia Arles Thelma Eden Mills

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