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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 01, 1953

Page

15

Campbellville dominates Delhi Sunday Ball Club in finals

Campbellville overwhelmed Delhi with a 34 to 3 victory in game two on a Sunday in Delhi. Six batters hit safely in an average of seven per inning as Campbellville totaled 25 hits off four pitchers while committing twelve errors. Stan Henderton limited the champions to six hits with nine strikeouts and five walks, and one hit batsman, though a third inning error and seventh inning wildness prevented a shutout.

Campbellville Delhi Pitenera Stan Henderton Henderson

Obituary: Mrs Mary Elizabeth Peavey of Bra mosa Dies at 82

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Peavey of Eramosa Township died in Guelph on Friday morning September 18 in her 82nd year after a lengthy illness. She was born in Luther Township, married William Peavey, and lived in Eramosa and Everton. Survived by son Percy and daughter Willam West Hazel, among others. husband and daughter predeceased. Funeral conducted by Rev Henry Ford at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home with interment in Everton Cemetery. Pallbearers and floral tributes listed.

Bramosa Township Mary Elizabeth Peavey Guelph William Liza Cox Luther Township William Peavey Framosa Township Ure Farm Everton Village Percy Everton Willam West Hazel Acton Wiliam Cox Conn George Cox Toronto Ada Kemptthorne Galt Menolta Peavey Church of Christ Everton Women's Institute Henry Ford Victor B. Rumley Ada Errell Currie Old Rugged Cross Everton Cemetery Lloyd Johnson Alex McPhedran George Young Harold Treaker Orville Duffield Melvin McDougall Wilburt Peavey Robert Peavey Gordon Cox Roy Hindley Roy Leslie W. C. Krall Hannah Krall Laura Duffield Jessie Theo Albert Young Johnson's Rockwood Eunice Clare Len Hobson Walter Joan Greenwood Margaret Hugh Richie Mary Jack Hobson Wm. Cox Leonard Mc

Acton High School elects student council leaders

Dennis Papillon will preside as president of the Student Council with Janice Baker as vice president. Mary Ann Maxwell and Elizabeth Jang win secretary and treasurer posts. Barbara Turner Richard Mason Frank Bean George Gibsort Lenora Watson Warren Wagner and Lynda Mann win class reps. Peggy Oakes is elected president of the society. cheerleaders named. Field day moved to spring with inter-school selection by Mr Heron and Mrs Hess. Commencement set for November 19 and 20.

Dennis Papillon Janice Baker Mary Ann Maxwell Elizabeth Jang Apeey Vols Barbara Turner Richard Mason Frank Bean George Gibsort Lenora Watson Warren Wagner Lynda Mann Fred Gordon Miss Snyder George Gibson Hansen Miss Harriswill Peggy ‘Oakes Athtehe “Society Nanty Planteery Gail Hamilton Mr. Heron Don Dawkins Peggy Oakes Frances Oakes Arlene Gordon Betty Mac Lambert Donna McMillan Dorothy Dawkins Pauline Papillon Acton Heron Hess Marjorie Warne

Private Farm Auction Lists Cattle Equipment and Furnishings

Emerson Ford directs a public sale at Trafalgar township on Friday October 9 1953 featuring registered Holstein cows and calves farm implements poultry equipment and furniture. Items include specific cow records calved dates and blood test note followed by a long list of equipment and household goods. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott announce cash settlement day of sale. no further farm use.

Emerson Ford Ths Trafalgar Kf.u Dekol M. Pluto Fordholm R.O.P Stewart Hindley Elliott

U of T student wins 400 bursary for study in chemistry

Elling Berg, Georgetown High School graduate now studying chemical engineering at the University of Toronto, won an Atkinson Foundation Fund bursary valued at 400. The notice lists local social events and visits including W.A. birthday dinner at the Examiner in Burlington and a Milton fair prize haul by the W.I. group.

Elling Berg Atkinson Foundation Fund Georgetown High School Elling University of Toronto W.A Examiner Burlington H. Norton W.I Milton Fair Les Campbell Bill Campbell Pan Lavack Rosl Bourne J London Westerly University Robin R. MC Kingston Ron Latimer Tather Guelph J. McFall Boston Omagh A. Calder Bes. Ie

Achievement Day Honors and Community News

Ospringe Willing Gardeners led by Miss Doris Finer and Mrs. K Stubbington attend Achievement Day in Guelph where Audrey Grundy and Joyce Robertson receive county honors. Also notes motor boat win by A Bulloch, telephone service split improving lines, and various holiday visits and family events across Guelph Thornbury Stratford and Toronto.

Ospringe Norman McKenzie McKenzie Baby W. Glassford Hilleburgh George Ll. Robertson Loree South Porcupine George D. Robertson Arnold Sunter Gal Dow Ara Falls G. Sunter E. Baldie Messrs. R J. Hunter Bert Craig Georgetown D. G. Robertson Brian Thornbury Doug Robertson Guelph Ken Robertson Lynda Toronto Larella Grundy Wilbert Kant Stratford A. McKinney Women’s Institutes OAC

Fall Fair Dates Set Across Ontario Towns 1953

The Agricultural Societies Branch of the Department of Agriculture released the 1953 fall fair schedule for Ontario towns. Georgetown Bolton Erin Markham Streetsville list October dates. Notes include past references to family allowances and rising monthly costs from 1945 to 1983.

Ontario Agricultural Societies Department of Agriculture Georgetown Bolton Erin Markham Streetsville

Acton Eyes A Lacrosse Title After Narrow Bradford Duel

Acton faces Bradford in a tense playoff series with potential for a no contest ruling after Tuesday’s brawl on the floor. The Rams pursue a long await for a rival title as Acton’s lineup features Johnny Krapek out and Bradford’s defense and forwards loaded for another clash. Next game set for Saturday in Bradford with return by Acton Tuesday.

ACTON Rams O.S.A Bradford Yonge St. Town Streetsville Ohsweken Johnny Krapek

Acton Triumphs 6-0 Over Georgetown in Soccer

Acton roared to a 6-0 victory over Georgetown as Tony Van Dam opened early with two goals. Jock Calder and Cliff Sutton helped steady defense and setup goals including Bottomly’s brace. Georgetown mounted pressure in the second half but Acton’s defense and counters sealed the win with goals from Van Dam and others.

Acton Georgetown Tony van Dam Jock Calder Cliff Sutton George's Dabel Hall Terry Bottomly Acton Acton Ron Male Albert Fish Tony Var Dam Bil Wilson Les Davies Artan I. Hiesk Dar Ton Park

Acton Wins First Game of Ont Final Lacrosse Clash

Acton defeated Bradford 18 to 16 in the opening game of the U LA Intermediate finals in a wide open lacrosse clash. Norm Young’s sharp goaltending led Acton as Lloyd Smith and Jack Mann each scored four, Rev Bennett added three, with Ken Watkins assisting seven times as Acton overcame a early deficit to win the best of seven series opener.

U.la Acton Bradford Bailiwick Norm Young Acton Nets Rams Homesters Lloyd Smith Jack Mann Rev Bennett Joe Gerrie Gordie Burton Jahnny Krapek Pony Smith Ken Watkins Ro Collings Watcheh Rnal Collngs TopSmart Foster Vine Cullgetud

Auction Sale of Mead Cows and Farm Equipment in Esquesing

Public auction by THOS. R. GIFFEN at lot 14 Esquesing Twp near George on Thursday at 12:30 PM. Herd includes Elmgate Sylvius cows with calving dates, horses and harness, implements, dairy equipment, nosy farm gear, and household items. sale subject to blood test results and no reserve.

Thos. R. Giffen George Sylvius Susie Sylvius Irene Sylvius Floss Sylvius Ruby Sylvius Grace Duc Sylvius Ada Elmgate Sylvius Elva Ann Blanche Korndyke Elmirate Elminte Silver Supreme Elmgate Sovereign Elmitte Giunet York New Corkshutt Mraky Tedder Jamesway Stewart de Laval de Larval Hindley and Elliott George Currie

Left 53 Years Ago Quantic Visits Acton

Charlie Quantic, retired railroad official now living in Vancouver, returned to Acton for a visit after 53 years. He recalled his boyhood home east of Acton, the old farm now town lots, and spoke with friends about changes since his last return.

Charlie Quantic Acton Sir Donald Mann Bulding Railroads Canad Quantic Vancouver Canadian Northern C.N.R

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