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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 01, 1953

Page

5

Campbellville Dominates Delhi In 34 3 Final

Campbellville overwhelmed Delhi Sunday to capture the second game and reach the finals. 63 batters came to the plate, 25 hits off four pitchers, while Delhi committed 12 errors. Stan Henderton allowed six hits, struck out nine, walked five, and hit one batter, with only a third inning error and seventh inning wildness preventing a potential shutout.

Campbellville Delhi Pitenera Stan Henderton Henderson

Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Peavey of Bramosa Township

Mary Elizabeth Peavey of Bramosa Township died at age 81 while living in Everton after a long illness. She left a son, Percy Dr Everton. a daughter Willan Wes. siblings and relatives in Conn Toronto Galt and Acton. Funeral at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home featured Ada Currie and Erretl Currie. interment Everton Cemetery.

Bramosa Township Mary Elizabeth Peavey Guelph William and Liza Cox Luther Township William Peavey Framosa Township Ure Farm Everton Village Percy Everton Willan Wes Hazel Acton Victor B. Rumley Lilian and Gordon Martinone Storey Glove Co Elma Broida Eramosa Township

Acton High School elects Student Council leaders and staff

Dennis Papillon will head the Student Council with Janice Baker as vice president. Mary Ann Maxwell and Elizabeth Jang rise to secretary and treasurer as Barbara Turner Richard Mason Frank Bean George Gibsort Lenora Watson Warren Wagner and Lynda Mann win form rep roles. Peggy Oakes and others named for athletic and cheer roles. Field day planned for spring and commencement set for November 19 and 20.

Dennis Papillon Janice Baker Mary Ann Maxwell Elizabeth Jang Barbara Turner Richard Mason Frank Bean George Gibsort Lenora Watson Warren Wagner Lynda Mann Miss Harriswill Peggy ‘Oakes The Athletic Society Nancy Plamberg Gail Hamilton Mr. Heron Don Dawkins Peggy Oakes Frances Oakes Arlene Gordon Betty Mac Lambert

Auction sale of registered Holstein cows and assorted farm items

Emerson Ford directs a public sale at Trafalgar township on October 9 1953 featuring registered Holstein cows and heifers many with noted calving dates and blood tests, plus farm implements poultry equipment furniture and household effects. Cash terms by auctioneers Hindley and Elliott with George Currie as clerk.

Emerson Ford Ths Con Trafalgar Lav Welock Kf.u Dekol Mae Pluto Paraioim Datchiand Jom Dutchiand Fordholm Laay Sytyia Ford Fordholm R.O.P Hindley Elliott

U of T Student Wins 400 Bursary for Elling Berg

Elling Berg, graduate of Georgetown high school, won a 400 bursary from the Atkinson Foundation Fund while enrolled in chemical engineering at the University of Toronto. He is listed as living on the sixth line. Regular notices report W.A. members dining in Burlington and a birthday event, with various visitors and local society notes including Western University in London and Guelph convent services.

Elling Berg Atkinson Foundation Fund Georgetown High School Elling University of Toronto W.A Estaminet Burlington H. Norton W.I Milton Fair Les Campbell Bill Campbell Panchuck Hamilton A. W. Norton’s Ron Latimers Wm. Draper Toronto Helen Mills A. W. Lane Little Susan Jakeman Ethel Thompson Rankine Ariges BE. A. Berg Lavack Rosl Bourne J London Western University Robin R. MC Kingston Ron Latimer Yather Toronte Generon Eee Hubby Acton Gearyetown Guelph Myvien Brooklin Malton Georgetown

Achievement Day Honors at Guelph and Local News

Ospringe Willing Gardeners led by Miss Doris Finer and Mrs K Stubbington attended Achievement Day in Guelph. Audrey Grundy and Joyce Robertson earned county honors. Also reported are a motor boat win by A Bulloch, telephone service improvements, and various local visits and social events across Ospringe and nearby towns.

Ospringe

1953 Fall Fair Dates Announced in Ontario

The Agricultural Societies Branch of the Department of Agriculture announces fall fair dates across Ontario. Georgetown and Streetsville hold October 2 3 events, Erin October 9 12, Markham October 1 3, Boston October 2 3.

Ontario Agricultural Societies Department of Agriculture Georgetown Boston Erin Markham Streetsville

Acton Stages Lacrosse Quest Amid Rallying Contests

Acton faces Bradford in a pivotal lacrosse series with a late on floor incident stirring debate over a possible no contest. OT A tussle drew mixed opinions on suspensions as Streetsville and Ohsweken losses loom and next games set for Bradford and Acton.

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

Acton Triumphs Over Georgetown 6-0 in Soccer

In a rough clash last Saturday Acton defeated Georgetown 6-0. Tony Van Dam opened with two early goals, Terry Bottomly tallied twice, and Jock Calder Warren kept Georgetown at bay with key saves. Cliff Sutton and Ron Male supported Acton’s attack as the locals sealed the win with final goals.

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

Acton Edges Bradford In Ontario Lacrosse Opener

Acton took game one of the U LA Intermediate finals 18 to 16 over Bradford in a fast paced match. Norm Young stood out in goal for Acton as Lloyd Smith and Jack Mann scored twice alongside contributions from Rev Bennett Joe Gerrie Gordie Burton Jahnny Krapek and Pony Smith. Bradford’s Ro Collings led with five goals and the game featured 16 penalties.

U.la Acton Bradford Balliwick Norm Young Acton Nets Rams Homesters Lloyd Smith Jack Mann Rev Bennett Joe Gerrie Gordie Burton Jahnny Krapek Pony Smith Ken Watkins Preferees Ro Collings Watcheh Collngs Smart Foster

Giffen Farm Sale Auction For Cows and Farm Equipment

Public auction at THOS. R. GIFFEN farm lot 14 Con 8 Evquesing Twp near George. Cows and heifers include Elmgate line with calving dates and bred cows, many with fresh or due dates. Horses harness, haying gear, mowing and tillage implements, dairy equipment, furniture and household items also offered. No reserve. George Currie clerk.

Thos. R. Giffen George Sylvius Susie Sylvius Irene Sylvius Ruby Sylvius Grace Duc Ada Sylvius Elva Ann Blanche Korndyke Fins Elmgate Jamesway Stewart de Laval Naten China Hindley and Elliott George Currie

Left 53 Years Ago C Quantic Visits Acton

Charlie Quantic, long absent from Acton, returns to his boyhood town after 53 years. He left in 1900s to join the railroad, later working as an engineer for Canadian Northern and then CN R as superintendent of motive power and car equipment until retirement.

Withit Streetsville OTA Acton Tim Blair Ron Wood Bradford O.L.A O14 Charlie Quantic Sir Donald Mann Canada Quantic Vancouver Canadian Northern C.N.R

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