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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
6
Saturday party marked seven year old Rita Oskump's birthday with playmates. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Howard and others from Toronto and Ontario towns. Various relatives visited, weddings noted, and a bridal party member highlighted.
Acton Soccer Club defeated Guelph 3 2 at the park last Saturday in a keen contest. Terry Slaven opened the scoring for Acton, with J. Carere replying for Guelph before Tony Van Damn leveled and then secured the winner for Acton late in the second half. Guelph previously held fourth in the ten team league. Acton eyes entry next spring as Brampton leads Acton two to one.
Communion services were held at St. John’s with Rev Eria Currey in charge. Mrs Elias Cheyne joined the church by profession of faith. Plans are underway for hot meals at Erin fair, expecting a record three day crowd. Several locals attend night school in Orangeville on Tuesday nights. Mrs J K Courtney of Hamilton visited last week. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Stuart Raydon with Vic Bassingthwaite and Jimmy of Owen Sound. Mr and Mrs Earl Hooper and family visited Collingwood. Mr and Mrs Jesse Reed visited with Mr and Mrs Brown of Milton. Mr and Mrs Livyd Stauffer sold their farm on the sixth.
In the arena fracas last week, three Acton players were suspended and two Bradford players also penalized as Acton trails 2-2 in the finals. O.L.A. tied the series with suspensions of Rams players, while Acton troubles loom with key absences for upcoming games. Georgetown leads Brooklin 4-2 after a 7-6 OT win. Freddie Kentner receives international praise in Scotland as hockey headlines shift.
Line mentions Erin planning to move to Elora and Lloyd at National Grocers in Guelph. Herb Lush and Ronald spent the weekend at Niagara Falls. Mr and Mrs Les Jackson hosted about 38 relatives for Mrs James Nevills birthday dinner. Mrs James Flannery of Feros vacationing with Mr Norman Cook. Ernie Depew of Toronto visiting his sister Mrs James Nevils. Congrats to Mr and Mrs Frank Cook on the birth of a son and to Mr and Mrs wer.
Dog tags sold in Acton reach 175 units worth 535 dollars. About 50 Acton dogs still lack tags. Poll tax collections show 29 single men have not paid their five dollar due. Deadline for both was October 1.
Bradford boxth club defeated Acton 26 11 on Saturday and 9 4 on Tuesday to even the best of seven lacrosse final at two games each. Woods Mann Bennett suspended for Bradford left the Rams shorthanded yet Bradford surged ahead led by Gordie Burton who scored five for Acton Joe Gerrie Doug Smith added two for the Rams as Bradford pulled away in the first half and held the lead through the final whistle poised for a sixth game in Bradford then Acton.
Acton high school swept track and field events to win the team championship at Erin on Tuesday. Acton won boys senior intermediate junior and bantam titles and tied for girls bantam. Milton placed second, Erin third, Georgetown fourth with champions including Eileen Oates and Don Dawkins among others.
Acton fire brigade conducted inspections during Fire Prevention Week and urged cleaning of several premises. Firemen plan further checks on Acton industries and hope to visit schools to address pupils.
Members of Acton Baptist church joined Friday and Saturday sessions of the 84th annual meeting of the Guelph Association of Baptist churches in Guelph. New pastor Mr Costerus attended. Rev. Frank Swackhamer of Temple Baptist Toronto spoke at the young people’s service. Ernest West reported on Camp Hermosa. Activities included a pastor and lay conference, women’s mission circles, officer installations, and religious services. Waxed paper sales in Canada reach 2.5 million dollars annually.
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