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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1965
Page
6
Startled pundits saw the Twins win the first two games of the World Series as the Dodgers answered with three straight at home. Koufax and Droulale dominated in Minnesota, heightening the late season tension.
Acton Minor Lacrosse Association closed its first year with a community centre Wiener roast attended by about fifty of the 150 players. Across divisions the Pee Wees, Bantams and novices posted mixed exhibition and league results, while celebrating cooperation and growth in Acton lacrosse.
A hunter north of town faced a bull moose at about 25 yards. He stayed calm and fired, but the moose vanished unharmed with no sign of a hit. The tale emphasizes keeping cool and not overreacting when a big game encounter occurs.
Allan Masson, 50, Progressive Conservative candidate, urged North Halton support at an Oakville press event. He criticized Liberal Hart Harley but pledged aggressive Ottawa representation, spoke on airport plans for Harton, and warned against mudslinging while predicting a fighting chance on election day.
Rotarians held a club assembly during a Tuesday dinner meeting at the Dominion Hotel. Members outlined activities for the coming season and discussed plans for a visit by the district governor later this month.
Young salesmen from both public schools participate in an annual project selling Christmas cards and wrapping paper to raise funds for their schools. The drive supports student activities and classroom needs.
A team of 23 Lome Scots, 17 from Georgetown based C Company, won a combat leadership competition at Camp Borden on Friday. Foresters placed second.
The one hundred year old Growski trophy for the most proficient infantry militia unit was presented on Friday October 1 at the Canadian Infantry Association meeting in Edmonton. Lt Col E F Conover accepted on behalf of the Lome Scots Regiment as regiments are judged by efficiency in turnout, parade, and personnel quality across districts Ontario Ouchee and the Western Prairies.
Readers note small town updates from the region. Fire prevention week reports fires on parked cars across the district. A parents night is planned at the high school. The Figure Skating Club schedules lessons for the arena season. A bonfire permit reminder. the fire chief will assist. Ontario Municipal Board approves most property applications from Guelph and Puslinch. city gains 11 680 acres with some deletions.
The Acton Auxiliary for the Worth Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded met October 7 at Miss Jeasse Coles home with six members present. A prayer, minutes, and a treasurer’s report noted $540.75 raised in the annual campaign and tickets for a quilt display at the fall fair in Acton.
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