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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 16, 1947

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Acton Advances in Semi Final Thriller 3-2 in Fourteen Innings

Acton outlasted Sunderland Tigers 3-2 after 14 innings at Viaduct Park with Don Ryder pitching all 14 for Acton and Bob Footitt delivering the decisive run. Young Dang homered in the ninth to tie, Waterhouse doubled, and Evans delivered a key bunt single with one out. Sunderland led early but Acton seized control late to claim the win and advance to meet Delhi in a best-of-three series.

Acton Sunderland Tigers Viaduce Park Tanners Sunderland Delhi Don Ryder Alatt Fettle Dude Tamblyn Ike St. John Farton Thompson Cami McPagrart Masales Kentner Footitt Brandon Morton Anderson Masters Innnings Jack Waterhouse Bill Waterhouses Jack Ryder Bill Actan C. Tamblyn John Krentner Short aAdvanest WicKkete McTaggart Lindsay Rrory Secon Kon Page

Acton and Delhi Face Off in Intermediate Finals

ActonTanners beat Toronto 3 2 in a four teen innings game to reach the QILA intermediate finals to be played in Acton Park Saturday at 2 30 p m with a return game in Delhi Wednesday at 2 36 p m plans listed for the clash between the rival teams and venues.

Acton Toronto Acton Tanners Delhi Acton Park

Halton Garagemen Hold October Meeting in Milton

Tiil ton Branch of the Garage Operators Association met October 6 in Odd Fellows Hall Milton with President James Waumstley presiding. Secretary Laurie Mannot reported summer activities and correspondence while Provincial Director Len McKindley outlined Head Office agendas and Industrial Standards Act schedules. Plans were made for a director meeting and an upcoming annual election of officers.

James Waumstley Tiilton Garage Operators’ Association Odd Fellows’ Hall Milton Laurie Mannot Activitt Len McKindley Palatine Bytav Tab Dirvetére

Erin Township Nominating Session Set for November 2

Erin Township Council met in Hillsburg with Reeve Swackhamer presiding. A by law sets nomination times for Reeve Council and trustees for School Areas 1 and 2, with nominations on November 2 from 1 pm to 2 pm or until complete. Election, if needed, on December 1 from 9 am. amendments to Municipal Act discussed. accounts passed. next meeting November 3 at 10 am with a court of revision at 2 pm on the IMS assessment roll.

Erin Township Hillsburg J. A. Swackhamer Hillsbury Town Hall Tms Ts Oetork Pam Pao'hng

Acton Welcomes Plastics Industry Expansion From Toronto

Acton industrial scene expands as Plastonics Ltd joins Micro Plastics plant, with Imperial Plastics joining forces under Mr. R Ho Chatterson. Ironside and Souther of Plastonics move machinery from Toronto to Acton, planning a new building on Micro Plastics land. Aims include broader plastic manufacture and more jobs as housing permits set housing for new firm members.

Acton Rho Chatterson Imperial Plastics Ironside Souther Plastonics Toronto Plastonics Ltd Micro Plastics

Neighbors Honor Bride and Groom at Greenock School

A large crowd at Greenock School last Friday celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Les Ale Elwood Johnston. The event featured a ceremony, musical selections by Clar ence Reid and Mary Reid, readings by Eleanor McDougall and a Westminster chime clock presented on behalf of neighbors.

Greenock School Gordon Les Ale Elwood Johnston Yen Clarence Reid Eleanor McDougall Gordon Aitken Mary Reid

Scouts and Guides Mothers Association Holds October Meeting

The Scout and Guide Mother’s Association met at Mrs. Fred Hunt’s home with fourteen members present. Mrs. Jennings presided as the visiting committee gave a report. Mrs. Footitt and Mrs. Coon were asked to audit the financial report. The meeting closed with the Mizpnah benediction followed by lunch hosted by Mrs. Hunter.

Nat Fred Huntser Chureisheel Mra Jennings Footitt Coon Guides Hunter St. Aerane Nete Anderson Georgetown St. David's Church W.M.S Campbellville Beatrles Scott Jabot C. India C. Leishman D. McLellan

Acton School Board Cuts Expenditures for Lower Grants

Trustees at the October Acton School Board meeting limited spending due to grants falling below estimates. They approved a XRay Chest Clinic for the High and Grade VIII, discussed repairs and nurse reassignment, and noted no funds for new projects. Boiler upgrade advised. various accounts and supplier payments approved.

L. Lovell A. Kirkness J. Jones G. A. Dills Acton Schoo Board J. A. Chapman Messrs. 2. Bean H. Jolley McKenze Anderson Acton Igrer Stewart Safety Tongue Department of Education Co. A.stewart Mat Jones van Gils E. Blair Norman J. Hargrave van Norman Buntin Gibles Aden Free Press Book Society Moyer School A. Wilson Spty Eramosa School G. Edwards Chatterson

Acton Public Utilities Commission Reviews Water Testing

The Acton Public Utilities Commission met on a Tuesday evening with Chairman C M Hansen presiding. Health officials reported all water samples pass Al tests and future testing will occur every two weeks. the water remains approved for drinking. The meeting included requests for a 220 volt line for a clinic x ray machine, planning for a Sunday substation clean up, a pump house break, and a hydrant shut off with notice to the Free Press. Items on purchasing, account approvals, and service installations were discussed with $1,518.42 of transfers and various supplier charges listed.

Acton C.M. Hansen Reeve McCutcheon ER. MacArthur A. M. OE London McGenchie Lambert Lestegh al. Th Unt U's Men's Club Willson Wilson Tambert Winson Acton Fall Fair Fair Board

PPHE MULLEN BRITTON WEDDING AT NASSAGAWEYA CHURCH

Verna Gwen Britton and Marth Francis Mullen wed at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church with Rev. J C McNell officiating. Attendants included Agnes Nunnan as bridesmaid and Paul Renaud as best man. The reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home.

Mullen-Britton Nassagaweya Church Narsagaweyiti Presbyterian Church Verna Gwen Britton Marth Francis Mullen John Iand Mra Mullen London England J. C. McNell John Barber Georgetown Misa Agnes Nunnan Toronto Anne Joan Britton Paul Renaud Glenn Ross Britton A. E. Padbury Montreal Ottawa Will Finke

Halton County Council approves Engineer salary increase

Halton County Council met at the Coast House and approved by law raising the County Engineer's salary to 3600 dollars. The session covered tree and weed by laws, expenses for the Weed Inspector, and the formation of the Halton Tree Conservation Committee. Officials discussed garbage pickup issues, upcoming surveys on feed and seed, and invited members to attend the annual reception at the County Home on November 7.

T Weitten Acton Free Prew Une Halton Coast House Peechieti Membora Fe. M. Readhead Oakville Reeve A. E. Whitaker FE. Foster Nelson Norman Craig County Board of Health Mary P Pettit Milton Lloyd Crawford Halton Agricultural Craig Watc

Acton Adds Modern Bowling Alleys This Season

Acton will gain six new bowling alleys in a space over a garage on Main Street. Construction includes modern heating lighting and indirect lighting to reduce glare and noise. The entrance opens from Main Street with fire escapes installed on the south side.

Acton MD. Jennings Main Street

Esquesing Township Council Holds Two Meetings

Two sessions of Esquesing Township Council were held recentl y with Reeve Cleave presiding. A by law to borrow for machinery and a second to build housing and storage for township machinery received two readings. The October meeting authorized several payments and approved road and relief accounts.

Esquesing Reeve Cleave Leslie Reid Bird Fellows Stewarttown Esquesing Township W. E.townsend Reete G. E. Cleave H.E.P.C. Brampton Bell Telephone Co Acton Public Utilities Glenwilliams Municipal World Dept. Public Welfare Province of Saskatchewan Charly Georgetown Herald Carry Bros General Accident Assurance Company

Community event notices for October announced at local halls

October gatherings include Nassagaweya WI dance at Brookville Hall with Al Watson’s Orchestra and 50 cent admission. Knox 102nd anniversary services Sunday and concert Monday feature adult 2 dollars, children under 12 three cents. Karn Dance at Claude Drickett’s barn with Modernaires Orchestra charges 50 cents admission.

Brookville Hall Nassagaweya WI al. Watson Knox Claude Drickett Mies Hamby Modernaires Orchestra

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