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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

7

Acton Wins Semi Finals 3-2 in Fourteen Innings

Acton edged Sunderland Tigers 3-2 after 14 innings at Viaduct Park yesterday in a tense semifinal. Iron-man Don Ryder pitched the full 14 for Acton, with Bob Footitt and Jack Waterhouse delivering key plays and Brandon and Tamblyn contributing big moments for Sunderland. The win sets Acton to face Delhi in a best-of-three series.

Viaduct Park Sunderland Kentner Don Ryder Serlea Acton Sunderland Tigers Tanners Delhi Serisa Fettle Tess Young Dang Bob Footitt Jack Waterhouse Dude Tamblyn Jnst St. John Short Marton Thompson Masales Footitt Brandon L. Tamblyn Morton Anderson Masters Bill Waterhouse Jack Ryder Bill Seare Actan Binnings C. John McTaggart Lindsay Moze Kon Page Five

OBA Intermediate Finals Set for Acton Saturday Afternoon

Acton Tan Hers will face Delhi in the first wave of the OBA Intermediate finals in Acton Park. The return game is scheduled for Wednesday at 2.36 after a prior 8-2 Toronto win and a four inning game.

OBA Acton Toronto Acton Tan Delhi Acton Park

Halton Garage Branch Holds October Meeting in Milton

Halton Branch of the Garage Operators Association held its October meeting at Odd Fellows Hall in Milton. President James Walmsley presided. Laurie Mannell reported branch summer activities. Len McKindley spoke on head office work and new baseline schedules under the Industrial Standards Act.

James Walmsley Halton Garage Operators’ Association Odd Fellows’ Hall Milton Laurie_Mannell Len McKindley

Erin Township Nominating Dates Set for November

Erin Township Council in Hillsburg passes by law to set nomination hours for Reeve and Council and for School Area trustees. Nomination day is Monday November 2 from 1 to 2 pm or until completed at Hillsburg Town Hall. Election, if needed, Monday December 1 starting 9 am in township polling divisions.

Erin Township Hillsburg Vf. A. Swackhamer Hillsburg Town Hall Roeks Oo

Acton Welcomes Plastics Industry Expansion

Toronto based Plastonics Ltd. and Imperial Plastics merge operations with Micro Plastics Acton plan to relocate machinery and later build a new plant. Plastics fusion broadens product lines injection moulded and extruded plastics, creating jobs as housing and staff relocate to Acton.

Plastonics Ltd Acton R. H. Chatterson Imperial Plastics Ironside Souther Plastonics Tete Toronto Micro Plastes Micro Plastics

Clock Gift For Greenock School Bride And Groom

A large group of neighbors gathered at Greenock School last Friday to honor the bride and groom Mrs Gordon Les Me Elward. Ralph McKeown presented them with a Westminster chime clock. The event featured readings, musical selections, speeches, lunch, and dancing with local residents participating.

Aings Greenock School Proom Maria Elliot Patterson Ralph McKeown Westminster Bie Mrs.Lesille Messrs Fred Weat Chas McKeown Helen Rayne Marlo-McCutcheon Marie Allan

Scout and Guide Mothers Association Meeting Report

The October meeting of the Scout and Guide Mothers Association was held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Fred Hunter's home on Church Street with fourteen members present. Mrs. Jennings presided. The visiting committee gave a report and Mrs. Footitt and Mrs. Coon were asked to audit the Guides financial report. The session closed with the Mizpah benediction and a lunch served by Mrs. Hunter.

Fred Hunter Churchstreet Mra Jennings Footitt Coon Guides Hunter Nf. Sante Nelle Anderson Georgetown Cutain W.M.S St. David's Church Campbellville Beatles Scott Jabot C. India Dc. Leishman D. McLellan

School Board Slashes Expenditures To Meet Lower Grants

Acton School Board meeting notes: grants lower than expected, funds freed by cutting projects. X ray Chest Clinic approved during school hours. repairs, new boiler proposal, bike racks, and music teaching considered. Nurse appointed, safety correspondence read, several suppliers paid.

L. Lovell A. Kirkness Pr. Jones G. A. Dilla Acton School Board J. A. Chapman Messrs. R. Bean H. Jolley McKenze Anderson Acton Roy Hath Eton Jen Loyd Stewart Safety League Department of Education Co. A.stewart Udi Jones and van Gils R. E. Blair E. Walh Norman C. Chatterson H.W. Baxter Symon Holwe A. Pay Ij Gov Bell Telephone Sa -E. van Norman Elliott Breas West J. Cook

Acton Utilities Commission Notes Water Tests and Repairs

A Tuesday meeting of the Acton Public Utilities Commission reviewed water test results from health officials showing all samples passed. The panel discussed future two week intervals of testing, hydraulic repairs at the pump house, and a planned Sunday shutoff to service the hydro system. A 220 volt line for a clinic x ray device was approved in principle, and expenditures included procurement efforts for office equipment and a $1,518.42 Waterworks transfer to the General Account.

Acton Public Utilities Commission C. M. Hansen Reeve Jd. McCutcheon Hor. MacArthur A. M.E. UL London McGeadle Lambert Wilson Acton Fall Fair Fair Board Stretton

Mullen Britton Wedding at Nassagaweya Church

Verna Gwen Britton married Martin Francia Mullen at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church with Rev J C McNell officiating. Bride wore a tea white gown, carried red roses. bridesmaid Agnes Nunan wore coral brocade, with yellow roses. Reception attended at Mrs A E Padbury’s home. The couple plans a Montreal Ottawa wedding trip.

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Verna Gwen Britton Martin Francia Mullen John Iand Mra Mullen London England J. C. McNell John Barber Georgetown Tee Hite Agnes Nunan Toronto Anne Jean Britton Paul Renaud Glenn Gad Roars Britton A. E. Padbury Montreal Ottawa Will Minke

County Engineer Salary Approved At 3600

Halton County Council approves by law increasing the County Engineer salary to 3600 dollars. The session also discusses weed inspector expenses and mileage, tree conservation, and public notices for bylaw publication and upcoming meetings. Members address garbage truck complaints and plan attendance at a Clerks and Treasurers Association event in Milton with a November 7 reception at the County Home.

County Council Milton Acton Free Press Champlond Halton Amcll Court House FE. M. Readhead Oakville A. E. Whitaker Lloyd Crawford Alex. Near Rockwood Thomas McBride Georgetown E. Foster Nelson Norman Craig County Board of Health Mary Pettit Halton Agricultural Cuttetrpeaappame Craig Warden Craig

Acton to Open Modern Bowling Alleys This Season

Acton adds six modern bowling alleys in a new facility fitted by Mr Ed Jenkins in a Main Street squire room. Heating, indirect lighting, and a noise reducing construction are installed with a Main Street entrance and south side fire escapes. Enthusiasts can play locally this year instead of traveling to other centers.

Acton Ed. Jennings Main Street

Esquesing Council Holds Two Sessions on Machinery Finance

Esquesing Township Council met twice in late September and early October to discuss funding for a machinery garage and a new building for equipment storage and repairs. By-laws to borrow funds were introduced and readings given. The October session approved various payments including utilities, lighting, advertising, and relief accounts, with road and liability insurance expenditures noted.

Esquesing Reeve Cleave Leslie, Reid Bird Fellows Stewarttown

Community Event Announcements and Dances Planned

Local notices outline upcoming dances and gatherings including Nassagaweya WI hosted by Al Watson's Orchestra at Brookville Hall with 50 cent admission, a dance at L.O.L. Hall on October 16 with Crewson's Corr ers and refreshments, Knox Church anniversary services on October 19 with morning and evening worship, a Turkey Supper and Concert October 20, adults one dollar children under 12 thirty-five cents, and a Bain Dance at Claude Pickett's barn October 21 with Modernaires Orchestra and 50 cent admission.

Brookville Hall Nassagaweya WI al. Watson Knox Bain Claude Pickett New Barn Sventh Line Hamby Modernaires Orchestra

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