Acton Wins Ontario Title in Dramatic Final Over Delhi
Acton’s triple A club defeated Delhi 9 7 to claim the Ontario championship in a tense final. Don Ryder pitched on the mound as fans cheered through a night of revelry with band clowns and a village parade ending in the early hours. Local excitement followed a season that included wins over Walkerton Georgetown Clinton Colts and Watford, capping a historic provincial title run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchon—Intermediiates
Ontario
Delhi Tobacco Makers
Delhi
Acton
O.B
Halton
Adams Bros
Oakville
Pride and Joy
Georgetown
Walkerton
Clinton Colts
Watford
Sunderland
Matt Tyler
Don Ryder
Ryder
Boyer
Cookie
Milegy
Citzens
Matin
Mill
Picture schedule setback delays this week's issue
The publication cannot run the Baseball and Teen-Town pictures this week due to engraving plant delays in Hamilton. The engravings will appear in next week’s edition.
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Hamilton
Halion Farmers Urge Immediate Feed Grain Policy
About 150 Halion County farmers at a Halton Federation of Agriculture meeting approved a resolution urging the federal government to announce a feed grain policy through the end of the current crop year. The proposal asks to keep feed grain prices aligned with selling prices, scrutinize concentrate costs, and prioritize grain transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Federation of Agriculture
Harland ‘Merry
Oakville
Lloyd. Chisholm
Milton
Manamount
Canada
May
Frank Wilson
Dream Producers
Murray McPhail c
Doominton
Carl Martin
Bay
Wiltam Breckan
Bronte
Art Padbury
J.B Whitelock
Teachers Convention Held in Toronto Officers Elected
The Hamnl ton County Teachers Institute held its annual convention in Toronto on Friday October 10 attended by over 150 teachers including Mr J M Denyes and Mrs Denyes. Activities covered school visits, addresses on teaching methods health and management with officers elected for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamnlton County Teachers’ Institute
Toronto
J. M. Denyes
Denyes
2. S. Phimister
B.A
Vanity Fair
King Edward Hotel
ZS. Phimister
J. M. Mather
M.O.H
Hatton County
M. Stephenson
Milton
Hamilton
Edith Dankin
I. Kean
Canada
United States
F. W. Brown
faplawine_atiploorewane
New Casting Equipment Upgrades The Free Press Plant
The Free Press announces new casting equipment for its printing plant. The upgrade increases capacity from 3 column by 9 inch plates to a full page cast. Molten metal heats to well over 900 degrees with electric heaters improving speed and efficiency.
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Intest
Devon
Halton County crowns three baseball champions in 1947
Halton County tops its baseball scene with three provincial champions in 1947 as Oakville wins Intermediate B and Milton Juveniles take Ontario titles, Acton claims another crown by defeating Delhi. The feats mark Halton’s standout season with Oakville’s long-awaited first crown in 23 years and Milton’s first since 1929.
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Haltion
Oakville
Acton
Halton Milton
Ontario
Shallow Lake
Milton
Xord
Meaford
Delhi
Halton
Biseball O
Early Copy Rules For Timely Newspaper Production
This plea urges readers and advertisers to submit copy early each week. Display ads must arrive by Tuesday noon and news items ASAP after they occur. The paper notes limits on weekly content and asks cooperation to avoid last minute delays.
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Inter
Knox Church Marks 102nd Anniversary with Services
Knox Presbyterian Church observed its 102nd anniversary with guest speaker Rev. W J Walker of Knox Church Galt and guest soloist Mr Cecil Lyness of Guelph. A turkey supper followed by a music program drew large attendance as the day’s events continued with baptisms and evening joint services with the Baptist and United Churches.
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Mr. Walker
Galt
Knox Presbyterian Church
W. J. Walker
Knox
Christ
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Lyness
Barbara Helen
John Anderson
Knox Manse
the Baptist and United Churches
Pickering
Walker
Zion
Guo Musselle
Byron Bruce
Ted Hansen
Ladies Aid
Me Alex
George Brownlee
Toronto
Joanne Stout
Rockwood
Charles Landsborough
Messrs
A Mann
N. Baird
A. Burton
J. Musselle
Mesary
Mann
Kirkness
Baird
Hansen
Burton
Robinson
Musselle
Henson
W. Gowdy
John Ane Gerson
Acton Council Considers Wool Storage at Curling Rink
Acton council discussed renting the curling rink to J H Boulton for wool storage, needing a floor and arena-side enclosure. The meeting also reviewed water service for Ward Graff, potential property annexation, dump controls, Remembrance Day wreath, Halloween party donation, and a band tax by law.
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Acton
J. Ho Creighton
Wm. Coon
C. Cook
R. OM. Aylsworth
F. J. McCutchvon
Ward Graff
Graff
J. H. Boulton
Canntinn Weel Company
Boulton
J. Morrison
Londa
Canadian Legion
Chest
Hallowe'en
Y's Men's Club
Ontario Department, of Planning and Development
Pv Council
Toronto
Acton Agricultural Society
Public Utilities Commission
Wilson
Utitities Commission
The
Fair Board
Halton Mole Choir
Alma
Astorias
Aan
Harrop
Weston Construction Co
Teen Towners Parade Highlights Teen Mayoral Campaign
Teens staged a parade from Town Hall to the YMCC to showcase candidates Kirkness West Chew Colesy Duval and others in decorated vehicles. Supporters carried signs as the procession ended with a school vote planned due to limited turnout.
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Peat Dolor
Kirkness
West
Chew
Gaudry
Colesy
Duval
Nest
Meyer
Main St
Mill
Thomason
YMCC
New Tron Fence Enhances Bowling Greens Beauty
A new iron fence is being erected around the bowling greens and tennis courts on MIN Street. Painted green, it enhances the grounds and will be a permanent feature with tron posts set in cement. The improvement is funded by Inst ant Co. benefiting Acton residents and the recreation centre.
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Min Street
Instant Co
Aoton
Acten
Community Bazaar and Halloween Parties Mixed Announcements
St Alban's Guild sells baked goods and tea at Parish Hall on November 1 at 3 p m. Friendly Circle Bazaar in United Church on Saturday in October features baking, masquerade, prize for best dressed, spot dance 35 cents admission. Junior Farmers host Hallowe'en party at Larne School October 30 with prizes for costumes dancing and lunch. cost 35 cents, 25 cents in costume.
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St. Alban’s Guild
Friendly Circle
United Church
Hallowe'en Masquerade
L. QO. L. Hall
Crewson's Corners
Indy
Larne School
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United Woman's Association
Woman's Association of the United Church
W. Evans
L. Agar
Halton County
Acton, Milton
Knox Church
Teen Towners
Parade
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