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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
6
Acton Tanners sign Matt Beaumont as coach to strengthen the hockey lineup. Beaumont, known to Georgetown Raiders fans, led as a junior and played for Acton Rams before, with his brother Del a Georgetown coach. The league faces reshuffles as Elmira and others push to join the OHLA WB arrangement, with Georgetown seeking entry while WOA officials delay.
Dublin Womens Institute held a meeting at Ml Fa Norton WG Street Post to view The Quiet Betrayal about tuberculosis. A bake sale report and fair exhibits in Acton Georgetown Milton were shared, with plans for a December baking and church event and invitations to local girls to join meetings.
Junior Beaumont former Georgetown Raiders star signed this week to coach the Acton Tanners for the 1963-64 season. He turned down a Toronto minor league offer and will begin practices once he is ready at the community centre. The Tanners finished fourth last season and open their schedule in Milton on November 1 with Elora Racks visiting on November 22.
Boys and parents packed the Community Centre for a pre season hockey night. AMHLA president Ernie Marks welcomed guests and introduced officials. Vice president Nick Harklet announced the AMADA executive including Barn Tascos Bern Van Fleet Bill Knight Keith Martin.
In Campbellville on Sunday fans watched Campbellville’s Merchants and Badenoch Braves play a ten inning exhibition. The Merchants posted a 103 win lead as crowds enjoyed a half hardball half softball showcase. The event included introductions of Legion Minor Sports executives and local coaches and officials.
Donald Metatore assisted the winner as a well attended dance event drew a large crowd and a favorable outcome for participants at the softball association gathering.
The Credit Valley Conservation Authority to spend 286 500 next year with conservation schemes taking 200 500 and flood control and water conservation at 158 400. Administration costs total 48 300 and operations 26 800. Revenue includes 115 500 from Authority funds and 171 000 in provincial grants. Per capita levy rises from 92 000 this year due to population growth. 99 000 expected next year from 16 municipalities plus 15 000 revenue areas and 1 800 from a refreshment booth.
Members of Walker Lodge will attend the 9300 Wim service at the Varted Church this Sanitas.
Seventeen officers and directors from Acton attend the Ontario Agricultural Societies annual meeting in Markham. A. Francis moderates a panel on planning fall fair programs. Mrs Bana Strong and Mr Anne Koehler speak on junior work and fair features. Twenty five fairs represented. prizes awarded to Georgetown, Acton, Milton, Halton County divisions. Local attendees list includes L Davidson and several ladies from the Acton district.
Remembrance Day will be observed on the nearest Sunday November 10, with Friday November 4 and Saturday November 9 designated as poppy days. Council approved the dates at the request of Legion poppy chairman Councillor Ham Pesl and approved displaying the cenotaph flag the week of November 4 with a white background and a poppy center reading We Forget.
The Legion Tyke baseball season will close with a banquet in the Legion auditorium this Saturday at 2 pm for players, coaches, and managers. Sports convener Gord Jamen asks for volunteers to support the town hockey league this season. call AS30116.
Short items note men tinting dry grass on the railway right of way between Acton and Cr... Corner. Frank Rogers spoke at the United Church on his reform work. Sea Rangers heard about municipal government at the Sent Hall. The Hiwe Trail proved popular for hikers as dry weather continued. Walks from here to Speyside and other hikes offered scenery and fatigue relief.
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