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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 28, 1965
Page
23
WOAA considers realigning Southern division groups with strong push from Hespeler and Durham. Walkerton, Seaforth, Port Elgin and others reported in talks as organizers schedule five games this fall. Milverton and Fergus entries eye cup runs, while Acton Tanner prospects prep at community centre amid rink renovations.
H S Hams high school teacher Uycar Drij aims to form an amateur radio club at the school. The first meeting attracted good response and the group plans after school sessions with hopes of obtaining a Ham Radio License in June.
A Sunday painting crew faced warm temperatures and cooling air as they applied white water paint to a wall with blue markings. The team, led by Carter Pack Radhey, used protective measures and paint rales to finish the job amid discussions about weather delays and nearby spectators.
Fragmentary note about a Milan group and a person named Harris Bar with unclear actions and timing. The readable text hints at a collaboration or dispute and a later event midweek but specifics remain obscured.
The Legion Town League starts Saturday with Atoms Novices and Pee Wees on the rink. Bantams report November 4 at 7 pm for lineups and instruction. detailed rosters list many players across Atoms Novices Pee Wees and teams from St. Catharines Odawa Niagare Valle and others.
Acton Tanners begin practice tonight at the Community Centre from 9 to 10 pm under manager Ed Foothran and coach Junior Beaumont. The five team Intermediate B group includes Orangeville Fergus Heapler Durham and Acton with Milverton absent. Convener Bob Marshall drafted a schedule likely to run mid November with Acton home games on Fridays. Ed Feath and Ross Ballentine attended last week’s Durham meeting to resolve group formation issues.
Harness racing followers look forward to Monash Raceway Campbellville reopening Monday evening for the 30 night fall meet. The area will see top trotters and pacers from the nation returning to race in the event.
The Tritounty Juvenile hockey registration faces a deadline this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the community center. Lions Club sponsorship covers Acton entry and boys participation appears likely. if players do not register, the team may be scrapped. Officials emphasize a mandatory town entry for continued participation across newly expanded youth divisions.
Tonight a referees forum is scheduled at the Acton civic center with attendance from local officials. George Jones chairing the session will discuss the program and guide public input while deputies from the Acton group plan to attend and participate.
Local fox hound club members earned six awards during a Sunday gathering at the Ontario plant club. Participants from Pomossivan and West erm New Work led the competition with top finishers in several categories.
The article explains two tape varieties used in autos laminated and tempered glass. Laminated glass uses multiple sheets with a tough layer, while tempered glass is a single hardened sheet three to five times stronger but vulnerable to sharp piercing. A pierced tempered outer skin causes the glass to shatter instantly, creating a sudden disappearance of the windshield that distracts drivers.
Acton Recreation Committee reviewed applications for a new arena manager with candidates from Georgetown and neighboring towns. Herb Ritchie, previously park attendant, was hired at sixty dollars per week and will be assisted by Jim Rolston as plant supervisor.
In Campbellville a 1904 model car veered off the highway into a gutter and yarded across a roadside fence and stone posts. The driver Ashver Janinada, 40, sustained two cut fingers and a forehead bruise but escaped death, his seat belt saving him as he hung upside down in the wreck. Const Al Jordan witnessed the crash and helped at Milton Dostit Hospital.
Milton Menhunty led Jr. Raiders to an 87 of but several players were sidelined by uniform shortages. A rematch with the Ranters set for Friday in Acton with Grenke expecting full lineup.
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