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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 30, 1968

Page

9

Georgetown joins ten teams in O H A Intermediate B race

Ten teams compete in the Western division of the O H A Intermediate B hockey league. A Harriston meeting split the league into two groups of five to avoid an unwieldy field, creating interlocking play between groups. Group A includes Port Elgin Licu llderton Seaforth Elmira and Durham, while Group B features Acton Georgetown Chelidallam Hespeler and Fergus. Each club faces two away and two home games within group and a home and away with teams in the other group.

O.H.A Georgetown Acton Tanners Harriston Port Elgin Licu Llderton Seaforth Elmira Durham Acton OHLA Bob Braithwaite Mondy Ross Ballentine Roy Goodwin Ross the Hague Tiler O.1la Logan Fergus

Ontario Hunters Warn Against Loaded Guns In Vehicles

A summary of Hunting68 warns that loaded guns must not be carried in or discharged from aircraft, cars, boats, or other vehicles. In Chapleau District more than twenty hunters have been charged for loaded guns in boats and cars. Two fatalities in Ontario have been linked to loaded guns in vehicles as the big game season opens. The notice lists common violations and urges obedience to avoid fines and harm.

Ontario Lands and Forests Chapleau

Acton curling season kicks off with new and returning players

The final season at Acton Community Centre builds anticipation as curling registrations exceed expectations. Training sessions and social events run Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings, with an October 24 deadline passed. A kick off includes a ladies social curling event and a starter dinner, while high school students join late afternoon curling directed by teachers. The club also pursues Lifetime-Initiation Certificates to fund a new rink, listing several supporters and continuing enrollments.

Acton Peter Jacqueline Bowman Mike Anne Swine R. RB. 1 Limehouse Ernest Phyllis McKim Ballinafad Dave Janet Muckle Lakeview Harvey Herb Rosemary Cook Stephen DuBois Ron Margaret Guest Doris Jim Graham Vic Phyllis Patrick Jean McPhail Max Storey Toby

Industrial hockey league opens season with four teams

The Acton Industrial Hockey League starts Sunday November 3 at 7 p.m. featuring four teams with new sponsors donating team sweaters and socks. The schedule lists matches for Nov 3 through Mar 2 with Hellers, Neilsen, Blow Press, and Lakeview Centre as entrants and detailed game times.

Acton Hellers Neilsen Lakeview Centre Blow Press Wellers Lakeview Blow Lakeview Va Helléra Pam Heller Neilen Man Press Blow Mess

Action at the Karts Charlie Thomson

North Halton Kart Club riders finished Mount Forest Kartway racing with 16 wins led by Jim Morrow and Charlie Thomson’s group. A large crowd from Brantford London Sarnia and Wasaga Beach watched multiple classes with winners including Gerald Edge Dave Woolman Lyall Gonyou Jack Lamerson and Gene Franklin as 10 lap heats highlighted the final half mile track day.

North Halton Mount Forest Brantford Hamilton Corunna Durham Sarnia London Woodstock Hanover Waterloo Kitchener Wasaga Beach Ferndale Michigan Frederick Sabatine Don Flynn Blake Morrow Les McRae Ron Gonyon Gene Franklin Dave Woolman Gerald Edge Jim Morrow Over All Paints Warden

Foleys breed national champion foxhound in Tennessee trials

Harry Foley and his son John own Pine Line Sally a three year old foxhound named National Champion at the National Field Trials held at Lebanon State Park Tennessee on Sunday Oct 20 The Foleys entered two dogs Pine Line Sally and Foley's Major winning multiple top prizes including All Age Female Best Female in Show Best Hound in Show and several second places There were 102 dogs in the show and the Foleys were the only Canadians Sally will spend the winter in Kentucky with a friend and is expected to produce more prize winners. the couple has years of success across Canada and the United States

Harry Foley John North America Pine Sally Lebanon State Park Tennessee Canada United States Pine Line Kentucky Foley Foleys

Georgettes win softball title in sudden death finale

Georgetown Georgettes captured the Halton Ladies Softball League crown by beating Omagh 8-3 in a neutral Palermo final after both teams finished tied atop the standings. The Georgettes built a 6-0 lead, Ev Smith delivered a bases loaded hit, and the team, coached by Berne Dore and Bill Robson, finished the season with only two losses.

Georgetown Georgettes Halton Omagh Palermo Georgetown Georgettes Acton Glen Willams Ev Smith Berne Dore Bill Robson

Public Skating Slated After Hockey Postponement

Harold Townsley, manager of the public skating arena, announces Saturday's session from 2 to 4 p.m. due to Lagion town league hockey postponement.

Harold Townsley Lagion Town

Tri County seeks players for Acton teams in Novice Midget Juvenile

Acton Tri county teams need players for Novice Midget and Juvenile squads. Registration extended one week to recruit enough players within seven miles. Boys aged 9 10 in Novice 13 14 in Midgets and 17 18 in Juveniles eligible. Extra practice this week only with specified times. regular practice nights listed. Contact President C Swim at 853 1583 or Carl Timbers at 853 0597 for details.

Acton C. Swim Carl Timbers

North Halton Kart Club Race Results Summary

The North Halton Kart Club hosted a night of club racing with many class results. Winners include Jack Lamerton of Durham in a 67 event, Randy Gonyou of Saguna taking a Clase 2-4 race, and Lyall Gonyou of Ferndale, Mich. placing third. Ed Tucker of Woodstock led 12 laps in Clase 3-7, Don Ready of Galt finished second, and Bill Loeprich of Hanover won 12 laps in Clase $-6. Powder Puff had Goldie Coe of North Halton first and Dianne Baxter second. Junior Juniors saw David Trendall triumph, while Bill Elgidge and Kevin Baxter placed second and third. Grudge Race S karts featured Fred Hiller of Fergus and Sim Willer of Mount Forest with Chuck Cornwell of Hamilton third. No races were held at North Halton Club last Wednesday night.

Gerald Edge Brantford Durham Randy Gonyou Sarnia Lyall Gonyou Ferndale Mich Les McRae London Don Ready Galt Ed Tucker Woodstock Hugh Trendal Keith Hunter Jack Lamerson Jim Morrow Doug Gorton Waterloo Lyall Gonyon Fermdale Gene Franklin Kitchener John Martin Richard Engels Wasaya Beach Bill Loepach Hanover Gerald Whalen North Walton Flash Tdge North Halton Hugh Trendall Blake Morrow Dave Woolman Corunna Gord Cash Jack Lamerton Saguna Wcond

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