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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 01, 1960

Page

7

Dundas Takes Two Straight From Acton Merchants

Dundas defeats Acton Merchants in Acton to go two games up in a seven game series. Dore dominated early but Acton errors and costly miscues hurt their attack as Dundas pulled away with a six run rally in the sixth. Lake pacing Dundas with a triple and two RBIs, Thompson and McPhail keying the late offense.

Dundas Acton Halton County Acton Merchants Dude” Lindsay Dore Merchants Lake Thompson McPhail Ribson Andersen Bruce Barrager Goung Rowe Martin Townsley Anderson Thomson Shields MacGregor Don Lindsay Ribson Aml Duondax Rowess Martin I Lake Et Thomson Tb McPhailoe Ribson Mh May Peer Ki Shields P. Acton Brive Cf Barrager Paul Lawson -Ib J. Lindsay Pete Laws Do Linds Dore P Cunningharp McCristall

Dundas Wins Opener 9-4 In Senior B Playoff Series

Dundas takes a 1-0 lead in the Hallion County Senior B finals by defeating Acton Merchants 9 to 4. Despite Acton outhitting 10-9, five costly errors, including two in the fourth inning, sparked Dundas’ big frame and steady pitching by Lomax.

Banaas Hallion County Acton Merchants Ind Acton Dundas Merchants John Cunningham Avton Slab Jim Lindsay Cunningham Jendoff Jeff Fryer Lomax Dunder Cardinals Homesters Bob Bruce Harald Townsley Tracy Barrager Rowe Thomson Lake

St John Ambulance Parade Plans Set in Acton

St John Ambulance Brigade announces a corps parade in Acton on Sunday September 11 with a church service and picnic in the park. The route passes Park Street Mill Elgin Church Main Knox with Catholics attending St Joseph's. salutes at the YMCA follow and a wreath laying honors war dead.

St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brigade Acton A. H. McKenzie Knox Presbyterian Church R. Brook Rade Park Park Street Mill Elgin Church St. Joseph's Church Main Oerth Knox Church YMCA Charles Foreskins

Dominions whip Peasants in semifinal romp

Dominion Hotel built a five run lead in the first inning and cruised to a 17 to 4 victory over Station Hotel in the football league semifinals. Ed Phillips hurled a strong five inning effort for the Dominions with five strikeouts while Bruce Cargill took the loss for the Peasants. The Dominions exploded for seven runs in the sixth, capping a dominant team effort with key hits from Grein Bowden and McGilloway as Station struggled to respond.

Dominion Hotel Station Hotel Peasants Dominions Ed Phillips Bruce Cargill Dominion Don Grein Morton Lawson Phillips Mctllaway Bowden Johnson McHugh Manes Nokian Cole Papillon McGilloway Sunners Garymando Nolan Fighd Cargill Gwen Grein Mbrian van Phillips Grain Can Srror McGillow McCutcheon MecGilloway R Morton Lawson Th. Phillips P. McGilloway Johnson Rt McCutcheun Othe

Primary Wire Accident Causes Mason Boulevard Blackout

Hydro commissioners learned that a horse rubbing against a loosened guy wire on a primary line caused a Mason Boulevard blackout. The pole near Mr Vyse’s property sparked grass fire as the wire broke. The town building Main Street project and winter storage for a lawn mower were also discussed.

Hydro Augusta5 Mason Mason Boulevard Commission Vyse

Busy Housewife Institute Meeting at Arkell

Nassagaweya Institute hosts a Women's Institute gathering in Arkell with Mrs. B Page as hostess. Mrs. Mo Mahon opens the meeting and minutes are read by Mes A Frank. Leaders for a new 4H club project are named as Mrs M Moffat and Mrs M Mahon. an $8 district bursary contribution is noted.

Meeiing Women's Institute Arkell B. Page Mo Mahon Mes A. Frank M. Moffat M. Mahon A. Frank H. Price Jair

Welcomes Former Pupils At Old Stone School Reunion

The Patroletive old stone school hosts a reunion for former pupils and teachers next Saturday afternoon and evening September 3. Residents, families, and district folks are invited to attend with Andy Rank as MC. Activities include a program, baseball on the school diamond, a kids ball game, and a dinner with Carrie’s orchestra.

Old Stone S.S. Ni Satuday AMD Brivads Kmily Alernoun Andy Rank Badenoch Eden Mills Carrie Acton Citizens’ Bane Chuck Busy Bees Stan Robinson Tom Kennedy

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