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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1953
Page
5
Georgetown’s mappy little Wolves edged Acton Soccer Club 3-2 in a tight twilight battle. The Georgetown goalie made several sharp saves as Acton pressed, with a late insurance goal sealing the win before about 200 fans.
Notice to creditors and others with claims against the estate of Elizabeth Matilda Kenney of Acton Ontario widow died around May 17 1953. They must send particulars and proofs to the solicitor C F Leatherland Acton before September 5 1953 when assets will be distributed. Dated Acton August 13 1853.
A fragment notes that a sinner often knows what he is talking about and urges careful listening. The remark presents a warning about taking heed only from moral authorities. It reflects a skeptical view on wisdom and experience from flawed sources.
Miss Margaret Bradley, a bride of next week, was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Mrs. Vic Patrick. Relatives and friends presented gifts as games and a social evening followed a specially decorated setting and a lovely lunch. She was also honored at two showers in Toronto.
A library borrow praises Fosco Maraini's Secret Tibet for humanizing Tibetans and offering vivid details. The reviewer highlights Princess Pema Choki's attire and notes striking anecdotes about monks and levitation, with accompanying photos and strong recommendation.
The undersigned announce a public auction at Mrs A Christensen's farm north of Milton on Highway September 15. Items include cattle and poultry equipment. Terms provided by Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers.
The Acton Rams crushed the Iroquois Indians 28 11 to take a 3 0 lead in the best of seven series. Lloyd Smith scored nine goals and four assists while Jack Mann and Ken Watkins added 14 goals and 10 assists combined. The series resumes Friday in Caledonia with a potential fifth game in Acton next Wednesday.
Margaret Sargent and Andrew Molozzi wed in St George's Anglican Church Georgetown. The groom, a University of Toronto graduate with Athlone fellowship, will study at Imperial College London. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Sargent and the late Christopher Sargent of Georgetown. The ceremony featured chrysanthemums gladioli and a choir. The couple will sail to Ireland for a reception then to Flanders and England for Molozzi's fellowship work.
Hornby defeated Palermo 21-6 last Thursday, August 27, in the first game of a best two out of three for the Halton Rural Girls' Softball League championship. Palermo then won 16-15 on Monday to even the series, with final game set for Thursday at Omagh.
A woman requests a valet remove a red feathered berry hat from a window. The servant complies and the woman thanks him, noting the dreadful item has bothered her each time she passed.
Freddie Kentner, a local lacrosse and hockey star, is selected from 74 players to join a Scottish League team, likely in Glasgow. He departs for Scotland this week to train, then tour Belgium, Holland, France, and Switzerland. Kentner has played for Parry Sound Shamrocks, Mahers, Washington Lions, and Acton Juniors, and also excels in lacrosse with Acton B Hives. His departure will leave Acton short on the Rams line-up.
Mrs Florence Ellen Nell Page formerly of Elmwood died suddenly last week at Vancouver General Hospital. Born in Nottingham England she moved to Canada in 1911 living in Winnipeg until 1941 then Vancouver. Survived by three sons David Lulu Island BC Donald Cloverdale BC James Vancouver and daughter Mrs J C Stewart Winnipeg. Funeral at Mount Pleasant Chapel with Rev George Hamilton officiating. Interment Ocean View Burial Park. Pallbearers David Donald James Page John Shumey R McLean John Beatson.
Campbellville opened with a lead and rode hot hitting to a 13-9 win over Waterdown. Henderson held Waterdown scoreless in parts as Campbellville built a 6-1 lead before Waterdown rallied to 6-5 late, then Campbellville pulled away again to seal the victory before darkness.
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