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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1958
Page
5
A power outage last Tuesday evening disrupted part of the town while other areas remained on. Utilities crews worked to restore service as residents reported brief outages and light flickers in several blocks.
Congratulations to the organizing committee for a successful Acton Open. Mick Holmes claimed the championship with a net 82, earning the trophy and prestige. Roy Butler emerged as the dark horse, taking low net with a 63 five and leaving fans to recall his photo fears.
Branch 107 notes September meeting where the Legion Ladies presented a cheque for 8000 and reports from secretary and treasurer led to project plans. Port Credit Auxiliary invite, plans for Decoration Day Service, and a 1:30 departure for Georgetown event are outlined along with a full sport program and upcoming corn roast news.
The Canadian Junior Bowling Council Ontario Division is praised for dedicating time and funds to youth development through recreation. Bowling Week is observed from September 13 to September 20 across Ontario.
Crowned champion golfer Mick Holmes won the Acton Open at Orangeville Golf Club on Sept 6 as 38 players competed on a 36 par course. Runners up included Gord Beatty and Do Butler with others close behind while awards honored longest drive and lowest hidden hole among attendees.
Rattled by fuzzy OCR, the piece notes bowling season opening events for local leagues led by Acton Majors on September 19. It mentions Legion Laces and Hard Go bowling groups preparing, with plans for a special All Wall Ten event and a Parents Day tournament on September 20, featuring parent child pairings and son tennis showcase.
Community members are invited to enter the Parente Day Tournament at Verge Dy. Registration details and timing are shared with nearby residents, with emphasis on skill development and local participation.
Disjointed report notes the Onol game postponement in America Nat Wal Paugoe of Use Actor Legion Miter baseball and hints at a final game date. Managers and coaches from baseball and hockey are urged to attend Lagian Hall to vote on the Minor Sports MVP.
The Aelon Tennis Club defeated Mimico Club in back to back matches 8-4 on August 2 and again on September 1 by eight matches to four. Acton advances to a semi final against Port Credit Kinet with two more home matches in Port Credit on September 13. The series winner faces Brampton for the Later County Centre League title.
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