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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 12, 1957

Page

22

Acton Golfers Engage In Rainward Acton Open

Forty ten golfers gathered at Orangeville for the Acton Open where Tyler Jr surged to low net and beat pros with a handicap of 3. Gor, Hughes Graham, and Rob Rumley tied for second while George Hall posted 71. Fans praised golfers, organizers, and sponsors raising funds for the Boy Scout Building Fund.

Orangeville Creenad Ew Trt Tyler Jr Jomany Gor Hughes Graham Rob Rumiey George Hall Gordon Mick Holmee Aum Chester Ari Claude Meffer Cutten Actan Orangeville Courer Don Black Bil Coun Mike Coxe Bert Woods Chester Acton Jim Graham Don Mack Bagivaye McPleagiv Rey Kirkfri Hugh Graham Beatty Gord Alban Tyler Jr Julian Zajac Johnny Krapek Gord Rantty Coan Varcy Bill Coon Mack Holmes

Friends Honor Couple At Recent Gathering

A pleasant Haloon evening Saturday honored wigweds Mr and Mrs Herbert Tyler. William Mitchs chaired as Meg the bride and groom took seats on stage. A Roughley address followed and they received a revolving upholstered item and a Walnut magazine on behalf of friends and sponsors. The couple offered thanks. Music and dancing followed with Earl and Glen Scol ipad providing tunes. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Graham on the birth of their daughter at Peel Memorial hospital Monday. Mrs Yakes of Mount Forest visiting. Mrs Olive Marshall of Toronto visiting. School opened at No 9 with 11 juniors in the class under Miss Glenda Opinnall.

Herbert .Tyer William Mitchs Meg Seata Graham Peel Memorial Hospital Yakes Nount Forest Olive Marshall Toronto Hennault Detroit Mills A. Brydges Victoria Clarence Gamble Acton PF. Johnstone J A. Balloch Frank Little Taranto Little Toho Finesset Dorte Fineshea Mumpa Aimee Joan Aitken Ariverdt Halidaya Oon Paignton Tlowse Muskoka Lorne Williamson Mia Gladys Williamson Gaslph Mroo DG Robertson Everton Gee Gordon Aitken Nes G. Santer James Jamund Brampton Norman McKennie Kndal Bobby Wasaga Beach M. Jackson Harry Angus Wilbert Matthews Victor Watson Guelph Ken Leighton Paul Denna Gary Nuch Geneva N.Y

Isotopes Aid McGill Body Study Through Tracers

Montreal researchers in McGill University anatomy use radioactive tracers to examine how worn out cilia shed cells. Billions of cells are shed daily and coughing ejects millions. the work may advance cancer knowledge as cell growth becomes abnormal.

Montreal McGill University Anatomy Department France Met

Acton W I Ladies Visit the CNE for a Day of Exhibits

Acton W I members traveled by chartered bus to the Canadian National Exhibition on September 4. They split into groups to view the grounds, enjoyed afternoon tea in the Queen Elizabeth building, and attended fashion shows and theatre programs. The day culminated with Canadiana in the grandstand, returning after midnight with fond memories and plans for next year.

Acton Women's Institute Queen Elizabeth N. Price

Dogcatcher Finds Companionship in Stray Canines

Brantford's Jim Farrington, the small animals control officer, says dogs don’t hate dogcatchers. He tends a wire enclosure filled with strays and often forms attachments, acting as a humane social service figure for canine waifs.

Brantford Jim Farrington Small Animals Control Officer

Georgetown Revolver Club Buys Limehouse Site

The Georgetown Revolver Club enters its third year by purchasing an acre at Limehouse for a cement block clubhouse. Foundations and materials have been bought as the club plans future activities and aims to be Canada’s youngest revolver club with its own facility.

Revolver Club Georgetown Limehouse Act Omanaterial GRC Canada

Local Industry Razed by Fire In Night Blaze

Fire struck Thursday night at Gordon County Community area near Goodmans Place as a large modern barn burned. Mr Goodman connected with Michigan Dulb Company had just shipped bulbs worth 190 000 the day before. Additional notes mention attendance at the Canadian National Exhibition and remarks on local sermons and exhibits in Wellington County.

Gordon CC. Goodman Goodman Michigan Dulb Company

Acton Home and School Group Seeks Parent Cooperation

Acton parents urged to attend meetings as attendance improved last year. The Home and School Association aims to unite families for child wellbeing and educational support, describing the group as a bulwark against indifference and a driver of better tutors and activities.

Acton Home and School Group Hume Itu Editur

Injured Lad Expected Home From Hospital Soon

Friends report Barry Clarke Jr homeward bound after a bad hip injury with progress favorable. He hopes to leave hospital in a couple of weeks but will remain confined to a wheel chair. Local social notes list weddings, funerals, visits, and greetings from families in Clarkeon, Victoria, Acton, and nearby towns.

Barry Clarke (Jr Mes Hobert Billa Helen Bratt Noonsan Miemingtony Clarkeon Fattt Ellin Chawgel Mea Killa

Seven Car Pileup Causes Injuries And Damage

A seven car collision near Dial Way 7 Sunday evening left two people hospitalized with minor injuries. Total damage reached about 1800 dollars as rear end crashes and secondary impacts caused multiple vehicles to collide near the Teth's garage. Drivers Kay Chute of Ogueciph Fre, Apbtneb of Ry 4 Georgetown, Andie May, and others were involved. three more cars later collided, injuring Mr Conway and wife of Wet Mul. Total damage across incidents estimates at least 1800 dollars.

Seri Teth Kay Chute Georgetown Ptabie May Andie Toronto Petiieis Walsh Totel Dameo Wes Wien Joseph Thome New Toronto James Hannah Willowdale Laesle Conway Wet Mul

Oakville Plans Lay-Away Fund for City Hall

Oakville establishes a city hall funding plan with a crowding fund from federal and town sources. The plan, tied to a municipal act, seeks contributions and contemplates delaying action if current year funds cannot be secured, with By-law provisions and potential future council review.

Oakville Leyve Depaw

Ford-Edsel Car Display At Coniayresidens Mayo

A garbled report notes a Ford Edsel car on display at a Mayo venue with scattered details about service and viewing times. The text includes unclear mentions of dates and people, but the core idea centers on a public exhibition of the automobile.

Coniayresidens Eve Mateus

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