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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 12, 1957

Page

9

Acton Golfers Contest Open Championship in Orangeville

Acton golfers journeyed to Orangeville for the Acton Open. Tyler Jr won with a low net score and 83 handicap, beating pro contenders while Gordon and Hall posted strong rounds. Proceeds went to the Boy Scout Building Fund as golfers praised lunch, prizes, and donations from Bill Coon and Mick Holmes.

Yorty-teo Orangeville Creenad Tyler Jr Jomany Gor Hughie Graham Red Rumiy Red George Hall Gordon Mich Holmes Chester Ari Claude Metter Whees Hubby Gard Beatty Don Black Bll Coon T Mike Core Bert Woods Oruak Chester Tne Boy Scout Building Fund Jim Graham Don Mack Beatty Gordy Mike Coxe Julian Zajac Johany Krapek Gord Rauatty Coon Varcy Bill Coon Mick Holmes Acton

Friends Honor Couple at Halli Gathering

A Saturday evening event in Halli honored Mr and Mrs Herbert Thez as guests of honor with speeches by Sallam Mitehs and others Musical entertainment by Earl and Glen Scott and Joe McDonald provided dancing and refreshments followed by congratulations to Graham and Yakes on a new baby at Peel Memorial Hospital Local school activities noted with 81 students in junior and senior grades under Miss Glenda Sather and Mrs McKay of Rockwood.

Halli Herbert Thez Sallam Mitehs Graham Peel Memorial Hospital Yakes Mount Forest Olive Marshall Toronto Mitchell's Mra. Hennault Detroit Mra. Mills SS. No. 9 Glenda Sather Meaford Mra. McKay Rockwood

Isotopes Aid Body Study Atsect University Anatomy Dept

Researchers at a university anatomy department use radio tracers to study how cells wear out daily. Billions of dead cells shed, and coughing ejects millions. They say radiautography could yield insights into cancer when cell growth goes haywire. The tracer technique originated in France in 1028 and moved to meal.

France

Acton W I Ladies Visit CNE For A Memorable Day

Acton W I members travelled by chartered bus to the Canadian National Exhibition on September 4. The group split into small parties to explore the grounds and attend the afternoon tea in the Queen Elizabeth building hosted by Mrs. AL Price. A fashion show, theatre programs, and the Canadiana pageant capped the day before the late return, with all reporting a happy outing and plans for next year.

Acton Women's Institute Queen Elizabeth AL Price

Dogcatcher Devotes Care to Stray Dogs in Brantford

Brantford’s dogcatcher Jim Farrington, official as small animals control officer, feeds and tends stray canines at his wire enclosure. He says dogs don’t hate dogcatchers and he often grows attached to canine waifs, serving as a humane social worker.

Brantford Uni. 1Cpr Jim Farrington Jim Small Animals Control Officer

Georgetown Revolver Club Buys Limehouse Lot

Georgetown Revolver Club enters its third year by purchasing an acre at Limehouse to build a cement block clubhouse. Foundations are laid and materials bought as the club plans future activities on its own land, aiming to be Canada’s youngest revolver club with dedicated facilities.

Revolver Club Georgetown Limehouse GRC Canada

Night Fire Destroys Large Barn In Rockwood Area

Fire swept a modernized barn near Gordon Creek east of Rockwood on Thursday night causing extensive damage. Owner Mr. Goodman connected with Michigan Dulb Company had just shipped bulbs valued at about $190 000 the day before to a customer. The scene drew local residents and attendees of the Canadian National Exhibition were noted nearby.

Gordon CC

Acton Home and School Group Seeks Parental Support

The Acton Home and School Group appeals to parents for cooperation and attendance to boost the group’s efforts. It emphasizes the value of parental loyalty to support children's well being and success through the Home and School Association as a bulwark against indifference and a driving force for better tutoring.

Acton Home and School Group! Seeks Parents Co-operation Lune Hume Editur

Injured Lad Expected Home After Hospital Stay

Friends report Barry Clarke Jr. will leave hospital soon after a badly broken hip. He progresses well and expects to return home in about six weeks, though wheelchair bound. The notice lists numerous local social events and visitors, including weddings, funerals, and travels of residents and their kin.

Barry Clarke (Jr Hoapital Helen Tratt Nocasan Miemington Clarkeon Patti Klis Wes

Seven Car Smash Injures Two and Damages Vehicles

A rear end collision near Tosh's garage on Highway 7 Monday evening sparked a chain of crashes. Kay Chueh of Guelph and Frank Ashik of Georgetown were among those involved in a second impact when drivers stepped to inspect damage. Donald Howard and Petra Vou of Toronto sustained minor injuries. Joseph Thames of New Toronto James Mannah of Willowdale and Leslie Conway of West Hill and Mrs Conway were hospitalized after a third crash. Total damage estimated at 2400 dollars with multiple injuries.

Tosh Hintway Kay Chueh Oduelph Prank Ashik Georgetown Hay Joseph Thames New Tor James Mannah Willowdale Leslie Conway West HU

Oakville Plans Lay Away For City Hall Funding

Oakville town outlines a lay away plan for financing a city hall. A fund, supported by municipal and federal contributions, would be invested in securities to cover construction costs. Council debated amendments and deferred action to avoid binding future councils.

Oakville Mr. Depew

Ford Edsel Car Display Amid Unclear War Era Notes

An OCR fragment describes a Ford Edsel display amid a wartime or postwar context. The text references news in brief, local commentary, and scattered names or events, with garbled phrases suggesting a public exhibit or promotional event at a venue possibly linked to civic or industrial activity.

Saal Speeler Derek

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