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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 15, 1949

Page

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Acton Intermediates win second round play down

Acton Intermediates beat Hespele 3 2 to win the second round of the Ontario intermediate playdowns, eliminating Hespele and advancing Acton to the next round. The funeral of Hod Ryder delayed the start, and Acton led 3 0 in the first inning, with solid pitching and timely hitting sealing the victory.

Acton Hespele Hod Ryder Mano Acton Park Roth Tegins Notier Ruehty Hilker Orioles Brown Lindsay Master Footitt Owen Marales Lett Brown Hulker Scott Heapeler A's Hillis Schultz Ronstadtler Masales Masters Carroll Mawlessly Wild Keystone Hero Hiller Chittock Aitchison Oriale Patent Potertarte Owen Manales

Woman's Association Meeting at Mars United Church

The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church was held at Mrs Wilderspin's home on Thursday with Mrs J Moore presiding. Devotional by Miss E Hawthorne and others. A longtime member Mr August Andersen died recently. Members funded the quilt fund and sent a recovery wish to Rev Pickering. The gathering closed with the Mizpah benediction and lunch served by Mrs Wilderspin and assistants.

Woman's Association of the United Church Wilderspin Tursday Mm J Moore Eo Hawthorne Mes Fickett Drysdale August Andersen T. Pickering Mra Widerspin Pickett H. Burns Lindsay

Benefit Fund Opened For Rod Ryder Family Support

Citizens and fans contribute to a Benefit Fund in Acton arranged with Banks and the Free Press. All receipts issued, anonymous names allowed in published lists. Funds go to Mrs Ryder and family via a trust after weeks of collection.

Rod" Ryder Acton Banks Free Press Bank of Nova Scotia Bank of Montreal Baseball Ray Mason F. Rawkins Mo Tyler

Lakeside Chapter Social Evening For Bride

The Lakeside Chapter LODE held a combined business meeting and party on Tuesday September 6th. Prizes went to Mrs J Creighton Mrs Chas Woods and Mrs Ivan Harris. Molly Cutts the secretary led to a shower of gifts and well wishes. A delightful party lunch followed a pleasant evening.

Lakesde Lode J Creighton Chas, Woods Ivan Harris Mins Molly Cutts Molly Gedecked Rioe

Watson Dairy Bar Sold to Rockwood Buyer

The Watson Dairy Bar, a long running business of Perry Watson's family for over 25 years, has been sold to Mr Lang of Rockwood. After the death of Mr ROP Watson the restaurant and dairy were jointly run by Mr Watson and Mr Thomas Watson but the workload became too heavy, leading to sale to focus on the restaurant. Mr Lang assumes ownership immediately with other details to follow.

Cours Beardmore & Co Acton's Cobble Hill Acton Watson Lang Rockwood Perry Watson Rop Watson Thomas Watson Chait Uhies Aurea Tasng

North Halton pupils ride buses on district routes

About 166 pupils from rural sections travel by bus in the North Halton High School District twice daily, including Erin Township and Acton areas. The board denied two pupil permit applications and set fee collection action against Oakville for Milton School attendees.

North North Halton Erin Township Acton School Trafalgar Esquee NE Nassagaweyn C Mason Acton Oakville Milton School Georgetown High School Robbina Miss Unger

Acton Juniors Rally in Eleven to Take Series Clincher

In a thrilling game Acton Juniors edged Simcoe 3 2 in the eleventh inning to clinch the series. Harry Lawson sparked the comeback with a three run hit and struck out ten as Acton overcame a late Cubs rally to win and advance toward the Ontario semifinals.

Covent Harry Lawson Lawson Acton Smene Ode Saiene Maral Townley Bill Holloway Townsley MeEnery Simeon King McEners Herb King Townes Biel Actons Saimeor Renner Wenippat Ab Cubs Kang Sages Rosell Khruce Suineas Townsles Acton Park Ontario

Farm Home Saved by Bucket Brigade and Firemen

About 60 neighbours formed a bucket brigade at Haltonville to halt a blaze in an upstairs room at Mrs Edith Hitchens home. Milton Fire Brigade arrived quickly and extinguished the fire started under the bed and spreading to walls and ceiling. Damage was estimated at 1000 dollars and water damage affected the room below.

Edith Hitchen Haltonville Milton Fire Brigade Hitchen Milton

Lakeside Chapter Mars L L Skuce Guest Speaker

Mars L L Skute was guest speaker at Lakeside Chapter meeting held at Legon Hall Regent Mrs Alex Orr presiding. Members welcomed Duke of Devonshire Chapter guests. Miss Mally Cutty and Miss McPhail delivered items, plans for booth at Full Pair event and the Hoxy Theater tile were discussed. Skute spoke on her Imperial Outer Daughters of the Empire trip to Victoria and national convention, with secretaries noting vigor of support and community reception.

Lakeside Lode Legon Alex Orr Duke of Devonshire Mally Cutty Mies Sktice Milton Victoria Empire National Convention Cvad Secre J Creighton Halton Ly Brit Lown Lucky Chau

Scout Group Reports On New Home For All Units

The Acton Scout Movement reports progress on their new Scout Home at Acton Scout Hall. Volunteers installed bunkers, a brick fireplace, insulation, and a kitchen basement workshop with storage lockers. Exterior includes a cottage roof and asphalt shingles with support from local businesses and groups.

Gimp Chiarman J Wo Middleton Acton Louis Kelly W. J. Coon Ajax Engineers Ltd Donnaconna Len Lovell

County Approves Site for New Home for the Aged

County Council endorses purchasing property for a Home for the Aged, plan to form a Milton county home approved awaiting welfare board approval. Five site options eyed near Mill and John Street with discussions on sewer and water access. Building may take two years with progress reports and a Peel County negotiation plan in place.

Millen Victoria Park Mitton Milton Tursday Armatrong Minas Fea of Welfare Daaigh Mauro Coim- Hitle Ontario Welfare Department Ther Adwice Goth Fhe Dialton Ero Peel County Counsil Halton Peel Halton-Peel Mary Pettit

Dublin Institute Hosts August Meeting Highlights Program

Dublin Women's Institute met at Hhinehars School in August with guest county president Mew Rhinehart who spoke on A Family Living and shared a poem. Members recalled summer events, voted to send a Canadian tree to Naas Opawesa Coun for lights, and planned convention attendance with delegates Mix Robertson and Miss Minnie Someniile.

Dublin CNE

Esquesing Council Grants Fall Fair Support and Road Plans

Esquesing Township council met Monday with Reeve George Curries presiding. A deputation requested improvements to the St Helena road entrance to Highway 25. The meeting approved grants to Esquesing Agricultural Society 75 dollars Acton Fair 7500 Halton Agricultural Society 25 and discussed highway grants totaling 33783 91 for January through August. A by law adjusted school areas and appoints K C Lindsay as assistant assessor starting September 15. The road superintendent reported 2369 28 for garage construction and the clerk was to contact MP Stanley Hall about the entrance project. Adjourned to October 3 or when called.

Exquesing Township Counc Geolaste Craig Reid Wfred Bird Walter Linham George Curries St Helena Road No 25 Highway 1 Bell Telephone Co A. W. Benton Esquesing Agricultural Society Acton Fair Halton Agricultural Society Department of Highways Stanley Hall Halton Esgiesing Township St. Helena K. C. Lindsay Asteas Township Chinguacousy Wear

Community Event Notices Outline Local Fairs and Services

Announcements list fairs sales and suppers across local churches and clubs. St Albans Guild hosts a variety fair with baked goods and a rummage sale at the Y M C A. Nasage Presbyterian Church plans a turkey supper and concert with admission set for adults and children. Anniversary services at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church feature a memorial window dedication led by Rev Forbes Thomuson and Rev EA Brooks. A Women’s Association rally for multiple districts will meet at United Church with a light lunch served.

Nasageneya Presbyterian Church Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Forbes Thomuson McNab St Hamilton St. Alban'’s Church Tom EA. Brooks Grimsby

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