Acton A suffers first loss as Georgetown edges 3 2
Acton A fell 3-2 to Georgetown in a Halton Pee Minor soccer match. Georgetown’s G Bodnar and an I. ? both scored, while Acton’s R Turkosz and St Bru led the defense in a tight, if ineffective, offensive showing. Other notes: Acton A beat Milton 7-0 in Atom play with R Holmes netting a hat trick and N Fields and J Gentle scoring twice. Acton A later defeated Acton B 6-0, with Nathan Fields scoring twice and Jim Gentles adding the opener.
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Acton
Milton
R. Holmes
R. Inscoe
N. Fields
J. Gentle
Shields
J. Turkesz
P. Logan
J. Shields
J. Gentles
F. Allan
S. Malcolm
B. McPhail
F. Alton
R. Anderson
G. Bruce
Acton A
Acton B
Atom Halton Pee
Ree Wias
Jim Gentles
Fred Allen
Nathan Fields
Acton BO
Ricky Jolmes
Funeral service for Mrs Bride held in Acton
Funeral service for Mrs Mary Alberts Bride was conducted September 4 at Rumley-Shoemaker funeral home with Rev. A McKenzie officiating. Interment followed at Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers included Desmond Hawley Oshawa Cliff Fowler Toronto Harry Dobel St. Catharines Earl Van Norman James Bradshaw and William Benson Acton. Grandsons Don Davidson Ed McMullen Dennis Proudrove Gary Dolson Morrison Bride and Martin Bride served as flower bearers. Mrs Bride born April 20 1893 in Bethel North Dakota came to Canada in 1900 and married C N Bride who predeceased her in Jeannie Sask. Survived by sons Chester Edward Verne and Wilbur and daughters Gladys C Davidson Eileen Dolson and others. nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She had been ill about three years and died in St Josephs Chronic Hospital.
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Rumley-Shoemaker
Mary Alberts Bride
R. R
Acton
Fairview
A. McKenzie
Desmond Hawley
Oshawa
Cliff Fowler
Toronto
Harry Dobel
St. Catharines
Earl van Norman
James Bradshaw
William Benson
Don Davidson
Ed McMullen
Dennis Proudrove
Gary Dolson
Morrison Bride
Martin
Wilbur
Ozhawe
St. Joseph's Chronic Hospital
Rockwood Wins 11 Inning ORSA International Title Thriller
Rockwood seniors dethrone Otterville to win the ORSA International championship in an 11 inning finale at Rockwood Ball Park. Blake Hind hurled a two hitter and Bar ber Buczek lined a decisive single in the bottom half of the 11th as Rockwood edged Otterville 1 0. Vic Willis Beattie Maltby and Kelly delivered multiple hits while Otterville failed to advance a runner past second. The crowd neared 100 as coach Dick Dupuis looked ahead to more exhibition games before season’s end.
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Rockwood
Otterville
Blake Hind
Barber
Ralph Kelly
Ted Buceek
Fang Gra
Bake Hind
Bob Smith
Vic Willis
Ken Mattley
Norm Beattie
Smith
Ted Buczek
Port Robinson
Buczek
Wit
John Salmon
Innkeepers edge grocers to grab key town league win
Station Hotel scored all runs in innings one through three to beat ILG A 6 3 in a decisive game. Ed Smith earned the win after relief, while Frank Daley worked the first three frames for the grocers. Chick Milne closed it out for the tavern keepers as Jan Riddall started the victory rally with a first inning single. Best 1.G.A. and Grocers combined for 19 hits, but Station Hotel capitalized on a three-run third inning to secure the series lift. Todd Bassence led grocers with three safeties, while Milne added two.
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Chick Milner
Jan Riddall
George Williamson
Jan
Johnny Dunn
Ed Smith
Doug Ford
L. Kuchina
Station Gang
Pete Horner
Grocers
Tim Bossence
Brian Slipp
Chick Milne
Bassence
Innkeepers
Tim Bassence
L. Kuchma
Ball rolling in Caroline league opens at Acton Bowling Lanes
The Caroline Garden Centre Married Couples' League began Monday night at Acton Bowling Lanes. Jack Rol presented the trophy to league president Peter Bouwman as six teams of 36 bowlers start weekly play. Executives include president Peter Bouwman secretary Grace Robertson and treasurer Howard Jank. Steve Blanchard is named chairman of the Central Ontario Bowling Association.
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Caroline Garden Centre
Acton Bowling Lanes
Grace Rob
Jack Rol
Caroline's
Peter Bouwman
Peter Boowman
Grace Robertson
Howard Jank
Steve Blanchard
Central Ontario Bowlin Association
Education changes conference subject in Toronto
In Toronto last week a conference explained education changes to 100 prospective board members. Ontario’s 1,600 school boards will be reduced to 273 when the new administration starts in January. Om Watson of Acton high school board attended and found the sessions informative. Dennis, co author of the Hall Dennis report, was among the outstanding speakers as department officials outlined changes, with short meal breaks.
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Toronto
Om Watson
Acton
Dennis
Hall-Dennis
Georgetown Nineteen Acton Five Run Semi Final Win
Georgetown defeated Acton 19 to 14 in Glen Williams to end Acton’s playoff run. Acton led 5 0 early but Georgetown piled up 7 in the third and 6 in the sixth to pull away. Bev Brunelle Kathy Cook Joanne Fletcher and Barb Ferguson starred for Acton with multiple hits while Susan McGilloway pitched well before relief.
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Georgetown
Acton
Glen Williams
Barb Ferguson
Susan McGiloway
Bev Brunelle
Kathy Cook
Joanne Fletcher
Gail Fryer
Susan McGilloway
Y Joanne Fletcher
Actonians Return for Weekend Fair at Local High School
Bob Watson moves from Newmarket to a Bank of Montreal branch in Toronto. On Wednesday and Thursday parents of grades nine and 3 students are invited to meet teachers at the high school. Former Actonians plan to attend the fair this weekend and the Free Press should record their names in next week's Personals column.
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Bob Watson
Newmarket
Bank of Montreal
Toronto
Free Press
Hydro Commission Faces Vandalism And Projects
The Hydro Commission reports two lights smashed near the library during a recent blackout and roof leaks blamed on children at play. Repairs, fencing, and costs are under review while no hydro display will be held at the fall fair. Net hydro income stands at 1624.00 as of June 30. Mayor Les Duby attended a Thursday meeting noting personal discomfort after a dentist visit.
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Hydro Commission
Acton
Georgetown
Ditch
Glenlea Park
Hydro
Les Duby
Freeman reunion at Skeoch home
Mr and Mrs Arnold Skeoch of Toronto hosted a Freeman family reunion at their country home on the fifth line Evin. Attendees included Chris Freeman of Stroud D Peers and Christopher D Peers Jr Scarborough Malcolm Freeman Carolyn and Robert Georgetown Alan Skeoch Kevin Port Credit Eric Skeoch Toronto Frank Freeman Acton Ted Freeman Lyle Gordon Rockwood plus special guests Une Dunner and Margaret Romex visiting from Dorset England.
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Arnold Skeoch
Toronto
Freeman
Evin
Chris Freeman
Stroud
D. Peers
Christopher
Douglas Peers Jr
Scarborough
Malcolm Freeman
Carolyn and
Robert
Georgetown
Alan Skeoch
Kevin
Port Credit
Eric Skeoch
Frank Freeman
Acton
Ted Freeman
Lyle and
Gordon
Rockwood
Une Dunner
Margaret Romex
Dorset
England
Canada
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G. Bodnar
Peter Malton
Streetsville
Oo Eowees
ATOMS
Acton High School
Tani Thunday
Mrs. Bride
O.R.S.A
Blake
Rockwood Club
Dick Dupuis
Champs
Otterville—Furlong
B. Smith
G. Rocher
D. Arthurs
McMullen
Taylor LP
Penney
Rachar
H. Davis
Ken Maltby
Harry Barber
Jim Thatcher
Mike Kelly
B. Hind
Sid Arose
Brian Stipp
Bill Ward
Fred Nightingale
Dave Bacon
G.A
Dave Manes
Doug Black
Don Price
Brian Sipp
Bill Dawkins
Frank Daley
B. Cargill
Gord Maton
George Williamton
John Dunn
Caroline
Acton Ladies
Carl Poul Courson
Lee Marvin
Ernest Borgnine
Trin Lopez
Robert Ryan
Adult Entertainment
Terry Russell
Lisa Gastoni
Vanessa Peu Raven
Sidney Portier
Shelley Winters
Mane OF
Hwy
Kids Cross
Skeoch
Cere Keepe
Rdian
MU RT Allison
Halton & Peel Trust
Main Street
John A. Edgar
W. J. Beatty
NORTH
Oakville
Brampton
Burlington
Simcoe
Delhi
Cooksville
Dundas
Canada Trust - Huron & Erie
Canada’ Deposit Insurance Corporation
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