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Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 10, 1976, p. 23

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TheActon Free Press Wed November 1976 B7 II I J J TheActon Free Press Wed November Historical displays highlight District Day Machines fmaiiy SO Hallon Hills Finance and milted had teen District Day of Halton Women Institute was held at United Church on Nov of luncheon with guests pre sent County president Mrs Campbell was for the She introduced Mrs G Ironside who read letters written to the District con cerrung the late Dr Ethel Chapman Ethel Chapman The first concerned the WI anniversary from Dr Chapman and the other was a lawyer stating that Chapman had willed a pointing which had been given toher by Mrs Lang ton in to Cen tennial Manor The picture of a stream that flowed near her childhood home as it appeared in the autumn Mrs then on behalf of the estatepre- soiled the painting to Stan Allen superintendent of the Manor with the request that it be hung there In Dr Chap man memory Mr Allen thanked everyone for he painting and said It would bring back memories to a number of residents at the Manor A brass plate is to be attached to Die picture and the letters from Dr Chapman will be sealed on the back for safe keeping A moment of silence fallowed the presentation and the repeating of The Lord Prayer was observed l Displays A couplefrom theAshgrove branch Mary Jane Wing field and Marion dressed in costumes from the late Their groups display Included old quilts clocks pictures inkwells jars bed warmers and shaving mugs Nearly every branch brought their History books for their dis play Some had scrap books or minute books but one of the most eyecatching was a book of quilt designs made by the Dublin branch Another branch have their own welcome wagon basket to be given to newcomers in The Nelson branch had a 1912 cookbook com piled by the Halton and a jar of beet relish made from a recipe in the book The branch was host for the afternoon and members were thanked for a lovely afternoon Mrs Robinson spoke for a moment on the use of class one land as a proposed gar dump She urged members to do their utmost to prevent the situation from as she said the land should be kept in lion for food to aid the criti cal state In our country as well as in European Former choir members sing on anniversary A choir reunion v is held in conjunction the church anniversary this year and it was so successful another one is already being planned for next year About 100 invitations wire out a number of replieb were received expressing regrets that prior commit prevented thur at tendance As result the choir may make their plans for another gathering and get their invitations out next year so that more attend Singing with the regular choir members on Sunday were former members Carol Hamilton Nanc Lambert Milton Muriel burns Simpson Burlington Donna IHin Jane ild Roy Mr and Mrs George Cale donia Jean Hart Toronto Cunning html Roman Toronto Betty I Moon Toronto Shirk Elliott Dills Milton I- rank Bean Mis Mr David Mount Forest Rose mary High Walker ton Tinny Ted Clifford Bitty Gibson Cle mint Milton Ruth Gibson Harper Hugh Patterson Alton Margucr lie Taylor Aclon Veldhuis Acton Helen Pick ill Acton Helen Simpson Acton Jones Acton Murnl Ralston Gamble Toronlo and Shirley Ralston Roberts Niagara Falls There were over singers led by Dr George Elliott Choir members and organ isls present who did in choir were Mrs Grant EdWitson Mrs Bitty Mrs Nellie Biatty Jnd Mac Symon The Rev Chuck Beaton conducted Ihe sen ice and the Rev Anna Taylor preached anniversary sermon pot luck luncheon com bincd with a reunion at Music Centre after the service The whole group enjoyed singing together there Back at Ford plant Production at the Ford Canada plant in resumed this week at the company and union signed three contract About workers at the and truck assembly plants jumped Ihe United Auto Worker strike deadline a week Tuesday staging a wildcat strike They were asked to return by both union and management but the could nnl get enough workers resume production Many employees of the company reside in Hilton Hills Halton Hills Finance and Personnel committee Mon day evening accepted an offer by Datascope of Canada Ltd Toronto for some old office equipment In a letter from purchasing agent Hugh Patterson the committee was told of the company offer of 50 for three Burrough s machines and ledger card Irays at each The committee members regretted letting the incs go so cheaply but ad milted they had been trying to sell them for two years without any offers You just watch Coun Harry Levy said someone will come along and Bay they would have given us for the equip ment The machines have been sitting in ihe board room of Ihe Georgetown office for quite a while and the com millee members are looking forward to less cramped quarters HOWARD ROSZEL was one of the few men at the tea tables at St Albans Christmas bazaar on Saturday ARC INDUSTRIES Steele Ave Hornby Thursday Nov 1876 from pm 5 pm and 6 pm 9 pm Come out and see our trainees at work We have a lovely display of floral arrangements and lots of new ceramics in our gift shop Do your Christmas shopping here Refreshments will be served Everyone Welcome THE WAY WE WERE Several members of the Dublin Womens Institute showed up at District Day wearing old fashioned hats and dresses to promote their groups historical display Modelling their homesewn costumes are Emily Betty Armstrong Gladys Davidson Evelyn Near and Laura Dennis Workshop at s Centre in Y The Community Services counselling room in the is now being used regularly evenings ifternoons monthly Tuesday evenings and regularly Wednesday afternoons by appointment Judy Mel in told the board of of the centre their last Wednesday Sin reported on the of a volunieer training workshop scheduled f Nov and 1G This stresses communication skills and office procedure Hit study group his 11 people palini Ihe immunity Services is workinj closely with different such as Red Cross sharing drivers Mrs Mil in snd Ik group is looking after supplying tlothing for need people it Christmas lime is ptann iiij visiting carolling Two man have been regarding of the facilities at the Pro mil I a role workers hope conn in aflernoon monlhly Centre can now also offer consumer credit counselling through Ihe Oak villi will ices bureau will come Wednesdays by appointment The Pre School Assessment chnie has Ken going well with four I five appoint each month Appoint menls for psychiatric counselling with are mere ising There is a growing need for used ell Mrs I have started lo colled clothing and keep on file and numbers so wc can locate clothing on need SAVE MONEY SAVE FUEL A PROPERLY MAINTAINED FURNACE IS THE BEST WAY TO SAVE FUEL WOO only WE WILL CLEAN AND INSPECT ALL OPERATIONS Burlington Georgetown 632 9156 Oakville 877 1773 109 George St 7354 400000acres is a fair slice of Canadas com cake There will be close to 2 6 million acres of corn grown in Canada this coming year More than acres will be planted with Pride varieties And that s a fair 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Association is pleased to announce the completion of a beautiful Reitmans MILTONS NEWEST SHOPPING CONCEPT IS NOW OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL 930 PM FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE Shop in the relaxed climate controlled atmosphere of Andrews Shops Avco Financial Serv Bank of Montreal Bavarian Inn Backers Bond Stationary Gifts Cambridge Jewellers Can Travel The Flora Shoppe Heady Parlour Loblaws Home Hardware Mall Shoe Repan MILTON Jack Fraser Men Wear The Loft Ladies Wear Joan World Karens Flower Shop Nook Launder Era Milton Drug Mart Milton Hobbycratts Milton Photographic Open Gate Peggy of Milton Pizza Delight Roitmans Royal Bank Simpson Sears Spice Life Card Gift St Clair Paint Wallpaper Cleaners Terminal Men s Hairstylists Universal Textiles The Bath Experience Located at the corner of Hwy 25 Mam St Milton

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