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Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 24, 1976, p. 25

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Evening by fireside for membersi DRAW FOR GINGERBREAD house made by Acton chapter Theta Phi last week will be held December 17 Members gathered at the home of Susan Johnson Rosemary Rd Acton to bake two houses which are on display at the Bank of Nova Scotia Acton and Viman Arts and Crafts Supply Outfit Acton The proceeds of the draw will go to benefit the Acton Rest Home The women who made the first completed house were left to right Maureen Burrows 3 Milton service chairman Signd Robson program chairman MarleneSteckley Acton ways and means chairman and Carol OBryne program chairman A evening spent by the fireside at the home of Mrs Ralph McKeown for the November meeting of the Greenock branch For meditation Mrs C Allan read the story of the Fig Tree President Mrs Sinclair read The Meaning of Remembrance Day A letter from Miss Helen retiring director of Home Economics Branch 0 M A staled a few of the high and low points in her career with FWIO She encouraged members to keep on blazing trails to stimulate and adopt new methods Ten thousand dollars was given as a scholarship in her name Members will be notified Euchre draws at parish hall when a new director Is op- visit to C There Is to be a pointed display of House Logs at They decided lo gather Spring 1977 District Annual cash register tapes from pro at area level is Dominion and They making up a quill block com are redeemable in goods for with Instructions and charily yardage to complete a quilt Did you know we should These to be displayed at always report food found on the Lee Home and for the grocery shelf thai contain going towards spoilage and so help our impr of the drive selves to keep Canadians healthy An invitation was extended Mrs Wallace on the for a family night at Eramosa recent Centre Wellington Dis District School Dec 7 30 fall As Mrs J Reid will members are affiliated with pictures of her visit to Wellington Historical Socitty and the I C they are interested in helping convention with branches them locate two missing assisting with entertainment minute books previous lo Ladies provide The travel committee is Conveners of Citizenship still working on the return and World Affairs had charge of the November program The roll coil was answered by members by naming a member of Parliament Mrs Milton read the bio graphy of a dedicated Ontario premier C for whom Ihe Ontario School for the Deaf is named at Milton The motto To be a good citizen make every day count was given by Mrs E Archibald a contest name Ihe country to which flags shown belonged Miss E set up a display of greeting cards wilh a catalogue of gifts available They also had a display of copper crafts A delicious lunch of cake and ice cream tea and coffee was served by hostess assisted by Mrs Allan and Mrs It Sinclair Courtesies were by Mrs A Leslie Christmas meeting will be held at Mrs John s home The Acton Free Press Wed November B L J DOUBLE m formerly G Chips Drop see us for the Chinese Food and and Chips In Helton Hills HOURS Men Thurs 10 am 8 Sat pm Sunday 12 Noon Tel 8532060 Busy time of year for Dublin WI members Twentv six ladies eluding two quests attended Ihe meeting of Dublin Women s Institute on Thurs day evening The hostess was Mrs and all enjoyed tlu glow mg fireplace in the family room where the was held Presiding the presi Mrs Norton viriety of home made including quilt Lennox Plate were exhibited is the to the roll Wear or bring homemade All wen the hindwork of the members and were inter tiling to took at re port was given by Mrs Hunter Correspondence was read by the secretary Mrs Hunter a letter from Miss Helen who has been tor so miny years Director of the Home Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food who has recently retired Cheques were received Industries and Mrs from the Acton Milton on World Affairs Fair Boards for exhibits at Splendid reports were their respective Fairs given by Mrs Armstrong short course ng and Mrs of the and UsinL on Guelph Area Women In hosted by Ashgrove stitutes Convention held re- WI was tabled until the New at Park Year Waterloo when ladies had The usual donation was registered Several other approved to be forwarded to members from Ihe Branch the ladies division of had also attended the ban worthwhile day Branch members are hav a busy time with social activities Dinner was served to a bus load ladies of Women Institute members from Essex South District A former member of Dublin W I and resident of Acton Mrs Evelyn Abbott was in the group and a social lime was enjoyed with her and her friends Final plans were made for the catering lo the dinner to be served to the members of Fair Board and their friends on November 19 also penny sale euchre in Hall on Saturday November A request from an Acton organization to serve a Christmas dinner in December was accepted Mrs F Wilson Mrs Hunter Mrs W will be a committee to look after this dinner Reports Standing committee Re ports were given by Mrs B Appleyard on Canadian also articles for a hamper for a needy family of the district Night will be held on December 18 and will take the form of a Pot Luck Dinner at Luxton Hall Acton at p with entertainment afterwards Funds were approved for the committees in charge With Mrs Hunter Mrs J and Mrs Near the lunch committee of the month doughnuts coffee and tea were served assisted by the hostess Mrs David Dublin Women Institute members and friends enjoyed a social evening on Saturday evening at Hall Acton Sixteen tables played euchre and the winners were ladies 1st and 2nd Mrs Hunter and Mrs L May banks men s 1st and 2nd Mrs mans card and Charlie Thomson Consolation prizes were won by Susan Bonnell and Doug Lone hand prize was won by David Hunter and door prize by Mrs Smith Travelling prizes were awarded o Ed ward Wilson and Mrs E De forest Penny sale winners were lady blue mitts Bill Frank hot mats and box of cards Mrs Wilson towel and two face cloths Mrs K Alder pillow cases Judy Burt cushion Mrs Swack Mayor back Hills Mayor Tom Hill is out or hospital now and back at his office at the Seventh Line municipal of son and all enjoyed a social both Toronto Western and time together Georgetown hospitals with a Mrs Charles Davidson as foot ailment the past couple of courtesy convenor expressed months returned to the job thanks to all who had taken Monday secretary Cathy pari also the hostess for announced this such an enjoyable meeting week hammer doll and micro mi pot holder Mrs M McCull slippers Bob Hope Gait white poodle dog Mrs I McCarron orange dog Dillon dust powder and cologne Charles Londsborough pea cock refrigerator ornament Bonnie Armstrong rock flower arrangement Mrs A Robinson cutlery hostess set Pat apron Snider Richmond Hills jam and pickles Bonnie Arm strong lint pic up and hand brush J Dewar groceries Lee Oak ville groceries Annette Van Fleet pillow cases Mrs Hunter square plant hanger Mrs Phclen doz eggs Harrison boy and mitts Mrs four coffee mugs Shirley Hope Gait candle Mrs Wilson 3 Georgetown crochet cushion Mrs Janet rd wis the winner of the quilt A good lunch served by the committee in charge closed a pic is int Ibrand new styles Mens Ladies Boys Girls WESTERN Style Shirts Boots Guelph St Plaza Georgetown WELCOME SERVICE If you are new in town or know someone who is PHONE 8533902 16 Wilbur St North Acton Announces its CHRISTMAS SALE OF CANDLES POTTERY HANDWOVEN PONCHOS AND OTHER GIFT ITEMS OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Won Wed Sat 10 a m tc m From November to December PRICES LOWER THAN THE SUPERMARKETS Fill Fair Board lo cover the two classes which Dublin I sponsor annually District day Interest was shown by the report of several members who had attended District Day with histoncil overtones at United Church No recently which had been a very enjoy able da Hist Books from vinous items were viewed with inter est Special interest was shown as many collectors were lew ith inter est Special interest was shown in the I Quilt Book It had been i quel Complete with top hat frock coat and cane and Charlie Chaplin moustache Mrs C acted as a professional auctioneer to sell the many articles that had been brought for the annual auction sale With humorous commentary bidding was brisk and a nice sum of money was realized and re w the auctioneer for her by the president Mrs Nor ton that the Christmas meet ing will be held on December at the home of Mrs Grant McMillan No when a gift will be brought for each Secret Pal of the year The FRAGRANCE of Summer All Winter Long With Flowers from Caroline Fresh Cut Flowers Terranums Tropicals For The Unique Gift Try Our Dried Arrangements WE ALSO CARRY BIRD SEED and BIRD FEEDERS dayi WakS Phone 8532980 Caroline Flower Garden Centre Two West of Acton South Side Highway Pride Oncstop shopping for all your seed needs One stop shopping makes sense It saves time and money too When you see your Pride dealer about your seed corn supplies ask him about all your other seed requirements The most important decision you make 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