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Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), December 1, 1976, p. 33

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Limehouse The Acton Free Press Wed December B 3 Busy weekend for Scout Cub group RYOf placed class There were four entries Mr first at Royal Winter Fair in the four in hand driving R J Maynard Photo By Mrs A Benton The A ladies of Lime- house Presbyterian church catered a roust beef dinner for over 100 persona for the Georgetown Volunteer Ambulance Association in St Georges Parish Hall on Friday evening The Group Committee and Local Association held a quite successful Multl sale at Memorial Hall on Saturday By Mrs Hannah November was a very busy month for Scouting in Lime- house Both Cubs and Scouts attended the Remembrance Day parade In Georgetown on Nov The boys were placed at the front during the service at cenotaph so they could see and hear After the ser vice the Georgetown Legion treated them to hot chocolate This is the first time the Limehouse boys have taken part and they came away quite impressed with it Invested Five Cubs were invested last week Craig Armstrong Byron Cannon Jeff Ryan and Stephen Parents attended Craig Armstrong has now earned his collector Cubs win prize in Erin parade by Doris Fines Returning home after 20 years absence is the basis of a very moving and heart warming homecomil Mr and Mrs Cameron trascr accompanied by their daughter Valerie and Terry spent two weeks in Scotland visiting family members and old friends some of whom they seen since they left Scotland years ago They visited with Cameron mother Mrs Mary Fraser in Forfar in Southern Scotland and a sister in Sterling Betty spar ents Mr and Mrs Fred Cheyne in Stonehaven on the East Coast and three brothers and three sisters Altogether the time was too short they said to visit with parents other relatives and friends of long ago and to see Scotland again from south to Ihe north The land they said was beautiful with no snow and Mrs James and sons and Ricky of Ottawa visited a few days with Mrs s parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Howes Mr and Mrs Gregory Lea man have moved to Guelph Congratulations are in order for the achievements of young people who won prizes at the Santa Claus Pande in Erin on Saturday David Grundy won second prize for his decorated bicycle and the First Cub Pack won third prize for their float The Cubs and their leaders paraded to Knox Presbyter Ian Church on Sunday Mrs Martha Jackson cele brated her 93th birthday on Sunday when she welcomed many friends and neighbors at her home Mrs Helen Robertson and Mrs took charge of this special day Assisting them were Robertson Mrs Nellie Winter Mrs Winter and Doris Fines Mrs Jackson enjoyed visiting with her guests She Is In pretty good health and still lives alone We extend to her our best wishes on this happy occasion badge and Jeff Ryan his carpenter a badge MulUsale Saturday while our very successful sale was being held by the Group Com and local association the monthly paper pickup was being held as well as the Scouts holding a bottle drive The bottle drive was quite successful and they arc hoping to continue it this coming weekend Proceeds are being used to help send two Scouts to the Canadian Jamboree to be held in next July While all this was going on the Cubs in their first year were attending a craft work shop with other first year Cubs in the District It was held at the Acton Scout Hall They came home with five crafts a puppet sculpture Christmas tree arrangement Indian headdress and an ele phant or butterfly toggle to wear on their scarves Confirms tion bap tism dedication at church HOMESTEADS EMERGENCY WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE SALE Three young people having successfully completed their recent session of cant classes were confirmed by the Rev James McFadden on Sunday They were David Anderson David Turner and Mrs Clerk of session Charles Thompson welcomed them into the church on behalf of the congregation Mrs Clifford Storey on behalf of the CCCW presented each with a copy of Today English Version of the Bible Police say Bus strikes boy A young boy who just moved from Oakville is in fair condition in Orangevllle after he was struck by a school bus Gerald of Erin fell as he was re trieving his lunch pall from in front of the bus The driver Soiya Gallas R Acton was unaware the child was in front of the bus according to Guelph The boys mother said she was watch the bus when the accident occurred and she ran to the scene as the bus left Police say Gerald was crossing the Fifth Line to board the bus when he dropped his lunchpail Mrs Gallas at the same time was trying to start the bus as it bad stalled She closed the doors and drove away when she got the vehicle going ice report unaware of the accident Wellington Board of Educa transportation officer Robert said an incident such as this has not happened years he has been with the board He stressed the lack of safety education in theschools Mr Kiddsaidhe would like to see safety talks at least once a month in the classroom Clarence Denny owner of the bus line involved In the accident has boarded every school bus serving child ren in Erin Erin township and surrounding area since the incident to speak to the children about safely pre cautions He urged the child rcn to cross the road at least five minutes prior to bus time- to walk at least 10 feel away from the front of the bus and smaller children to board before the bigger ones Gerald is the son of Jacque line and Gordon Henriksen His injuries include multiple fractures of his He is expected to reamin in hos for another four weeks Campbellville Whats in a name Should the Highway exit and council kept getting in at be called ihe trouble with iht region by Line Campbellville acting without regional parti Commitment was the theme of the sermon that followed The choir sang The Creation Gods Kids wen present and sang Danny Song Christening Two baby girls christened it the Sunday vice Crjstal Robin daughter of and Ed ilso Beth daughter of and Michael Cooptr Godparents Peter Ftndley and Sharon Ellcrby assisted the Cooper christening large number of relatives and friends from and Acton later gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Tony Strokov Wee Knstal is Tony and Maria Strokov first grandchild A ketch dtpictmfe Churchill church donated to the congrega tion by Mr John I and dedicated by Rev on Also dedicated were six or evergreens donated by families of tht church in memory of llntr pioneer fore fithcrs friends are glad to hear that Mrs Fred Mac Arthur and Mrs Walter who wire patients in Guelph General Hospital have both returned home and are im proving Mrs C A Johnston and Mr rank or Earl Grey and Mrs Lnatsth of Reglna were recent visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Charlie Binn 2 DAYS ONLY 50 off ENTIRE WAREHOUSE STOCK FRIDAY DEC 3rd am to pm SATURDAY DEC 4th to am to P AT OUR WAREHOUSE LOCATION ONLY 29 Armstrong Ave Georgetown Unit 6 HOMESTEAD FURNITURE LOCATED IN THE NEW GUELPHVIEW SQUARE IS OFFERING YOU OUR CUSTOMERS ONCEINALIFETIME SAVINGS THIS IS NO GIMMICK BUT A GENUINE HONEST TO GOODNESS 12 PRICE SALE YES 50 OFF ON STOCK AT OUR WAREHOUSE LOCATION ONLY A OUR LOSS IS YOUR GAIN BUY NOW AND SAYEl4 Mohawk A letter from the Ministry of Transportation and Com asked Milton Council direction on effective road signing to avoid con fusion at interchanges The letter asked council to in official names desired on the signs in any location where highways passed through the municipalities Mayor Anne noted one area of confusion the interchange at Campbellville where the signs indicated She observed that Five Slderoad had always been referred Jo as the Campbell ville and the one at the interchange was really the Line This deslgna lion however could confuse Unfamiliar travellers with thinking the road would lead Guelph Councillor Jim Watson recalled the designation of Campbellville had been Introduced when the Women Institute sought tome signing on marking Campbellville The com promise was to name the road Road He sup ported the designation Line since that was the road was called all J the up from the lake Mayor ilenly reminded members tills was a regional road Council referred the matter to the region for discussion with the Ministry North Halton 8771211 The FRAGRANCE of Summer All Winter Long With Flowers from Caroline Fresh Cut Flowers Tropicals For The Unique Gift Try Our Dried Arrangements WE ALSO CARRY BIRD SEED and BIRD FEEDERS Phone 8532980 Caroline Flower Garden Centre OUR FANTASTIC SALE CONSISTS OF J 2 and PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITES o so BED SOFAS BEDROOM SUITES 6 KITCHEN SUITES MATTRESSES and BOX SPRINGS I PICTURES PAINTINGS LAMPS and many oifeofakind items Due to these drastic reductions 4 all purchases are CASH and CARRY ONLY However if delivery is required a small del very charge will be made COVIE EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION OPEN DEC AM SEE YOU THERE NO DEALERS PLEASES FREE COFFEE FREE HOT CHOCOLATE STORE LOCATION 232 Street Georgetown Guelphview Square INTERIORS FURNITURE 8778777 WAREHOUSE LOCATION Armstrong Ave Georgetown Unit No A

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