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OSPRINGE Snowmobile races Guide party WI meeting accidents in news by Mrs- Robertson Byron Bruce was one of the men who were overcome when a leak in a line occurred in the chemical plant in where he works Byron was hospitalized for several hours but later released and was able to come home Friends were pleased to learn it was no more serious as had the gases ignited fire would have resulted Mr and Mrs Faulkner and family returned home early Saturday morning following a three week holiday in Florida They made the trip in a converted school bus and report a fmc holiday Mr RoyHindley Mr and Mrs Allan Watson and Lloyd Mr and Mrs Murray Millson and family alt of Mr and Mrs Meadows Mr Dan Hindley Mimosa were recent visitors with Mrs M Jackson Mr and Mrs Vernon Stewart were guests on Saturday at the wedding of Nancy Bulloch and William Simpson which took place in Alton United Church They also attended the reception and dance held in the evening at the Maples Sunday visitors at the home of and Mrs Robertson included Ken Robertson Lynda EDEN MILLS and Donna Doug Titus of Oakville Mrs C of Guelph A number of snowmobile enthusiasts from the area attended the races on Sunday afternoon held above Marsville Jeffrey Stewart with his mini snowmobile was the only prize winner of the group receiving second in his class First Girl Guides ended the year with an enjoyable Christmas party Games were played and an exchange of gifts concluded the evening The aim for the new year is all becoming enrolled to be complete girl guides The meetings continue to be held Thursday nights at the school A new Guide Sandra Hay was welcomed Loaders are Mrs June Smith captain and helpers Mrs Marion Rolfe and VanderHcidi Mrs Gordon Aitken was in charge of the program for the monthly meeting of the Women Institute held at the home of Mrs D G Robertson Mrs with the aid of slides and pictures told of the preparations and the beauty of Japan the site of Expo 1970 After viewing these and hearing more of Osaka the urge to travel to the World s Fair becomes more apparent Mrs William Milton read the scripture and roll call was answered by An item of interest from Home and Country Mrs S Fuller read the minutes and correspondence among which was a letter for the new year from Mrs Austin Zoeller president of the Federated Women Institute Thanks were received for Christmas remembrances Mrs Barbara Home Economist has been granted a year leave of absence to travel with her husband to New Zealand where he will be busy in her absence Miss Karen 0 Rourke will be in charge of Club work Mrs Don Milton and Mrs Ken Stubbington have consented to lead the next Club Focus on Fitness The members are asked to bring a book to the next meeting to form a lending library in the group a small charge is to he made to borrow a book proceeds to go into the treasury for local needs A singing contest concluded the evening The hostess assisted by Mrs William Milton served coffee sandwiches and squares Miss Dons Fines extended the courtesies Plan tree burning ceremony in park with skidoo rides sports lunch By Mrs R Wright The executive of Eden Mills and District Community Club held their January meeting Monday evening In the hall Plans were made for the annual tree burning on Saturday evening the in the park Several owners have offered their services to give rides and other sports making it an evening for young and old Everybody Welcome Hot chocolate and doughnuts will be served A fun and games night is being arranged to be held in the towards the end of the month something for everybody Mrs Gilbertson Mrs J Mrs G MacDougall Mrs Gilbertson and Jack attended the funeral Friday in London of Mr John Held a brother in law Guests of Mr and Mrs Ted Bar den were Mr and Mrs Gordon Denisc Ballinafad tubs enjoy outing By Charlie Thomson The 1st Ballinafad Cub Pack held a hockey game on Thomson s Pond Saturday afternoon Bagerra Art Thomson arranged the afternoon activities for the cubs After the hockey game the Cubs enjoyed an exciting ride on a snowmobile and trailer courtesy of Mr of the Sixth Line Akela Ken Thomson and Anne Thomson treated the boys to hot dogs hot chocolate potato chips candies cake and nuts to cap off the afternoon Ballinafad Cubs include Don Anderson Glen Allen Chns Giggie Mike Sokha Greg Thomson Ken Thomson Randy Wilson Terry Matthews Jim Charlie Eric Giggie Bryan Martin Truman Robert Truman and Bradley Matthews and Robert Mr and Mrs R Wright Beryl Mr and Mrs Hardy Halhday and Bob were in Waterloo daughter Diane St Thomas Mr Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs and Mrs Joe Halhday Duane Lawson and Troy London Mr and Mrs Kenneth Toronto were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson CHURCHILL Friends of Mr Roy Gordon will be sorry to hear he is confined to St Josephs Hospital meeting visits new baby in weekly report By Mrs MacArthur The Churchill Community Church Women will hold their first meeting of the year at the home of Mrs J McDonald on Wednesday January p m It is hoped all members will attend this meeting Newcomers to the congregation arc also especially invited to attend Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ernest on the birth of a baby boy Guelph General Hospital Daniel First grandchild for Mr and Mrs Wilfred Fumes send district men to hospital Acton and Rockwood district men were among those treated when poisonous and explosive fumes leaking at a Guelph chemical company sent 16 employees and firemen to Guelph General Hospital Byron Bruce R R Acton Gordon Somerville 5 Rockwood and Joe Adam R Rockwood were among those treated and then released A break in a pipe leading from an outside storage tank at Hart Chemical Ltd flooded a large part of he plant floor with liquid ethylene oxide used in freeze and detergents Fumes can be lethal One employee of the firm died from the effect of the fumes a few days liter Mr and Mrs Elwood Harris of Flint Michigan were last week of Mr and Mrs Archie Kerr while they were over visiting with father Mr Harris of who has been critically ill He has improved some and they have returned home Mrs Verna Stephen of Toronto with Mrs Leslie Swackhamcr on Wednesday afternoon Mr and Mrs William Maynard of Brampton were Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Charles Mr and Mrs Don of Willowdalt visited with his parents Rev A W and Mrs Fosbury on Sunday Other guests at he same home were Mr and Mrs Gumming of Freelion Mr and Mrs Will McCarthy and son Mr and Mrs McCarthy and Michelle of Kitchener spent Sunday with the Ham Guests on Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Bob Kerr were her brother Mr Ken Knox and Miss Marge Kitchen of Woodstock Mr and Mrs Ross and of Guelph visited his brothers home with Mr and Mrs Leslie Swackhamcr Kathy and Debbie YELLOW TAG SALE Now At HINTONS BARGAINS GALORE CHECK OUR HAND BILL THIS WEEK FOR GROCERY AND MEAT SPECIALS LIST HANG Customers wishing extra picture frames can pick them up this week only ALL STOCK WILL Be REMOVED AFTER THIS WEEK The Acton Free Press Wednesday January Discussion net dosed Values peace quiet lawyer opposes track COUNTRY BELL Communion annual meeting blitz for fund in report By Mrs A Benton Communion services will be observed at Limchouse Presbyterian church at a in on Jan There will be a blitz night in as well as Ihroughoi the province on the evening of Monday February for the Ability Fund a society formerly known as the March of Dimes Be sure to leave an outdoor I ght on and arrange your donation for the canvasser Mr A Marshall and Miss Eileen Marslull of Toronto spent a few days with Mrs during he The treasurer reports a good financial year and the annual meeting will be held Wednesday evening January Owing to illness and our cold snap W I meeting was not eld last week Mrs Chalkl of Richmond Hill is spending this week with her daughter Mrs David Batten We regret that Mrs Angus Lawson confined to hospital in Georgetown but hope she fids better soon Birthday greetings to Mr Thursday tilts week Warning A cantinu wdl be made on cars parked on the streets overnight Acton detachment of the OiP warns this week YOUR CENTRE fOR TOYS NOVELTIES GREETING CARDS COSMETICS BEAUTY AIDS ETC DOLLAR DADDY BROS MEAT MARKET MAPLE LEAF SLICED SIDE BACON RED BRAND BEEF LEAN SHOULDER ROAST tender Blade Short Rib Roast 79 RUMP ROAST 99 1 LEAN Ground Chuck FOR YOUR RED BRAND BEEF FRONTS 57 HINDS LOVELL MODERN MEAT MARKET Mill E Acton Another objection to the proposed type speedway the Third and Fourth Lines of township just north of Highway was voiced as Esquesing Council held its second meeting the new year Monday night Lawyer Dick a resident of Ten between the Fourth and Fifth voiced his disapproval of the project telling council he felt establishment of the speedway would blemish the natural beauty of the countryside Reeve George assured Mr Howitt that discussion on the speedway is not closed and added that the townships agricultural holding by has not yet received final from the Ontario Municipal Board Mr Howitt told council his offices arc in Toronto but explained he considers it worthwhile to commule because of peace and quiet the area near his home offers Mr said he thinks peace and quiet is sometimes taken for granied by long tune residents of a rural area but pointed out that it is very important to people who have lived in city He went on to praise the natural beauty of the Kelso Conservation Area and Point It was his conclusion that if the township wishes to encourage people to come out from the cities to resde having a speedway would not help It Trains stalled by Wed crash Two students returning to the University of Guelph were injured both critically in the crash of the CNR Tempo train which passes through Acton last Wednesday night Traffic on the line was stalled when the last three cars of the four car train were derailed by a open switch Investigators belevc the failure of a single eight inch steel bolt caused the wreck at Coulston Ave in the borough of York Fourteen of the passengers were injured four seriously Laura Strain of Sudbury returning to school in Guelph wis impaled on a steel fence post that cut us way into the She was cut free and taken to hospital with a piece of post still in her Surgeons removed it The other student Linda Scott of Port Elgin from the same coach and pinned under mother suffered a fraoturcd skull and other injuries CW MIDWINTER of ReConditioned TVs and Appliances 24 RANGES EXCEPTIONALLY IT GOOD VALUE ONLY RANGES REFRIGERATOR HAS TO BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED WASHER LIKE NEW FULLY GUARANTEED 17500 RCA 1 ONLY COLOR TV COMPLETELY RECONDITIONED NEW PICTURE TUBE COLOR TV TOP CONDITION FULLY GUARANTEED RCA HOME THEATRE AM RADIO SPEED RECORD PLAYER BLACK WHITE TV ADMIRAL ONLY IN EXCELLENT CONDITION STEREO AM FM RADIO 4 SPEED RECORD PLAYER ZENITH LESS THAN OLD FULLY GUARANTEED Black White TV TAKE ADVANTAGE Of THESE BARGAINS USE OUR BUDGET PLAN STREET GUELPH PHONE 8226041