Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), April 22, 1970, p. 19

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News and views LORRAINE- Every once in a while pick up a magazine or a newspaper or whatever and come across an article which stimulates our mental processes either from an informative standpoint critical one or sometimes as a downright protest against what has been written and We mentally challenge the credentials of the writer Such a piece of choice material was printed recently in which the writer suggested in his companions on how to judge the man who would make it as against the one who never would that the good Joe who constantly did and the swimming pool and things for other people instead certainly no one questions his of looking out for himself would right to have such luxuries we reach the top because hed can in fact take our hats off to always be too busy helping out him It has taken many extra the other guy hours of hard work and diligence Well this kind of crumby to attain such and philosophy is just about what we wc might even wonder what had enough of By what J criterion can any one judge who his made it and who hasnt It depends from where you sit whos winning the ball game and from where I sit I staunchly believe that doing for others is really what life is all about Whis to say that having the biggest house on the top of the hill ii the most important requisite for living whos going to shine up your edifice for having lived there when youre gone Righto A large bank its important to have some assurance of financial security for ones old age but the meantime isnt it also important to cooperate in organisations contribute to causes mitigate into it and personally I find the stimulating people the ones who like to contribute and give of themselves The fueling of having made it can be derived often from understanding the work parties and do anything of in an one can towards helping endeavour or the ability community thrive and flourish of being able to to other healthily whether its from the human beings not area of your church your bawd on pecuniary values schools or your own local Making it then could be a council matter of principles ideals and Isnt that what good good citizenship all bundled citizenship is al about And if together with a doing everyones only concern was for others and loving our how to feather ones own fellow nun thrown and if pocket imagine what a selfish wc can attain some sort of unidcahstic world Ibis Would become with no showing concern for fellow beings or Caring about the guy next door 1 am sure that many us resort once in a while on a temporary basis to envying the fellow with the twocar garage wealth along the way all the mote lo us It was Mohammed the prophet who said A mans true wealth is the good he docs in this world and on this vein of thinking how many of us today arc making it The Acton Free Wednesday April 22 would be like lo be there ourselves But sometimes we should also consider what it has taken lo put that fellow where he is and what has cost hnn from the standpoint of his own personal family life and whether we would want to exchange places There really can bo no on who has made it or who has not Its actually a question of values and what pleases one person doesnt ilways please another Its a dry run for two Ten children of Hams Street Rockwood who are trying out for the new canoe type that their Peter just made from his own design Canvas and paint arc the remaining requirements in preparing the craft for launching on River Photo by Lorraine Hiss Helen Bam elected president The April meeting of the Womens Institute was held in the No Community Centre with Mrs Norman Harris acting her capacity as president The roll call was answered by payment of fees for the New Year with a fair representation of members and this was followed up with a general discussion of many items of business Reports of years work were read and then the following slate of officers were elected for the new term President Miss Helen Bain fust vice Mrs E Johnston second vice Mrs secretary Mrs H Bain treasurer Mn l Dyer dutnt director Mrs Mitchell alternate Mrs L Dyer pianist Mrs Trousdale directors Mrs Patterson Mrs Armstrong and Nelson flower committee chairman Mis E Johnston auditors Mn Guild and Mn A public relations Mrs Guild It was decided that a number of conveners should be elected who would in turn be entirely responsible for their own program that particular meeting The following conveners were elected to head up he various meetings Agriculture Mrs A adtan Industries Mrs i Health Mrs G Mitchell Home Economics Mrs J Thomson Citizenship and Education Mrs K Spcnce Historical research Mrs S Trousdale and Mrs Harris was then chosen as Federation Agriculture representative At the completion of the election Mn W Guild gave a reading entitle A trip with Em Caruso after which a delicious lunch prepared and served by Mrs A McPhedran and Mrs D McNabb culminated a successful meeting Mothballs absorb moisture and help prevent rust forming on nearby metal Put some in with your tools in trunk or glove compartment A GUELPH TEENAGER was killed and four snapped guardrails and rolled others in a one car accident Friday several times Photo by Don Hilts evening The car left fifth line north of account is great for the economy Hopefully of trusl companies and certainly get from life whatever he puts Howdy again folks an gonna begin by yew ihet things is pom great cause like they really First or all things was all line dandy up until lust Saturday when Jack Hamilton sent a gelding name of Duke Who down to Thatchers barn cause he didnt have room for him up at the Hamiltons Highway cestabhshment Me an Duke was along reel goodlike when along comes Dick and Jim and they lakes out he ole second handed trailer which they so almighty proud and shoots mc up Ilhc Alf barn on the Fifth Line I guess I ami really got much t complain about little pony not up an una stickin pretty to herself I not gonna worry much cause Ive got lolsa other things think about besides how to ma km horse with a range pony Thel Thatcher place was a palavann horse incubator anyway with Bob Van horse name of Lady R a colt laic last Saturday night an with Apple her offspring sometime next month guess its just as well I got away from Ihet dad blasted maternity ward Right now th boys is planum I should get into shape fcr the big Opening Race day at so be around Vivian track tryin lo pull down my time The boys is some kind I by buin mc a trailer this year instead one frum someone like they did last year from Mary Hatch Bribery calls an youll notice as usual they spend a blasted cent more than they had to wot with it second hand from Mr at the Siables near Anyways it dont matter much how I gels these places to run just so longs I get there Im so fit Ihet Im Ill be able outrun most other on the track Mcbe its spring or its just m good any folks if yew promises faith then put yore money on come race Ihseason Hack Ill run twlu yew an Ill liy fining in some So if Im gonna stick tmy promise Id best get and begin thole Bye fcr now Yore fiend FAIR COMINS AND GOINS A two week holiday in Burnaby with her sister a d brotherinlaw was destination plan Donna Hills by Air Canada lasl Saturday morning Lots of luck Donna and give best to Joan and Alan The topic Drugs is the one for next Wednesday April when Home and School Association will present a panel of people knowledgeable 111 the subject and which everyone is invited to and participate Hie discussion Sincere sympathy is extended by all the friends and neighbors Mr Fdgar Bonner Ihc re Lent ileal Ii of his wife and also to her son Harry and his family of R and her daughter Mrs lljrry Moore Terra The Tour to Quebec committee is going all out in its preparations lo raise money with the children planning a car wash panorama on ihc date of Saturday May wlmli will be a follow up ot another Centennial School Auditorium dance on Friday May with the Country Ds orchestra 111 command looks as if Ingle will be in the hospital tor a moic extensive stay then was originally expected friends could brighten her days by sending a note or letter to the Sick Childrens Hospital 111 Toronto and in this way remind her how conterned everyone is and wish for her rCLOVcry Ii you need to restore your in the of teenagers drop lo the Si Johns Parish Hall and walcli kids ft every Church denomination in the village pass along the brush is rejuvenating making the Hall a more interesting place to visit A schedule for painting assistants a plan to follow and a program of work detail has all been organised by the young people themselves and their energy combined with gallons paint rollers and new drapery materials which they have chosen and are planning to make into curtains Is another example of Christian thinking with fresh outgoing attitudes The Snowmobile Club in Rockwood held lis firsl dance in Ihc Town Hall last Saturday which over members attended and enjoyed as they danced to the music of Ihc Don Singular Trio The regular Thursday afternoon closing of merchants in will be changed to all day Mondays beginning May I including Roots Hardware Nichols Groceteria Pearls Variety Barber Shop and the Mill End Store for Operation May Day and keep May open on your calendar There ought to be a better way to start the day than by gelling up in the morning Teenager killed four hospitalized Friday evenings tragic accident which occurred one mite north of on the Fifth Lino below Stratums corner resulted in the death of one teenager and the hospitalisation of four others from Guelph Kenneth James Hancock of Tiffany Street L was burled last Monday morning and a iciucm high mass was held 10 a at the Church of Our Ludy He win Villagers survey doctor situation RoLkwood Trustees have been giving the doctor situation 111 ihc Village close scrutiny for the past year to avail Lack ol housing could be considered Ihc real reason for the by physicians for moving into and luking up residence There are enough residents requiring the services who could welt support a doclor said one local authority but when man is starling up any housing available is loo costly lo purchase and tins necessitates living in and practicing here and such prospects do liule to entice any doctor lust taking up practice At the present tunc there is a definite shortage housing in the village and although ollux space is available lor renting here arc no homes rent A grant being by the Provincial Government as enticement lor rural area is just not enough and although Wellington County has several places lulcd as requiring physician placement here arc no 1 enough medical men available to answer the numerous calls throughout ihc province buried in Mary mount Cemetery Perkins of 24 Vcrney Street one of occupants of the 1964 Plymouth has recuperated and was released from the General Hospital last Monday Brian Showman 17 of Dumbarton Street suffered undetermined injuries but is in satisfactory condition with injured shoulder and back Juito Anderson of 117 Stevenson Street ins in a semiconscious state with her condition repotted as fair One other teenager Gusline Zuccola 17 of Elizabeth Slrect a passenger in the car was transferred from the General to the KltchencrWuterloo Hospital and is presently under intensive care with a fractured right arm undetermined head Injuries Tho car in which the young people were driving was the only one involved in the accident and after leaving the road snapped numerous guardrails and rolled over several times before it was demolished The accident is still under investigation with charges pending BROS MEAT MARKET RED BRAND BEEF CHOICE Sirloin Tip Roast 119 CHOICE BONELESS Prime Rib Roast 119 Shoulder Roast 79 TENDER BLADE Short Ri Ro LEAN Ground Chuck 75 FRESH Small Link Sausaqe i FOR YOUR FREEZER RED BRAND FRONT QUARTERS LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET Acton DAILY 3M STATIONERY CORRUGATED TRANSFER FILES LETTER SIZE LEGAL SIZE- ROTEX LABEL MAKER only TAPES to WIDE SELECTION BALLPENS LARGE SELECTION OF METAL DESK 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