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Th Acton Press Wednesday December ByWtsdyllwnuOB Judging from what Ive read scientists think that few animals have the brains with which to think and reason Instead the animals react to stimulus and experience But any owner and lover of pets win be foil of stories on the fascinating things their pet has been up to recently that seem to go far beyond ordinary reactions to situations Recently Ive heard over a dozen tales including the one about a cat In Rockwood who has magpie tendencies and comes trotting home every now and then with an earring or something else filched from a neighboring house And theres the dog in Montreal with a sense of humour who wilt pick up something a person has put down then walk around behind and lay it down on the other side of them Hell then watch to see the resulting confusion when the person reaches for the object he knows hes Just put down on the left side Sue our pup doesnt do ob vious things like that but is emerging as a real character anyway I suppose shes a little to be called a pup as it be a year this month since our roly- poly little Black and Tan first appeared on the scene Shes lost her rotundity and is now a slim graceful young thing with lengthy ears and legs and extraordinarily Innocent eyes The puppvlshnesa is still there though and comes to the top often Dog tiptoes There have been three recent changes to mark Sues coming of age First shes learned how to tipjoe Into the kitchen to steal the cats food or down the hall to steep on a bed Once we hear her going padpadpad Instead of or see her walking with stiff short steps we know shes up to something Once challenged shell turn around with a curvy grace and an Oh there you are 1 was wondering where you got to look Secondly she has discovered the Joy there is in hunting and insists on dragging her poor old pappydog out into all kinds of weather at all hours of the day or night to run something First Sue will go outside alone and snuffle around for awhile When she comes back in shell trot up to Rip fait asleep on the couch put tier nose on his and blow More often than not come out of a dead sleep In an instant and be out of the door like a shot I don know whether Sue finds an exceptionally appealing scent inhales a lungfuU then comes in to blow it at Rip or what but it sure works Third Sue has developed quite an attachment to Gord and when hes home she views me with Jealousy There can be no quick in the kitchen for as soon as she hears our footsteps close In shes right there wiggling in between us till we separate then Jumping up on Gord with her face turned up for any kisses he might have It didnt surprise me greatly then to walk Into the bedroom last night to find Gord asleep and Sue stretched out alongside him with her head on his shoulder The look I got from one brown eye dearly said Hello and what can I do for you before you go Dogs I asked my brother who lives in Toronto to send me the names of a few downtown Toronto restaurants that he thought Id like If I have to go in to the city shopping or something I like to eat a meal at lunchtlme thats as good as my own cooking or Better He sent me the following saying that theyre ail inexpensive but with good Santa visitor at UCW fair The United Church Women held a very successful Santa I air Saturday afternoon In the raising Over Santa was there In person by the decorated tree chatting quietly to children who gathered up the courage to come close This Santa Donald Wells ught along his own natural beard adding authenticity to the C traditional visitor Baking items rummage and white elephants all sold well Soft drinks coffee and hot dogs were available The members packed up about when everything was sold except for the fast of the rummage which went to Mrs Jensen for the Unitarian Services Mrs J heads Auxiliary Catch up with the leader DATSUN 1600 men here style daytime were shown at Mohawk Raceway one recent suit of dove grey and pin in acid green and gold suit and salt grey with grey Persian lamb and pepper mldi suit Mens fashions shown service Ginta Restaurant Japanese Bay Street recommended Sukiyaki for French nothing but all kinds of omelettes 197 College Reserve in advance Continental Hungarian 521 Street Hunters platter for group La Chaumlere French Charles St E Kwong Chow Chinese 128 Elizabeth St Now all I have to do Is convince Gord that I need to take six shopping trips APPLE CAKE PIE Mix cup shortening 1 cup sugar egg cup flour tap cinnamon tsp nutmeg pinch salt Soda in 2 tsp hot water cups chopped apple cup walnuts optional Spread In greased inch pie plate Bake at 350 degrees for minutes Serve warm with ice cream or whipped Christmas dinner set for January No room in the hall thatB part of the Christmas story for the Legion Ladies Auxiliary They find the night they planned to have their Christmas dinner was booked for a banquet With the dose schedule of the season they ve come up with a more leisurely date of January 17 for the annual party Nothing is Christmas party held by Circle A One attendance of members of the Marion Rudd Mission met on Monday evening at the home of Mrs Harold Page for their Christmas party A glowing fireplace Christmas decorations and a nativity scene made a perfect setting for the familiar Christmas carols The characters of the Christmas story were taken by members of the Circle with Scriptures read by Ada Davidson interspersed with carols During the business session a report was given of parcels for shutins by the president Frances Plans were made to send a food parcel to India In January and White Cross work to be done In the near future A display of gifts was shown which are to go to Eastwood centre Hamilton for a needy family Mrs Page led In prayers tor misstonary work and for Mrs who is ill In hospital lit Wai t Wagner and Mar conducted a few games after which the hostess assisted by Jessie Cotes and Harriet Herwig served a delightful lunch Janice Harris was courtesy At work Cons Nick Farionof the Acton who was Injured in an accident is back at work now undertaking duties with the Burlington detachment Gifts exchanged by WI at Christmas meeting The Christmas party of the Acton Womens Institute was held In the board room of the library The pot luck luncheon at was much enjoyed Christmas decorations helped to make a delightful table The meal consisting of scalloped potatoes meat loaf cold meats Jellied salads pickles olives rolls tea biscuits cake and cookies was delicious Miss Dorothy Simmons in the chair opened the business part with a prayer An in memoriam was said for a dear member who so recently passed on also to one of the members husbands who suddenly died Praters were said for sick and shutins Gift wrappings The assistant secretary Mrs Helen Pickett gave the secretarys reports also the treasurer s reports were given It was moved that the bills be paid Donation of money was given to defray expenses for wrapping paper to wrap the gifts given to the patients at the Hospital Miss Nora Kenney told of attending a work shop in Guelph pertaining to the history book which she is compiling Sing say or pay roll coll was answered by members Gifts to members The shut ins gifts were discussed at great length It was decided to give to members who are 111 at this Christmas season Dorothy Simmons and Annie were to look after the project The Christmas party was convened by Miss M Hall who Is public relations convener Christmas readings were given by Mrs Mary Graham Miss Nora and Mrs Helen Pickett Old fashioned carol singing was greatly enjoyed Miss Marie conducted two contests Beat the clock proved amusing and quite entertaining and going to the winners An exchange of gifts took place making the Christmas a happy one The president wished each member the seasons greetings One of the prime items on the agenda of the November meeting of Auxiliary was the elections of the executive for The meeting was held Nov 25 at the Acton Public Library and was opened with a prayer by Mrs Conroy Four local youths residing in the Ontario hospital school In Orlllia will be sent gifts for Smorgasbord for Daughters The Daughters of Knox held their Christmas meeting beginning with a very delicious smorgasbord held at the home of Mrs Harold Swallow on Monday evening Following the supper Mrs William Splelvogel and her group took charge of the Christmas devotion period opening with the carol While shepherds Watched Their Flocks Thescripture taken from Luke 2 20 was read by Mr3 Herb Price Readings were given by Mrs William Nelles Mrs Harry and Mrs Gordon McCann The carol It Cnme Upon The Midnight Clear was sung and all repeated the Benediction New officers The nominating committee of Mrs Clifford Ashley Mrs Jack Pink and Mrs William Splelvogel reported their slate of officers for the coming year Mrs Harry is the new president for the coming year Mrs Harold Swallow conducted three very interesting contests followed by the exchanging of gifts by 18 members and two visitors Coffee Christmas cake and homemade candy were served at the close of a very pleasant evening Christmas A donation has been sent to the Sunshine school and to Adult Rehabilitation Centre workshop to assist them with thelrChrlstmaspartleB They are wished much happiness and Spring dance Preparations are under way tor the Spring Dance to be held Feb 27 at the Acton Legion Anyone wishing further information can contact Mrs J Conroy at The executive for 1971 is as follows President Mrs J Conroy vice president Mrs J Kulken treasurer Mrs Lausten secretary press secretary Mrs Garton correspondence secretary Mrs J Once again members extend a welcome to anyone with a retarded child or interested In assisting with the training and rehabilitation of retarded children and adults The next meeting will be held at the library Jan 27 at from Hie moretor pourmoney car NORTH END BP itton Open Dally Sunday changed but the month the men of the Legion will serve and there even be an exchange of gifts At the Legion Ladles Auxiliary last meeting Dec just were present on a wet and windy night Melissa Blernes was welcomed as a new member Chapter plans yearly hampers A pot luck supper and exchange of gifts made the Christmas meeting of Lakeside chapter of special Christmas carols were sung Christinas hampers will again be prepared by the chapter with the help of the Rotary club On the committee are Helen Alice Mary Hlnton Mae Elsie Syme Hazel and Bessie Musselle Three packages of pocket books have been sent away to servicemen as requested Annual payments to the Legion provincial and national chapters were approved A letter was to he sent to the high school stating the wishes of the chapter concerning their annual awards Members also requested the presentations be made during the annual commencement exercises rather than privately Letters of thanks were read from recipients Jackie Lemon and Barbara Frost Toys were brought by members for the hampers NO ACCIDENTS In town during Safe Driving Weekl THE LEGION childrens party is Sunday Dec THERE are Just 14 shopping days till Christmas PLANNING a Christmas party Share the fun through the Free Press Let our news department know A FOX was seen near town Tuesday morning crossing the road near Churchill church SNOWMOBILES are roaring these evenings and weekends as the first snow beckons THIS SUNDAY evening St Albans Christmas pageant and the I T vesper service at the United Church MANY CHRISTMAS meetings this week as the season swells to its climax TRIANGL club members are filling in ballots asking If women should be Included in their membership BARBARA DUTCHYN of Nlagaraon the Lake won the poetry derby sponsored by the Jockey Club nosing out other children in the nationwide contest with her poem about a horse A CERTIFICATE program in supervision and management studies for industrial employees in is being arranged by Oakville industrial director Ronald Cooksley The of Waterloo will conduct the program Last year students graduated from the course SINCERE THANK YOU To My Friends and Supporters GEORGE MALTBY CLOSE My Dears gushed the matron at the bridge party my resolution this year fa never to Seat gossip so for heavens listen carefully the first time ANY OFFERS You took tired I am Ive been all over town trying to get something for my husband Had any Sincere Thanks to Voters of Acton In Returning Me To Your Council For Another Term Conplimth of Id III BILL COATS Davis Jewellers 3 Elgin St Acton Phone FEATURING BREITLING CHRONOGRAPH WATCHES for the Professional This chronograph with stainless I waterproof case has been especial ly designed for pilots It is shock resistant and ant magnetic The central chronographic hand which indicates seconds and of second is connected with two recorders a minute recorder up to minutes at the oclock position and an hour recorder up to hours tat the oclock position M HO BREITLING OPTIMIST A political prisoner In Cuba about to be executed was blindfolded The captain of the execution squad 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