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Welcome new members The Acton Free Press Wednesday January 13 LONG RESIDENTS OF THIS AREA Mr and Mrs Robert received many congratulations on their golden wedding anniversary Retired farmers they live on Peel St Staff Photo Reception on Saturday for Warnes anniversary Mr and Mrs Robert Warne were surrounded by their children grandchildren relatives neighbors and friends when they celebrated their wedding anniversary The event was marked at a reception Saturday afternoon and evening in St Alban parish hall about came to bring their congratulations to the well known couple All their Immediate family was present for the happy occasion daughter Edith Mr and Mrs Peter and five children of Acton son Roy Mr and Mrs of Guelph daughter Dorothy Mr and Mrs Ken Allen Allen and four boys Acton daughter Marjorie Mr and Mrs William Bell and two children Owen Sound and daughter Vera Mr and Mrs Ron and four children Guelph Pour tea Pouring tea at the beautifully decorated tea table were Mrs sister Miss Beatrice Hilts who Is now years of age Georgetown her sister In law Mrs Henry Kilts Georgetown and friends Mrs Walter dge Georgetown Mrs Fred MneArthur R Acton Mrs David Mrs B Vcldhuis Mrs A Shoemaker Mrs Eaton and Mrs Fred Cleave the bride of years ago assisted by the groom made the wedding cake for the anniversary celebration Gold tea set The couple received flowers and cords and gifts Mayor presented the gift of the town a gold tea set A telegram was received from prime minister Trudeau a plaque from the Ontario government and letters from MP Whiting MP Alf Hales and M P John Root and M P Harry Worton Came from Erin Phebe Louisa Hilts and Robert Warne were both born in Erin Cunning canines confuse council Esqucsing Council ipent part of their Monday nlfht meeting trying to figure out a way to catch three stray that have been bothering the family of Mrs Marjorie Thompson on the Fourth line south of Highway Mrs Thompson told council three shepherd have been coming to puts food out for her cat Inquiries among neighbors have turned up no owners for the dogs Mrs rhompson said she phoned the township offices but was told she would have to catch the dogs first then call the dogcatcher who would come and pick them up Clerk treasurer rench explained this was normal procedure for residents outside village boundaries in the township If the dogcatcher were called tit could not be assured Int dogs would still be in the area by the time he arrived Mr French explained Can snore them Although she had been told by an spokesman she was permitted to set up snares to catch the dogs Mr Thompson made it clear she has no intention of trying to catch the German shepherd Dot catcher George employed by the township to make two patrols per week in the villages of Glen Williams limehouse and Nerval but answers calls to rural areas if they are first relayed through the township offices Special tour After some discussion Reeve Tom Hill instructed the clerk to ask Mr to make a special tour of the area Mrs Thompson also received permission to call the dog catcher directly if the dogs appear at her home again Length of discussion among councillors about capture of the canines prompted councillor Dick Howltt to remark humorously If five people on council can come up with enough ingenuity to catch three there something wrong township and were married in the Methodist parsonage in Erin by the Rev John Jewitt Mr was minister at both Erin and at the time Their formal wedding portrait was on display for the Die best man her brother Henry Hilts was at the reception but the bridesmaid Gladys Cole died many years ago Farmed 36 years They lived for six years on one farm before moving to lot fourth line Erin where they were for the next 30 years Then they retired and moved to 298 Peel St In town In Mr an elder at church and superintendent of the Sunday School there for years now he s still an elder at Acton United church Mrs Warne belonged to the M and was president at at one time Now she belongs to Acton U C W Golden Age members They have belonged to the Golden Age Club since its inception and Mr Warne is presently first vicepresident They have seen many changes over the years especially In farming The Free Press joins their host of friends In extending congratulations to this esteemed pair Elect Goodwin fro Page town arrives in 1973 and the mayor invited the Chamber as well as all citizens to start now in the planning for any recognition of the municipal milestone A preceded the annual meeting attended by about 30 members YMCA ANNUAL MEETING AT THE MURRAY MEMORIAL YMCA Thursday January THE ROLE OF THE IN ACTON DURING THE 70S All Interested in Y A work Past Present and Future are invited to attend Golden Agers fete Warnes Mrs Edwards Turners on anniversary By Mrs Elsie Reed A surprising number braved the cold blustery snowstorm and treacherously ley streets Tuesday last to spend a pleasant afternoon in the Hall Three newcomers were welcomed to the Golden Age Mrs Spears and Mr and Mrs This was Mr and Mrs Robert Warne golden wedding anniversary and they were given a resounding salute of congratulations and best wishes for many more happy years together Enjoys euchre Mrs Edwards grand old lady 90 years young was given the happy birthday salute Edwards though carrying a cane Is quite active and thoroughly enjoys a good game of euchre She volunteered to bring all the lunch tor the next meeting which was certainly a generous gesture for one of he age and a glorious example to younger members cord tables had been donated by Mrs Precious and Mrs Osborne and they were thanked for this useful gift Six new card tables were on view Approve increase volunteers and though they were more expensive than had been planned on it was decided tp purchase them as they were of sound construction pleasing appearance and easier handled than some cheaper ones They were also soon put in use Winners in euchre were ladies Mrs Osborne Mrs N Lambert gents Mrs Kennedy Mr Cutts Crokinole ladies Mrs Hargrave Mrs Gents Mr Mr Bell Jan 19 will be the annual All reports will be given and election of officers held Some sick Some of the members were home with flu or bad colds Mrs had fallen on ice at her doorway and suffered severely with bad and at least one broken rib when she Council agreed to pay Its share of a increase In the operation of the Acton Fire Area which would provide a annual increase to the individual volunteers when council met Monday The fire area covers parts of Nassagaweya and Erin townships as well as Acton The township concurred with the request of the Acton committee representatives and amended the agreement accordingly Needed ratification Clerkadministrator Campbell Thompson reported member representatives of the municipalities Involved had Indicated agreement at a meeting In December but formal council ratification was required It was estimated the Nassagaweya share of the total fire area budget would be 041 an increase of approximately over last year budget Council also appointed Councillor Cal and P as township representatives to the Acton Fire Area committee struck her back on the steps In falling Mrs Dive Lindsay had returned to hospital the results of a bad cold Mrs is improving at home following an operation Miss Jessie McGregor is enjoying better health since going to the Halton Manor Mr and Mrs Fred Turner had passed their wedding anniversary in Manor and received flowers and cards there Best wishes and congratulations to this couple from the club A cup of hot tea and cookies were enjoyed before turning out for home in the nasty weather The editor and his staff are wished a happy and prosperous year in 1971 SEE THE NEW SKIR0ULE SNOWMOBILES COMPLETE SALES ft SERVICE 10 Models To enow From Mode by no son of The Caiman Co N0RVAL SHELL SERVICE 877 Open Every Evening til Dr J P Znajda EYE SPECIALIST Will be attending on Wednesdays at 36 Main St S Georgetown This office was previously attended by SCROOGE IS NOT only with us but he holds the town s purse strings in his grasp In case you are having a Dickens of a time figuring out why the picture above should afford a real clue You guessed it Scrooge is none other ti an town clerk administrator Joe Hurst dressed for a recent party proving of course that he as mean as he looks the pictures New library Library facilities at Acton High School may be in line for improvements In the County Board of education capital budget for the years to there Is allotted for a library resource centre at the Acton school The budget not yet approved by the Board will be up for discussion In the coming weeks If the board approves the budget work on the addition to house a resource centre would begin soon and the project is slated for completion in THE STATION HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT Thursday Night Friday Night Saturday Afternoon Night THE TRIANGLES ILVERS ANNUAL PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING O Your Victorian Order of Nurses BRANCH Guest Speaker DR R KING HOME CARE MEDICAL REHABILITATION SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICE BRANCH ONTARIO TOPIC THE FUTURE OF HOME CARE JANUARY 20th a 8 PM AT LUSK HALL St Johns United Church 131 DUNN STREET AT RANDALL WINTER CLEARANCE IMPORTANT SAVINGS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT The Following Items Are Now on Sale CANADA FARM INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SHOW Exhibition Park Toronto Ontario JANUARY 2730 1971 MENS BOYS SUITS SPORT COATS COORDINATES OVERCOATS STORM COATS SWEATERS SPORT SHIRTS DRESS SHIRTS PAJAMAS SCARVES TIES GLOVES WOMENS GIRLS SUITS COATS DRESSES SLACK SUITS HANDBAGS SKIRTS BLOUSES HOUSECOATS SWEATERS GLOVES HATS SCARVES IN OUR QUALITY SHOE DEPT ALL SKATES LADIES SHOES NOW ON SALE MAIN ST N GEORGETOWN