Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), July 7, 1971, p. 14

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The Acton Free Press Wednesday July Fergus postmaster Harry has confirmed that doortodoor postal service will start In Fergus September Residents of the town can also expect remodelled post office with lock boxes removed It is expected the post office will hire four or five letter carriers to serve the eligible customers Jobs are available only to residents of the area the post office The Victoria St bridge in this village has been closed to pedestrian traffic by council after word was received that no subsidy was available to make proper repairs to the bridge The provincial Department of Transportation and Communication noted there Is a relatively new bridge only a block away and a new bridge Is being considered nearby The condition of the bridge has been a sore point in the village since it was alleged seven yearold Timothy fell through a hole In the old structure and drowned An eight foot steel link fence has been erected at each end of the bridge MP TON litter Week in Milton was a tremendous success according to Milton own Mr Clean Councillor Art Special garbage pickups yielded several of litter and garbage Students made posters which were displayed around town and then refused to accept the in prize money that the town council offered for the poster contest Asa result the town fathers used the money to purchase two new litter bins for the business section suitably Inscribed Donated by Milton Schoolchildren Three other containers have Joined them since donated by private firms and people ERIN Borden Wheeler was presented with the horticultural trophy for the best kept property In the lawn and garden contest sponsored by the Erin Horticultural Society Judge Harvey Gerrle of was Impressed with the amount of labor that went Into the appearance of grounds and gardens at the rear of the homes The properties of C Hartwell and Mrs C Burt were second and third respectively Awards were presented at the annual flower show presented by the society which had exhibitors and 193 entries GEORGETOWNWamed by the Ontario Water Resources Commission that the disposal plant is operating at capacity Georgetown council is considering clamping a freeze on residential development in the town More study Is planned before any strong action Is taken The 0 W C noted that until phase two of the proposed sewer reconstruction Is underway the town plant could be overloaded GLFN WILLIAMS A modernistic memorial In stone was dedicated to the war dead of Glen Williams at a picturesque rlvcrbank site Sunday June The cairn was the brainchild of Gerry Infills Georgetown well known stonemason He and Bob obtained permission to use the land from county and then went ahead Several other Glen residents also assisted Churchill Vacation school registers 66 By Mrs Fred Mac Arthur Churchill Vacation School is well underway with registering two ladies supervising and eight girls teaching are In the primary class juniors 14 kindergarten and Junior teens The children look forward to refreshments at JO tilth morning Parents and friends are invited attend closing exercises Friday tuning at to hear the and Mew work Visiting Mr and Mrs Bob Kerr and Jeffrey spent the weekend at parents home Mr and Mrs John Hampton Guests on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Binme were Mr and Mrs Brian Davies and Mr and Mrs Best of Peterborough Jlmmle and Debbie children Mr and Mrs Kenneth RoU Blyth are holidaying with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Mr and Mrs Joshua Thompson Mr and Mrs William Thompson Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson Elizabeth and John Mr and Mrs Ray Thompson Allan Janice and Jimmie Acton Mr and Mrs Harold and family of Hornby Mr and Mrs Fred Thompson and Peggy Lynn and Mr and Mrs George Elliott of attended the Reunion held in London on Sunday where attended Garry and his mother Mrs William Dobbie spent a few days visiting at Gravenhurst Speaks on Bible By Mrs Ron McLean Wilfred Bridle of representing tin Gideons was the speaker at Ebenezer church on Sunday morning The Gideon Society first began in the United States in 1838 and Canada in 1911 In 1W6 the Memorial Bible pi in was started A thirst for philosophy poetn theology and so forth cm be satisfied In the Bible It Is still today We should tun mike time to read it even day the speaker said Next Sunday the W have chart of tin service It will be a special treat to hear N Gobtonji a native of Czechoslovakia who speaks English with a Scottish accent He us ii probation officer Second son Congratulations to and Don Moffat on the arm of their second son Charles Dean a brother for Malcolm Birthday to Jean Early and Lillian Thomas Laura and George Hewer and family are on a camping trip to the east coast rtiere will be no church services the last two Sundays in July while Rev and Mrs Russell are on vacation WHO LL TELL The bartender was bragging about his sister who had disguised herself and joined the army But wait a minute a customer interrupted she II have to dress with the boys and shower with the boys won t she Yes the bartender ad nutted Well won t they find out then The bartender shrugged and continued to polish the glasses Who tell Halton County Museum FESTIVAL Saturday and Sunday July and to FEATURING Outdoor Tea Art Show Bands Singers Dancers KELSO PARK 3 MILTON Osprnge Grade 8 a rods on hay ride MONSTERS captured house league Bomholt Brett Bycrs row 1 to r championships in soccer hockey Chris Giggle Rodney Donaldson School Members of the team Gag Ore arc front row I to r Matthew Donaghy Clay Peter Stephens Staff photo Donaldson Eric Bart Brian Limehouse Piano recital at memorial hall Mrs Nook served lunch to thotc Miss Sylvia assisted by Susan Price and David art in of the Georgetown day Monday Wednesday and I riday mornings JO to 12 during July at limehouse Public School By Mrs A Benton Visiting with Mr and Mrs A C Patterson during last week were Neil Gordon of Sarasota Florida and his brother Ross Gordon of Guelph The Pattersons spent the holiday weekend with Mr and Mrs J Henry at Midland We are pleased to see Harvey Norton about following surgery in v hospital in Guelph recently also included Miriam Hill Heather Ron Clow who was in hospital in Mulder David Pichl Gwen Kirk wood Allison Moore and Stevens Other pupils were Carol Turner Monica Stuart Carroll Karen Jon Creaghan and Mrs Carroll Carol Turner on behalf of the pupils presented roses to Mr and Mrs Casey Bos and Miss Mary Bos were guests at the Kroll evening wedding and reception In the Christian Reformed Church Strathroy on June Piano recital Ten of Miss Nobles pupils presented a recital Limehouse Memorial Hall on June Those receiving awards By Mm 1 rtittm An old milium hay and party lor wan In day night win Norn Siiibbingliin and In imn Mr mid Mi Ki hosts or tin vent to Mr and Mm on he in of r on Saturday Inly at on nil ll0Sllj Mis I Mid hid of nix an wild In r Mr and Mrs Itiv I J a vi In iluingo Mi and Mi i in Ijingimd lionnli tin wick did park Mr mid Mrs Virnun Stewart mid if holiday at Iklwood Mi arid Mrs William II sill of Michigan a few days with tin formers Mn I I I mid in Dm to the It njth of lust kn in Hems all rc IpicntH were not noli it in the awards out tin closing exercises at the louil school Mrs V Denny presented library awards to Nora Susan liuru Debbie Valerie II I on Ann Leslie Sandra Barbara Major and Donna I Bus patrol Brad Bruce Ruth Peter Mlltun I airy I Inn Sharon MiAitlmr Stive Warinlngton and Kit hard Mi the bus patrol tn to a at along the patrols from Win school opens In Suitunbir Brown of will the new principal He Is will known to many In the us hi taught in the when It was two- rooms on the highway prior to building of the new school on tin 2nd I above the highway DOITNOW Our installation division will be on Vacation from July to July inclusive Our Store will remain open Normal Hours PAINTS BRUSHES CENTRE Picnic lunch The kindergarten pupils and their teacher Mrs Benton enjoyed a picnic lunch under the trees near the school on closing day Residents camp visit on weekend By Mrs Mr and Mrs Reg French and family and Mr and Mrs Ray Svindlehurst spent the weekend camping near A pleasant time was spent at the open air service and the picnic following on Sunday at Gormac Park Miss Lillian Shortill spent the holiday weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Richard Shortdl Leave for Britain Mrs Leo Jamieson and daughters are leaving for Scotland on Tuesday to visit her mother and other Scottish friends Mr and Mrs Frank Smith will also be going to England this week Matt Shortill is in Georgetown Hospital for treatment Properties sold Several properties in have been sold Mr and Mrs Eddie Smith spent the weekend at their camp Creditville Park Mr Mrs Snow family visited last weekend with her sister at Glen Sandford Mr and Mrs Archie Lour spent the long weekend holidaying Our is extended to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Marshall on the passing of lloyds mother Mrs Huggins She had reached her nineties but suffered recently from the results of a broken hip one and all- that is the he Log the County Museum at Conserve ion Park Verily the crT the Museum present their Annual Festival from pm rofcipm oclock on Saturday July 10 and July Come ye and enjoy Displays art and pottery time Music by barbers and country western SO AT NOW YOU KNOW only MOTOROLA Quasar has INSTAMATIC COLOR TUNING AND NOW THE PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH Because Motorola is Now Made in Canada The Luxury Tax is Removed Ryder Have Reduced the Price Again for Western Days July 8 10 NOW ONLY 689 STAFFED BY FOUR EXPERT TECHNICIANS Andy Stull Georgetown Earl Ryder Georgetown Bob Grant Acton Toft Acton RYDERS TV SALES and SERVICE 8779796

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