Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 10, 1971, p. 3

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Nove 3 Each generation must earn peace minister REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES in Acton Sunday morning were well attended despite inclement freezing weather dead of two wars were honored at the cenotaph and again at a service in Trinity United Church Top left Rev Gordon Turner who spoke to the morning service at the church pauses beside the memorial made by members of the Legion s Honor old sweats at dinner Sunday Public opinion is horrified by the degradation of war and Is always looking for the prophetic words of the prophet Isaiah to bear fruit They shall beat their swords into plowshares The youth who marched off to World Wars One and Two and the Korean conflict saw a vision of a land free and strong Hove their sacrifices been in vain The tragedy of war goes on Rev Gordon Turner reminded a large Remembrance Day congregation at Trinity United Church Sunday morning but those who died left a legacy to renew and achievements to follow Cannot rest Remembrance Day brings up our failures but it also reminds us we cannot rest if peace and brotherhood are to become the pattern in life And like the men who marched to two world conflicts it requires willing sacrifice Each generation must earn peace through its own sacrificial efforts The past has told us of the futility of the arms race Surely we know trust and hope does not lie in the force of arms If we ore to take up our quarrel with the foe it should begin on knees in prayer War does not begin in high government posts It begins in homes where the seeds of hostility are fed Peace does not emanate from a country cabinet but in homes where love and respect are Acton honors dead of two World Wars Brisk icy winds whipped flags and froze bandsmen fingers Sunday morning as Acton paid tribute to the dead of two world wars with a service at the cenotaph on Mill St followed by a Remembrance service in United Church sun shone brightly as parade headed by Acton Citizens Band paraded from the legion hall up Bower Avenue to Frederick St and then down Mill to the cenotaph where the time honored ceremonies were served The service is arranged each year under the auspices of Branch 197 of the Royal Canadian Legion and the mayor and council of Acton Spectators shudder The Legion Charge was given by Acton Branch president Bob John read the names of those who paid the supremo sacrifice in both wars George Elliott sounded the Last Post and Reveille while spectators shuddered in the icy wind and observed the traditional two minute silence Students to dress windows Marketing and Art students at Acton district high school will be dressing up store windows in the town s main business section In time for Christmas and for in prizes donated by the Chamber of Commerce Eleven merchants have indicated they would participate in the program and the windows will be judged by an independent observer Students participated in the program last year and were marked for excellence This Is the first year prize money has been offered If trip is trouble on off road ruse hood w for to arrive Despite hand crippling weather the band played the hymn Abide With Me and benediction was pronounced by Legion padre Rev A Members of the Lome Scots Regiment In kilts com prised the honor guard Wreaths were laid at the cenotaph for the Province of Ontario by Ed Lions Club Art Gordon Town of Acton Mayor Les Acton James Ladies Auxiliary of Acton Ruth Courtney Duke of Devonshire I 0 Mrs George Young 1akcside 1 Jessie Coles I Dorothy Simmons Acton irefighters John Turkosz Acton Citizens Band Bill Buchanan Chamber of Commerce Hank Ruppert Rotary Club John Y Men John Bomans Minor Soccer Ian C 0 Earl Waller C Co Lome Scots Orange Iodge Jack Campbell Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Alec Pitt Hugh O Building Products Norm Elliott S 323650 Art Daigle A L CIO Jack Campbell in memory of Dean Mcintosh Gd Malcolm in memory of C Browne Wilf McEachern Many in parade Units in the parade included legionnaires Ladles Auxiliary Councillors Lions Cubs and Scouts Guides and Brownies and members of the ODE who turned out in numbers despite he numbing cold Legionnaires from the Acton Branch of the Legion also braved the cold again Sunday afternoon FREDA HOFFMAN I Opt ll Tclcplnm as they took part in the cenotaph service In township where the service is under the auspices of the reeve and council of the township and Acton and district I Rev Russell was minister in charge and George Elliott sounded Last Post and Reveille taught and honored Prayer between God and man helps us to grasp something of the vision of what God Is all about and gives us more concern for fellow human beings better understanding of their needs and wants Christianity contagious When we link with God peace becomes a germ and Christianity a contagious disease we can be sure those who died for peace have not died In vain Mr rurner told the mixed congregation of I members of the Scout movement and ladles roups as well as members of other congregations gathered for the annual civic Day services The choir of Trinity United sang for the service with George Elliott at the organ he sanctuary of the church was brightened with the Legion memorial which has the names of all the fallen from two world wars inscribed on it Front seats in the church were occupied by members of the color party who formed a guard of honor after the service at the cenotaph Immediately outside club winners Lucky winners in last week club draw were Newt Hurst Charlie Harrison Audrey Urquhart Don Ryder and Henry Deveau Poppy Fund which was put in the church sanctuary for the service The color party at the cenotaph left while a lone member of the Lome Scots stands solemnly at the cenotaph during the service middle right Bottom the parade headed by Acton Citizens Band wheels down Fredenck St with the color party in front Staff Photo Whin on iys know your ramp the one it If you miki mistake Don up DECORATE YOUR HOME WITH THE NEWEST STYLES IN Lamps Chandeliers Fixtures FROM LIGHTING UNLIMITED Shoppers World BRAMPTON 677 9701 A TO COURTEOUS SERVILt MONDAY TO SATURDAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Acton Legion honored its old Sweats Sunday afternoon the dozen veterans who served in the armed forces during the first world war the annual dinner given in thilr honor at legion hall The occasion was also marked by the presentation of year pins to It including a husband and wife team And just to make the occasion mon auspicious the Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion presented Legion president Bob Angell with a 1 cheque to assist the Branch over the next year Special guests at the dinner included M Whiting Mayor Lcs Padre Rev A McKenzie with John Goy as chairman and Branch officers Bob James Doug Guthrie and Max Storey who were seated at the head table and in turn were asked to stand and speak A Acton Hud Whiting told the Legionnaires present he had to decide whether to go to Bronte or Acton for the service He chose Bronte for the service because he figured it would be warmer and Acton for the dinner because he knew the dinner in Acton would be up to the usual standards of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion Legionnaire Bob Turner thanked the ladies for the dinner Mrs Bob replied Mayor Duby complimented Acton Citizens Band for their music during the parade that morning ana at the cenotaph noting It was excellent despite Inclement weather He said he was proud of the Legion and its commitment They show people how to demonstrate on Day he declared president Max Storey recalled when the annual dinners first started and 25 World War veterans were in attendance He noted numbers had shrunk but asked legionnaires to observe some of the World War vet3 had more hair than World War vintage and better color too Jolly good fellows Comrade Billy Mlddleton led the Legionnaires in singing For they are Jolly good fellows and three rousing cheers for the old sweats He spoke of the comradeship of the Branch and the cooperation of the Poppy committee In making Remembrance Day a success each year Poppy Fund chairman Pat Waldie asked to report said he expected receipts would go over the top this year again He introduced other members of the committee including Ed Footitt and Jim Higgins and paid tribute to the work of Billy Mlddleton and Mrs Twenty five year veterans presented with pins Included Jack Couture Ted Elliott Frank Jones Doug Manning Joan McKmght Jim MeKnight C Price Herb Woods James Walter Dubois and Jack Ridley On lonj trips take games and puzzles to keep amused When entering freeway dc so at the speed of traffic CLOSING OUR DOORS CLEARANCE AT ACTON FABRIC STORE EVERYTHING IN THE STORE NOW GOING AT OOFF Complete line f Fabrics and Supplies Patterns Drapery Materials Wearing Apparel fr Ladies and Children Lingerie Etc SAVE FOR CHRISTMAS NOW ON THESE FANTASTIC SAVINGS AT THESE PRICES IT WILL PAY YOU TO YOUR SUMMER MERCHANDISE MOW WERE ALSO SELLING OUT COUNTERS OISPLAY STANDS CASH REGISTERS FIXTURES SUITABLE FOR STOKE OFFICE HOME Don t have a onetrack mind 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