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Churchill Traditions highlights Fred Mac Arthur The Sunday School Christmas Concert Friday evening December 17 at the church Each class presented a brief program The tiny tots led by teacher Debbie Swackhamer recited Away in a Manger One of their number Turner tang a solo The Friendly Beasts Erica Strokov with her Class of primaries described in remainder of the evening was spent in dancing Mr and Mrs H G Turner of North Bay are spending a few days with their son Norman and family They were pleased to be here to most of the festive Churchill activities and meet with old neighbors and friends Wedding Mr and Mrs Ward Hamilton attended a reception on Friday in honor of their niece Miss Pat McNichol daughter of Mr and Christmas Mrs Kingsley of Mono customs in other lands J The Juniors instructed by Janice and Erica performed their own filled version Charlie Brown Christmas J The Senior class along with the teachers of the younger classes gave an uproarious representation of Santa work in a last minute Christmas panic Then who should faiake an appearance but the Jolly old Elf himself with gifts and candy for every child chocolate and coffee and with Mr stive goodies were served in the Brown Sunday school auditorium to all by the ladies Candlelight service Churchill Annual Candlelight on Sunday night was well attended Candlelights and the voices of children combined to make us forget for a hassle and find a true meaning of the Nativity The mood was set by an excellent filmstrip with sound O Holy Night presented by Rev The service consisted of selected readings by the richly interspersed with congregational singing numbers by a group of senior choir girts and selections by the junior choir The church orchestra assisted the organist Mrs Marit Anderson with I I Party In hall Mr and Mrs Joshua Thompson their family and grandchildren held their family Christmas party in hall when were present A varied program of Christmas carols solos duets and musical numbers was enjoyed After a sumptuous lunch was served the Road and Mr Harold Gregory son of Mr and Mrs Walter Gregory of who were married in Brampton on Friday December The reception was held at the bride brother Mr and Mrs Bruce home Mono Road Mr and Mrs Bill Smith and Stephanie of were at the parental home with Mr and Mrs Ward Hamilton and family for Sunday supper Mr and Mn Warren of Georgetown were Sunday guests and Mrs pleased to report Mrs Wdliam who has been a patient In General Hospital was able to return home and is convalescing nicely Home for holidays Mr of University is home for the Christmas vacation Mr and Mrs Theodore Martin Beamsvllle attended the Mtil Osprmge School concert success The Acton Fee Wednesday Decc J back to the of the Christmas concert was an annual red school house when tin occasion to be forgotten By Doris Fines home MANY YFAHS AGO when threshing outfits made the rounds of farms in the Balbnafad area this picture was taken by Robert Armstrong on the Peacock Sidcroad It shows Sinclair steam threshing outfit on its way to a job with left to right old timers John Sinclair Alva Kentner with the pipe Bert Sinclair Jerry Kentner and William Hitchcock on the tank The picture was loaned by Mrs R Shortill Free Press correspondent at Ballinafad lieu in J on nixl to tl school roptrty upon moved but not settled new address will be Route 1 Miss Natalie has been a in Milton hospital but we ire to report she was able to return home Dale Woodwurd is patient In Guelph General Hospital wish for recovery Wedding guests Mr and Mrs Ross I wire quests on Saturday December 18 it the wedding of Mr I Kathryn Ignore Rivers ind William Adam were mimed p m in Andrews United Church in Preston Iuiore is the daughter of Rev ami Mrs Gray Rivers Preston formerly of Mr Mrs Adam will reside in ton Huge The school concert Salute to Winter on was a ltiee A capacity turned out despite the icy weather to see the children perforin their various acts of music and ties They did wonderfully well turns the Christmas party on Sunday December at the home of their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs R 1 Mr and Mrs Clarke Winter Dona and of Toronto spent Sunday at the parental home with Mr and Mrs Alfred Winter Christmas Eve Mr Bob Hyde will be assisting with a Christmas Eve service in limchouse Presbyterian church on evening December Mr and Mrs Wallace and Janice Mr and Mrs Fred Thompson and Peggy I Miss June Millar of Weston and Mr and Mrs Bob Hyde of Toronto enjoyed a pre Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs Don and Karen on Sunday Christmas concert at church special events of happy season SilverWood Christmas party for WI By Mrs George Burt presented a skit we all enjoyed this very much It was nice to see Mrs Minda Silver Wood W I ladies held out again after her stay their meeting on Dec as a in hospital Christmas party at the home of Mrs red Dufficld received Mrs Ironside We met 30 the sad news that her mother noon and after Institute grace we Mrs bummers passed away very enjoyed a turkey dinner with suddenly in England last week everything that goes with it plus The of the community dessert Two of our members had to Mr and Mrs a birthday that day and everyone We welcome Mr and Mrs sang Happy Birthday and Ijpselt and their children to our those two ladles had extra neighborhood who are living at dessert which was lovely the old home on R A short business meeting Georgetown followed and a short course on Acton Fanners had a 1 DO worth of Meat will be In Christmas part at the home St Paul church on January 12 George and Janet Henderson on at pin Some of the ladies Saturday evening Dec IS By Mrs Wright Hie weather Sunday evening wis ideal to take most of the patients of Eden House Nursinc Home a drive around the city of Guelph to view the Christmas lights Six cars were minned by members of the Eden House Auxiliary who performed the task of bringing pleasure to the shut ins Christmas party Die ashy farm was the setting for the Annual Christmas party Aid and M S of of Eden Mills Presbyterian Church The ladies sat down to dinner at 12 Monday Business was brief to allow for the program Roll call was answered with a Christmas recipe Carols followed with several readings After a few contests gifts under the tree were exchanged Post absence of Rev Russell office with Christmas cards was due to a death in the family Christmas concert Mrs Ralph took the chair in the distributed by Cathy tint as postman Mrs Catherine ex tended a vote of thanks to the hostess and all those who took part Open house Beginners class in charge Wendy James Mrs David opened with Bells Recitations were by Matthew Bo ill Ann Masson and Susan Christmas Story was portrayed by the Senior It was Open House Monday Class under the direction of Mart afternoon Eden House for Gordon Thomlinson and Janet Sit concert Eden Mills United Church Sunday School held their Cheltenham man treated for injuries A Cheltenham man received minor injuries when the car he was driving was Involved in a single car collision on the Chine Esqueslng Town line just north of Milton say John was taken to Milton District Hospital for a cut across his forehead Garber was treated and released Estimated damage to the Garber car was 1 Small accidents Milton OPP also report invest two small accidents on The first one afternoon tea and a social time Many relatives and friends attended The convened by the members of Eden Milk Presbyterian Church Ladies by the Junior Class directed by The Christmas Story from the Bible liike 1 read by Michelle and a Farewell Recitation by Joyce Parker Carol sinking led by E Watson on the organ brought the evening to a close Holiday guests Holiday guests of Mr and Mrs Vincent Montgomery will be Mr and Mrs Jack Ontario and Mr and Mrs Ben Vincent Toronto Mrs Anna Wilson will be Christmas guest of Mr and Mrs Gordon Aiken Guelph Mr and Mrs William McLean arc holiday guests of Mr and Mrs David McDonald and TILDEN ANDREW MURRAY MOTORS on the Seventh I and 10 Esqueslng Drivers involved were John of 1 Acton and Anne of Georgetown Estimated damage to the car was to the McCarthy vehicle as Road F GEORGETOWN GRAY COACH LINES Winter Time Table Effective January 2nd ALL TORONTO DEPARTURES ADVANCED 3 MINUTES COMPLETE DAILY SERVICE TO TORONTO 30 a exc Sun X8 in Sat EXPRESS a Sat Sun 1 1 30 a m p Sun Via Yorkdale Centre FOR HOLIDAY SERVICE SEE TIME TABLE NO FORSERVICETO GUELPHKITCHENER STRATFORD OWEN Ask for Time Table No TORONTOAIRPORT EXPRESSSERVICE RUNS FROM ISLINGTON SUBWAY STATION SHIP BUS PARCEL EXPRESS FAST ECONOMICAL RELIABLE Tickets and Informational is Mill stmt Mr O L Adam Mondays second accident was fa B a two car collision on the Main St of Glen Williams Drivers Chamberlain and family are involved were Carmen Maltby of M Joseph Chamberlain for Christmas and Jean Roe of R Georgetown Damage was estimated at 150 to both vehicles Mr and Mrs Robert Wright Beryl and Bob will be guests of Mr and Mrs Peter and Mr and Mrs Richard Mills in Kingston for Christmas HOLIDAY CLOSING Acton Hydro Electric Commission Lunch program after church Sunday ShortUJ Mrs Ktrr le1 Mr and Mrs Robert McEnery numb and the have sold their farm home and Christmas music on piano and moed to Acton on Saturday One by Mrs Ernie McEnery more farm couple of the line and Sinclair was has fanning Holiday dance Mr and Mrs Harris and family Saturday night the Christmas Saturday to the home dance was hcla in the Community vacated Mr and Mrs Robert Centre Sunday morning was Christmas family the service everyone wait to the basement where lunch was served after which a McEnery We understand they from We welcome them to our community Just need bells The snow storm toda makes everything look more Christmas like Trees and fences glisten with piles of fluffy snow All we need now is some sleigh bells Your Ballinafad correspondent extends Christmas greetings and wishes to the local papers and their staffs Mrs Catharine Matthews visited Mr and Mrs Tom Milugan at Allan Park Hanover one day this week from Rochester visited with Mrs thi3 week THE PERFECT GIFT LIGHT COME TO LIGHTING UNLIMITED SHOPPERS WORLD BRAMPTON The Widest Selection The Latest Styles Courteous Efficient Service Open am Monday to Saturday 6779701 OFFICE CLOSED from THURS DEC 23rd 12 NOON until TUES DEC 28th 9 AM from THURS DEC 30th NOON until M0N JAN 3rd AM For Emergencies Phono Tun Phono 8531245 O3flte3lJ3IK3JC3333g03lteC050J30 I CHRISTMAS PICKUPS Santa warns Santa knows that toft wrap makes Christmas goodies doubly attractive But he warns everyone to clear those wrap pings away especially away from the tree when are opened give fire a chance to start and a chance to turn happy times into terrible tragedy give fire a place to start especially at Chrlstnus Buy a fresh green tree and keep its butt In water Check lighting strings for frayed Insulation or other damage no Distributor of Homo and Farm Potrolaum Products Srv Acton and District Snce HEATING OILS LUBRICATION OILS GREASES GASOLINES if DIESEL FUEL Phone 8532174 To Round Out You Your Shopping LAURA SECORD CHOCOLATES TIMEX WATCHES DIMNDMIE OIL SALES Young St Acton ELECTRIC RAZORS CAMERAS and FILMS MEN S LADIES GIFT SETS I CARDS and GIFT WRAP ACTON PHARMACY Remember Your Loved Ones or a Kind Hostess with limited REAL FRESH to MO BOXED CHOCOLATES From a to ibs Assorted Flavors Light Dark Chocolate Fruits Creams Nut Hard Centres Cherries in Liquid or Cream Bavarian Mints Miniatures Crystal Jellies Turtles Peppermint Patties Peanut Brittle All Milk Almond Rosettes SEE OUR SELECTION OF SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PACK BOXES WITH BEAUTIFUL CORSAGES 5 to STORE