Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), August 30, 1972, p. 8

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The Acton Free Press Wednesday August 30 Eden Mills 600 hamburgers sell out at ball tournament Sat Yemen reunion shower farewell gathering news LOVE EXISTS even in the forest or so it seems as these two trees nuzzle close to each other then are away on their own to touch the sky with their uppermost branches This peculiar arrangement may be seen near the car sheds at the Halton Electrical Railroad Museum on the Fourth tine Jennings Neighbor complains about church camp Peoples Church Camp has made life almost unbearable according to Grant of the line a neighbour of the church complained to township on a number of counts He said campers kept turn awake at nights end he alleged feet of fence had been knocked down during construction at the camp and later appeared In the form of horse corrals He complained about road work the camp had done leaving the frontage of his property on the Filth Lint looking like Vuny Ridge He said 85 to 90 teens electric guitars late at night He said the buddings on the were put up without permits and the property zoned In an interview with the camp director Bruce Chapman the complaints outlined by were disputed One can Chapman said he had been director at the camp since March and had talked to once on the phone and met him once Whatmough had phoned to complain about noise and ac cording to Chapman was nappy with the idea of discontinuing the use of the PA system He was a little angry when he phoned but I thought that problem was cleared up the director Asked about other complaints concerning the fencing and damage to property through construction Chapman said he had no knowledge of any such damage and had had no complaints He said the camp was open for eight weeks and about children said a 30 curfew was adhered to and nil lights were out by 11 Nice man met Mr once last winter when I was ploughing the road and the truck broke He seemed like a real nice man and allowed me the use of his phone he added Concerning gravel on the road in front of the property Chapman said It had dumped and would be lev soon but the widening job had not completed Countering another complaint Chapman said the property was properl zoned all permits were received and taxes were paid to date Checking with township of finals the officials indicate that the use is considered recreation and is allowed in the agricultural zone Township officials confirmed Chapman claim about permits being issued and suggested they had had no complaints prior to Mr s delegation By Mrs R SbortlU A pleasant outdoor party was held Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Burt 5th line Erin It was really a farewell evening for their daughter Brenda who has graduated from High School Brenda Is leaving this week to enrol In the Calgary Baptist Leadership Training School Her friends and her relatives gathered to the number of about 50 for a corn roast After this course they all went inside where cake and Ice cream completed the repast the cake having been made by her grandmother Mrs Frank Smith who with grandfather Mr Smith attended and enjoyed the festivities Mr and Mr Connor and three girls ac companied them The best of wishes Brenda go with you to Calgary Interesting trip The Marshall and returned on Wednesday from their Interestina trio to Northern Ontario was their destination Here they visited with the families of the late Mr and Mrs Jack Nelson the former Ella McEnery Then at Thunder Bay they renewed acquaintances with the the Elliots and the at Sudbury they called at the Griffin Jones and from there made a leisurely trip back home Mr and Mrs E were able to fly home to Georgetown the past week after their lengthy stay in hospital at Brandon Although still In capacitated at least they are able to be at home we are pleased to report Miss Becky of Brampton spent a few days visiting the Wright family last week enjoying a renewal of friendship with her former school mates Yemen Reunion Community Centre was the scene of an interesting gathering on Saturday Aug of the late Peter Yemen and Margaret Douglas Fife met for the noon meal together to the numbers of about Tables were laid in the downstairs and all enjoyed a bountiful repast Later two violins played music with Mr Jesse McEnery and Mr wielding the bows were renewed and discussions on the maintenance of the cemetery and plans made to repair the Yemen stone Descendants of the yemen family included family as Cole McEnery Knight Glendenning Coke Thompson McLean Burts Stewart and Yemen Members from Guelph Toronto Lions Head Blenheim Ripley Acton and Erin were in attendance as well as from BaUinafad A family history is being compiled Settled here In the early 1800 s the Yemen family settled on Lot Esquesing line Here their family grew up and attended the local school Later the late Margaret Yemen a grand daughter married the late Peter Cole and they took up residence there Their family Included Hazel Gladys Mary Bessie and John John survives and he and his wife Beatrice lived there for some time later moving to liuelph Mr and Mrs Carl live there now Zellers Ltd report large sales increase limited reports sales increase for the six months ending July 1972 of per cent and net income up by per cent bales for the first half of the 1972 fiscal year totalled 272 exceeding the level for the first tune in the company history Six month sales volume was 339 159 higher than the comparable period last year Net income for the period was 009 which was equal after payment of preferred share dividends to IS cents per common share against 14 cents In the corresponding period one yearago The company sales trend strengthened throughout the first six months of spurred on by the productivity of suburban department stores opened during the last two and a half years and by unproved performance the company older stores Weather conditions in most of Canada were not suitable for sale of summer apparel particularly in the months of June and Jul Sales trends in the borne and hard lines continued on a strong trend in the first half and made a significant contribution to the overall sales performance The third quarter will witness completion of this year capital program which includes 11 new Store openings Plans for expansion are in line with policy of adding substantia amounts of selling space each Cottage Mr and Mrs Norm Stnclalr enjov a weekend with and Russell Taylor at their summer cottage Mr Em Rogers had his birthday recently when members of his family helped him celebrate at a birthday dinner Moving away Mr and Mrs Snow are in the process of moving to Eden Mills We congratulate the Eden Mills neighbourhood In having this fine family settle In BaUinafad will certainly be the losers Rev Mr and Mrs Allan accompanied by Mr and Mrs Root McEnery called on friends Protect tree At this tune of year Oak trees can be seriously injured by leaf eating insects One of these is the Caterpillar pest can seriously affect the health of your oak trees and should be controlled The recommended control for this pest is Sevin or which can be obtained at your local hardware or farm supply store here the past week Memorial service The erection of the historical cairn is supposed to be completed this week at the cemetery enjoyable month here In Miscellaneous shower A miscellaneous shower for Karen Atkinson was given her by Wright service Sept in the Eden Mills Cemetery Eden Mills Presbyterian A vote was taken to have next Church Ladle Aid held their year a picnic In June annual Picnic Tuesday on the A recent visitor of Mr and Mrs lawns of Mrs Garnet Mac- George Weall was Douglas with a luncheon at noon Gordon Vancouver under the tress followed by a Glftpmented short business meetings Ralph Thompson Conveners for the sports were entertained the ladles of the Evelyn and united Church to an afternoon Shortly after completion Is made would bo bridesmaids the cemetery board plana to have friends on Sunday afternoon in a memorial service the Community centre Contests followed Winners Button game Nora McLean Spot Wilda Mac pass ball Joan Chamberlain kicking shoe TIE Georglna Wright lucky cup Ana Wilson birthday Leslie Chamberlain Next Sunday will be the annual Mr Tim Oslrnnder of Oldest lady Sflda church holiday Following that Georgetown called on the Rogers Sunday School will resume brothers on Sunday sessions Mr and Mrs and This week over little English family of Hanover spent girls Christine and Diane Cutler Saturday afternoon and evening wtllretumbyplanetoMaldstone with Mrs Blelhm mother Mrs England after spending a very Elizabeth Tarswcll time race Buchan most grandchildren Catherine rolling pin llene Buchan M C Evelyn Barden A vote of thanks was extended to the hostess and the ladles were reminded of the annual memorial tea Tuesday to bid farewell to one of their members Mrs Kay who Is moving from the neigh borhood was presented with a gift Rev William Slinn and family Hamilton were Sunday visitors of Mrs Janet Mcintosh Leaves community Mrs Evelyn was hostess to the Woman Auxiliary of the Guides and Brownies of Eden Mills Wednesday afternoon to bid farewell to Mrs Elmer Mlllson who is leaving the Community was presented with a gift course Bob Wright Jr attended the Ontario Camp Leadership Centre Skill Course for the past ten days at Bark Lake Bancroft 150 attended from all parts of Ontario Booth sellout Eden Mills Community Club were the sponsors of a very successful ball tournament- Saturday at Eden Mills Community Park The booth In the charge of the women sold homemade pies hotdogs etc and the stand by the men were sola out of GOO before the day was over Weekends guests of Mr and Mrs Jennings were Mr and Mrs BUI Ixive and Mr and Mrs Walter Toronto CLASSIFIED IS FOR IF YOU BUY SELL TRADE HIRE OR RENT IS NUMBBt TO CAU KM WANT AM DHflAV ADVamSMO TO ACTON REE PRESS

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