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Community action aim of group from Trinity A tentative name Trinity Activity Group has beenglvento the group of women from Trinity United Church who have been meeting for over a year now In one anothers homes and who are a churchaffiliated group unrelated to the The main Interest of this group Is community action where there la a need as well as providing tor mission work for example sending bates of good used childrens clothing to Allen Lauders people out west Refurntib nursery project at the moment la to refurbish the church nursery and the group has purchased a very attractive multicolored carpet for this room and has plans to make the nursery of the church more childproof as well as more attractive This group Is active with the Church Women In re establishing the Coffee Hour In town which proven so popular By Wendy In the past They meet every third Wed- and the February meeting had a program on Shoplifting at the home of Mrs Patterson The discussion that followed this Interesting topic proved very stimulating and enlightening to everyone See f tuns The march meeting will be a trip to Holy Cross Church In Georgetown for the Cancer Societys films and presentation of their educational program Families are encouraged to attend this very worthwhile evening as well There is a wide scope of Interest within this group and it promises to be an interesting evening once a month We all enjoy the fellowship that these women have to offer very much and would be happy to welcome any one who Is Interested In melting with us Mrs Marion Patterson reports I was ecstatic well slightly this morning After tending carefully to my she miniature trees a half really because a cat ate the top oil an apple tree for over two months and looking glumly at the other six pots figuring all the rest of the seeds were duds a Canary Island Date Palm sprouted in the morning sun much for that Trees werent quite what I had In mind to I lull write about this week How about frost and mushrooms Ive got a bit of information about both IT J The first Is on Idea from an Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animal Life Maybe this is the wrong time of year to put It In but I figured If I did wed be sure to have no more frost this spring Also Ill have probably forgotten about it by next winter If I leave It so here goes A print of the lovely frosty even designs on In the winter Won getting around to cooking may be taken with blueprint paper Sheets of this about 1 According to my Information Inchessquareshouldbekeptlna quality fresh mushrooms dark place until ready to use tightly closed heads short Some morning when the sun Is ems and smooth white shining brightly and before the or brown unblemished frost designs have melted from M Slightly open caps window take a sheet of blue- exposing the fluted underside or print paper and attach It with Indicates a certain loss of scotch tape to the pane Press the moisture but not flavor or good- sensitive side directly against he was frost for two or three minutes The sunlight turns of the time of purchase When it Is paper light blue but leaves the possible select mushrooms by pattern of the frost In white considering the use for Remove the sheet of paper and they are Intended All Immerse It Immediately In a pan equal flavor and there of clear water for a few minutes he no waste Then transfer it to another pan should ho of water to which a tablespoon of uncovered In the refrlger- has been added When and used soon after the blue part has turned an Purchase When ready to use attractive shade rinse the paper VB quickly under cold running In clear water then spread It fiat and dry thoroughly Cook to dry quickly and add at the last Needless to say with the to requiring long cooking double windows in many houses Do not mushrooms They some people are out of luck I have a high water content and do havent been able to by this for need more moisture lack of the blueprint paper In fact they go downright soggy they do And heres a recipe untried by me that Mushrooms Some folk dont sounds quite interesting know Just how lucky they are living close to mushroom MUSHROOM AND CELERY lories Its the very rare time I havent been able to find lovely white spotless mushrooms somewhere In town In fact even V lnch know Ive overspent I Just cant pass the vegetable counter up a package of if toasted A successful euchre was held at the parish hall Friday March by St A CW There were IS tables Winners were ladies high Mrs Jordan second Mrs Storey and consolation Mrs C Mens high Jack Crcasey second Mrs Norton consolation Mrs B Titus Door prize was won by Sonny Townsley Winning ticket was drawn by Rev J Ball ORIENTAL cups mushrooms sliced cups celery cut diagonally them If theyre fresh I received a News release from the Ministry of Food and Agri culture called Mushrooms In skillet with cover saute mushrooms and celery for five minutes tossing gently Add beautiful the other day and water cover simmer two figured it was something that minutes Add almonds toss could be shared as I think Its serve hot or servings Valentines judged at meeting Greenock J held a Valentine social evening at the home of Mrs Allan Churchill Road in February Mrs J McCutlock president opened the meeting and welcomed members ana guests Roll call was an oldfashioned Valentine to be judged Miss was chosen as the best McKeown read a poem Poor John Mrs E Johnston Rave the meditation Mrs showed a film on life of the children School for the Deaf Milton Mrs C Allan introduced three contests one a bean bag with numbered Valentines for targets a puzzle and a shaking hands game Mrs A Gates displayed a gingerbread house she had baked Mrs Allan and Mrs R McKeown were the conveners of and the lunch Miss va Pearen was courtesy convener Ralphs three clubs overpowered Kens one The Fre Press Wednesday March 1973 Day of Prayer attendance down Attendance was disappointing this year at the annual World Day of Prayer service About 35 participated In the Baptist church last Friday afternoon Mrs Frank Byrne was the speaker she Is the wife of the pastor of the Baptist church Her topic was prayer and she emphasized we should not pray for anything Unless we Intend to be willing to work for it Dorothy Simmons sang a solo Beautiful Garden of Prayer and Mrs Ralph Denny played the organ Representatives Participating were Mrs Charles for the host Baptist church Mrs Vic Brlstow from the Anglican church Mrs A K Mann from the Presbyterian church Mrs J from the Christian Reformed church Mrs Force from the United church and Mrs Peter from the Pentecostal church Attendance has been larger In past years and organizers were a loss to explain the drop this year GUEST SPEAKER Mrs Prank Byrne ad dresses women from six congregations at the Womens World Day of Prayer service Friday From the left are representatives Mrs Charles Mrs R Force Mrs Vic Mrs J Hofstede and Mrs Peter Blnnle Photo by J Jennings Legion ladies make donation Reports elections awards for district Red Cross Another full and active year was reviewed when Georgetown and District Red Cross Society held its annual meeting at North Golf Country Club Acton is included In this district Retiring president Mrs Elaine Sales RN of Balllnafad regional government on health services He paid tribute to Dr V Williams who was local health officer before the county unit was established in He credited Dr Williams with Instigating pasteurization of milk Hancock and certificates of merit for five years to Paul Parkas and Mrs Ruth V Coleman Mrs Ann Gray Mrs Ivy and John Wickens Pins and crests were presented Ladles Auxiliary Branch 197 held their monthly meeting Thursday with Ruth Courtney in the chair A donation of was given to the cancer fund Hazel had her name picked for the draw of but was not present There Is to be a social In Bronte Apr 20 zone entertainment In Erin May and a euchre April 14 New member Jean In don of Westcott was accepted In the Legion Each member was asked to bring or send a tea lowel for next meeting Zone Commander Is making her yearly round so members hope to make It as large meeting as possible Continue study book Indicated the scope of work In her here the first Ontario to student volunteers Kathy In ami tilth Mrilean Ruth donor clinics were well attended the financial campaign goal was exceeded and there were speaking engage ments and attendance at con ventions and workshops A new service doubled last year and Is ex panding at a rapid rate The services for seniors community to have It and with Nancy McBean Ruth promoting the towns sanitary Cindy Gray wage system Under regional government the county will receive a per cent provincial grant rather than the present per cent he sold A- health council will possibly be a development he said with an area He followed his talk with slides Ijuirio Ann and Christine Two year pins Plus for two years service went to a large number of men and women 1973 Officers In on election Richard home howl face Mr and Mrs Percy Woods attended the McCormick wedding supper Fob 24 at St Davids Church Camp- The Lome Scots held a survival weekend at Base Borden and the Georgetown based company took part Lieutenant Dave Br tad of Acton was among the group testing their ability to survive hours In freezing winter conditions Because of intense fog in the London area Saturday night manager Don Van Fleet and three members of the Mens hockey club stopped off in Ingcrsoll and spent the night with Mr and Mrs Vic Masters and family The peewees played In a tournament in north of London Saturday Mrs Jeff Fryer held a surprise birthday party Saturday March 3 for her husband Jeff at Main St N Relatives and members of Jeffs bowling team and their wives were invited Following a euchre a lovely lunch was served and everyone sang happy birth day The birthday cake was made by wife Margaret A good time was had by all Lisa hostess Greenock Groovy Grlzeldas held their joint sixth and seventh meetings at the home of Lisa March 3 Roll call name your favorite picnic food was answered by all Mrs Milton and Cecilia Milton demonstrated how to make apple salad Garlic bread was made by Leah Leslie These were eaten with apple crisp made by Lisa Punch was served nursing courses were offered and the Red Cross was active also with its loan cupboard water safety program and emergency aid Mrs Sales has been named regional vicepresident for the HamiltonNiagara region this year Past presidents pins were given to her and to Mrs Geraldlne Walsh by Mrs Connie Nieuwhof Doctor speaks Halton medical officer of health Dr J H Chamberlain spoke at the meeting outlining some of the implications of Mrs C Sinclair hostess to WI Womens Institute held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs C Sinclair with a good attendance Roll call was answered by each member giving her familys favorite quick meal Financial statement showed a substantial balance on hand Correspondence was dealt with A lovely card was received from the former foster boy in China who is now 10 years old An invitation was received and accepted from the Georgetown Institute who are celebrating their anniversary on March 7 In Knox Church Georgetown A donation was to be sent to a burntout family in the community A committee was appointed to look after the fall fair displays in September Arrangements were made to THOMPSONS Fuel Chief NO MATTER HOW FAMILY FUEL OIL THEM Your home will be nice and warm this winter if you leave heating to us Thompson Fuels Ltd PH8532I74 I YOUNG ST ON T health Donors scrolls Jovce Is 1st vice Blood donors were president Doug Tucker 2nd vice with presentation of president Mrs Shirley scrolls secretary Mrs Chris Five men have given assistant secretary donations Robert Scarborough Fred Spires Laverne Gunby treasurer Mrs Snow Ken and William Munro convener and Mrs Elaine Receiving donation scrolls s and Mrs Walsh were one woman Mrs Davlna advisory committee members Barber and a number of men Committee chairmen were also Hartley SherkR J A S Mrs Erica Thompson Tay or A Barrett Gordon aooA Mrs Edna Barley J Harvey Kenneth Ferguson loan cupboard Mrs BreadnerJVeltchSWalshand Blanche minor Oliver A 10 year service disasters Mrs Marg Pope award was given to Mrs Jean individual emergency aid Mrs Peggy Beach home nursing Mrs water safety Mrs Ruth services tor seniors Dan Scarborough first aid Mrs Ivy Simm womens work Mrs Crystal Thorogood Red Cross youth Mrs Jean Hancock service Brands float and display Mrs visit the Sara Lee cake factory in Bramalea at the next meeting Mrs Morrison gave the motto and Mrs Matthews took over the Alice volunteer meeting for public relations She services and Mrs Connie pointed out the necessity for each public relations member to do their bit to Miss Cathy Pepper brought welcome newcomers into the greetings to the meeting from community and make good use of Ontario Division and Rev Peter the hand book and also advertise Barrow of Knox Presbyterian your organization Mrs Lindsay Church in Georgetown gave the then read a very appropriate invocation Tom Masseno poem Will You conducted the election of officers Daughters of Knox held their March meeting on Monday evening In the Miss Ellen Anderson Room Mrs Tom Watson the president led In the call to worship and living For Jesus and the were repeated In unison Roll call was answered by IS members and one guest Study book Mrs Harold Swallow and her group conducted the study book on The Women and Youth in India The worship service was opened with the hymn Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life Scripture was read Following the offertory prayer the meditation on The Fruits of a Prayer Life was read The hymn Reports on convention Lady directors of the Acton Agricultural Society met at the home of Mrs McDonald Thursday evening March 1 Boll call was answered with an Irish joke After the business period Mrs gave a report of the first day of the convention In Toronto and Mrs Linham and Mrs Thompson reported on the second day The April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Robinson The lunch committee served a delicious lunch Mrs was courtesy O Master let walk with thee was sung Chocolate coke and tea were served by the group In charge and a social time was spent SPECIAL 1963 Cutlass convertible speed transmission rally wheels Oil bright red with Ly Interior and top first In town with your top down Lie FTE967 CALL TODAY Andrew Murray Motors Limited Road Georgetown Ontario JOli It L0YELLBR0S MEAT RED BRAND BEEF Shoulder Roast Chuck Roast yib Tender Blade Short Rib Roasts Choice Prime Rib Roast Roast lib Wing Roast Ground Chuck yt a Small Link Sausage 79 Sliced Bacon no FOR TOUR FREEZER RED BRAND BEEF Sides 91 lb Fronts lb Hinds lb BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET Mill E Acton Daily Delivery Phone Trade in your landlord for a Modern electric heating poured concrete basements complete patios CMHC assisted home ownership program Interest percent This will be your last opportunity to buy a new home in this area within this price Down 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