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Ballinafad Plowed field as lad there again for match By Mm R Mr Lloyd McLean has returned home and con from surgery We hope his health will be proved Mr Lloyd Marshall has also been In hospital Friends have been deeply concerned and trust he soon will regain his health He has now returned home from hospital A number from here took advantage of the ploughing match The women Institute had a comer In the County building and on Wednesday demonstrated creative and displayed some of their work Same field Mr and Mrs Frank Smith visited the ploughing match on Thursday They with a group of others visited the field where the ploughing was being done I must tell an Interesting little item I am sure Frank will not mind When he first came to Canada from England and worked on that farm at the age of seventeen he ploughed in that very some field Mr Smith was one of a large family and settled here marrying the former Win Hulls He is a veteran of World War I also attended on Tuesday afternoon having their turn in the church tent the topic for the day being the Family Many very valuable pamphlets were there to be picked up as well as some worthwhile paper backs which were for sale Also on display was the new tractor which Is designed for Angola and for which contributions were accepted Mr Paul Metcalfe was one who entered the ploughing competition Paul Is a lover of all things pertaining to farm He was able to come in on the list of winners Baby welcomed Congratulations are ex tended to Janice and Henri Gngne on the safe arrival of their bab Kevin this week a second grandchild for Mrs Ada McLean Mrs Ada McLean is residing In Acton sharing an apt on Church St with her sister Mrs Myrtle Beswlck We must enter a word of congratulations to two of our Saturday brides Maggie Given and Bonnie Cotton Many from here attended their weddings MI as music In spite of the rainy mom Sunday a good at tendance was at Church We domtss the mens choir or the choir It would be pleasant to have even a solo on each Sunday We do have many good vocalists among us sermon was an in formal one on Sunday Rev Stiles referring to the scant response to our church tea at the ploughing match Also several interesting en counters were spoken of Communion services will be next Sunday and the official opening of St Andrew new church will take place in the afternoon of that day Moving away We are sorry Mr Ed Heoley health made it necessary for him to give up his home here and sell his household effects on Satur day We understand his nice little seventh line home has been sold and he Is moving to Toronto Mr Barker of England is spending some time with his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs R and family Mr and Mrs have sold their lovely home next to French a and wilt be moving away f The dance on Saturday night was only fairly at tended Fowl dinner A number of us attended the Fowl dinner at Eden Mills last week and enjoyed their hospitality and their tasty food It was very well organized and we commend them for their efforts The Queen of The Bcnedcttis went to the tri state cavalier speciality in New Jersey and took the cream off the top They won first in Puppy Bitch with Love Open Blenheim Bitch with Pip pa Open American Dog with Andy and Open American Bitch with Fury Fury then had to compete with the males and took Winners Bitch being opposite sex and reserve winner to the dog which took Best in Show who was King over Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and over 100 other Rare Breeds The Acton Free Press Wed October 1974 Plowing match Scottish visitors by Doris Fines Mr and Mrs Gordon Howes and their visitors Mr and Mrs William Gilbert from Oban Scotland took advantage of the warm sunny weather last week and took in the plowing match They also enjoyed few days at Parry Sound Church service was at a m Sunday morning when communion was observed Burns Presbyterian congregation of Erin Joined with the local Knox Church for the service Soloist for the occasion was Alan Walma Keep in mind the roast beef supper coming up the end of the month Oct 26 en Due to the favorable response last year s Halloween party provided there will be another one held this year If there are any volunteers to help or you would like anything leave it at the store or let Lydla know Any suggestions for en lertalnment will also be welcome A meet the teacher night was held at the school Wednesday when a good number of parents arrived lo talk with the teachers and enjoy a friendly get together over a cup of coffee The last few days the change in the leaves Is quite apparent They arc quickly taking on their beautiful autumn coloring First flakes Big wet flakes of first snow met early risers Tuesday morning harbingers of coming winter DAVID receives the Gibson Construction trophy for best showman under years from Ena Gibson at the fall fair hSTaXKeS ACTON CENTENNIAL made for the senior fair School of Dance float decorated Halton Hills tea garden at the plowing match The huge symbols are made of tissue flowers first Showmanship class Truly a great weekend Churchill MR AND MRS Clarence Coles were on hand at the fall fair when their name was called as winner of the 1000 pound Rotary steer They looked through the bars at their prize and decided to Ebenezer October anniversary held with a supper Mrs Ron McLean anniversary will be held this year on Oct with a supper on the Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Walter Lucas who was a valued member of the congregation before the family moved Next Sunday World Wide Communion wilt be observed Choir provided special music at Morriston anniversary Sunday night Blessed are the merciful means those who are able to understand Intelligently una other people are going through Through sociological changes rural people no longer know one another like they used to People buy Farms of 100 acres for vacy then the begin to feel lonely not able to adjust We are bom with a nature to be kind The world teaches that if you are merciful you lose If you practice revenge it will be hard on you In Jesus last week He went to the home of Mary and Martha for a little peace Martha put on a wonderful meal but that was the last thing Jesus wanted Mary listened to what He had to say Jesus was alert to people feelings According to the doctrine of incarnation God became man so man could become God sons of God having the same character You have within you the power to be merciful like God by the power of the holy spirit Try to understand intelligently what people are going through You will always be replenished by God Volkswagen Porsche Audi New Used SALES SERVICE Even If something wwi you Free Courtesy Car By Appointment UptoDate FACTORY TRAINED MECHANICS DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT BAZ MOTORS LTD mi Birthday gathering for Don Anderson By Mrs Fred Mc Arthur Churchill Community church service and church school was very well at tended A Fosbury sermon subject was The Survival of the Church Choir anthem was Go to Life Church service and Sunday School is held Sunday mornings at 11 a All ore welcome A birthday gathering v as held for Donald Anderson on Sunday at his home Mr and Mrs Don Anderson and David Guests were his grandparents Mr and Mrs A Kerr Mrs Beatrice Anderson and Mrs Doris Kcntner of Acton also the Strokov family Mr and Mr George Maltby and three boys Guy Jeffrey and Gregory attended tended the International Ploughing Match Reports are they enjoyed the day We wonder will they be plowmen some day Holidays Mrs Clara Mitchell and her younger granddaughter Janie arrived home Sunday after two weeks holidaying with relatives at Niagara Falls and nearby homes Mr and Mrs G N spent the weekend in Ottawa They report having a icry nice lime Mrs J McDonald at tended a the home of Mr and Mrs John Snyder in Strcctsvllle on September to honor Mrs Alberta Williamson on her bir Visitors at the home on the weekend were Mrs Gordon Brook and Mrs Ann Brook of Weslon Wedding Mr and Mrs Tony Strokov attended the wedding of Irene to Stanley Reception was held in the Parish Hall Guelph Mr Archie Kerr and his right hand pal grandson David Anderson enjoyed day at thi International Plowing Match Mr and Mrs Brown and his mother Mrs Brown and the ones of the family visited on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Glen Copithorn in Port Perry Mrs J McDonald received word on Monday of the death of her aunt Mrs William Hewster of Beaver Ion Mabel Stubbs she taught In Woodside School appro imatcly years ago SURVEY In Pain Discomfort and For Consult Evarest House Physiotherapy Godfrey R Matthews Registered Physiotherapist Raymond Street Guelph Ontario 8241230 Your health is your business OFF SUGG RETAIL Flooring and Carpet Spacialnts FREE Eitimata on Staff Lakeview Centre FLOORING SPECIALISTS Limehouse WI ladies assist at plowing match By Mrs Art Benton Ten ladies of W I assisted the Halton branches in serving at the Ontario Plowmen Association banquet at Mo hawk Raceway on Friday evening where guests numbered 1 Ml Mr and Mrs Robert are living at The Shieling for the winter months Mrs John Wood of Toronto visited Mrs J Crichton and attended anniversary scr vices Rev Lewis of Boston and was guest readier at the Lime Presbyterian church anniversary services last Sunday assisted by Rev Barrow in the evening The choir sang anthems and Mrs and Mrs Denny duets at both services We were pleased with the attendance and meeting friends Coffee tea breads and cheese were enjoyed at a social in the Communion services will commence at 30 a next Sunday Sunday school Mill open for the fall term after TV Tuesday for depositors V on bank counters in town Tuesday were drawing cards for depositors who wanted to do their banking and view the Russia Canada hockey game at the same time DENBY OVENTOTABLEWARE and GLASSWARE 25 SAVINGS SALE THE GIFT SHOP Si 8243218