Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 11, 1975, p. 14

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The Acton Free Preaa Wed June Bqllinafad Special church service bronze plaque awarded Mr and Mrs Ingles and two aona have moved into the house across from Ihe church formerly owned by Mr and Mra They moved here from the area Our church service Sunday morning was a memorable one A lively singsong led by the men a choir and the choir passed the time before the pastor appeared We all enjoyed the good old gospel and the Informal lead of Alma Sinclair The Jr choir led by Mrs Kerr The men choir sang When the Roll Is called up Yonder with Mrs Eileen McEnery at the organ A lovely cabinet made by A Lawr and also an altar cloth embroidered by Miss Jean were dedicated as well as a pulpit lamp donated by Mrs Elizabeth Rogers In memory of Ernest Rogers This formed an Interesting part of the service Tokens of Communion were served from the beautiful for Methodist set The two ciders Debbie French and Nancy Short 111 assisted as well as Mr George Black the newly appointed one with Fred Ernie McEn cry Bud Snow and Emerson Clarke Records displayed The usual resume of 1025 church union was gone over by the minister Some of the prayers and comments were made In French by Mrs Rob one of our focal school teachers who resides here Limehouse After the service all went downstairs where an Interest Ing dlBplay of records and pictures had been set up Records of historical Interest written by the late Miss had been put in an album for keeping as well old M S minute books Young people s Mission Circle and Sunday School books all were there with lists of names of attendances etc The two Methodist namely and Episcopal joined some years previous to 1923 In 1025 the little Methodist church closed and all Joined the United church services being In the Presbyterian building The late Rev Nathan Wad dell and Rev Evans conducted the first joint vice Cake cutting The cake was made by a visitor Cecil Barker father of Mrs Two mem cutting the cake repre the former Methodist and the former Presbyterian congregations It was gratifying to sec among the congregation many former members in eluding J Klrkwood Mrs Arthur Spear Mr and Mrs Snow Robert and R B Shortlll as well many others Future hopes Our wish Is that go on from here with renewed cipleahlp and vigour to make the world as good a place tor the younger generations as Is possible tor us to do By our examples we hope wc may From the older ones we throw the torch to light the way We need our young people to answer the call The harvest great but the re a pcra are few Fishermen Several local men went for a long weekend holiday this week to the north for fishing Mm Dick attended a birthday dinner party Sun day In honor of her father Alfred Thompson and also to honor her brother and wife Mr and Mrs William Thompson on the occasion of their wedding anniversary In hospital Michael is In Toron to hospital recovering from major surgery Mike has been poorly for some time with vascular trouble Wo hope his health will improve Sandy Hancock was very successful In her music exams Congratulations to Sandy Wins award Mrs Donna Metcalfe was presented with the Kent Kor tack Memorial Award for ex utricular assistance In the field of sports Donna Is a teacher In Georgetown high school and has been for six years It was awarded her at the athletic banquet on Thursday evening Juno It is an impressive plaque on a walnut base The mentation was made by Ir Murdcn and Mrs Kor in memory of the late Kent young sportsman Mr and Mrs West Seventh line entertained friends from land last weekend Mr and Mrs Jack Way m on Mr Is a gliding Ins true tor In the space line He en Joyed visits the local clubs District Festival features crafts SPECIAL CAKE was cut following morning of United church Baked and decorated in the shape of the church it was In honor of the anniversary of the United Church of Canada Cutting the cake arc Richard a former Methodist of the and Jesse McEnery representative of the Presbyterian church Cecil Barker England is also seen enjoying the festivities Ospnnge Students rewarded for efforts An Interesting spot to take dod on Father Day this Sunday is Museum The Sixth Annual Summer Festival of fiends of Museum In featuring demons ml Ions black Marijuana charge Ah result of a raid by police J a local man will possession if and supplying liquor to minora Police raid at apartment about ll pin Hie man will In court July making The Museum is located In a beautiful natural setting at Kelso Park Milton Tea will be served In the main building the Alexander barn While there you can purchase tickets on a draw for two hand quills Mi unveiled A plaque will be unvellrd during he honor former Museum Director J Newman for his and supervision of In Terrace It will be unveiled by Bill Fay descendant of the Alexanders who owned the farm The blacksmith Is Gabor from Hungary who will present a hand hammered plaque for the Alexander Blacksmith Shop The Summer Festival runs from 1 to S p BARR Ni CONSTRUCTION RENOVATIONS REPAIRS No Job Too Library setup explained to WI by Mrs A Benton The I met In the Limehouse Library on Wed nesday evening President Mrs Booth opened by reading A Happy Day The It members Joined in the Ode and Collect Librarian Mrs Comwell told us of the setup of the library that books films cassette tapes and records may be ordered and might consider sponsoring some thing for a handicapped person In our neighborhood She asked for resource people to help provide craft theatrical or other classes for children and youth Mrs Booth thanked her Mrs Klrkwood reported on Achievement Day where five local girls modelled their Jacket dresses The girls of two previous projects and their mothers are Invited to attend the July meeting when silver dollars will be pre sented All Interested ladles and girls are Invited to at tend Mrs Prank Brown brought the District annual report One lady mentioned that roll calls there A prominent Ont woman and her achieve ments were valuable and should be preserved A member brought articles for a display at a Fall Fair Mrs Noble wished to be relieved of the Flower and Fruit responsibilities and Mrs N Anderson accepted the office A layette on hand Is to be given to the Red Cross Roll call was answered by naming a recently enjoyed book and Its author Mrs Noble extended courtesies and the meeting closed with the National Anthem Local librarian Mrs Irvine and Mrs Benton served lunch afterwards Visitors with the Pattersons and Henrys the past week in and Mrs Herbert Sinclair of Mr and Mrs Charles Sinclair of Mrs William Hi Timmy and of Burlington We are pleased that Mrs Is home From hospital following a stroke some time ago and Mr F J Brown home from a heart attack We wish continued good health for both Wedding Mr and Mrs Bert Benton and son John were guests at the King wedding In the United Church at Cape Croker on Saturday and the reception following at Wild wood Lodge Red Bay In the I evening all gathered at the home of Dr and Mrs Arthur King at WUrton to celebrate the 30th wedding anniversary of the bride a parent Rev and Mrs Walter King the of Cape Croker con and his wife Rev King Is Mrs Bert Benton uncle Communion Rev G Rennie of Acton conducted Communion services at on Sunday Rev Barrow being unable to be present Training session Mrs Hannah con tributes Elaine and Dave Hannah have just completed another training session concerning nature at Blue Springs Scout Reserve Cub Tom Ruggle has received his badge and gave the other Cubs some fun when he brought his pet black rabbit to the Cub meeting Saturday Cubs attended the District Cuboree This year the boys hiked In croups from the line to the line along the Bruce Trail There was a total of boys and It leaders on the hike Each boy was given a list of check points at which to stop and complete some required or task At the end of hike each person was given a drink and plus a crest The Limehouse Scouts did not attend the District Scout Camporee held near Blue Springs this year but Scout Jeff Moulden and Cub leader Dave Hannah attended with the other Scouts who are going to the Jamboree In July These boys camped In two selfcontained patrols the way they will at the Jamboree Elaine Han nah had the privilege of shoring their kebobs Saturday evening and reports they were excellent Ebenezer Church union by Mrs Next Sunday there will be a special celebration at the morning service orating the anniversary of church union At 3 in the afternoon the cemetery memorial service will be held Lunch will follow to give everyone a chance for a visit Church service The Junior choir sang at the morning service Rev Ftnlev sermon topic was Mountain Top and Valley Jesus wants us to understand unity God is a part of us It is within you to have a mountain top experience byDorliiInc Mr Mrs 1 have returned home from n six week tour of Germany and Aim trio The whole trip for them was very beautiful but the most outstanding and most scenic the German Alpine Road They were lo the Block While In visited Mrs a mother in trunk In Vknna they bow the white horses They drove along Ihe Romantic road which lined with little villages out of the 17th century Their favorite place was one little town which was entirely preserved like out of a picture book They visited home of the Passion plays Curving lialill an art here and violins arc still being made There were a couple of places In Alps they wanted lo sec but the passes t open They were still covered with snow In the middle May liustrlp The 1st Brownie Pack went on a trip Inst Saturday to Black Creek Village Mrs Metric the District Commissioner went along and three leaders Mm Mrs Henry and Mrs Ernest Wynn the IB Brownies Mrs Thomas Fines Doris Mr and Mrs Ross Ferguson Gary Ferguson attended the Christening ceremony at St John s United l in an Sunday morning when Mclanle Dawn Ilcdman Mrs tines ureal granddaughter was christened The family the red the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs Win Henderson for luncheon after the service A baptismal service was observed at Knox I res Church on Sunday morning when I of Toronto Joy Cindy Colleen and Gary land were baptized by Rev George Lewis Mrs Byron Brute and Uremia sang a duct I Would Be True Mr Mrs most entertained friends at their home following ihe cere Seek truck loss is Police are on the lookout for a truck following an incident Saturday when beer bottle was thrown through a window of the Royal Cafe Cost or replacing he window was estimated at Police have description of the truck Involved Accident victim Mr and Mrs Imer I are still in serious condition following a molar In over a week ago Although slightly Improved Mrs I Is still in care Mr In showing more meat has moved to Hie them recovery Mr and Mrs Mann hosted the pupils and teachers of Grade six school on afternoon Thtir son Stephen Is In grade six pupils enjoyed a delicious lunch and swimming in the heated pool Grades one two students their teachers Mrs and Mrs Anne Smith went by bus to Toronto on Wednesday A few mothers went along to assist The weather I too c ope rn live It poured while at the zoo but they reported an Interesting trip cheques were received at school last week for the part the played in llu Hon in the sponsored by the Club one was for being tin brought In tin mint moray the elub per pupils participating the one their share of fie prof I after expenses were deducted Track and If Id day Competition was keen track and field day wlileh school on May The winners were juniors and Gordon intermediates Beverly Gates and reemon seniors Linda Nells Winners will compete in the field day for cast Wellington county at Centennial school In Guelph on June The bicycle rodeo was held attheHchoolonJunc3 Pupils took a written tesi as wellas demonstrating their skill at riding and their knowledge of bicycle and safety rules The winners were primary Mary Miller and Andrew junior Patricia Timmermnn and Sell intermediate Karen Mc Kinnon and Ricky Marshall Acton Culling Club Frldayiuno 27th SO to 1 8530333 Tickets alio available at the Door COME IN AND LET US SHOW YOU WHY THIS IS THE BEST SMALL CAR BUY TODAY Hey Toyota Youre Terrific Senior citizens are among our most important resources This is what Ontario is doing to recognize them Its the time of our lives Senior citizens prove over and over again that their lives can be both crea live and productive Senior Citizens Week focuses attention on their contributions and needspro and publicizing services provided by the Ontario Government to senior citizens and encouraging development recreational and social services communities across Ontario For instance lots ol seniors are volunteering to help other senior citizens driving them to appointments helping them to fill out income tax returns teaching them sharing experiences with them Did you know that there are many senior citizens physical fitness pro grams that you can join including Senior Citizens Olympics organized in some Ontario communities Did you know that seniors themselves have developed many clubs and centres fortheirown special interests including just about everything from gardening to world travel With senior citizens clubs here in Ontario as well as 90 senior citizens centres there bound to be one in your community What s more there are many special interest clubs thai limited as to age camera clubs social clubs study groups a whole range of subjects that people who are retired now have time for Through special grants and other assistance older people are finding the opportunity to go back to school and university to develop new talents and concentrate on new interests For specific information about pro grams and services available to senior citizens the Ministry of Community and Social Services has just published RESOURCES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS For a copy contact your local Ministry of Community and Social Services office or write Senior Cilizens Bureau Ministry of Community and Social Services Hepburn Block 4th Floor Queens Park Toronto M7A Government of Ontano William Davis Premier

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