Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), October 6, 1976, p. 21

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Queen sends plaque to pair wed 60 years The Acton Free Press Wed October A Jenny Mac received congrat from Queen Eliza I Monday morning on the occasion of their wedding anniversary The couple were married on October A 1916 in the Knox Presbyterian Manse The groom is the son of Archie and Elisa and the bride is the daughter of John and Allen Mr was born years ago on the old Beardmore farm just below the tannery and his wife was bom in Erin Township years ago When first married the lived at Warren Grove by the now present wartime houses Here they farmed 1929 when they moved to the area They tilled the soil there until 1948vvhen they moved back to Mr worked at P Green Company the town of Acton for J while before They ire now living on Church Street Three children The had three children Mills Ruby Mrs Ross Gordon Guelph and Archie Nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren followed Of Mr MacPherson s ten brothers and sisters three are still living brother Frank Streelsville and sisters Edna and Jean both of Toronto Mrs has a sister Catherine Allen Acton and three brothers Chester Aclon and Aubrey Detroit Michigan Mr Mrs have been members of the Presbyterian church Aclon since before their marriage Last year Mr was presented with year pin by Aid Almost friends and relatives extended their best wishes to the couple on Sunday at an open house at Stewart Hall After wards the immediate family the couple lo dinner As well as a plaque from the congratulations were also received from Prime Minister Pierre deau Member of Parliament Frank and Member of ihe Provincial Legislature Julian Heed Honor Mrs Lillian Eaton name her elder emeritus warned SHARON PHILLIPS daughter of Cheryl and Edwin Phillips of Acton antf Danny son of Mrs Audrey McClean of Georgetown were married in St church Acton on August 7 They are now living at 25 John St Georgetown Wm Stuckey Photo Mrs Lillian Eaton was this week installed as an Elder Emeritus of Trinity United Church in recognition of her life long work Mrs Eaton formerly Lillian MacArthur was born lo Melhodisl Missionary parents in Tokyo Japan Her first Canadian home was in area where she came the age of six months She was a school teacher for a pari of her life and met her husband while living wilh her parents at Moffat She is the mother of six children three boys and three girls One son is in Ihe mission fields His has been a specialized endeavour for he wis a well driller in India and Interest in Mrs has maintained her interest in Missions Whik her husband was still they spent seven months in four in Bang Bruce interested in affairs of the local churches in the ire is in which she has lived she lias served in many In trimly she has been an Elder under the former Session system and also under present Unified Board until failing health forced her to resign While she had her own home she wis an avid She is an in pro ducing knit and her fingers still active pro ducing for ihe I minimis fprllnL It wis the unanimous cclinj of IhL ioird Trinity should recognize the work of Mrs Eaton and as Chairman I heartily con Bob Hart lold the Sunday congregation Those in this congregation who have known and worked with Lillian over the years have had their lives enriched by her counsel humor and good judgment We arc proud lo have this opportunity of promoting her to Elder Emeritus he concluded Mr Bob Warne and Mr Clarence Gamble arc also Elders Emeritus at Trinity JULIAN REED Halton M P presents Jenny and Archie MacPherson with a plaque from Premier Davis congratulating them on their 60th wedding anniversary Meet in Acton after 40 years Mrs McClure had on unusual morning on Wed Sepl for among the callers at Ihe Gulf Garage her and she had not seen for about years Mr J P accompanied by his wife sister of Albert who died I years ago living in Port and Aclon for about 5 was on his way lo Ihe Canadian Regional Common wealih Parliamentary Ottawa Sept lo Oct and at Charlotte town Prince Edward Island from Oct J lo Oct he flew lo Toronlo from I in order to see Dorothy again and to meet Ihrcc of her daughters ail and Robin who were at home the lime She was also spend a few days in Ihe Lake District of which Mrs Emily had nappy memories from her previous visit her parents and Iwo Canadian brothers and a niece who now lives in Halifax NS where Mr and Mrs will end their present visit from Oct lo Oct MRS LILLIAN EATON is Trinity United Church s newest Elder Emeritus Mrs Eaton was installed Sunday in recognition of her life long work She joins Bob and Clarence Gamble who also hold the post FnendsinDeed McMichael Gallery among exciting treks Mrs I hope everyone is able the wonderful weather we been having Lets hope will continue for some lime to come Although we didn win a prize for our float we were proud of it and very proud of the fact thai the decor Urn was done by several handicapped people nice afternoon was spent it the in on Sun day September and even though it was a rainy day quite a number of people en the paintings im We had good attendance at our first meeting of the fall and winter season and we ire happy to welcome two new members We hope more people will come and enjoy our activities and rips with us Our Social com millet is doing a wonderful job of planning surprises for our meetings The barbecue we had was very enjoyable The October meeting will be in the form of a en Parly We hope we have a good that night A trip lo the Science Centre in Toronto is planned for Nov ember There will be more news on these activities at a later dale also had a donation of and mother for al our last meeting We thank donors very much describes si many of shape I in Volunteer help is needed in is killed night the dressing room think after the indoor pool There s nothing re illy wron Hut rnmg 1 find I m mornings from 10 to with me alright noon If there ire any ladies he is can be who would like In help w mid much The phone number In closing here are lines from 1 rca Probablv others re id I have irlhntis knee I i pulse is weak ind m blood is thin But I well for the is filling my both my head in Hut I well for the sh I m in The moral is this is this tile I unfold That for me and you who ire growing old Its better lo say I m fine wilh grin Than lo lei folks know the unknown Thanksgiving service The Credit Valley Conservation Authority is inviting the public lo join in the third annual Thanksgiving service in the colorful Hills Sunday October at 30pm The service will be held in the historic White Church on the Fourth Line West about four miles south of Bcliountain Early Scottish settlers in built the church several years of meeting in homes in the area Rev Francis Cook of Inglewood United Church will conduct the service and music will be supplied by David Esplin and the Happy Wanderers of Brampton Guides and Brownies will decorate the church in a seasonal theme Lung Assoc has courses Lung Association being held in Burlington s formerly Ihe and Joseph Brant Memorial Association is sponsoring Hospital Wednesdays and a physical conditioning slarl Oct to continue course for persons suffering days at White Oaks Second from asthma emphysema bronchitis or any chronic chest problems One hour classes arc now ary School in LIFETIME GUARANTEE SILENCIEUX MINUTE MUFFLERS SHOCK ABSORBERS -FREE- INSTALLATION 1025 SERVICE CENTRE St at Rt I Milton GfMVVAHEDPlJlJVr BULBS SHRUBS WIT JUST ARRIVED from Holland FALL BULBS Tulips Hyacinth Daffodil Rocker- Crocus bulbs TOP SIZE lim til Dark Phone Atuays a good supply of FRESH CUT FLOWERS Sec Our Selection Of DRIED ARRANGEMENTS Choose It TILDEH ANDREW MURRAY MOTORS GEORGETOWN STORE HOURS Open Mondays Tues Wed Sat 9am 9am ft LADIES WEAR 113 MILL ST E ACTON 8530041 FREE WEEKLY DRAW DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER Every Thursday October 7 21 28 at 700 1st Prize Choice of WYNDHAM WENDY LANE or ROY Outfit Value 2nd Prize One KITTEN Sweater FILL OUT COUPON IN STORE NO PURCHASE NECESSARY GOWNS DRESSES PANT SUITS SWEATERS SLACKS SKI OUTFITS 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