Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 7, 1979, p. 9

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A couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary November among family and friends at he town halt Never a fight in 50 year marriage by Fifty years of marriage and never had a fight Neither of us is boss we set tit dis agreements peaceably how Waller and Elizabeth Hunt described their formula for happily wedded bliss as they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary November with family and Iriends at the Rock wood I own hall A half century ago on a Monday afternoon Waller originally of Carlisle Ontario and lliabcth Weatlierston loss eloped down the road lo ton Ontario Married by a Baptist minister Walter had I In the phone book the newly weds honey mooned in Niagara on heLake and Ihen returned tn sol up housekeeping in Hock wood Walter worked in building business and fchia belli home and family In 1036 the Hunts moved into their Dottier St ad dress a former barn which Waller converted a comfortable six room home reared children Mrs Hon of Hock wood Kenneth of Leal of Milton closeknit Hunt family now have ten grandchildren and six ureal grand children These days Waller tinkering and woodworking He has lamily gifts on his basement ork bench now Elizabeth made a quilt lor every grandchild and hen I quit Gardening irk and TV keep her busy she says Granddaughter Gloria baked the wedding cake for the feitive occasion The honored couple received congratulatory messages from General Prime Minister Joe lark Member of Parliament Albert and Member of Provincial Jack Johnson Playground discussed Barb Tht Hock wood and Home and School Assoc had a meeting on Wed Oct 17 were pleased response they received from the rents and children of school con corning the playgrounds The Home and School Assoc reteived letter and phitos of the play ground Its been a huge suc cess Special service by Barb Eramosa Remem brance Day Service will take place al the Rock- wood Cenotaph Sunday November 10 45 am Veterans Legion members municipal officials Cubs Scouts Guides and Brownies will assemble at the Rock wood Village Office 10 a then parade down St to the cenotaph Following the memor ial service the parade will march south on Main Si to United Church St Residents are also in vited to attend the am service at St Johns Anglican Church Party is planned by Barb Death and Home and School Assoc Is hosting a wine and cheese party on Monday Nov 12 at 8 m in he town hall Parents and leachers are Invited to attend hey hope to see new and old faces and are looking for direction in ways they may be able to help re sidents Anyone with any opinions bring along The Acton Free Press Wednesday Nov Uniforms wanted for rental Eramosa library Oliver Twist for Sunshiners Oct turned out be Senior a lovely afternoon at Hal for the Sunthinc Club Mrs Vera Black was acting president A minute silence was held for three members who had recently passed away McCutcheon Mr Bailey and Mrs Duby who died thai morning An invitation was rec from Mrs Harris to attend in John Ross based on one or Dickens famous books Oliver Twist lobe held Nov and Dec hard to pick a winner from these Grade Hallow en cMturae contest final litt Accident victim James Ruddock King Tut Kenny Phillip the eventual grand winner and Scary Hairy Jennifer MacOonald made the student cou ncil Judges Job a tough one Tennis Club Junior Tournament trophies were presented recently All tournament participant Joined for a party celebration at Doodles Rockwood 3000 trees for project A great planting project is underway for township ordered seedlings for planting on tht rmd allowances and Park Iht Grand Authority supplies and plants the seedlings a cos of one each Have any Cub or Seoul shirts gathering dust in ihe closet Any scarves caps or pants taking up extra drawer space Rockwood Roundup Be on hand for tremens Rummage and Bake Sale Saturday Nov Mark calendar Don i miss United Christmas lea and Bazaar November to pm t Remember St hn s Anglican Baked Ham Dinner this Sat Nov 10 Adults Children Youngsters under six free all for Cubs and Scouts arc collecting uniforms or parts thereof so can set up a reasonable uniform rental service costs close to MO lo completely outfit a boy in new attire says leader Bill Hammond The group leaders hope to help parents cut costs with rental Guides and Brownies have success fully operated a uniform renial system for lest three years Please call Brian Death at if you have any donations Pressure is down residents may notice a decrease in lap water pressure as work is carried out to re pair leak al the water tower base Road Superintendent Bob Hamilton reports Would you TRAVEL Hans your chancal m tdhkhs Goligert serving travellers since byG Kelso New arrivals at Community Library include Adult fiction The White Album by Joan Didion Sunstnke by Philip The Inshore Squadron by Alexander Kent Storm watch by Stephen Long street Margaret the Queen by Nigel Tranter Nonaction the Man Who Will Be King by Tim Weald Heritage of Canada by Reader Digest Traditions by William Tutankhamen s treasures by John Ford Our Miracle Called Louise by Lesley Brown interested contact Mrs Nancy Tel 2517 A very fine letter was received from the Seniors Rochester thanking the Sun shine Band for Iheir musical presentation Mills Mr of to iheir musical choir and program of the afternoon which was much There are some Wellington in Ihe choir Rockwood Page AH Seasons Hairstylists ARE HAVING A YEAR ANNIVERSARY from November 12 to November Acid Balance Waves Regular Regular OO for Natural Look Waves Regular 45 Regular 00 for FREE Redken or Oreal Treatment with Every Colour or Streaks Value 3 Constellation Curling Irons Regular 16 95 for GIFT CERTIFICATES 8782021 ATTENTION ROCKWOOD RATEPAYERS Frontage and connection charges for water and sewer whether annual or commuted are due on or before November 30 After December 1 interest charges are per month Unpaid charges will be treated as tax arrears Lloyd Clerk Township Cubs and Scouts were out in full force Saturday collecting bottles and selling popples Cub George left Is ready to nil hit bottle box while Barbara Boljkovac purchases a poppy from scout Mike Scotland trip enjoyed by all The October meeting of the a long Women Institute was held at home of Mrs J Ever ton There were mem and visitors preseni The meeting opened with the usual formalities started 15th then on Nov and h Mrs Black gave a delightful resume of her to and Scotland She a vivid description of taking off on Canada landing in London She laid of all the things she saw did and her journey up to Scotland She Iht home of her ancestors the Irwlnsi Tower near Lockerbie She also went to Dumfries home Itibcrt Burns UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION LARGE QUANTITIES OF Sat Nov 10 at 10 Plumbing A Fixtutaa a Fittings Construction lob support items Dining Room A Equipment MILTON ONTARIO 11 m south 401 oil No EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT ACTON SPONSORED BY THE ACTON FREE PRESS on Santa Par ado Saturday November 24 I 30pm Register your entry at La Leaguo Acton otfers momhty meet ngs women who are interested in information about For further information Marilyn Coxa o Karen Gregory 3884 holding an evening or Natural Fa miry Plan at St Josephs Church Hall Nov 30 p AH welcome On Saturday November Credit Valley Artisans will be holding then annual Arts and Crafts Sato Cedar vale College ff Park horn am to Featuring good quality trait from shed local artisan a bake tale raffle and refreshme ShowandSateat Farm Elizabeth and Martha November Located at Natsags and Banquet the Co opera twes of Ontario Group Erin Orangevflle- branches on Friday November m Acton Hall Ave Acton Banquet Business and Dance Ticket available at your local Coop train white elephant Saturday November jft United Church

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