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The Acton Free Press Dec 1980 Epiphany has special meaning Sunday school choir lifts their voices In the story of Jesus at Knox Presbyterian Church cantata Sunday evening Proceeds collected go to adopting a foster child Many of who have long heard the phrase On the twelfth day of Christ do not know what it meani Twelfth Night or means appearance and he holiday cam mem orates three proofs of Christ s divinity each on that dote six days Christmas These the visit of the Magi the baptism of Christ and the first miracle at Cona where water was changed to have grown up around the Epiphany in various parts of the world For Latin a Americans it is festival as well beginning of the Lenten carnival season Mexicans celebrate with feasting candlelight pro cess and fireworks Trlna Noel Road South continued her family tradition of Christmas dbplas In the home spent many hours preparing the exhibit which celebrates the season Lucy was awarded the 30year pin at the Legion ladles appreciation night Jean pre Ireida I also received a pin Dublin W I Donate funds to FriendsinDeed I Due to a power Inter ruption that lasted over two hours members of Dublin Women Institute by candlelight at their parly Thursday evening They the full course with the trim despite the lack of lights Mrs dram MiMillan was hostess at her home llllls and wis assisted by her Mrs Burt and Mrs G Henderson Golden A in looking after the many guests Following the dinner Mrs Lasby pre sident presided and read a poem In readiness before conducting a short business session Roll call was answered by a Silly Santa Saga Mrs A Diamond gave a report of her work as Card convener A fine sum of money was turned in to the treasurer Mrs J by Mrs Wilson as proceeds from three Christmas parties at which she and her helpers had served dinners Another dinner was looked after for an Acton organization on Saturday December 13 Approval was given for a cheque In the sum of to be forwarded to the members of the Friends In Deed Acton to bolster their work Fifty dollars will also be forwarded to the C Ladies for kindness in loaning dishes etc Cards will be sent to Enjoy trip to Turkey Point The Christmas Party of the Golden Age Club was held on Wednesday December 10 A splendid attendance braved the wintry weather enjoyed a delicious roast beef din served by the Ladles Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church Candles poln and Christmas decorations added to the evening The entertainment consisted of a piano solo Star of the East by Jean McLean a solo by Gladys Davidson and duet by Mice Pilkington and Isobel Evelyn Near read a poem composed by one of our members Mary Milne The Strikes Many carols were sung and Choral Group sang medleys of Christ mas songs ending with wish you a Merry Christmas The Lions tail winners Ten people will have cheerier Christmas after winning glass tails in the Acton Lions Club draw Saturday Marshall and Peter Luty won five tails each with tickets number 139 and respec lively Ticket numbers and won Mary Whalcn and Mclntyre four tails each while Gladys Vyse of Milton Won three tails with ticket number 1 won Mrs Beerman three tails Peter and Violet Won two tails apiece with tickets number 125 and Ticket 33 won Bill Dawklns one tall end Bra Ida won one tall with ticket The draw was held Saturday at the Aeton Legion Call for pick up or delivery of tails members joining in Our final 19B0 bus trip was on Tuesday December 10 when a full bus went to Turkey Point for a Christmas dinner It was an Ideal day for sightseeing sunny and cold but Inside a warm bus with a witty and amiable host we forgot how cold It was Santa Claus was very good to oil but lucky numbers helped several numbers to bring home added goodies Those winning were Irene Mabel Van Fleet Jane Gamble Isabel McDonald Sue Pink Myrtle Taylor Emily Mclntyre Jean Precious Jean Leish man Vera Inglls Alice Mabel mon Harry Walter Hug and Stan Robinson Picking up a guide at toured the Christmas Lights Home by 10 we ended a happy day Donkey family favorite The donkey or ass was the most valuable animal to the biblical family and also the moat economical since he ate only a quarter as much barley as a horse The most menial of animals he was famous for his stamina and sure- Humble as his status was he would bear the cameleer on hi a back and lead the long stately strings of camels across the desert Even poor families like Joseph s of Nnz could afford one donkey Which they trimmed with blue beads and red wool to show their pride of ownership Joyous of old fill the sdir with mLrnmcnl and cheer join chorus with thinks to all VANS WELDING No Acton CHRISTMAS I I I I In I ill I hi It I 1 I r To low our to have an Ch wo II bo OPEN Sam IhenCLOSEO January Anno Charllo MAIN STHEET NORTH ACTON families some of whom are residing elsewhere A generous hamper of food along with a turkey and toys will make a family happy on Christ mas Day due to the generosity of the The Engerlainmcnt Committee in charge was Mrs 11 Mrs J McLean Mrs Ren nick Mrs J Kran Carols were sung and readings An Old Fashioned Christ mas by Mrs Keeping Christmas and Happy Dreams by Mrs John McLean were enjoyed Winners of games were Mrs W Mclntyre Mrs and Mrs David Hunter Prizes went to Mrs Lchnwln had a birthday nearest the party date and Mrs W Frank who was celt her wedding anniversary A skit entitled The Night Before Christmas vas well performed by Mrs Mrs J Krancndonk and Mrs Norton just before Santa and his helper Rudolph came in ringing Christmas bells They had a striking to sons of two of tin members In a ho-ho- manner they did a good job of distributing gifts to At last the identity of each pen pal was revealed They also handed out gift packages to each of the ladles of a Christmas Pudding the gift of the organization There were persons attending the CI ristmas Party and Mrs Smith expressed thanks to everyone who had to making such a pleasant party In closing the meeting Mrs Lasby read a verse entitled best of everything and the carol O Little Town of Bethlehem was sung a note of cheer at Christmas to you and you love HALT0N HILLS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Praetor 2572 h- This Christmas is sure a bellringer Wo send i In our flood A and lor a J resound no i Merry Christmas from Management St Staff at Acton IGA Acton waste bin restudied transfer station in Acton The Hills ell had asked Regional Public Works CommlttM to allow a garbage bin to Plant rhis was rejected by the Public Works Com after it was found it would cost about to put the bin into idea should be examined in the hope In the meantime Hal finding some form of n Hills Council feels the solution Knechtel vicechairman Acton councillor Ross Knechtel was reelected vicechairman of the Hills Planning Board for a second year at the recent first meet ing of the new term Ward four councillor Mike Armstrong retained thechalrman post Our howly end bait whhatfr AI Doris at Main North Acton have a rejoining Santa In our wishes for a holiday full of gay spirit and happy surprises Thanks Jack Ridley Cartage Ltd and Stall Were delighted to have been able to help fill your barnyard needs Warm wishes by sackful and thanks Shurgram Dog Horse Feed DISCOUNT GAS and OIL PRODUCTS Desmonds CHALET SERVICE No Acton Thank you Acton or your support in our first year of business Eva Konnoth WOODED HEART RESTAURANT Acton Mows Acton Progressiva Conservative Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday Jan 1881 EVERVONE WELCOME CLOSED Doc 3 Jollrffe Shoes I Best Wishes For A Blessed Christmas And A Happy and Prosperous New Year YOUR PROFESSIONAI CARPET AND STERY CLEANERS 8243403 ONT At this worshipful season we pray that you will share the delights of it s quiet wonder and everlasting beauty For the kindness youve shown us thanks Larry Coral family -ACTON-