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Acton Free Wednesday February By Wendy Thornton Its time to thin out my pile of again keep telling myself that one day I put everything In order but can never seem to find the time or Inclination to do it Instead I have clippings and letters and scraps piled pasted and pinned wherever seems to be most logical place at the time Then when It gets to the point where I can find any carbon paper because tho box is full of recipes or I con t put the knives In the knife slots because they all clogged up with clippings I know it a time to DO SOMETHING RAISIN CRUMB CAKE a moist spicy sort of a thing Mix cups flour 4 cup butter 1 cup sugar and rub together to If make crumbs Take one cup out ytf WU for the topping and mix tho rest with egg cup sour milk tsp baking soda tsp baking powder tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon cup raisins cup currants Pour tho mixture Into a well- greased pan Cover the top with the cup of crumbs Bake at degrees for 30 minutes or so MUSHROOMS A LA sort of Success of Free Press classified advertisements is demonstrated by thrco typical ads in last week paper One In the help wanted columns for female clerks received from to answers Another with a self contained apartment for rent was soon rented after the paper was published Further proof of the of classifieds was by for sale section in suite advertised was WW making both ad- Cut the stems of to pounds of mushrooms flush with the for Trv caps so they keep their shape In a saucepan mix Hi cups water 4lemonlcupormoroof any kind of vinegar cup salad oil 1 or cloves garlic quartered or 2 bay leaves 3 or green onions cut In small slices 4 tsp thyme 4 tsp tarragon basil or whatever you like peppercorns salt Add mushroom caps and save the stems for something else Moving gates concerns WI A BEEHIVE OF activity during the summer months the wading pool at Prospect Fork is cold place to bo these days Staff LcJb Annual account Another challenging year reported for Lakeside Chapter of IODE The February meeting of Acton Womens Institute was hold at library board room 3 Miss Dorothy Simmons presided over the meeting She read a poem Small Folks Farm followed by prayer Tho Mary Collect end the Institute Ode were repented by 12 members The assistant secretary Mrs C Pickett gave he minutes tho treasurers report was rood and adopted It was decided not to send a delegate to the Officers convention at tho University of In April convention was to lust three days A letter was from tho own official regarding tho gates being removed to Huggestcd new location on ltd Acton Womens Institute had the cemetery gates dedicated on October Mrs It I Davidson and Mrs wore to represent the Institute branch at a council meeting It was moved and seconded Unit the bills be paid An Invitation was extended to the members to attend a ncedlccraft course to be held In the library hoard room with tho Dublin Institute sponsoring It A euchre bake sale Is to be In I Parish Hall In March Die prizes were donated alto lunch plus buklng for the bake ton District Ann ill Is to be held in Knox Presbyterian Church In May with the Knox Aid to cater for the luncheon with the Acton Women Institute as hostess A birthday cake and a cushion are to bo Judged that day and later sold The roll call answered by a current event three minute reports of tho standing committees were given by tho conveners A dainty lunch was prepared by lunch committee and all enjoyed chat over the ten tups Hankering to write Mrs Bruce Cralk president of the Provincial Chapter of Ontario IODE has announced that consecutive short story competition will be offered in 1071 The awards are and competition Is open to writers citizens of Canada resident In Ontario Closing dato of the contest Is April JO 1071 There are more details available at the Free Press If anyone In Interested MISS Craig a former school teacher was elected I Chamber of Commerce president at their annual meeting attended by 115 It s believed presently she is the only woman In Canada to hold this position ALLOVFR A mother heard a loud crash from her living room and she called In alarm John what arc you doing And from living room came the voice of her small Nothing Mommle Its done TOYOTA BEST LOW PRICED CAR AVAILABLE SEE IT NOW AT YOUR LOCAL ACTON GEORGETOWN DEALER Park Toyota Bring to a boll over medium heat simmer minute or so longer depending on size Pour Into a dish not metal cover and refrigerate for or days before using The liquid can be used again with a little perking Using BROCCOLI I sliced it thinly lengthwise leaving a tuft of flower at the top The I cut into flowerets and cooked longer Carrots and celery sticks may also be done this way Missionaries topic at Knox The Daughters of Knox held their regular monthly meeting Monday night February 1 in the Miss Ellen Anderson room Knox Presbyterian Church The president Mrs Harry Ottcrbcln presided Roll call was answered by naming overseas missionaries and where they are working Mrs Robert Paul and her group led in the devotions and the study How the Word Gets Around The study told of various methods the missionaries use to get the word around to their mission fields The meeting closed with the benediction A social halfhour followed The annual report of the Lakeside chapter of the I shows another year of activity Secretary Kit Dowdlng has submitted the following account for publication Following is a summary of the records of the year of Lakeside Chapter which I present for your approval During the year 10 regular meetings ana executive meetings were held in the legion auditorium With a membership of including five town members the average attendance at meetings has been The membership increased by four new members during the year Membership was divided Into six groups each group headed by a counsellor was responsible for programs and lunch for meetings Fundraising We had three fundraising projects during the year a bake sale in April candy and cake booth at the Fall Fair and our annual November bazaar These were very successful enabling us to do considerable work in the community and fulfill our commitments to provincial and federal headquarters During the year we assisted several needy families At Christmas In cooperation with the Rotary Club hampers of food clothing and toys were distributed Members assisted the Acton Cancer Society Centennial Manor bazaar and the Museum Festival New officers Lakeside IODE Mr Ross Budgell is returning to his home in Point Leamington Newfoundland this week Mrs Harry Foley leaves Monday for two weeks in England She will attend the marriage of son John to Miss Lynne in Green Denton Manchester on February Several couples from Acton attended the National Electrical Association dance at on evening Mrs Jim was shocked when she won two prizes an electric mixer and a set of glasses A private train carried over newspaper people to the annual convention of the Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association last Thursday This convention was held in and the novelty of location and program produced the record attendance Representing the Acton Free Press and the Milton Canadian Champion there were Mr and Mrs Dave Dills and Kathleen Mr and Mrs Jim Dills and Steven Mr and Mrs Hartley Coles and Mr Roy Downs Also attending was plant foreman Murray Scoyne with Mrs but they were representing his newly- purchased business the Rldgetown Dominion The 15 and a half hour train ride home brought from this at a early Monday morning Speech the mark of the thinking animal more often shows he doesnL New officers were Installed at the annual meeting of Lakeside chapter of the I O E Tuesday of last week in the Legion hall Honorary regent Mrs Mary conducted the installation Mrs Hazel was reInstalled as regent of the chapter Other officers are first vice regent Mrs Pat second vice regent Plan Day of Prayer Nassagaweya Presbyterian W MS and Ladles Aid met at the home of Mrs Ed Dredge on Feb 4at2pm There were eight members and five visitors present The president Mrs Velma Nonis opened the meeting with a reading It takes courage a minute of silence was observed in remembrance of Mrs a valued member who passed away recently This was followed by the Lords Prayer In unison Business consisted of plans for World Day of Prayer to be held in Presbyterian Church on Mar A discussion as to a possible speaker for the fall fering followed The roll call contained the word Christian Special Program The convener Mrs Blanche Elliott opened her program with a hymn Jesus shall reign and the scripture lesson was read by Mrs Cargill Several poems were read from the Womens Household Magazine and each was a valuable in itself Two amusing extracts read from the Friendship Book were enjoyed by all and the program concluded with a hymn and prayer The Ladies Aid meeting followed A committee was named to plan for a luncheon and bazaar to be held at the church in May Future were arranged for and appreciation expressed by the president Mrs Henderson for a generous donation from Pyatt at the time of Mr3 Jean funeral Miss Jessie Coles recording secretary Mrs Joe Jocque assistant secretary Mrs June McHugh treasurer Mrs Alice Education secretary Mrs Marguerite Taylor standard bearer Mrs Pat services at home and abroad Mrs Grace and Mrs Bessie Mussclle citizenship Mrs Velma West public relations Mrs Kit Dowdlng decoration day representative Jessie Coles membership Mrs Peg Coon flowers and visits Miss Alma Bralda Councillors Councillors are Mrs Mary Mann Mrs Ann Talbot Mrs K Browne Mrs Marguerite Mrs Irene Terry Mrs Lucille Cooksley and Mrs Vera On the program committee with Mrs Hinton are Mrs West Mrs Taylor and Mrs Mann Mrs Margaret Is pianist After the business a heart shaped cake was produced as a surprise birthday treat for members on Mrs s birthday Rings presented to the best all round boy and girl in the upper grades at High School also the Clara bursary The Lakeside Chapter IODE cup was presented at the North Music Festival Flogs were carried In the Remembrance Day and Decoration Day parades Members planted geraniums at the graves of veterans and deceased chapter members The Regent placed a wreath at the cenotaph In November Our were remembered with cords and flowers Large bale Again this year through the efforts of our Services at Home and Abroad committee a large bale of articles Including 13 quilts and valued at 50 was packed for the Save the Children Fund Pocket books were sent overseas to the armed services This committees report amounts to for the years efforts As a member of the National Organization we donated to Canadian Scene Gordon Fund Commonwealth Relations Fund Korean Projects Fund Peace Garden Fund and Shipping Fund Provinclally our donations went to the Fund Educational Fund Services at Home and Abroad Locally we contributed to the Decoration Day Committee Canadian Legion and Poppy Fund Interesting programs Programs throughout the year covered a variety of interests Three pot luck suppers preceded meetings as well as a Chinese dinner We celebrated our anniversary at the April meeting Members attended the Mohawk Raceway one evening enjoying dinner and an evening of racing Harry Otterbeln showed slides and spoke on his hobby Railroading Mrs Laura showed slides and gave a very interesting account of her trip to Inuvlk W T including meeting the Queen and Royal family and attending the Arctic Games local class winners of the North Halton Masic Festival sang the May meeting Two local young people Marianne Coles and Joe entertained musically at the June meeting In the fall Mrs Manscll gave a demonstration of cake decorating At several meetings West convener of Citizenship an outline of sections of Canadas Family free a most Interesting book and of great value to the IODE Ready todo best The members express their appreciation to our Regent Mrs A Orr and to the various conveners for their leadership and enthusiasm during the year 1970 was a gratifying year of effort and accomplishment for the chapter and It Is hoped that the coming year with Its challenges and needs will find Lakeside Chapter members ready to do their best Regent Hazel Orr Secretary Elizabeth PUBLIC NOTICE ACTON COMBINED ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE DIVISION 332 WISHES TO ANNOUNCE WITH REGRET EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THAT WE ARE CLOSING DOWN We would sincerely like to thank all organizations groups and individuals who have helped us or donated in any way since our Charter in April 1957 A few of our members will be transferring to Milton Division and one to Brampton Division CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS Applications for Canadian citizenship will be accepted every Wednesday and Friday from AM to AT Queens Square Building 24 Queen Street East Brampton Ontario For information regarding documents required tees etc phone BRAMPTON In or TANG 19- Bali 25- BLEACH 35 REDYf Old Time ORES Meat Features COTTAGE ROUS 49 ttk TlM LEG 0 PORK 55 FRESH HAM STEAKS 691 MONARCH Margarine Mb Kraft Macanri DINNERS I Reserve your sal today 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