Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 9, 1971, p. 14

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The Free Press Wednesday Juris By Wendy Thomson My husband often makes comments and not very nice ones about how when we re getting rcadytogoout IleavetfiinRsto the last minute It but there a reason behind it Take last week when I was supposed to go into Toronto and my ride failed to come Instead of sitting and fretting I became quite absorbed in tidying up my fingernails then doing a bit of weeding then tidying up my nails again Finally I Immersed myself in Thoughts on driving To begin with I rarely drive without sunglasses In the summer and am constantly losing the cases Solved that problem by rounding up all the kids mitts that lost their partners last winter and use them to slip my glasses in Marcseatoals My next thought and I spent a long time on this one was of the conversation I had with a cousin lately and all the Do you remembers about trips up to the cottage country when we were small After the Do you remember riding In the rumble seat the day It rained with the tarp over our heads singing Chi goomba and we discovered my daughter Beth looking a little dazed And when we gat to talking about the firemen s rides we had along the road to the lake the two of us standing on the running boards hanging on for dear life or so it seemed while ducking branches well that sort of finished Beth off The poor deprived soul has never heard of running boards let alone rumble scats She know what missed When my ride finally arrived I kept on with my thoughts trying to remember how every road street and highway looked when I first been it I gotten so used to accepting all the changes as they came and forgetting entirely about how it used to be Like those big willow trees that lined a stretch of the going Into Toronto where people stopped constantly to picnic Even our own stretch of Town line here takes a good deal of concentrating on to conjure up the empty fields we first saw 12 years ago Where there was one cabin and one farmhouse there now sits nine houses New slant There s another bit of concentrating I do on drives over roads that have become almost familiar It might sound a little batty but I find that If we re driving south into Milton and I can convince my mind that the road is really a previously travelled one going east into Acton everything looks totally different Its a fascinating thing if you can do it but when I try to explain it to Gord he gets THAT look and says in THAT tone Yes And speaking of travelling and such a recipe for a pancake given me the recipe not the pancake by a downcast DOWN EAST PANCAKES Mix end sift cups flour 1 baking soda tbsp salt Combine eggs L cup vinegar cup milk cup shortening I use corn oil and mix well Add to dry ingredients and stir only till smooth Stir in cup grated raw apple or cup blue berries if you like Cook on heavy griddle I O D meetin Pins presented at anniversary The Duke of Devonshire Chapter I O celebrated the anniversary of the Chapter with a luncheon at the Acton Meadows Golf Club A pleasant afternoon was spent on Tuesday June 1 One of the charter members present Mrs Dills During luncheon a letter was read from Mrs who was in St Johns Newfoundland attending the National Annual meeting A short business meeting was htld later in the afternoon with theHetentMrs Young in charge Two members received the Mrs McLeodandMrs Holmes Arrangements for tat day in September It was decided to donate money to the for books Mrs Young read a prayer entitled Growing Old Gracefully and Mrs read the ten commandments of good citizenship IODE president boosts patriotism After a members of the Lakeside chapter of the I O D enJoed hearing about the high school students trip to the Mediterranean Teacherchape rone Keith Black told of their experiences and was accompanied students Bob Smith and Cathy A report was gi en on the flags presented to district schools- eight flags for a large flag and standard for Stewart town a large flat and standard each for I and It was agreed to also buy a Maple for the top of the flag pole and a base for the limehouse flag since the school not have these Member Mrs Stella Adamson of Gait and friend Mrs Mildred were guests Forceful address Regent Mrs Hazel Orr read the text of the forceful address en at the provincial meeting by the Provincial president Mrs Bruce Craik Lakeside members were impressed Mrs assertions I want my children to receive a sound education one with sound basics so that I know that when the finish school they will at least know the three I want to see guidelines for the teachers with regard to Canadian history so that they will know something about their own country It seems very peculiar that we read or hear constantly about the culture of other countries and of the French Canadians We hear the praises of these people sung loudly and so they should be but when any suggestion of English or British culture is raised you are accused of being archaic and dull or proBritish I believe In the monarchy and do not appreciate being told that it is no longer relevant and should be dispensed with for my country 1 believe in this organization in its aims and object to instill the youth of Canada a of patriotism and responsibility Patriotism is not a word you arc supposed to use these days They say it is political We are told Patriotism is love of country and love mi ins a feeling of affection towards If there anything political about that I would like to know about it I will not sit back and apologize for what I believe in Mrs said in part Ladies Aid meeting held The ladies Aid of Knox Church met in the A C Stewart Hail on Tuesday afternoon May The opened the meeting with a My Mother The hymn my Faith looks Up To Thee was sunt followed by prayer by the prtsident The roll call was answered by naming a friend from School days and telling something about her The minutes of the last meeting were read and the treasurers report given and a short business pi nod followed Mrs Matthews read the scripture from the Psalm and Mrs A Mann led in pray After the offering was taken Mrs Mclntyrc led in prayer The hymn Yield Not To Temptation was sung and the meeting closed with the Lord Pra The lunch committee served lunch and everyone enjoyed a social there no JUNE green color like it ANY more graduates Please let the Free Press know PATRICIA Wright and John Richard Mills were married in Eden Mills church on May 15 and are making their home in Hamilton The bride is a nurse the groom a fourth year graduate of the University of Mrs Courtney heads Auxiliary The June meeting of the Legion Ladles Auxiliary was held June with members present The new slate of officers was installed by Bob president and James past president of the men Legion New officers for 1971 are president Ruth Courtney past president Lois Gordon first vice president Phyllis second vice president Lucy Synott secretary Fern treasurer Crystal Davis Sgt at Arms Dons executive committee sick box Jessie Price membership Audrey standard bearer Mary cupboard convener Joan Taylor bingo Janet Rogers press reporter Barbara Hitchcock A good report was handed in by all committees There will be no meetings until September The annual bus trip will be on September Debbie Shaw heads Kernels first meeting of the club was held at the home of Ruth Linda and Thelma Kirkwood on April 30 Mrs Lois Henderson and Mrs Marilyn Coxe will be leading the girls In this club In which each member will plant and take care of a tden Hie garden is to include at least varieties of vegetables and four annual flowers The meeting wns opened with the and then the selection of officers followed The president is Debbie Shaw vice- president Susan the secretary Ruth the treasurer Larson and the press reporter Kathy The requirements of club members wire discussed first and then notes were read retarding the reasons for planting a garden and the planning of the garden Second meeting second meeting of the club was held at the of Lursen on May Roll call was my favorite flower and why Names were sweated for the club and the name chosen was the Bannockburn Kernels Iois Henderson a discussion about preparing planting and care of the garden meeting was ended with refreshments served by thi hostess Pot luck supper- ends A pot luck supper was enjoyed at the last general meeting of the last Thursday In the church President Mrs Dorothy chaired the short business meeting Among plans was catering for group of blind people from IODE representative Newfoundland meeting A delegate to the annual meeting of the national chapter of the I D Mrs Grace of Acton is home from a very impressive few days in St Johns Newfoundland Mrs Nelles is Services At Home and Abroad convener and a bazaar convener for the Lakeside here A cheerful chapter worker who also enjoys travelling she has attended other national Montreal in I860 and in Ottawa in centennial year Just one other member Mrs attended a national convention in Toronto It a rare privilege and Mrs Nelles happily combined a holiday trip with her In representing Acton I D Voting delegate She voted as instructed by fellow member and most resolutions went as expected However she voted to include the cost of Felloes subscriptions In annual fees to prevent the chapter magazine from folding but the resolut on was defeated All delegates voted for national councillors and then the councillors voted on the executive with the result that Mrs G of Ontario remains national president Train ship bus plane Mrs Nelles left Wednesday morning May by train After a boot ride from North Sydney to Port Basques she had a 13 hour bus trip through beautiful countryside to St Johns Coming home she had her first flight last Thursday after being persuaded by new friends to Join them In the a attend About 300 attended the meeting staying In two hotels Mrs was in the Hotel Newfoundland As well as attending sessions the delegates were given a quick tourists insight into Canada youngest province During a bus tour of the city they saw a rock festival in Bowring park The Bishop of Newfoundland con ducted a special church service they attended in the beautiful old Church of St John the Baptist They toured the bay and harbor and countryside with luncheon at a church in Pouch Cove Cove Meetings were held in the Arts and Culture centre and the opening ceremonies were most impressive with the parading of flogs and resolutions of loyalty The main banquet In the Memorial University dining hall was addressed by the province premier Joey Small wood a clever orator clever man Mrs Nelles observes A tea and tour of government house was another thrill followed soon after by an official welcome and reception at the city hall Workshops and discussions were equally enjoyed by Acton representative who knows that attending these meetings and Not read The poem on the Women Institute which appeared in last week paper was Acton s entry in the I poetry competition but not read at the district annual as was stated Sorry Rain spoils WI plan for picnic The weatherman sent rain to ruin the afternoon for the Acton Women Institute picnic planned for Prospect Park June so it was held In the library The opening exercises were repeated by members followed by the usual report The W I extended an Invitation to Acton members to their anniversary the dinner being served at m June Fair display The display for Acton fall fair was discussed The theme this year Is Cavalcade of Music under three headings Tea for Two Easter Parade and Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland Committee to start preparation is Mrs Marie Hargrave Mrs G Fryer and Mrs Iambert Mrs is a patient in Guelph General Hospital Mr Fred Dawkins is a patient in General Hospital Mrs George Simpson has been a patient in General Hospital for the past week wish her a speedy recovery Mrs Stewart Russell is a patient in General Hospital recovering from surgery Her friends wish her a speedv Mrs Elizabeth of Blackpool England is visiting here for several months with her daughter Mrs Roy Wood Mr Wood and Kim Chamber of Commerce president Roy Goodwin welcomed the crowd at the dance in the music centre Saturday He said it was the first of several events which would be held to raise money for the town centennial The Mr and Mrs Ernie Parker of 1 Campbellvillc have been holidaying in Florida last Friday and Saturday a development conference organized by Acton teacher Brian was held at Talisman Lodge Attending from here as well as Mr Skerrett were Ken Ellis and Boris Shean Mrs F A MacLean of and Mr Frank Browning of Toronto were guests of Mrs A Dills durinj the weekend and attended the Memorial Service About 20 including the two flower girls Mrs Ross Gordon and Mrs Lloyd Burt R 2 Acton and several brothers and sisters of Mr and Mrs Chester Allan surprised them Sunday afternoon to celebrate with them their wedduij anniversary Mrs J Greer left on June for British Columbia where will be visiting with Mr popular Shaynes played for Mrs J Greer grandchildren Beverley David and Peter in Kelowna She will also visit with Mr and Mrs W Greer and grandchildren Debbie and Mark in Prince George returning to Aeton July dancing Mrs U W president The University Women Club of Milton and District held Ihetr annual dinner meeting at the United Church on Thursday June Members reviewed the ac tivities of the past year and elected a new executive Those who will serve for the coming year are Mrs Billie Marshall past president Mrs Joan Masson president Mrs June Andrews first vicepresident and representative Mrs Glover second vice president and study groups convener Mrs Jean Robertson treasurer Mrs I Mogg recording secretary Mrs Camilla Laking corresponding secretary Mrs Anna Goldstraw membership convener Mrs Sandra Robertson program convener Mrs Susan publicity convener Mrs Pat social convener Mrs Marjone Powys scholarship committee chairman Chairman of the nominating committee was Mrs June The picnic contests and tames were amusing brain searching and needed accuracy in many ways The winners were as follows Pie plate team race Mrs Mrs Graham peanut race Mrs Picket Dorothy Simmons relay race passing a thimble on straws- Mrs Dodds Mrs M Graham Miss A D Simmons guessing the number of marbles in a jar Mrs R L Davidson spot race Mrs jigsaw puzzle Mrs H Picket The various hidden articles found around the room were won by Miss N Kenney Mrs Lambert Mrs K and Mrs Lindsay A social hour was enjoyed around the luncheon table when the members brought a pot luck meal The president Miss Simmons closed the picnic meeting and wished each member a safe vacation and happy summer On Monday Mr and Mrs M Coles quietly observed their anniversary Congratu lations from many friends Home for the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles rough were Mr and Mrs Dave Syer and Angela of Sarma and Miss Joanne of Waterloo University former Acton teachers attending the funeral of Miss Daisy roister included Miss Martha Miss Wilma Mc Millan Miss Isabel Anderson and Miss Bennett Mrs Catherine of Vancouver is visiting with her Mrs Harry Mainprizc Mr ind Bill and enjoying with them at their in Muskoka STICKY hot days make the students think of holidays YOUNGSTERS have been picking wild strawberries GERANIUMS SHRUBS BOX PLANTS PERENNIALS EVERGREENS POTTED ROSES POTTED SHRUBS ETC FERTILIZERS SEEDS GARDEN TOOLS PATIO STONES ETC ALWAYS A BIG SELECTION OF CUT FLOWERS Opn7 Dyt Week m I Dark Ptionelia WE WIRE FLOWERS ANYWHERE j Caroline flower Garden Shop Two Miles West 01 Acton South Hwy J STATIONERY CLEARING SPECIALS SCM ELECTRIC ADDING MACHINES ONLY DEMONSTRATORS EACH SENTRY SECURITY BOXES A Fire Resistant Box for Storing Your Valuable Papers 3 Styles To Choose From B I Reg Now Reg Now B C Reg 00 Now SPECIAL SALE UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS Off ce Type Re conditioned ONE ONLY Dont forgt Pay Sunday Jan SEE OUR WIDE SELECTION OF CARDS GIFT PHOTO ALBUMS Wh and Colors J BRIDES BOOKS Terrific Selection fro 1 One and Five Year DIARIES Several Colors GUEST REGISTERS White and Colors Several Sizes 0 BABY BOOKS Good Choice 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