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Golden weddin Reception on Saturday for Mr Mrs S Braida Their golden wedding anniversary was celebrated last Saturday by longtime Acton residents Severlno and Madeline The couple still live at the town eastern outskirts although their dairy farm has now been sold Mr Bralda retired from Beardmore and Co In 1964 A reception was held In the Music Centre Saturday afternoon followed by a family dinner for over Saturday morning a special mass was sung at St Joseph for the couple Rev performed the mass with the retired pastor Rev Morgan attending and both priests were guests at the dinner All family The couple were happy to have all their family with them son wife Shirley Janet and David on and wife Joyce from Kingston with their family Pat Cheryl Susan Theresa and Gary soninlaw Don Tlmmings and family John Jim Philip Paul Kenneth and Marianne Their only daughter Eveleen Tlmmings died tragically in December 1965 Mrs Bralda brothers came from Bracebrldge Mr and Mrs Louis and Bralda law Mrs Harry with her daughter Mr and Mrs Gary Da Pre and wo Harry Other guests included Mr and Mrs Art Foster and son Walter Pembroke and Mrs Donna Cooper Toronto Same name Yes Mrs Braida family are named Bralda too She was bom in Italy but came to Canada as a baby and lived In Bracebrldge After service in World War Braida came to Canada in from Graven near Torino After six months in he moved to Bracebrldge where he met the other relation Came to Acton He worked at the Anglo Canadian Tannery for seven years The couple were married in Dec and came to Acton in where he worked at Beardmore They lived on Main St then bought their farm in and built their house there with the help of their sons and daughter in His brothers Eugene and Abele Braida already lived in Acton making a close family unit here They retired from farming in MR AND MRS Severing Braida were surrounded by family and friends at an Open House and dinner when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Saturday They came to Acton In 1927 Staff Photo and the farm has been sold Trips back Mr Braida was one of the original founders of the Legion and Mrs belonged to the W They made a trip back to Italy two years ago Mr has also had a couple of trips back as an interpreter for Rock wood International on cattle buying assignments At Saturdays reception two law Mrs A of Acton and Mrs Harry Braida of poured tea and coffee for the family members who served the callers Braida was master of ceremonies for the dinner and read telegrams from Whiting Pope Paul and PM The C L catered Many flowers gifts and cards were received by the well known couple Mayor Lea attended to wish the couple congratulations Centennial rep named Enthusiasm for Acton centennial was whipped up when Jack Carpenter and Harold visited Lakeside chapter of the I O D E at their meeting Tuesday of last week in the Lesion hall Mr Carpenter outlined some of the plans and urged members to send suggestions to Box Acton Mrs Elsie Syme volunteered to be the chapter representative on he committee Slides shown Mrs Kay Alger showed more of her slides taken on a recent trip to New Zealand with stopovers In Hong Kong Japan and Hawaii A Teller from branch of the Cancer Society invited members to a film preview Jan IB Velma West and Elms will attend Mrs Bessie Musseile reported the had assisted In providing Christmas hampers for needy families Regent Mrs Hazel presided for thr business meeting preparations were made for election and new members Citizenship paper at I O D The Duke of Devonshire chapter of the 1 0 met Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs Ann An informative paper an citizenship was rend by Mrs which resulted in the roll call being answered by members telling of what they had done toward being good citizens It was decided to have the annual executive meeting at the home of Mrs the ternoon of January A friendly luncheon was enjoyed by members at the close of the meeting Mayor speaker Mr mayor of Acton visited the high school last week He spoke to the grade 12 geography classes on municipal governments and Its functions The mayor was asked questions about roads parking recreation facilities annexation and regional government Many students asked about specific problems and proposals of projects around town This session was very Informative The Acton Free Press January 12 Centennial plans The annual pot luck supper began the Centennial Year activities for St Alban a ACW on Wednesday evening January Members and guests brought a delicious variety of foods Following the supper a short business meeting was held during which a reception following a marrlbge in October was discussed as well as the centennial projects and receptions following each past rector s visits The first of these will take place Sunday January when Rev will be the guest He was pastor of the parish from Several former rectors have been Invited to take part In celebrations this year among them Rev Sawyer the oldest living minister who will be here for St Alban Day Sunday in In June The Bishop will visit twice this year as well Same executive tor this special year the executive will remain the same as last year due to the activities Personals Happy birthday wishes to Mrs M who celebrates her birthday on Thursday Mr Robert returned from Marathon Ont for a few days over New Years to visit his family and grandparents He is working at a paper mill there John Last returned Saturday alter spending two weeks at Port with Mr and Mrs Art Jones and family The Jones lived in Acton before moving out west last August Friends are glad to hear Mr George Simpson who has been so poorly since before Christmas is now able to be home after several testa which have been arranged and planned They are President Penny 1st vice Lois Turkost second vice Alice Wilkinson recording sec Alice Duby treasurer Joan Pratt correspondence secretary Mabel Denny flowers and gifts Louise press reporter June Hunter Family Life Gail Dawson supply secretary Mabel Denny Alma Swetman Living Message Betty group convener Clarke Kitchen conveners Millie Mae Fountain Following the business an enjoyable round of court whist was played the winners being 1st Marie Ha r grave Doris Cooke second Irene Holmes Millie Rowles low Evelyn Ball Betty Coffee rounded out the evening For all occasions up with the latest top quality guitars amplifier and accessories Our latest models make your playing easier mora enjoyable Many other suit all tastes GUITARS 1495 and up AMPLIFIERS 3995 and up DRUMS 9990 and up UKELELES 595 and up Harmonioat Dixie Fifgt Banjos ate Cor a 8224041 JANUARY PAINT WALLPAPER SALE When We Declare a Sale it is A Real Sale COME IN AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF OH ALL WALLPAPERS SUNWORTHY WALLPAPERS w a Roll and Up Glidden Paints INTERIOR FLAT LATEX SEMI GLOSS ENAMEL ww OPEN MR TUES WEB to PM Thurs I Fri to S1TURDH to PJI GEORGETOWN DECORATING CENTRE 27 Mill Street FINEST IN PAINT AND WALLPAPER Downtown Georgetown Tel