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The Acton Free Press Wednesday February 1972 Mr Mrs Harry Bailey married for 60 years At a time when too many couples are reaching frantically for release after only a very short span of marriage two very dear citizens continue their life style as one brimming with love and respect cherishing their hours spent together during the years of their nuptial tie Mr and Mrs Harry Bailey of Main were married at on date of Thursday February 1912 with minister Rev F Cameron officiating As a young westerner from Manitoba Harry Bailey had moved to Toronto with his family in 1902 and then spent a great part of his boyhood living with an uncle in Rockwood in a house once situated beside the home of the late Edgar Harris on the crest of the Valley Road Hill He talks about many happy adventures with Edgar and other old time 60 YEARS married are Mr and Mrs Harry Bailey of Main St They were wed in in 1912 and lived in Toronto and Georgetown before settling here Photo by Lorraine during his stay in the village Florence Wheeler Bailey was a girl and after their the couple went to Toronto where they lived for three years before taking up residence in their own home In Georgetown in Fiftyfour years later when looking for a smaller house more adaptable to their needs they found one In and are now quietly contributing to the friendliness and congeniality of this village A retired electrician Mr Bailey and his wife have lived extremely active years Mr Bailey was an avid gardener in Georgetown and his wife Is a veteran member of the Rebecca Lodge Icing message Last Thursday afternoon a mammoth cake was presented to the happy couple at the m ting of the Sunshine Club on which was inscribed in gay Icing decor Anniversary Congratu During the past week they received nume congratulatory letters and phone calls from their many friends extending best wishes for such a wonderful lifetime achievement Reception here On Saturday afternoon from 2 to 3 m members the Rebecca in Georgetown catered to a reception and Open House to which guests came from Dunnville Toronto Bramaleo Georgetown and to honor them The lodge hall was gaily decorated with bouquets of mums roses carnations and a variety of other seasonal flowers again reflec ting the esteem and popularity of the Baileys It been a wonderful lifetime say the charming couple who enjoy people and cordially encourage visitors to drop in any time Situated on the top the Main Street hill just next door to the old lute the Baileys are pleased with their Rockwood location with its rustic backyard viewing Harry Bailey has recall of many changes in the village from when he was a boy but since their move here in 1969 they are happy to have arrived and look forward to many more good years Reginald Rudd dies Feb 7 in 86th year MRS WILLIAM EARLY of Eden Mills is the youthful Club member who keeps everything rolling with her good humor and special piano playing abilities As a birthday lady of the day Mrs Early was called to the piano to play while everyone sang to her own accompaniment of Happy Birthday to you She shared her wishes with Miss who was also celebrating on the same day Photo by Lorraine A onetime resident G Reginald Rudd passed away at St Joseph Hospital on Monday February in year The funeral and committal service was conducted at the Wall Chapel of the Lee and Constance Funeral Home on February Born at Arkell in he spent his early years helping father Wm Jas on his farm near Eden Mills specializing In Devon cattle raising A bricklayer by trade he helped in the construction of many Important district buildings in and the surrounding area including some homes In Rock wood the last of which was the present home of Mr and Mrs Root which he completed before his partial retirement From 1917 until 1921 he took up farming in the Eden Mills area and lived in from 1922 until 1927 He later moved Into and then into Guelph Helped others An active member of the Paisley Memorial United Church he devoted a great deal of his time to helping the sick He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was also an avid sports fan and athlete playing carpet ball on the team which won the Schofield Cup In 1912 and 1913 He was a prominent road racer and an active member of the Royal City Running Club Reg Rudd is survived by his wife the former Martha Jane Marshall whom he married In 1912 three daughters Mrs F India of Nap a nee Mrs A Helen of Roxboro Quebec Mrs R Lois Calvert of Brampton and a son Willard of Belleville Also surviving are nine grandchildren three great grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Hart and Mrs B Palmer of Guelph Rev A Osborne of Paisley Memorial United Church conducted the service and burial was In cemetery Help trustees ask architects ullage trustees appealed to the Ontario Association of Architects for help in obtaining some remedial measures for the new post office Following Is the text of the letter which was dispatched February 11 Ontario Association of Architects Park Road loronto Ontario We have a new Post Office under construction in our Village are not at satisfied with the appearance of the said building The school children refer to it as an implement shed and the older people call a po r example of a summer cottage Hie architect responsible for this monstrosity have nut in our opinion into consideration any of the environmental conditions prevailing In the neighbourhood The budding is situated a first class residential area We were promised a set of plans as soon as were available We received no plans and as no application was made for a permit no plans were presented to the Township Council No one in the municipality had any knowledge what they were getting until the roof was on We had been Informed at the time of the purchase the property that we would have a building similar in design to the new Post Office in Erin Ont and therefore up to this point we were not worried We have since been Informed by an official of the W that this type of building was being erected with the intention of it dismantled In years is a Community and Comins and Look what here A brand new daughter Trud Marie in at the Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus last Tuesday weighing lbs 1 ox Bill and are happy brothers David Kirk arc delirious and citizens are delighted at the safe arrival of the first Council baby for Standing room was the report of the Trail Riders film spectacle lust Saturda night when friends riders and riders arrived to view the Competitive Trail rides of the Club members chuck wagon racing harness racing films courtesy of library and coffee and donuts The evening lasted from until almost clock casual but fun with everyone from family gatherings to individuals enjoying themselves Next outing for the Trail Riders Is a dance slated for March It with Jack Reeves Orchestra from Milton playing at the Acton Golf Club Right now tickets are only for club members unUl March after that they be up for grabs at per couple St John Church Is hopeful that more and more people will attend their weekly euchre game on Wednesday Feb at the Parish Hall It 11 be fun and Mimes for everyone so be at the Parish Hall For eight with prizes and refreshments and fellowship an added treat Arrangements have been made for the World Day of Prayer services to be held in on March at the United Church One of Centennial School Choirs under the direction of Mrs Roberta Ho will participate and ladies are requested to remember the date as an important must on their yearly calendar Croft is looking great and recoupe rating at great guns speed in the Guelph General Drop in and sec turn if you re about he enjoying visitors but will be home soon Bowling Reeves duties told to club everything we build and all our plans are for a life term We do not plan on dismantling our buildings and our hopes on years or any other span of time and we do not see why any in any Department Government should force upon us the idea of Death in our Midst Our purpose in writing this letter to is actually an appeal to jour August body to sec if you can help us in obtaining some remedial measures before the is completed We hope we are not imposing upon you with this request but we do need any help that be available Please find enclosed two items that appeared the Acton Free Press this week Yours truly ChairmanDon Hilts Busy week Centennial School By Ann Smlt We had a busv week On Tuesday the grade eight girls went to Woollen Mills Here we saw the fascinating the threads were mechanically woven Into material On Wednesday the students were off because of a teachers conference On Thursday Constable Riley came and explained the hazards and laws of snowmobiling Then on Friday we had our Valentines Dance It was a great success and everyone had a good time The primary children had their Valentines parties Instead of a dance and these parties were held on Monday Feb 14 By the time you read this we will have had a basket ball game against Robert Little School The results or the game will be in next week column St rat tons team is dolnf it and already they arc in top position with 98 points ahead of the No I Ramblers with No team is the Guelphiles pts No Neighbours No is tied by Newcomers and Gooyer Bros each No Pacers No Misfits No Bluebirds No Carney 61 place is tied by Four Corners and Lucky Clovers each 11 Alley Cats pts No belongs to the Optimists with 35 pis Norton Bluebirds struck hard last night and took points from the Optimists the cellar team in this year league Fred Nightingale showed a single game and Irene bowled in a 689 triple with games showing Temi mate Ivy Ritchie brought in two single scores of 224 and Harold ITieaker For the Optimists made a single Ormn a and Wird Bruce a Ramblers beat II was a to score for the Ospnnge Ramblers against the Plumbing and Heating team as George Lane brought in a i0 and set of singles Bob a Ellis a and Bob Ellis a 217 single game for the victors Bob I of the group came up with a and set of singles Burnett a 245 May a single game and John Carney a Corners the Newcomers with their final tally to Nellie Stokman showed great form with a single game Nett Wright bowled up a and Jack Parkinson 204 single game For the Newcomers Martin showed top performance with his single John brought In a and Peter Bosch 186 I The to was a lambaste for the winners as Dune Kingsbury brought in an triple 326 and 206 scores Si bowled a 678 with his 2JJ and singles Dick showed and for single and Pat Mike Martin for the team made a and singles set Ann McCormach a Bob VanWyck a and Hilton brought in a single score Seven straight Clovers hit the hay with straight against the Guclphltes Jestin in one single brought home a single score Lois showed a and with a triple I ileen a single and Don Carney a single Don Archibald for the made a single Ross Gordon a Marsden a 204 and Parks a single Neighbours did what they would not have the Misfits do unto them when they them out 7 to nil as Dune scored in 290 and Sandy 263 and Muriel nude a 227 single Glen Gray for the Misfits bowled a Betty and Tom a 187 single tilth place Bros limbed up to another rung on the 1 when they whomped the Alley Cats to a score Ted was the outstanding with his 726 triple John brought in a 217 single and Clarence Hilton a 1- lmcr Allan for the Cats made a single Bill Elliott a 193 and Helen a 189 single score Reeve Warren Parkinson was the speaker of the day at last meeting of the Rock wood Sunshine Club and gave the members an Interesting talk on his Job as Reeve Touching on his own family farm he told how the new Conserve project will affect his way of life and during his address gave a resume of his early interest in township politics and what made him decide to run for Reeve Drainage Inspecting dog catching the fire department nothing was left erred to and at the conclusion of his talk there were few present who were not mentally reassessing the positions and difficulties faced by those working in public office A Norton thanked the Reeve for his account and said that he was impressed by the amount of work and planning involved in running a township On program Mrs Florence Trousdale then gave a reading from an Eramosa News Bulletin of 25 years ago and Spencer Wilson heads 72 fair The annual meeting of Georgetown Agricultural Society was told the fair exceeded all previous events in attendance entries and weather President Spencer Wilson was elected to head the board again for another year The dates for the 1972 fair are Sept 29 and 30 The ladies division elected Mrs George Burt as president then read a poem The Song of the Grumbling Hayseed which had been written by Mrs William Early the club favorite pianist and printed In the March 1945 bulletin of the Community Club Mr then stirred the members with his rendition of Mansion over the Hilltop and everyone applauded A games time of euchre and checkers then took up some time of the afternoon after which lunch was served with Mrs Mary Scott of Main Street convening A mammoth cake with Wedding Anniversary was then presented to Mr and Mrs Harry Bailey of Main Street and Mrs Early played as everyone sang merrily the tune of Happy Birthday to Miss and Mrs Early herself A visitor from Georgetown was impressed by the friendliness of the Rock wood Club a Ann MrCorn ii SSI ARTHUR A JOHNSONod OPTOMETRIST 54AAill St Acton Wednesday Saturday Milton 218 Main St GEORGETOWN MARKET FREE FREE FREEI CASH YOUR FAMILY ALLOWANCE CHEQUE In Our Store and Get a Chance on Our Free Draw Prize Credit Coupon Book Last months winner Mrs Anderson Of 50 County Fair Georgetown 10a m Saturday a to6p GOODWILL USED CARS 1968 Mustang Convertible Corvette Coupe Dark Green 27 VS automatic transmits on power steer new H70 General White Tires New paint flared tenders Don t miss It Licence No 1970 Electra Custom 2 door hardtop Gold with te vinyl top and saddle Interior Loaded factory air conditioning Licence No Pick up New pa clean suspension ft of year 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