Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), May 24, 1972, p. 5

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St Abans hosts diocesan meeting A general meeting of the Anglican Church Women was held here at St s church last Wednesday The event was held here to with the perish centennial year The diocese Includes Wetland Guetph Milton Georgetown Hamilton and Burlington About 30 representatives of the of churches Involved attended the meeting There was communion in the morning at St and each woman had brought her own lunch Tea and cookies were served In the afternoon by the members or the host church Local ACW president Penny welcomed the group tray A special presentation made to Mrs Heberrwl Wilkinson Hamilton wife of one of the bishops of the diocese A beautiful engraved silver tray commemorates her many years of service to the AC While in India she organized the W A there Diocesan president Mrs Austen of CampoellviUe made the presentation Heritage conference Those attending were much impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication of the guest speaker Mrs Douglas Jennings Toronto Involved in a variety of volunteer groups she spoke on the upcoming conference in Toronto called Our Heritage Foundation for the Future Her specific topic wasmulticulturalism She will be heading the citizenship them at this conference She serves as a volunteer with the Canadian Scene a foreign language press service which supplies information to the ethnic press She is a founder and vice- president of this group Shes past president of the Indian centre and active In the Canadian Save the Children Fund as well as other groups The Free Press Wednesday May Canvassers dinner By Wendy Thomson A couple of months back I mentioned shortly after the McCain people from New Brunswick sent me their information release entitled The Romance of Greens It was quite interesting I had thought that the greens grew only In New Brunswick but apparently this Ian t so Ac cording to McCains General of Canada and such My husband read the Romance too and for a few minutes we sal Beheads are the early growth of and looked very thoughtfully at SILVER TRAY marking many years of week Admiring the gift with her are diocesan service to the Anglican church women was president Mrs R Austen left and guest presented to Mrs Wilkinson centre at speaker Mrs Douglas Jennings right the diocesan ACW meeting in Acton last Photo by K Dills Several reports received at Dublin WI meeting the Ostrich Fern which grows across the breadth of Canada and In some States as well although there are only one or two places that actually recognize them for what they are a real treat Pop Dpi require a generous soaking just before they begin growing usually by swollen streams in the spring then pop up pretty quickly fast enough that it is a truth that they are heard to grow During the evening and night they push aside debris left from the streams and this makes a small noise which can actually be by fiddle headpickers who bed down near where they are harvesting When these leaves first poke through they are unopened and curled and should be snipped off each other both thinking the same thing At the back of the pasture we have five acres or so where we don t usually go as it so wet and there are hundreds of ferns growing there Now all we have to do Is find out whether they re Ostrich Ferns or not If they arc we re well away throw a huge big party where all everybody will get is a large plate of dripping with butter They re with Atlantic Salmon in New Brunswick but Im afraid our pond will yield nothing but li Strawberry season is up so something to do with them FRUIT NECTAR SALAD Mix envelope unflavored when they are about three Inches gelatin tbsp sugar tap salt high In New Brunswick the Indians camp out for as long as two weeks while harvesting Green magic The discovery of Fiddleheads is in a small saucepan AddlUoz cup water whole cloves Stir over low until gelatin is dissolved Simmer minutes Remove from heat and remove credited to the who cloves Add 1 tbsp lemon Juice considered them as magic and Chill until slightly thickened had the shape marked on all their Fold in cups fruit I use belongings apples bananas and Now are a strawberries either fresh delicacy served at all state drained canned or thawed banquets by the Governor frozen Chill until firm Mr and Mrs Norman Smith of Montreal visited here on the holiday weekend with his family Friends will be happy to learn that Mrs Doris Kentner Is now home from hospital Mr and Mrs Miller Gray of Brigden and Mrs T Mac- Donald and Miss Mac- Donald of arnla visited with Mrs J C Dennis during the holiday Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Lemon weekend were Mr and Mrs Fred Cooper Tulsonburg and Mr and Mrs James Gardner Wilfred Dennis and I district annual meeting today at Enjoying a bus trip and tour to Upper Canada Village and Ottawa over the long weekend were Mrs HerbHclwig Mrs Jim Ingles Mrs Ray Mason and Miss Jessie Coles The group visited the Parliament buildings and man other places of Interest in Ottawa and district including the Hills Hull Que and the lonely estate of the late Mackenzie King before returning home Monday Night stops were at the Elgin hotel Ottawa Many items of business were dealt with at the regular meeting of Dublin Women Institute held last Thursday evening The hostess Mrs F Line Nassagaweya was the hostess for a good attendance of members Roll call was answered by Something I have learned from the new handbook Members were urged to read and study the new book and keep updated with the rules Proceeds from a booth at an auction sale euchre and the sale of a quilt were turned in to the treasurer Three resolutions Mrs M presented three resolutions which had becri sent in from two branches of the district These were all approved and will be voted on at the District Annual The resolutions referred to the recycling of waste and materials corporal punish in the schools and courts when required and noise pollution The members had been approached regarding a catering event the latter part June and a full discussion followed A committee was named to get full details Written suggestions for the annual bus trip were submitted and the committee Mrs D Moffat Mrs Davidson and Mrs Douglas will finalize plans Mrs W Frank spoke about making another quilt and members will help with it presently Mrs E Norton spoke on the Canadian Cancer Society canvass held recently and thanked all the collectors for their efforts As a result a fine amount of money was turned into the Acton Branch As a result of an appeal from Mrs Hunter speaking on behalf of the Baseball Club for extra equipment a donation of was approved Address on asthma Mrs McCarron had attended the annual T B Dinner in recently and she reviewed some of the findings as outlined by Dr Williams in his address for the evening Williams spoke on Asthma and Asthma Attacks especially as they affect children Meetings had been held by the Decoration Day Committee in Acton and Mrs J C Dennis reported that tentative plans had been made for June in Fair view Cemetery The Branch was requested to send repre to the cemetery on June at p m to prepare for the planting Officers conference Mrs C Armstrong gave a full report on the Officers Conference held at University early In May As Public Relations Officer this Mrs gave a most and thought producing talk on the subject and brought out many good points as to how all Women Institute members could further public relations in the community Her address was followed by the rending of a timely poem Speak to Strangers now and then by Mrs J Mclntyre Plans on preparing for a special Anniversary celebration by the Branch will be undertaken by the executive after receiving suggestions from the members With the District Annual coming up on May 24 Lions were Judged for squares and fruit loaves with Mrs W J winning in the first class and Mrs D Moffat in the second They will compete at the District Annual this week A dainty lunch was served by the committee composed of Mrs Moffat Mrs W Lasby and Mrs Wilson SPRING NEEDS FOR HOME OR COTTAGE Suntan Lotions First Aid Supplies Insect Repellents Travel Needs Swim Hats Calomine Lotion Facial Tissues Bromo Seltzer Mouthwash ACTON PHARMACY J of hungry mosquitoes and black flies in the gardens these Smoking cancer link The Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Socelty held a very successful pot supper for their volunteers last Thursday May at the Curling Club Mayor congratulated all BO volunteers present and said how proud the town was of them for their services Mrs Helen Cummins well known among the volunteers and instigator of the very active Activity Group under the leadership of Miss Mary Pa pi I Ion will be sadly missed in the area due to her husband s promotion and transfer to the Ottawa Area Mrs Cummins said a few encouraging words to the volunteers and reminded them to to little things they do for others they re most appreciated accompanied was guest speaker At the national office he is In charge of fellowships for the Canadian Cancer Socily and is assistant executive director of the research program He spoke on types of research being carried out and how important research is and how expensive That is why per cent of the goes to research a most important role in the quest against cancer Dr Scholefield stressed the importance of the Pap Test and self breast examination for women He also spoke on the hazards of smoking and of the known fact that smoking does lead to lung cancer In comparison the chance of getting polio today with the use of the polio vaccine Is 1 your chance of getting cancer if you smoke is ok MONTH END SPECIALS FRI SAT SPRING OUTERWEAR CLEARANCE Sizes 8 Choi of Styles 40 J MENS ATHLETIC BRIEFS Choice of colors SML Spec 133 LADIES COTTON H0USEBRESSES Light Easty Cool Breezy Sizes Reg Spec 777 MENS POLYESTER KNIT BLAZERS Sizes 36 to 46 Reg Spec 3888 LADIES FLORAL SANDALS R Sizes SML Thong Style Bright Colors Spec 77 SKINNY RIB KNIT SHIRTS Long and Short Sleeves 12 Price One Size Reg 3100 SHRINK VESTS Sues SML Reg to 7 497 BABY scons NEW BORN OVERNIGHT 164 REGULAR 188 FACIAL TISSUE 3100 BOYS GIRLS OUTERWEAR CLEARANCE Sizes 2 6X Choice of Styles 40 GARBAGE BAGS Reg Giant Size 36 Spec 3100 BOYS BRIEFS and VESTS Reg Sizes per cent cotton per cent 57 NYLON VISCOSE BLANKETS Reg 2 233 BOYS KNIT FLARES Choice of colors Sizes Reg 788 BABY CRIBS 54 Reg 1988 SPRING OUTERWEAR 40 S Choice of styles WOOL Unwrapped Balls Reg 2100 SPRIN6 OUTERWEAR Choice ol Styles QUAKER STATE MOTOR OIL Reg 66 MENS SPRING OUTERWEAR CLEARANCE Sues Choice of Styles BINOCULARS SO Reg 1988 MENS FORTREL PANTS ws with contrasting pockets Sizes Spec 1088 BIG BIG BUY STATIONERY SET Colored Reg si Special 147 MEN STYLE SPORT SHIRTS Long Sleeve S L 597 12 Reo 88 Special Vs 1 1 IB BIKE 11177 Reg Special TRIKE Reg 17 Special 1477 Zellera County Fair NO HIGHWAY GEORGETOWN STORE SAT I AM- IP

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