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Second Mall Reg I it rat or Mis The Acton Free Press Wednesday July 90th birthday marked by George A well known resident of the district for most of his life George A McEhall observed his 90th birthday among over relatives and friends on Sunday gathering was at the home of son daughter In Ian Jean and family Just recently Mr left the family farm to live with his daughter Peg Mrs Kenneth Harmcr and family at Farm sold He farmed since on high way Li north of Acton for some time operating that farm as well as owned previously on the first line Mrs died four years ago and tht farm is sold now His son Kerwin lives on part of the farm property He was born In the district but worked in Toronto for a while before coining back to operate his mother s farm For many years he worked as a skilled moulder as well as farming He was with Blow Press and Calendar In Balllnafad His wife was the former memory Is keen Florence Arthur Seven grandchildren They had three children Mrs Howard Margaret Mrs Kenneth and Kerwin and he has seven Keith and Craig Ted Harmer and Judith Graham George Susan and Bruce McPhaii The two girls were born on the same day exactly 10 years apart Craig missed the birthday party he on his honeymoon Among the guest on Sunday were special friends over many years Mr and Mrs Harry Matheson of Guelph Mr and Mrs Roy Young Friends and neighbors enjoyed the day together Mr s health Is very he is still keenly interested In people and events and his He enjoys getting out to events such hockey and lacrosse games especially when his grandsons ere playing He is a member of the handiwork is evident at the fellows lodge Joining years ago fair where he wins prizes for when he was in Toronto He has baler twine mats year pin Special services visit in news THREE ACTON grandchildren had Happy members of his family and old friends and Birthday wishes for George McPhaii on neighbors at the McPhaii home PhotobyH Sunday He celebrated his birthday with Coles Bruce George and Susan McPhaii other By Mrs It Misses Sidney and Cory Anm Connors of two small quests of Miss and Miss Win on the weekend Special Mr Hick Sales conducted service for session on Sunday Ills talk was on the life of Paul from boyhood with the spread of Christianity through his work and that of Barnabas young Mark Timothy other early Next Sunday members of the will conduct the Johnston is on holidays Lay wreath at cenotaph here before Orange Walk in Arthur Representatives of Acton Loyal Orange Lodge No assembled at the cenotaph Saturday morning for a brief ceremony before going to Arthur for the traditional Twelfth of July walk there I ess than a dozen members of the lodge participated their numbers swelling later with families Star of Hope True Blue lodge Rock wood and members Joining the group for the parade in Arthur Laying the wreath were Bill past master of Acton lodge and county master of Halton county with Mrs Doris Browne widow of long time lodge member C Browne Read service Chaplain George Holmes read the short service Others participating were past master and deputy county master Danny Holmes master and county lodge member Bailey recording secretary Henry J McArthur lector Ed ward Lester marshal Harry Middleton and member Hugh Wilkinson A bus was arranged to transport members to Arthur The parade was held there to co with the town s centennial It will be here in 1974 It rained until about 10 minutes before the parade and then the Surgery needed Mrs Win Wright visited her tut liter Helen nnd after consultation with an oculist it is lidded that eye surgery was n Mr and Mrs Ray in are holidaying near Sound Mr David Nielsen of Toronto guest of Danny for days this past week Mr and Mrs John fin enjoying a trip to Virginia lit other points Family gathering Ikv and Mrs Joseph of Dawson I tnntssee arc having a visit with Mr an I Mrs Itsst On pkasint family was held Guests ir luded Untlt Hoy Mr Mrs Dan and Miss Campbell and Mrs iry Mr and Mrs David and Robert Ml tnjoyed rate and Jesses exchange of I isi Chris Coombs of is the summer with Mr Mrs Jesse as also Li Pearson of Tara Sympathy is extended to Mr Mrs Rankin whose ildtsl brother passed away In hospital Esquesing Council briefs At thtir regular July tic with the following business Council approved for p mint roal accounts in the of 11 as by roads up rinUndtnt C F Bud Council for to MEMBERS OF ACTON Loyal Orange Lodge Carnochan and Mrs CK Browne widow of No hear chaplain George Holmes read a Actons most prominent laid Jan land June short service at the cenotaph Saturday wreath Acton lodge members later took part so miles at 14 cents pir morning Past master and county master Bill in the Walk at Arthur Dills nit rain ceased The parade was long person attending the celebration Mr diet raised no objection to and ana included the this went to Mr of last of the arbitrators on Crfwgetown Girls Pipe band of Guelph who is He was an mi years of He tht apportionment of municipal marching with the lodges old friend of C K Browne who tht 12th of July cost for the township of Acton have a band this used to win the prize a faithful l it t year annual for the oldest JONES makes good use of the pollute here can on Main St at the School Creek The cans were provided through the Opportunities for Youth grant granted Acton students to clean out the creek Photo by Pink PUBLIC NOTICE regarding ROYAL CAFE Due to Renovations our Dining Area will be Closed from Monday July 24th until Further Notice However we will still provide Takeout Orders on Request We are striving to provide our patrons with a Modern uptodate Dining Area upon completion DONT FORGET FOR TAKEOUT ORDERS PHONE 8532601 The Management Royal Cafe TOWN OF ACTON Senior Citizen Apartments If you are 60 years of age or over If your present accommodation is inadequate If your income is modest THIS IS OF INTEREST TO YOU The Ontario Housing Corporation at the request of your municipal council is considering the development of additional senior citizen housing in the town To determine the local Interest in this type of ac survey questionnaires are now being distributed Only by filling out a questionnaire can you help to determine whether a project should be developed Further information and questionnaire forms are available to all interested persons years of age and over at the CLERKS OFFICE HURST CLERKADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF ACTON