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ROYAL CAFE Actons popular Chinese rlbboncultlng ceremony along restaurant opened its doors again last week with proprietor John and Kong Wong after undergoing interior renovations and re- decorating Mayor Lea Duby officiated at the QPP report The Acton Preii Wednesday 30 1972 Thefts four disturbances During the reporting week of August to August the of ficers of the Acton Detachment of Iho Ontario Provincial Police Investigated a total of 29 genera occurrences and two motor vehicle collisions Of the general occurrences Investigated there were five thefts reported four disturbances three liquor law violations one break and enter and one stolen vehicle The remainder of the general oc currences were a minor nature and required little police action Of the five reported thefts three have been brought to successful conclusions A local man was charged as result of an Investigation Into the theft of gas from parked vehicles Investigation Is presently being conducted In regards to break and enter at a private residence All four disturbances reported were concluded and required little police action As the result of Investigating the three liquor law violations rtljt local youths were charged with Minor Consuming and one local man was chsrged with Having liquor In a place other than residence The two motor vehicle collisions reported were both hit and runs There were no Injuries In either collision and Weekend warning Next weekend is Labour Day Weekend and due to heavy traffic conditions Its one of most dangerous weekends of the entire year on our highways The Ontario Department of Transportation and Communication loins with the Ontario Provincial Police end reminds nil drivers to adjust your driving accordingly this coming holiday weekend Stay alert- avoid remember whenever you drive always adjust your driving to road weather and traffic conditions giro CHINESE decorations and attractive new tables and chairs have helped appearance of the Royal Cafe which officially opened its doors again Thursday after undergoing renovations Photo by D Gib bons Downtown things happening A NEW GIFT SHOPPE in Moss Hardware la an attractive addition to the downtown shopping section of Acton HColes photo memory of Col John MeCrne of Gueiph was honored on Warriors day at the CNE Wreath laying took place during the parade that baa more than participants with watching HUGH Patterson began his new position as assistant clerk In the town office this week His wife Morton who worked there parttime previously has resigned as apparently Is municipal office protocol SOME the new flower boxes on Mill St ore having a hard time surviving Theyre apparently too much of a temptation for some people who Just cant resist kicking them over THE town has grown so big we cant possibly chat these days with everybody to hear about trips and visitors Please make a phone call or drop news of your family in to the Free Press office or stationery store PLAN TO VISIT OUR NEW Hospitality House GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Showers Weddings Birthdays Anniversaries Christmas Gifts Drop In Now and See Our Large Selection Moss Hardware 22 Mill St -Acton- Obituary J Devereaux on century farm A farmer on one of few remaining century farms John Brown Devereaux died in Georgetown hospital August Mr was born on the Line farm near the Maple Avenue corner which was granted his ancestors crown over 100 years ago He was the son of Walter and Mary Ann Brown Devereaux and both parents were descendants of United Empire Royalists After attending Steworttown school he took up farming His riding horses were popular with generations of young people His interest in farming extended to attendance at district fall fairs and the Royal Winter Pair which he visited nightly for years bachelor A bachelor his closest relative Ha Brown Milton He was predeceased by a brother Willie and sisters Mrs Laura Miller and Mrs Elsie Mirdock Rev Kelvin Johnston conducted the funeral service at the Funeral Home and Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown Pallbearers were Clarence Caro George Burt Ted Brown Percy Barker Allen Free ton and Jim Brampton io THE LAST WEEK Qp iA ACTON COUNTRY MARKET Your last chance to browse around in the country atmosphere and select Homemade Preserves Baking Candy Home Grown vegetables Pottery Jewellery Fresh Sea Foods and many other tasty treats OUR STIFF WISHES TO THMK fo Ted Tyler Jr the Centennial Commission Moss Pro Hardware Town Council Denis Gibbons of the Acton Free Press and the many patrons of the market Special thanks to the participants of the market COME J0I NUS ON OUR nuL SATURDAY