Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), October 25, 1972, p. 6

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SENIOR CITIZENS enjoyed the autumn leaves in a ride through surrounding countryside last Thursday It was a gay ride full of sunshine both from Old Sol and the pleasant dispositions of the Right it is from the oldest to the youngest as Rev Ralph Williams club president stands between 97yearold Howes and winsome bus driver Betty Burnett Helen Hilts and Hospes also went along for the ride Photos by Lorraine Leaf tour meal for Sunshiners was merriment and cajolery lost Thursday morning as Sjiinshlners boarded the bus for an autumn leaf coloring ex pedition while their effervescent bus driver Betty Burnett plotted the route through Caledon Bel- fountain of the Credit and It was a gay ride as senior members could point out land marks reminiscent of childhoods and district newcomers were amazed at the spectacular beauty of the autumn transitions despite the cold wind and bleak ness of the day borne of the riders even took time out to tramp around and enjoy the beauty spots via foot only to climb back Into the bus happy and derated After the tour which began at a m the bus wended Its way back to Rock- wood and the town hall where 12 JO luncheon was served under the auspices of the District with Marie Milne Bar bara Baldwin Helen Hilts and Hospes In charge of arrangements Dug In It was a terrific lunch said the appreciative who found it great having everything all prepared as they arrived at the hall The winds had made hot coffee and tea an important item on the noontime menu but it had also whetted appetites and everyone on the rtally dug in After lunch cards and the afternoon activity until approximately Club members had enjoyed the trip the organizers were pleased to be part of it and bus trips have now been credited as potcntiil worthwhile endeavours for future club activities The next meeting of the Sun shine lOvcr Club for all district would be s and members is next October at the Hock- wood Town Hall with the usual open Invitation for everyone to come on out and hae a good time Comins and Goins It welcome home to two travellers who arrived home last from their three week Europe visit where they spent time viewing Holland down through Germany to Switzerland and then on to Italy Great to know re back Cecil and Mary Coulter and wc know must have had a wonderful time If it native arts you re interested in and make it to the registration night just know thai tic re are still openings in some courses Yoga is oing over with a bung as usual but instruc tress Viviun says there room in her course photography could turn die one or two more aspirants needlecraft is happily progressing on its own steam but could be available to en thusiasts but Chinese Brush Painting is straight out of luck to all late comers nights try Rock wood Centennial at and some friendly person will be sure to give directions Guess who sporting a brand new old black mouth these days Its Betty and Raj Death of course riding about in a gorgeous vehicle reeentU purchased from the lea market world renowned for its antique curs Purchased from a doctor from Virginia the car was brought up lo its new home lust Monday after Belly and Kay tripped down to Pen with their friend Wayne Myers in their Lincoln Just think another addition to local fairs and it all part of the Hock wood village attractions Thanks Betty and Kay iin t wait to see your new treasure its an illness and then a sign always followed by a move never learn that a few visits could keep local folks happy and quite so lonely but we forget and they finally move away Saturday it was Mrs Mary beside the bakery store been a resident of this community all tier life and she s been a loved respected friend lo everyone We re sorry she gone but we also know that she looks forward to visits in her apartment So take the tunc Us always worthwhile and if you know Mary Scott find yourself another friend to drop in on once in a while They II you and everyone will benefit there need be no more eyebrows on of the Bob Hamilton Camping here sign on the ttl Concession near the Conservation Park Ye Ontario Municipal Board of ficially ruled the area as a Camp and Recreational area the received the go ahead last Friday night What ho it s luck to the and let hope the M will astutely ihc need to allow other enterprising groups into the field recreation in the arej as Hock wood district could become unique with recreation its main industry and the eminent plan of green belt area reality Saturday 1S4H girls Willi leaders Lois bason and Joan toured the plant and discourcd that approximately lbs of butter are produced an hour They saw Hie production of the milk business from can to pas leuriZtilion dividing into a demonstration of lop Whip and He id Whip and to finish off Ihe interesting TVE Hamilton golden I MILTON TRAVEL SERVICE I MILTON 8782886 Attend Simcoe fair for half century and Jessie Lawrence Rockwood Bowling hin my and illry hurlcrt 192 i a and i it Gray or the Junior linn It fruiters outran Sam It 1u Irlpli In TS9 John home a triple Thai jinnies Cord or lh lB id Hill a Inyd Bowling or he alky with a Brian jntl Jll rlwn and Gerry Hilton a t Mill no kick to a Sand IXItt with to lend and 11 IK anil IIS In a irlplr in and Untie kilty It a Hurley personified two of districts nicest people cele brated their golden wedding anniversary recently and an open bouse was held at their Lawrence Crescent home in with over 150 friends and relatives alien ding Descendants of some of Oak- earliest settlers John and Jessie Lawrence moved into the area approximately five years ago when they pur chased the old Mack bird sanc tuary property on Indian Trail made the acreage their summer and part time winter habitat and for neighbors and friends who have come to know the gregarious couple well the Lawrences home on Indian Trail has become a veritable dropIn place for friendly sociable visiting Early settlers John I s family were among the first to settle In Township in mld19th century and Mr Lawrence farmed the land surrounding his home for almost years as a small fruits and vegetable farm until selling it for housing development off Morrison Married in the Knox Presby terian Church manse in Oakvillc on October the late Rev J Munro was the off iciate who launched them on their mat career Their first week of honeymoon found them attend ing the Pall an engagement lo which they have adhered ever since And we haven t missed one Simcoe Fair in years said the Jubilant Jessie who chuckled when she told of having had the opportunity of personally thanking Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau for his telegram of congratulations on the occasion of their anniversary Mr was also attending Ihe hair this year and his visit coincided wilh the annual anniversary cele brations An active industrious couple Mr lawrenec was a member of the Trafalgar fire brigade for years He is an ardent bowler who enjoys the lion plus Trail Killers Continued Page Bi Jean 1ctlll I ox lave Taylor Fred Buchanan John Daks Cindy Hoi J UNI Mcfrl IESSOR from LESSOR OCTOBER TRUCK CLEARANCE Ford ton stake heavy duty 341 with heavy duty suspension original miles tires G W Excellent for van or platform Make us an offer Lie Tandem wheel base engine power steering heavy duty air cleaner heavy duty battery Spicer speed transmission with a main speed front axle with heavy duty front springs at lbs each Bostrum Viking driver and passenger seat 34000 lb rear axle air brakes senior mirrors over size tires plus many other extras Serial NO TME63WV529191 12456 GMC ton wide side pick up Heavy duty springs and shocks lunior mirrors wooden floor cylinder standard trans mission GMC J ton pick up wheel drive heavy duty suspension power steering radio power brakes Junior mirrors bright red with saddle interior Serial No TKY2431505041 Priced to sell 4J341 as the sociability of home town bowling associates Jessie was an active executive type in the Southeast Trafalgar Association and she acted in and plays presented by a dramatic society In her Rock wood and Mills district home however she prefers to work in Ihe woodlands surround ing their home which keeps her constantly busy The I have three daughters I dith in Oakvillc Mrs Irwin of Wind Mrs Gordon of Chatham all of whom attended the anniversary festivities There Art rune children Many visitors As well as Ihe telegram from Mr Trudiau there was another of congratulations from Mr brother Victor and his wife holidaying in Vienna Austria Also received was a Government of Ontario plaque from James Snow and numerous gifts and cards from Guests had come from Toronto bury Chatham Windsor Sim cot Milton Sheridan Mills Hock wood and a fumily dinner at their home culminated the Open House Ihe couple were feted to another party at the home of Dick and Strong with Anne Chiindlcr cohosting It Just seem a long time at all said the affable golden year bridegroom John who with his wife Jessie are uniquely able to mix in with all age groups and have in a short tune captured the affections of many neighbors and friends The Aclon Free Press Wednesday October THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NASSAGAWEYA NOTICE TO ELECTORS MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CORRECTIONS TO THE PRELIMINARY LIST OF ELECTORS The Preliminary List Electors has been posted In Clerk at the Municipal R No In the Hamlet of Brook on of 1977 In he nature lor additions or corrections or deletions from Llsl may be made by an completing and Ming a form obtainable at Ihe Office of Clerk All requests will be by the Clerk at Municipal Oflice above mentioned commencing on Friday October through Tuesday October from AM to excluding Saturdays and Sundays TH0MP5ON Clerk and Revising Officer TOWNSHIP OF ACTON Hill Estates ONLY IS MINUTES TO TORONTO CONDOMINIUM CMHC MORTGAGES CARRYING CHARGES from INCLUD1NGTAXES MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC HEAT LOW DOWN PAYMENT STORMS SCREENS FULLY DECORATED AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FURNISHED MODELS NOW OPEN FROM 10 CONSTRUCTION LTD Mile S of Acton on No 25 Hwy phone 8530190

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