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Limehouse Cubs plant see circus By Mr A Beaton Three new boys recently joined the 1st pack David Willis Kelvin Eastwood and Mark Van At a recent meeting Murray Harrison Acton brought his coin collection to show the boys He discussed coin collec ting with them and each boy a coin to begin his own collection Last Sat IS cubs and their leaders drove up to Sllvercreek Conservation area where they took part in the Trees Tor Canada program It was a beautiful sunny day just right for planting trees and each boy had his trees planted before noon Then they drove back to Steve Thompsons place where they ate their lunches brought from home and then clean clothes to attend the Shrine Circus In Brampton Everyone enjoyed it and they arrived home happy in time for supper We are to of the fathers hi Anderson tor helping us that day Contributed by Mrs Hannah party for Mr and Mrs John Poster of Head Lake her son-in- law and daughter The event was arranged by their daughter Diane Mrs Barry Smith and her husband at her home at Newmarket Congratulations Johnny and Margaret Retain baby On May mi Anthony Bauer of Toronto and Valerie of Jamaica two students at York University were married by one of his professors Rev Herbert at an open air ceremony on the Conservation near the former The reception was a picnic there Each spring they visit the Conservation area near the date of their anniversary this year hitch hiking there with baby daughter Anna Broken elbow We are sorry that Mrs Ralph Turner is suffering a lot of pain from a broken elbow the result or a fall We hope she may have a complete recovery Mrs Gordon Booth was a Women Institute Anniversary party delegate to the Officers Con- Mrs Kirkpatrlck was a guest at Waterloo University at the wedding anniversary May 12 and 13 when attended The Acton Free Press Wednesday May 1973 Institute name new slates by Doris Fines Mrs Ed Archibald was elected Ihe new president of Ospringe Women Institute at the May meeting held at the home of the secretary Mrs Elmer Fisher The roll call was answered by naming a new herb and Its use The scripture on Human Behaviour from J B Phillip New Testament was read Mrs Robertson Mrs Elmer Fisher was ap pointed delegate lo the District Annual at Sf Andrews Church on May 30 Arrangements were made concerning lunch to be taken the District Annual Mrs G Robertson was nominated convener of Citizenship and World Affairs Paper read An excellent paper on which was written by Mrs Howard was read by Mrs Archibald Mrs Wm Milton as the capable auctioneer Mrs Gordon A liken extended the courtesies and Mrs Milton and Miss Doris Fines assisted the hostess with lunch meeting Fourteen members nave joined the Garden Club The club name chosen Is Ospringe Cutcs Officers elected are president Johnston vice president Kathy Johnston secretary treasurer Nora reporters and ranees Va rider Meulen The second meeting was at Ihe home of the leader Laurel Vllctstra and was opened by rcpeatlns the 411 pledge The roll call was What flowers are you going to plant Some of ones named were roses mums dahlias dwarf asters pinks and lady slippers The discussion was led by Judy and Kathy Johnston Spruce budworm Former minister wife speaker popular spot not only for fishermen but also for photographers hikers and those who enjoy the out doors Gibbons photo By Mrs Ron McLean Mrs the president opened the May U C W meeting with a verse The promises of God A silent prayer was offered for the rapid recovery of one of the members Mrs A Diamond who Was in hospital She Is now home The June meeting is lo be held the second Wednesday Instead of he first On May as part of the anniversary of Ihe church there Is to be an evening service at Mrs Betty Griffiths whose late husband Ken flths was a beloved minister of the church Is to preach Mrs Griffiths wilt be ordained as a minister at the June conference There will be a social hour after the service Mrs read the scripture Mrs Hitching read a meditation and poem on Mother India Mrs Gardner read an article on Indian art Mrs SUn Price demonstrated the decoration of a cake Mrs Young and Mrs Nicholson served lunch Sermon Mr sermon topic was Through closed doors Just after Easter Jesus began ap pearing sometimes in the fleshly form sometimes In a spiritual body Leslie says that He probably came first in fleshly form and later In a more spiritual though still recognisable form When Jesus came through the closed door everyone was afraid The miracle was that Jesus cut through the fear Peace be to you no matter what Is going to happen to you A little boy from a terminal illness drew a picture of a large tank with a gun and a little man standing in front That picture said It all you can t stop death The next day he drew another picture This was a dove with wings yellow on the underside This bird was flying above the clouds That is peace and that is where I m going to be As If cutting through fear and bringing peace were not enough breathed on His followers the Holy Spirit the spirit akin to his own Watching building The funeral of Mrs M Carter whose late husband was minister of In 1915 was held in Brantford on Monday Mrs Carter watched over the construction of correcting some errors of the builders Birthdays Birthday greetings to Sandra Early Charlie Gardner Tom and Ken Hewer and Tami Thomson Next Sunday Mothers Day there will be Infant baptism IDEAL WEATHER conditions on the weekend helped anglers on the section of the Grand River enjoy their favorite pastime The scenic area is a Ballinafad Church anniversary- deaths in area news By Robert Stokes Spruce has become a common peat lor the home gardener in recent years It is considered to be one of the most destructive Insects of North America Damage of spruce hemlock and pines Is done by the worms or larva of this insect These worms about an inch long are dark brown with a yellowish stripe down each aide of body and Is dotted with yellowish spots These worms feed heavily on the buds of spruce trees and become full grown in June and July If numerous larva arepresem defoliated and appears to be scorched by fire Trees should be sprayed just after the buds open In the spring No Insecticide can correct damage that has already oc curred Spruce budworm can be controlled with Sevin I- the directions on label The manufacturer knows the lions of his product By Mrs Short ill Mr and Mrs Wm now residing in Ballinafad in Ihe house next to the mill Our sympathy is extended to all the members of the Warne family Mrs Warne death came as a shock to all her friends The former Phoebe Hills she was the last surviving member of the Hilts family of her generation whose pioneer farm was on the corner of the Eighth Line over from service Many former friends of Ballinafad journeyed to our church Sunday a to attend anniversary services and to renew old acquaintances with each other and also to enjoy meeting once more Rev and Mrs O of Whcatley His message was a good one Just as the Bedouin with his camel caravan crossing the desert in a sand storm was not lost because he looked to the stars to guide him so we with all the changes in the world today can sllll rely on Obituary Charles Fountain was Everton resident Mr Fountain was bom In London England In 1901 and came to Canada in He was married In Toronto in IBM and his wife Harrison survives Also remaining are sons and daughters Mrs Richard Grills Vent AUiston Jim Ted Mrs Harvey Stewart Grace and Mrs Harry MorreD Joyce all of Guelph Mrs Robert Alice of down- Tom and Mrs Nelson Snow Mary both of Don of Calif Peter of Toronto Mrs David Schneider Linda of Calgary Mrs Steven Donna and Mrs Gerald Dorria both of Brampton predeceased by soot Kenneth and William Fountain Ala are grand children two great of Guelph egg hunt The University of Guelph la offering one dollar an egg for finders of ruffed grouse eggs The University is presently earring on a research study of the bird and require grouse or we the project Any person locating a nest within miles of Is asked to mark the location but not to disturb the neat Call Pauline Corcoran at to report the find Suspect rabies A raccoon thought to be rabid was at Glen Williams by Terry Devise of the North O P J The raccoon at tacked a collie dog owned by past years Charles Fountain R Rockwood died suddenly in Guelph General Hospital on April Mr Fountain was a carpenter by trade Funeral service was held at the Shoemaker funerat home May l conducted by Whitehead of Christian Church Interment was in cemetery Pallbearers were Ted and Jestln Robert Johnston William Stewart Larry Dunn and Sandy McMurray Jesse McEnery was flower bearer Members of Everton served lunch afterward Eden Mills Special service Sunday one thing which never changes God love and his law and the abounding Grace of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ Family singers A family group Ihe Goodwins furnished soft lovely music of old familiar hymns one of which was Precious Name of Jesus which struck tender chords In our memory Our own young junior choir under Mrs Kerr also rendered a fine number The church was decorated with spring bouquets or daffodils and A new wrought iron railing installed on steps in the vestibule is a help to older folk climbing the stairs After the service lunch was served in the basement Mrs In hospital Mr and Mrs Archie are both In Georgetown Hospital for treatment The hockey boys had a social evening In the Community Centre on Saturday night Dies We are sorry to hear that Mr Cohoon who lived on the seventh line across from Snow died suddenly sometime during Saturday night Mrs Given attended the of fleer conference Waterloo where delegates from the various Institutes met meeting The May meeting of the I was held at the home of Mrs Jesse McEnery on Wednesday night Seven members and four visitors attended Appointments were selected for the District Annual which comes up on May in Acton Church Grace McEnery Win nine Smith and Eleanor McLean will attend Awards will be presented to Frances McLean who has completed 12 clubs and to Sheila Foster who has completed IB clubs Mrs Smith had the motto entitled Another year has just begun let us have both work and Dandelion A five year old with little experience of sprint some flowers that looked familiar last week Look she said There are some chlmpansles fun The motto had been com posed as a poem and added a touch of humor Debate sale A lively debate took place entitled Resolved lhat modern women are greater help to husbands than grandmother was A sale of plants and bulbs auctioned by Jesse McEnery brought A baking competition of apple sauce cake and of cookies came up with Lola Marshall and Winnie Smith winners bo they will compete In District Annual PHEE JACK McCallum Auto Sales IBS Street Georgetown Ontario Phone 877 Specializing in your nut car FULLY Reconditioned Used Cars SERVICE WHAT THEY SELL by Mrs Wright A special song service was held Sunday morning in Eden Mills Presbyterian church Special guests were four members of Ihe Sinclair family Ellen Rob Blair and Alex who led in the old They then supplied musical numbers on guitars and mouth organ plus their voices in song and special music from the choir concluded the service ik sell MASTER FEEDS at US It Kfft FARM NOW AVAILABLE FEED GRAIN OATS BARLEY MIXED GRAIN Acton Flour Mills Wholesale ami Retail a Mill St ACTON win The word to remember is meons is unconfned comfort Ihout reinforcements extraneous matters between you and excellent We offer the neons or sport cot of fabrics for the spring and summer Feel free to try them all J PRINCIPALS RECOGNITION DAY SATURDAY MAY 26th EVERYONE WELCOME In June 1973 Garnet and Elmer Smith are retiring from their positions In the elementary schools In Acton Three separate functions are planned for Saturday May Friends former pupils and teachers are Invited to attend one two or all three of these special events Because of catering arrangements orders for tickets must be In by May AFTERNOON RECEPTION Acton high school gym This Is an informal gathering with no charge Light refreshments BANQUET 4 8pm Acton Curling Club Dinner and presentations each In advance DUNK lam Acton Community Centre Music by The IB each Inadvanceoratthedoor If you wish to attend both the banquet and dance there is a special advance rate of per couple Normal cost would be If you have not received a letter from a class representative would you please consider ttiisyour invitation Everyone Is welcome friends as well as former students Please send me banquet tickets at per person dancc tickets at per Banquet and dance tickets for at per couple Signature Address MakachcquttpayabtotoQtlKns CommlttM for Principals Recognition Box J Acton