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The Free Press Wad June 18 For Home and Country Dublin celebrates 50 years Culminating history of SO years since organisation Dublin Women a Institute celebrated its Goldtn Anniversary last Saturday afternoon June In lb A C Stewart Mall Knot Presbyterian Church Acton clouds and threatening rain turned Into a nice flimmfr da and an attendance of more than 100 were present on Into occasion Former members members from branches and many friends were present to the Dublin Institute on its of Life members namely Mrs Mclntyre Mrs Frank Mrs Mrs C Thomson Mr Moffat Mrs and Mrs received the C presided over the book Each guest upon registering was given an engraved pen the event The guest coming the longest distance registered in the guest book was Mrs J R Brown of She attended with her niece McOiUougKandvai a resident of Acton herself Mrs chaired the program which com menced with the singing of the Institute Ode and she introduced the president Mrs Edward Norton who gave a warm Welcome to all the guests She in rum in troduced the Rev A who alio welcomed everyone and gave a short of the Several letters of regrets at not being able to attend this event were read by Mrs Douglas the present secretary Miss Helen McKerdwr of Ok Home Economics Branch Department of Agriculture Toronto who had a previous engagement unfortunately The names of all past presidents and secretaries were read by Mrs Douglas those attending were honored when Mrs Norton pinned a corsage on each They were Mrs A Near Mrs J Van Mrs Wat kins Mrs Charles Thomson Mrs Mrs M Mrs C Armstrong Mrs Mrs Mrs G McMillan Mrs I Moffat RRl Flora Mrs Douglas Mrs M McCullough and Mrs M Hunter Then In turn Mrs Douglas pinned a corsage on Mrs Norton the present president Some of the ladles had served in both TRIPLE DUET performed for the Dublin Wo men s Institute anniversary tea along with ther associate triple trio Both groups are in structed by Mrs Donna Manes Shown here are Joanne Allen Elizabeth Balogh Helen Kockx Linda Zions Adele Rodriguezand Lynn Gordon Speaker inspires and advocates education The Acton branch of the held their annual pot luck supper at the Acton Curling Club There were many varieties of salads meats casserole beans and desserts from all 6J to volunteers present Volunteers from service areas attending were can vassers captains drivers and activity group workers Guests attending came from the Georgetown unit North Peel unit and Central Districts of the Canadian Cancer Society Gaest speaker Guest speaker was Man Man belle Ford coordinator of education far Ontario She is a dedicated worker who travels extensively to aid areas and implement Hon program Miss Ford stressed her feelings mat al most all cancers could be pre vented The tools are readily available if volunteers could inspire ever one to take a personal responsibility for Windup held by Society The Acton branch of the Cancer Society held their yearend meeting at home of Mr and Mrs Beatty Plans were made for the fall lair display coming la September A budget was submitted and sent to Ontario division of the Cancer Society The new executive was en listed for next vear and past president W Beatty Mrs Mrs Gloria Coats secretary Mrs Marion Patterson their own health The speaker said that educational programs are available to any group in this area Pamphlets are on hand in doctors offices municipal buildings schools and Indus The key is motivation She told the volunteers to motivate people to use the knowledge and practices available Films pamphlets work shops and speakers are all available and programs are being presented in the schools frequent Each person is then individually responsible for their own health prac- Charles campaign chairman for Central Coun ties District reported that Ac ton and area have to date collected with more returns expected This approximate of 1 per capita which is a fantastic achievement It is one of the highest and best known areas in Ontario by the Canadian Cancer Soc Georgetown unit of which Acton is a branch has their objective of To date it has more than 000 Members thank those who contributed extended Greetings were extended to all the volunteers from former mayor Bill O Connor field secretary for Ontario Division Bruce Humphries president of Counties District and George Henderson president of the Georgetown unit PUBLIC NOTICE In the event of emergency on regional roods or WATER or SEWER emergency AM MILT It The Regional Operations Office in Burlington will dispatch workmen Allan Motion Regional Chairman chairman Ante chairman sin Rem commemoration funds Mist El ma Braids education chairman Mrs Marlon Patterson vicechairman Mrs Carole Korpela publicity chairman Mrs Susan Sale service to McGUUvny chairman Mm Mrs MMDMBsMtx advisors Act as interested In becoming a volunteer any area of the Canadian Cancer Society may contact Mrs Rem Co nadian Style DpNUTS 3420 7arnto10arn COFFEE D0NUTS 35 WITH EVERY DOZEN DON UTS PURCHASED RECEIVE A FREE COUPON PRESENT 12 COUPONS AND RECEIVE ONE DOZEN DON UTS FREE ICE CKAM CONES capacities at periods With soft music being played by Mrs McCullough the pianist for the afternoon reverent In Memorlam service for deceased members of Dublin Branch and nil other Branches was given by Mrs Wullacc yean is a long period of time and so It Is in the life of an Institute Branch Mrs Alex Near in her Cavalcade of Progress told Ihc organisation of Dublin Branch in 1KB by members of Acton Branch An Interesting history from the secretaries minute books since then was given Incidentally all books covering tills year period are Intact Mrs assisted Mrs Near in this research The years brought many pleasant memories and many sad ones an loved members passed an Home and Country the theme of Women Institutes all over the world and Dublin I endeavoured tonlay its part in many ways Mrs Near outlined the many protects thai had been accomplished Special tribute was paid to all til Leaders who had served for many years in giving excellent leadership to the young girls in the neighborhood in their future role of Special credit and thanks were all these ladles received for hours and hours of work It was a splendid summary of the history of Branch as given by Mrs Near and was enjoyed by everyone Mrs Donna Manes had a of girls from the M School sing In triple duet They delighted the audience with their numbers as they were winners in the recent Musical Festival Musical instruction was first introduced in the public schools by the District Women Institutes Since then Dublin Institute has been a consistent supporter In this worthy project Mrs David Hunter a present member cum poetess read her poem Dublin thru the Years Many humorous events were recalled In verse and members and former members were brought back into the picture with often long forgotten incidents It was much enjoyed by everyone Three numbers were given by Mrs Ward Bruce of Ospnnge who elocutionary talent enter tamed the ladies well Mrs Bruce was a former resident of the Dublin district Greetings were brought from the Area Women Institute Board member Mrs John Reid of and Halton District President Mrs Jamieon of BalHnafad Delicious lunch A lunch was served on small tables covered with gold cloths by the girls Carrying out the Institute colors each tabic hod an arrangement of blue corn flowers and gold bachelor buttons Mrs Pearl Kennedy of was honored with the cutting of the beautiful anniversary cake which was baked by Mrs Mclntyre and iced by Mrs M Ncllls Mrs Kennedy was a valued member of tho Branch for ninny years and still keeps up her interest in nil lis activities She was the first Curator and Bet up tho History Now second book has been commenced recording the history of the community An feature is the Family Trees of the memoirs Much interest shown by the guests In these books the Quilt Book and the Book the Intent project of the branch were presided over by Mrs and Mrs Charlei Dnvldion and questions pertaining to the compiling of the books were answered by them Pictures of quilling parties other events in the life of Ihe Branch were on display shown with a motion underneath Do you rctognlzi this many years ago with beautiful workmanship also of Interest It Is now in the possession of Mrs Stanley Robinson Nassagnweya who wan a former member lowers The banquet hall was beautifully decorated with flowers that were given in memory of deceased persons by their families as well as other floral arrangements A golden chrysanthemum was given by Mrs A Near in memory of her mother Mrs Nelson Mel grill n and mother in law Mrs Thomas Near Another golden chrysanthemum was a girt from Mrs Pearl Kennedy In memory of her sister Miss Minnie A ful basket arrangement from the wo daughters Mrs Stanley Robinson and Mrs and grand daughter Mrs Norton in memory of Mrs William Bracken The table decora tions were a gift from Mrs Robert Burn of Whitby in memory of her mother Mrs G All these deceased ladles had been members or the Branch It was a happy day meeting old friends ana reminiscing and there were many Do you remember when in recalling events of past days New friends were made and welcomed One charter member attended and she was Mrs A Dawson formerly Christina Willacc of Hanover Distinctive in their formal gowns and new name pins Ihc hostess branch socialized with the guests during the In completing a life history of years Dublin Women Institute now enters its second half century under the capable leadership of Mrs Edward Norton and will continue to carry the torch lhat its forbearets have left for It to carry out the theme For Home and Country SCHROEDER CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Queen St E Brampton EDWARD H SCHROEDER Doctor of Chiropractic 416 Announcement DR G A McWILLIAM Acton Medical Group Moor Van oar Bent and Pun are pleased to an that A will be mem July native of Ttiemmford Ontario and graduated from District In If Ha graduated from the University of Guelph with a In and from the University of Toronto Medical School En Interned at the North York General Hospital Unit of Church llW met at Ihc home of Mrs Diiiny members Mrs opened the with the and purpose Mrs Shoe maker took the devotions her Ihemc was the of a Godly mother on a child Mrs Veldhuls rend bible reading from John and Mrs Little gave a reading attitudes In rhyme Secretary and trensurcr report showed a very henllhy botanic Owing lo very heavy sending overseas they have curtailed this project will I fund lo help them curry on work In helping countries to help tncmsclvit Several games by Mrs I were which a delicious pot luck supper enjoyed by nil Holt tall showed home calls and to the hospital BARR CONSTRUCTION RENOVATIONS REPAIRS No Job Too Small Largo Now Salotlluii of TROPICAL PLANTS for PlanlBti ACTONS LEADING FLORIST CAROLINE FLOWER V GARDEN CENTRE miles west of Acton South side of Hw If you are or older and have lived here for the past year most prescription drugs can be free This is what Ontario 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Benefit There more than 500 proscription drugs listed In of Hoalth Drug Benol lary dentist qualify for Itia Drug Bene I so thai ho can prescribe medicalionfromihoFormulary Benefit Card to Your pharmacy keep your card But you can have it returned in case you move or want lo goto a pharmacy No coat to you When you got your piosc on you pay nothing The pharmacist bo pa by your Ontario govern InOnlano we wish you tho cost of Andwero doing something about I So you need apply and people don t pick up your Drug Benefit application form at your pharmacy or write to nistry of Health Drug Benefit Queen Park Toronto Ontario For more information telephone free charge by dialing and ask operator for Zen th Residents with Metro Toronto local calling area should dial Ministry of Health frank Miller Minister Government of Ontario William Davis Premier