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50th anniversary Candy houses get new owners The Acton Free Press Wed Dec 11 Jack and Jean Early returned to the place of their marriage Dec 50 years after first saying I do The Earlys now living in were married in Nassagaweya in 1926 and returned to Hall for the celebration of the anniversary of their wedding Mrs married Jack shortly after immigrating from Scotland and the couple settled down to farm in the rural township until 1952 They then moved to Milton for three years before leaving for Guelph where Mr Early worked until his retirement for the University of bratlon were Mr Early sisters who lives in Halton Manor and Mrs McLean who lives in William Early a brother from was also on hand Other guests came from London Toronto New market and Milton There were people at the reception Tht couple recieved a plaque commemorating the occasion from Premier William Davis and a letter from the Governor General of Canada The have one child now Mrs John of three grand children and five great grandchildren Three homes had very special new Christmas decorations thanks to the draw arranged by the Thcta Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi The members made three delightful gingerbread houses which were on display downtown Winners were Marie Jocque R It Acton Waters 1 Georgetown and Doris Kovacs 45 Rose mary Road Acton Christmas party for Golden Age isfm JACK AND JEAN EARLY celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Brookville Hall a week ago Friday The Earlys were married in in Nassagaweya where they lived until 1952 They spent three years in moving toGuelph where they now reside New officers for Rotary and Mrs Cyril of Dundalk visited Knight of Sarma Messrs with Mr and Mrs Ed Norton Arnold Marshall and and family for Christmas McLean of and Miss Dorothy Simmons of Acton Christmas visitors of Mrs Robert spent j Dennis Christmas with her son and family in Port Credit Acton club elected their new slate of officers last week The new terms will be effective July 1 The new executive lb president John vice president Ed secretary Ted Hansen irea surer Rick Devlin directors Phillip Bruce Dave and Louis Food hampers Miss C Clark spent Christmas with her friends three hampers of Mr and Mrs A and food and toys were given to sons in Kitchener needy families in town over Christmas by the PaSttime Mrs Terry returned chapter of the I 0 D and after spending a week or so the Rotary Club with friends in Cambridge Mrs I spent Christmas with her family at Mrs A Near spent Christmas with friends at Burlington and Kitchener IVrs Walter Arnold of Kelowna has been visiting with her brother Mr Charles Davidson and Mrs Davidson Mrs Douglas of Florida has been visiting with her family Mr and Mrs J and family No 25 Highway North Mr and Mrs Harris of Newfoundland have been visiting with his father Mr Ivan Harris and sisters Mrs and Mrs Tom Perkins and families Mrs M Taylor entertained Mrs Edna Snyder Mrs J Johnstone of Toronto Mr and Mrs A M Acton and Mr and Mrs Ross Gordon of Guelph on Boxing Day Mr and Mr Robert Turner spent Christmas with friends in Burlington The many friends were glad to hear that Mr was able to return home following surgery in Toronto Western Hospital where he has been several weeks Mr and Mrs Clark Arm strong had as Christmas guests daughter Bonnie from Hamilton Mrs A of Georgetown Mr and Mrs Jack Gilbcrtson and Keith of Mr Jim comb of Hamilton Mrs H Gilbcrtson and Miss Shirley Gilbcrtson of Eden Mills The home or Mrs Edgar on Mill Street was the scene of a happy family Christmas Son Randy and wife Heather with sons Drew and Shayne were down from Owen Sound with Heather grandfather Mr Wilfred Ma gee from Markdale Mr and Mrs Doug Cairns came from Mr and Mrs Tom Haines came from Niagara Falls and Mrs brother Mr was home from St Joseph Extended Care Unit at Guelph Christmas evening they spoke on the phone to daughter Jean and family in Cold Lake Alberta New Years eve dances There will be many dances and house parties on New Year Eve The Legion wa sold out soon after the tickets went on sale It is here the largest crowd of peoolc gathers to welcome in New Year Wins television for Christmas Mrs J Pavh received an unexpected Christmas present from Drug Mart Friday when she won the draw for the portable and white television has bun popular this season The weather has been airly for it by Mrs G Robertson St Alban Hall was decorated with Christmas trees and garlands for the Christmas dinner of Acton Golden Age Club when over sat down to a delicious dinner of roast beef and all the trimmings catered to by Acton Scout and Guide mothers After doing justice to the fine muil tables were cleared and a short business session was held A donation was received from Mrs Pearl Kennedy a former active member who now resides in Guelph at the offer The Firefighters offered a table shuffle board for he dropin centre on motion this was graciously accepted Cheer boxes arc to be sent to the sick and shut Ins More bowlers are invited for regular play on Mondays at Miss Hall on the piano and Joe fuller violin provided music prior to the supper while folks wore gathering program Mrs Merkley was C for i variety program that was well received Jill Morris of the Carper School of dancing did an acrobatic number Karen McCord sang two numbers Amazing Grate and What Child is this Mrs Jean Precious gave a reading followed by a read ing by Mrs J C Dennis O I Me when I Whine ACTON OUTERS CLUB GLASS DRIVE Saturday January 8th ANY GLASS BOTTLES JARS ETC WITHOUT LIDS ACTON PHARMACY Comer Mill and Main St Acton Twins Sue and Anita Civiero Up danced Six year old Christine Couture did some acrobatics dressed as a pussy cat Mrs M Milne favored with a recitation Mr Day and Simla Claus Several were sung by a group of yds alio from the Carpenter school of danc It L Davidson and John S prowl played several ben on the mouth organ with Marjone Hall the piano Anne McCord played a piano solo followed by several carols by the rhythm band Graham sang an old English carol Christmas to night To the jingle of bells Old Santa appeared to pass out gifts to all II I Davidson voiced appreciation to all who had helped make a delightful evening He also extended season greetings to all Happy Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre and Flower Shop PEARL JACK TED SO MUCH TO THE HAP wl TO MANY MANY GOOD FRIENDS WHO CONTRIBU LODGE IN To the Canadian I Acton Satiation Army Guelph Acton and Churchill Church and Choir thanks fur Chmtmas SPECIAL THANKS FAITHFUL STAFF Ml ion MAPLEVIEW LODGE RESIDENTS Joan Irs our ANNUAL JANUARY WALLPAPER and PAINT ill S OFF ALL IMPORTED WALLPAPERS I OFF INSTOCK WALLPAPERS Glidden FOR FLAT WALLS AND CEILINGS ULTRAHIDE FLAT LATEX High Quality Paint At a Low Low Price GLOSS WHITE PASTEL MANY OTHER ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORE ON SALE GEORGETOWN DECORATING CENTRE DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 8774193