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Tim Acton Fran Press Wednesday Dec 141977 FriendsinDeed Christmas party held by Mr Emily Price Winter really came in with a vengeance with all the snow and winds but it has beauty all its own At this festive tune of the year It Is very seasonable We had a very good meeting on November and quite well attended It was so nice to see new faces and we hope to see more at our future meetings It is very grot Hying to the executive and social committees as they are trying hard to keep our meetings interesting in formative The floral decorations made by Grace Robertson were beautiful and I think all of us learned a lot on how to make up table decorations She made up two very the IODE Christmas meeting Christmas arrangements began Tuesday with a festive which were raffled off and luck supper were won by Marion Keelan Coir sincere thanks go to of gifts and a very enjoyable Grace for giving of her time time was had by all Our and for making our meeting thanks go to Joan and Frank very enjoyable by showing for opening their home to us us how to make something to enjoy a good night We hope Our Christmas party was held on December which flnd ta to started with a delectable din- flt vi at La Riviera Restaurant a in Milton followed by a party held at the home of Mr and In closing we wish every- Mrs Frank Richards at one a very Merry Christmas 3 at which and a happy healthful pros- time there was an exchange perous Christmas meeting for Lakeside IODE The Lakeside Chapter of and Barbara Murchlson Barb also won the door prize Congratulations go to the winners The business meeting was chaired by the Regent Mrs Helen A motion was said to pay the annual com to the National and provincial funds Plans are underway for the distribution of Christmas baskets in Acton At the close of the business meeting games were played and an exchange of gifts was en joyed Two solos by Miss Roszell Tradition all the way for Christmas greetings Its tradition all the way a abstracts or sporting publishers Is also reflected return to the memories of themes but this is a small in this years Christmas childhood Thats the trend number compared to the gen- postage stamp which is based for Christmas greeting cards public on the first Canadian this year reports the 16- Ron vice Christmas carol member Packaging and dent and general manager and on the first Greeting Card Association of Gibson Greeting Cards feels official Christmas ftreetlne Canada that a person buys fashion card of the Association Christmas card themes when buying a card The reporduction of a Cor- tend to reflect the patterns of sentiments are the same each nelius Krelghoff modern living says Richard year because fellings dont called Habitants Home ta Cairns President CoulU really change How theyre winter Hallmark While Santa presented changes slightly fim Canadian Claus is still depleted as a This year the Christmas Christmas cards were sports buff as he was in scenes are the same but published by Smith and there is an Increased em theres a greater use of Company of Toronto who phasls on the traditional greens and reds And the apparently had register the values colors and scenes or background Is generally in w thft Christmas earthy or beige tones Thfa Howard McGirr vice presl- Marshall president cording to the Act of dent Marketing Carlton Austin Marshall Limited Parliament of Canada in the Cards agrees adding feels Canadian landscapes 1B81 t j lot of photographic have been the backbone of me Minister of Agriculture reproduction being done and my business for the last The Christmas card were finding religious years These are always known was desianed In aspect of Christmas Is still popular Whats on the in- l Engla strong but its less specific crease is the number of cards Horslev more along the lines or faith depicting plants Cairns noted that the Cana- theme used by most of Santa Claus will visit the the greeting card Legion this Sunday Dec IB The Christmas meeting of one from Marjorie Holmes Knox Womens Missionary book Love and Laughter Society afternoon auxiliary was based on the scripture was held at the manse The president Miss Isabel Ander son was In charge of the pro gram and she was assisted by Miss Ruby Clark A good number of members as well Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart Miss Holmes says that Christmas Is not only for keeps but is also far keep sakes and customs the three guests came poems This Little Star and bringing white gifts to be This is what Christmas Is all given to the needy Miss Bella Mae Roszell was present to contribute two solos to the enjoyment of the afternoon They were Shine 0 Wonderful Star and A Christmas Lullaby There was also the singing of carols by everyone A poem Mary by L Cherry was read by Miss Anderson Miss Clark read another poem entitled Saint Joseph and as well read the Christmas story and led in prayer Miss Anderson gave two Interesting readings One was from the writing of Gladys Tabor and was called Our Christmas Tree The other ACW officers There was a good turnout at the annual meeting of the Anglican Church Women Games and luncheon were greatly enjoyed The incoming officers for are president Marie Hargrove first vice-presi- dent Penny Bnstow second vicepresident Creasey secretary Pearl treasurer Clarke correspondence secretary Mabel Denny flowers and gifts Louise Lindsay press reporter Pearl living message Penny kitchen convener Mae lain honorary president Ethel Ewing past president Creasey about Miss Anderson con eluded the devotional part of the program The roll call given by the secretary Mrs Watson was answered by a verse for Christmas The secretarys and treasurers reports were read and approved Gifts were presented to Mrs for chauffeuring the ladies and to Miss Roszell for coming to sing A bountiful lunch and social time con cluded the meeting NICHOLSON centre Liberal MP for was guest of honor at an informal at the home of Edith Hilfman Speyside Monday She spoke to the group present on women in politics Halton MP Frank was also on hand for the gathering MPs gather with group and belief in general How ever I must add we find Christmas is not a trendy time but a time of tradition Clancy president Rust Craft says he agrees Its not unusual Christmas after all Is the most traditional time of the year So people tend to stick with snow scenes fireplaces or sards showing Christmas tree ornaments things In that line Of course there are always some people who want Sbtcvte Deliver fruit to sick shutins The afternoon meeting of Acton Golden Age Club was held In St Albans Parish Hal on Dec G with a very good attendance Anniversary celebrated Mr and Mrs Marvin Bar ber celebrated their wedding anniversary at a dance at the curling club Saturday evening December 3 The happy evening was ar ranged by their daughters and law Marilyn and John Roszell Sharon and John Bard Fergus and Kathy Barber of Acton A buffet dinner was enjoyed by the friends and relatives attending Hillbillies hold party Acton Hillbillies B club held a Christmas party for the children of the members Sunday December It Santa Claus made an appearance and gave out gifts and goodies Sandwiches Christmas cake coffee and pop were served to 15 members and their families A draw was also held Everyone enjoyed the Christmas music and visiting with C friends All dona Ions were appreciated very much regular meeting of the Hillbilly Club will be Jan uary 1978 at 2 in the coot hall President L Davidson was In the chair and wcl corned all After the opening a two minute silence wab observed in tribute to Mrs John Milne who had been a member for some time The committee is looking after arranging a pot luck supper on December at pm Boxes of fruit arc be delivered the sick and ins before Christmas After the clubs meeting was ad journcd they the arrival of the bus to take Democracy and participa tion were the key words during an Informal talk between Trinity M Aidecn Nicholson and friends and of Edith of the area on Monday Mrs Nicholson along with MP Frank Phil- brook met with a group of IS to discuss womens role in politics and the entire political scene The Trinity M P stressed that all people are equal in the task In which they set out to do for them selves as Individuals If everyone sticks together and participates she said a democracy is formed Dr told the that another part of was the fact that his constituents could go to him with their problems and if he could not help them he would send them to someone who could help If there is no such person he told the group he will help set up a committee to deal with the matter Blood clinic Christmas is a lime for giving not only gifts to our friends and family but for others less fortunate than ourselves This year you can give a very precious gift that will last for years to come the gift of life at the Acton blood donor clinic Santa will be there to see the Christmas lights entertain the children while stopping at for parents give blood The clinic Is being held on December The group continued on at the Acton between their way to Simcoe where 30 and 30 and ogam at they picked up a guide and toured the city for an hour Lost year there were bus J loads through the month of disappointed with turnouts in December The lights were that people beautiful and en v thc Joyed the trip ot tnls Christmas Mrs felt the gathering a success She pointed out not all the people present were Liberals but they enjoyed the time any way Mrs says that she has hud such informal meetings in her home before and found them beneficial to the person who 111 not speak out in fronl of a crowd for one reason or another She said with a group of 15 everyone is comfortable and they do not have to worry about putting their foot In their Mrs also pointed out that this gathering the MPs were not looked on as government officials but on a onetoone basis They are just people wanting to get the answers Mrs said of her guests who have opportunity to ask the know ledgeable 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