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Ballinafad Birthdays farewell party by Winifred Smith The residents at Halton Manor having April birthdays mingled with other residents as they met in the main auditorium at the manor earlier this month Members of Silverwood and Ballinafad Womens Institute jointly put on a party to honor the birthdays part In the celebration was to provide the program with Mrs Leo Jamleson as the entertainment got underway shortly after pm when some lively music was provided by Jesse and Ernest McEnery on the violin ac companied by Mrs E on the piano That provided the mood for more to came The mens choir sang a number followed by Paul Schwa who sang a solo Fred and who are always a delight to hear sang a duet Grace gave a reading and Lille Given added a bit of humor to the program with her comic song Ernie with Eileen ended the program with some old time fiddling on their violins to the delight of the seniors who couldnt resist tapping their feet A special table was set up for the guests of honor who came and took place as their names were called Special favors and a decor ated cake were set on the table Limehouse The two neighboring WI were In charge of the lunch There were a variety of sand wiches and delicious home made tarts served to all with tea and coffee It proved to be a happy evening for every body Recent visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo were Rev and Mrs Kelvin Johnston who spent the weekend Son Murray his wife and two children who now reside at Kincardine spent part of their holidays visiting bis parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mar shall were invited to Guelph on Sunday when they were entertained by their grand daughter VickyLyn Polo Mr and Mrs Frank Smith spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Burt Acton when other members of their family met for a farewell gathering to daughter Brenda and son-in- law Ralph with grandson as they were leaving that evening for their new home In Dixville Quebec Rev Mann who has been pastor at Hanover Baptist Church or the past our years lakes up his new duties as chaplain for the mentally retarded at the home in Dix on Sunday April 30 There are 80 adults children and of a staff at present Besides the home situated on the grounds are a church a school and recreation Former teacher diesinBrantford by Mrs Art Benton We were sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Winnlfred Ivens in hospital at on April 10 She attended school here at SS No 9 and taught at S S No IB before teaching in Toronto many years Limehouse was home until she sold her home here and moved lo Branlford after retirement Mrs A Williams demon strated Stanley Products or the W I in Memorial Hall on Thursday evening I ladies also held a sale of homemade baking Our dear 94yearold neigh bour Mrs Mills is in hospital in Georgetown We hope for her improvement in health Dr Philbrook MP was guest of honor at Memorial Hall on April 17 when he presented Canadian flags to the Boy Scouts and to the Womens Institute They were accepted by Tom and Mrs A W Benton Frank Hoyer broke the flag and the Scouts saluted and repeated their pledge Leaders Cubs and parents also attended WI president Mrs Booth was chairman and with the Dominion Day WI com mittee Mrs Moulden and Mrs Hannah served coffee and cookies Harvey Norton spent last week on holidays In Nassau with the Caledon Ski Club by Mrs G Denny Brownie and Guide News Thank you for all your generous donationsthe battle drive last Saturday was a great success There were many helpers to pick up and sort the glass The Brownies part in this event will go towards earning their Golden Hands Marilyn Phillips kindly let us have the use of several sheds and a barn at their home The First Limehouse Girl Guides enjoyed a sleepover last Friday night at Carol Vlschedyks Captain After swimming for two hours at the Acton Lions Pool the girls met back at Captains house for pizza pop chips pillow fights ghost stories etc The last meeting of the Limehouse LA was held at Dennys on April We discussed the Mother and Daughter banquet which will be on May 30 Another topic of conversation was the fact that to our dismay we will be losing another leader at the end of the year It seems that our Guide Captain is moving to Oakville so we are now in need of someone who would be interested in taking over her position If you like children and have some time to spare please give MarJ Thomson a call at The next meeting will be at Marilyn Phillips on May Funeral home sold This week Lachlan McKersle announced the sale of the funeral home he established in Milton in 1953 New owners of the firm are Douglas and Judith Kocber formerly of Kitchener where Doug was a funeral director for the past nine years McKersie was employed at Funeral Home in Acton before pur chasing the Milton business He is married to the former Gladys McLellan of Acton ELTON COLE CELEBRATED his birthday with a party at Brook- ville Hall and spent some time chatting with his daughter Lena Mrs Doug Mason Ospringe If you value dog keep it at home by Doris Floes Rev Peter Barrow of Georgetown Moderator of the Presbyterian Church conducted communion ser vice at Knox church Sunday morning His message was Can You Afford Not to Be a Christian Of the many things you wouldnt have if you werent a Christian heading the list he spoke on was Peace of Mind The weather was favourable and a goodly crowd turned out to enjoy the hot beef supper at the church on Saturday evening There was also a good crowd of parents attended Open House at the school Tuesday evening to see what the students have been ac complishing thi3 year Ebenezer Choir festival By Mrs Ron The choirs of Arkell Mills and Ebenezer have been busy rehearsing for the choir festival which takes place at Ebenezer next Sunday April at 11 oclock It is to be followed by a potluck lunch Everyone is welcome to at tend this musical treat Sun day School will be cancelled for next Sunday only Dr Ben Young Is recuper ating at hospital Hamilton Rev topic was Begin to Possess The people of God had camped in the desert for many years The king sent a challenge Fight or get out Gods word came to Moses Begin to possess it Take God for yourself Many are lost In mediocrity Do not have a borrowed faith Know what you believe The frogs arc practicing these evenings We can hear exercising their lungs and getting their voices in harmony I watched a boxing match one day no holds barred between a dog and a groundhog Believe it or not I was rooting for the groun dhog The dog had found a plaything something that moved and was making considerable noise about it all with an extra yelp or two thrown In when his nose got bit The groundhog held his ground retreating no more than a few paces while every now and then gaining an extra yard when the dog turned tall and ran He finally gained the fence corner and crawled through whereupon the dog lost interest and ambled away We once had a small dog on the farm part collie When he took after a groundhog he wasnt playing and he didnt waste time making a lot of noise about it He then would drag the dead animal to the house deposit it at the back door until he received a few words of praise and a pat on the head he then toted it off and buried it That little dog was worth his weight in gold too loyally guarding the in terests of the farm to ever leave it The dogs that are roaming the countryside now have no ties of interest to their homes so off they go in search of something They also stand a chance of getting shot if caught in mischief So if you value your dog please keep him at home Education week at Ospringe school was full of activities A safety Rim was shown by Constable Kidd at Open House numbers were sung by the school choir and the three top speakers in Oral Communications gave their speeches Wednesday afternoon Mrs John Trimble showed pic tures of Norway Sweden and Denmark and on Friday Mrs Schepers gave a slide presentation on Holland Friday was also International day when some of the students came attired in native costumes OCn00 RAT FEE ON ACTON HOMES up to square fast of attic area USING MACHINE BLOWN MINERAL WOOL INSULATION Norns The Time To Insulate 19781 RYCKMANS INSULATION LIMITED Call Burlington Collect or Alto ctttm Foam for wall with yoar warranty Evening Course BECOME A LOADER- BACKHOE OPERATOR The Heavy Equipment School of Sheridan College Milton will run a course starting next month to train combination loader- backhoe operators 10 Sessions of hours each hours theory 30 hours practical Tuesdays and Thursdays 6001000 pm starting May Fee 13500 For further call 8783577 or 8263098 Or drop in to the school 6th Line Nassagaweya Township West of Highway 25 North of Rd Sheridan College Community Services Swimming Pool SPECIAL Rectangular 3V Professionally Installed only 4600 fogs May COMPLETE OF CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES AT BEST PRICES AT 48 MAIN ST ERIN NEXT TO BARRY TOWN COUNTRY SPEC Recreation PHONE DEALER FOR CANSWIM CANADA LTD AND JACUZZI CANADA LTD Elton Cole 90th birthday The Acton Press Wednesday April 26 1978 13 Beatty is choice On April In Horn by Trafalgar township Walter and Emily Cole had their first Eton Elton Last Wednesday April IB was his About people dropped Into Brookvllle Hall on Sunday April to wish him well and help him celebrate this special occasion Mr Cole farmed nil his life until six years ago at Acton Upon his retirement he and his wife Catherine a mere moved to Cameron St In Acton However even today he likes to visit the old homestead and check out the He still likes to browse at auctions also Eden Mills The birthday party was put on by his children Jack 2 Acton Ruth Mrs Roy Wood Campbellville Una Mrs Doug Mason Guelph Edwin at homo and Mrs Ross Mr Cole also has 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren Special guests at the party were Mr Coles brother Bob from Milton his sister Beatrice Mrs Gerald Downs Milton and his brotherinlaw Charles Robertson Hamilton A special letter of congratulations was received from federal opposition leader Joe Clark Beatty received the Progressive Conservative nod for the now riding of this week unopposed Mr was the sitting member for WellingtonGray before the distribution of ridings Over people jammed Into Orangeville high school that evening Lincoln Alexander MP for Hamilton West was guest speaker In his acceptance speech Mr Beatty spoke about the farmers getting a fair shake Hard work should be rewarded not penalised he told the enthusiastic crowd There should be a Job for every Canadian who wants one he said Best wishes sent at UCW meeting The April meeting of the Eden Mills United Church Women was held in the Sunday School room President Mrs Betty Snow opened the meeting with a poem The devotional was taken by Mrs Mabel Parker with the singing of hymn Will your anchor hold Scripture reading from Math Chap Verses The topic was Are you afraid to speak Christians are more in terested in teaching than learning Evangelicalism should not be afraid to step out In Christian life The Lords prayer was said in unison Mrs Betty Snow presided over the business period It was reported a Best Wished telegram was sent to Rev Betty Griffiths re her marriage Plans were made to take dessert to the choir Rally at Ebenezer church April 3 Mrs Mabel Parker and Mrs Tomllnson will be responsible for SPIN In Mrs Betty Snow and Mrs Freda Thompson volunteered to be representatives on the manse board New dishes tobies and chairs will be purchased for use at the fall lunches Mrs gave five quills for the World Relief that had been made from donated material Mrs also gave a good report on her day at Presbytery In Bridgeport ORGANS IAMMOND THOMAS YAMAHA PRICED FROM DRASTICALLY REDUCED FOR 2 DAYS ONLY APRIL 28 29 HOUSE OF MELODY HAMMOND ORGAN STUDIOS SPEEDVALE PIAZA Ontdrio 8231301 Cbtfalraf Your In country on of the Credit OPEN DAILY Monday torn 12 Noon Luncheon Served 123pm Dinner pm Snacks and Hotpots by the fireside IN The English Room Each day Try our bacon chaos and anion arc 8773813 PH0NE 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