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The Acton Free Press Wednesday 1978 Reunion plans made by group by Wendy Thomson The Ladles Division of the Acton Agricultural Society finalized plans for their Anniversary Reunion at their monthly meeting last Thursday The Reunion to pay tribute to past members baking section at the Acton Fair President Carmela Cobham is once again con vening the Baby Show She reported on the arrange ments made As usual it will One thing thats sure to disrupt the household routine enough so that nothing much Including column writing gets done Is for us to have company I Just can bring myself to leave the circle of warmth and talk to do things that should be done and whatnot To begin with our weekends lately have been a little hectic because son Jim comes home from Northern Alberta Technical Institute and three or four of us spend quite a bit of time playing cards talking and generally getting acquanted after a fiveday separation Meals are at odd hours with whoever happens to be here at the time staying too One weekend however freezer to make sure nobody was a Friday noon went hungry Still wasn t and I popped Into Ed getting much cooking done stopped by the air what with all the catching up port and picked up daughter todoinalldirections Beth and the man In her life Somewhere along the line it Ray Although we had seen was decided to a have a party them in Ontario last fall the Unfortunately I had to head boys see Beth at all for out with my camera for awhile over two years and only now and left Roy David and then in the two years Beth and Ray Jim and before that Heather and their friends So there was much to talk Keith and Cindy all arranged about who had grown who around the kitchen on counter whose voice had tops chairs and floor changed which cat was who Came back two hours later what size the dog was all the and by the look of it nobody important things in life had moved they were so busy In honor of the occasion I trying to top each others simmered up a big pot of jokes Beth favorite dish Italian On Sunday things settled spaghetti sauce down a bit The kids headed of us Jims Heather was here lor Buck Mountain and I tool headed for the table and puttered Figured there not much talking was done for t much point in starting awhile anything as I d probably just Thenwegotgolngatltagain begin and somebody would till all hours quit around walk In but the lights were still Today is Monday I burning way past that a days work In town and Saturday f was just telling would have liked to head myself I MUST get some straight for bed but all the writing done when I saw family has gone to judo broad grins on the faces of the practice and the house is quiet kids outside A green truck except for Patty prpplng to was pulling In our friend trail guide It s a good time to do some la guy who works on the writing if I could only think of oil rigs Roy had come up something to write about from to see what was Maybe it I go soak in a hot tub new with us this spring something will come to mind So eight of us sat down to Either that or I II go to dinner after I emptied the sleep will be held on July starting be held in the arena on the at clock at the home of Saturday afternoon of the Thompson The program will include enter talnment games and a buffet supper Invitations will be sent out this week all former board members Mrs Storey a member of long standing will make and decorate the special anniversary cake A well Mrs Storey walked away with the prize for the most points in the fair Last year donors have agreed to sponsor this year Baby Show The meeting also decided to participate In Back to Acton Days again Prizes for their draw will be displayed Pay as you pull tickets will be available at the display The draw for an a hanging and a needlepoint cushion will be made at Acton Fall Fair Ladies Aid busy month A month of activity ended that is being planned as a with the Ladies Aid of Knox church project Church held their regular The worship service was meeting on May in taken with Mrs Stewart Hall Four banquets Morrison reading the Strip- had been catered to during lure and Mrs J McLeod the month with a large offering prayer Readings wedding at the end of April were given by the committee Mrs Harry Murray of the month with Mrs president opened the meet Matthews reading It takes a ing with a reading Glory Mothers Love to Make a Satisfactory reports were Home and two poems by given by the secretary and Edgar Guest Self Pity and Beautiful Promises of God Pel superstitions were were read by Mrs aired when the roll was Mrs Matthews conducted a called contest which was won by Dates for two wedding Mrs C M Davidson banquets in the fall were Mrs Ruby Hansen ex given pressed thanks to com Mrs Murray outlined a few for the nice lunch of plans for the outreach sandwiches and pickles which Second Century for Christ were served with a cup of teo Friendsindeed Club members bring bowling hardware home Emily Price We had a very good turnout at our meeting on May at M Bennett school when the election of officers was chaired by our past president Herb Dodds to conduct the election president vice president Ruth Courtney secretary Marj McDonough and treasurer Marion Keelan Two new members were welcomed to our organ ization Let us all get behind the executive and give them with a prize of and a Carllng beverage set We all think they did a great job and Acton will be remembered at Creek Our next outing will be n Saturday June 17 when we will be having a picnic at The slate for the year is ne for sir Toronto Island so we are ED CLARK saws some panelling to be installed at the Acton Community Services offices in the Y Renovations are expected to be complete by- next week sometime Dos and donts Fire prevention officer Larry Brassard has some do and don for reporting a fire The first thing he said is or everyone to make sure they The caller should calmly and clearly stale his or her name and report the fire giving the full address not just a name Joe s place After the caller has given this Information he or she should wait and see if the dispatcher has any further questions It will only take a few seconds and could save precious moments and maybe lives Those living in the rural areas when reporting a fire should state to the dispatcher the line or Ihey live on and between which lineor they live They should also specify whclher they live in Nassflgaweya or ng terms in office Following the meeting games were enjoyed in the gym and then a delicious lunch was served by the social committee Congratulations go to Sophie Oehlrich and Mary for winning first and third prizes in their category at the Handicapped Bowling held at Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes in Creek on May Sophie won first prize bringing home and a trophy and Mary won third hoping the weatherman will cooperate and we will have a good day We would like to thank Murchinson Marge Patterson and Juanlta Lamarche for their help in making up the tickets for the Friends in Deed The prizes can be seen at Acton Home Furnishings and tickets are to be In by our next meeting which will be at M Bennett school at 30 June Let all get out and make it a good meeting SHANNON McAfee picked out what she wanted at the Y Men s auction sale Friday evening Everything from toys clothes to a car ana boat were for sale at the auction Personals CITIZENS BAND and Georgetown Choral Society drew a large crowd to their Summerfest concert in Georgetown Saturday North ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 6TH ANNUAL BIG COUNTRY- WESTERN DANCE SAT JUNE 17 1 a AT ERIN ARENA Reading rig hi to left Dad Jos Brown ball Ron Sparing hummer ion Barry Brown rhythm guitar Brown god and timbourlno Dave Don on had ii tardaughter Tracey Brown Ticket available from Mom ban or caB or Alto available at Erin Coop Store Main St or Main St Erin Under Spatial Occailon April parties were of Jim and enjoyed by Lions club members and residents at Thompson of Brampton Beth Jeanettes home for senior and Les Swackhamer Kay citizens and Acton Seniors and Ross and residence Lindsay Isabel Agnes Carbcrry and Dirk van and Albert Scott were and Dale Wendy and John von Jody and their In April Visiting on behalf of the Lions were Neil and Ruth Miller Peter and John Dennis CELEBRATING APRIL birthdays at Seniors residence were Agnes Carberry Beroice Hergett and Albert Scott Representatives of the Lions club put on the party 109 at Annual all of Sons Jim with Tammy and Jason and Ross and Marlon with Kim and Glen were also present Special tea for workers The branch of Canadian Cancer Society is holding a tea tomorrow Thursday afternoon specifically for the Activity Group workers The lea a first of its kind will be held at Trinity United Church Attention Community Groups and Organizations Look how Canada Works works for us The Women Institute Is Talking Are you listening was the Theme for the 74th District Annual of Wellington Centre Women a Institutes This meeting was held In St John United Church with I as hostess for this annual meeting Mrs Franklin Armstrong and Mrs Albert Sobol of looked after registration with 109 Women Institute members registering Mrs L A Jefferson the new Provincial Board Director for Subdivision 12 did the ratification of the District Directors The Pennies for Friendship collection was presented at this time GOING going gone Max Storey sells an other item to a buyer at the Ys Mens annual auction sale The sale was held in the arena Mrs John Burnett President of Wellington Centre In her address urged- all branches to try and send a delegate to Area Conventions and Officers Conference Wellington Centre was one of two districts with perfect attendance at Area Convention last year Mrs Burnett felt that she was very fortunate to have been able to go on the return visit to South Vancouver Island Women Institute In August of 1977 The report of Standing Committees chaired by Mrs Malt Leuty first vice president were Public Relations Mrs Enoch Kraft agriculture and Canadian Industries Mrs Raymond Grose citizenship and world affairs Mrs Archie Gates education and cultural ac Mrs Harry Bun- family and consumer affairs Mrs Edgar Gray resolutionsMrs John curatorMrs J Irvine Black farm safety Mrs Albert Rogers Wellington County historical research society Mrs Oliver Somervllie Entertainment for the morning session was given by the members of the Fergus W I This was songs per tabling to WI These messages in song were written by Mrs Reg Brett a member of this branch Mrs LA Jefferson the Provincial Board Director in her address asked that consideration be given for donations to the Lee Foundation Fund It Is hoped that by 1980 will be collected the Interest from this to make the home self supporting Ontario Week at the Lee Home Is June to June Chris and Elsie assisted by daughter Diane hosted a family gathering at their home on Arthur St in celebration of Chris s birthday on Saturday June All Chris brothers and his sister wen able to be present Mary 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