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Ppa e 6 THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL CHAPTER OFFERS BURSARY FOR TOP HS, STANDING Mrs. C. McGillivray, eit- convener, announced for New Canadians high hool auditorium, April 26, fol- lowing final class in basic Eng lish. Miss Snowball appointed to convene the theatre night to be held in May. Mrs. Fred Tilley read a paper entitled Canada 1951 during Empire Study period. Re- gent, Mrs Roy Irwin, will be chapter's delegate to semi-annual provincial conference to be held in Hamilton April 11 to 13 and Mrs. W. R. Walton Jr. chapter's representative at Saskatoon this summer. uce Chapter will give to high school stu- 3.50 {zenship party decided at April meeting Victoria Hall Tuesday. In the of a close decision preference will en to son or daughter of vet- superyising prin- schools, demon: Interest by the use of projector and screen was gift to school Oak Chapter and Bruce. Mr. Holme: preciation for tinued intere: chapters. film Si Projector from White r Angela sed ap- and con- of two stance in school TRE IN REVERSE Revenue from Opportunity Shop $152.14 for March, Mrs. Carlton Green reported. Mrs. E. Pearce reported £10: proceeds from Tots 'n Teens fashion show of As we understand the doctors, you can live a great deal longer if you quit everything that makes you want to. SOON BE "SIESTA" TIME FOR YOUR FURNACE GET YOUR NAME IN EARLY . .. WE START FURNACE CLEANING MAY 1ST IS YOUR REFRIGERATOR READY FOR EXTRA WORK Warmer weather will add extra strain to the mechanism of your "Frig." --- We urge you to call us now to give it a thorough check-up. COUNTY COMMENTARY the county town A. Hemstreet, A resident of since 1876, George Milton's grand old man, quietly celebrated his 98th birthday last week, He marked the occasion by strolling to the town office to pay hig taxes for the current year. "It's not the best of reasons for taking a walk, but it has to be done," he said with a smile Pays For Progress A glant maple that was already sturdy when Acton obtained its first post office in 1844, last week succumbed . to progress and a power saw. Second largest tree on Mill Street for over a century, this big maple almost gave way to municipal expansion when the old Merchants Bank was erected may years ago but was granted a reprieve. by architects, who moved the building site sufficiently to permit the tree to remain stand- ing. "Rotten and all, it's always sad to see them go," commented the Acton Free Press wistfully. Avid Readers Circulation of Burlington public library books reached a record total of 6303 during March, C. P. Seeley 'reported to the board last week, pointing up the need for increased accommodation in the near fifture. Municipal Morale diligence of present police morality squads could not surpass that of early Acton womanhood, judging from a report clipped from the Free Press "Back In 1901" column. In April of that year, the Free Press informed its readers: J "For some time rumours have been circulating that an old shack on main street was a gamb- ling resort which was frequented by a number of young fellows whose morals were not improved thereby." It was even hinted that liquor was sold there. As people returned from church last Sab- bath evening, smoke wag to be seen issuing from the chimneys, and a gleam of light here and there strayed through the, care- L. F. CLEMENT 8 THOMAS STREET NORTH, PHONE 1441 REFRIG & OIL BURNERS SALES & SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE "What We Sell We Service" TRAFALGAR With 4. big crowd of about three hundred in attendance, Fri- day evening's dance and euchre of North Trafalgar Community Club, in the Trafalgar Memorial Hall, was a huge success. Walt Alway's Circle Ramblers played for the dancing. Winners of euchré prizes were: Ladies. Mrs. Garnet Hamilton, 1st, Mrs. Boo- cock, 2nd; Men, J. M. Ford, 1st, Alex Watson 2nd. mew dtd Postville Farm Forum will hold a dance and euchre at the Mem- orial Hall Friday evening, May 11. » PEE An Easter meeting of Munns' W.A. wag held at the home of Mrs. Harvey Dunn Wednesday of last week. The program included a reading by Mrs. Lloyd Pickard from the book on Mary Slessor, missionary of Africa. Mrs. Lorne Fish and Mrs.' A. Walsom presid- ed. sere Miss Jean Hall was bridesmaid for her cousin, Miss Audrey Mid- dleton, Toronto, whose marrage to Mr Carlyle Smith, Toronto, was solemnized at Rosedale Unit- ed Church on Saturday. Among the guests were the brides cous- in, Mrs, Bwart Hall and Mr. Hall, Trafalgar, and her aunt, Mrs. Nelson and Mr. Nelson, Oakville. FE A recent wedding of interest to Munn's and Snider's residents is that of Anne Elizabeth Bagshaw and Fred G. Martin, both of Tor- onto. The marriage was held on March 22nd. in Parkdale United Church, Toronto, with Rev. Ray- mond Rowley, officlating. Mrs. Martin, is a daugter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fleming, Dundas Highway, Munn's Corners. The friends of Mrs. Barl Albert- son are glad to hear that she is out of the Hamilton Hospital where she has been a patient and is now convalescing for a few days at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Harry Lidgate, RegN. (Gladys Ayearst,) Hamilton Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Robinson (formerly Helen King) on the birth of a daughter, fully chinked windows and walls. A trio of women in town raided the place with the temerity of the Carrie Nation order and, after considerable difficulty, identified the inmates and secured possess- ion of a pack of cards. It is hoped that Acton will not again be dis- graced by the presence within her borders of such a disreputable den." To All Chrysler-PlymouthOwners THE SPRING SULPHUR AND MOLASSES TREATMENT DOES WONDERS . . Bring your Chrysler or Plymouth to our CLINIC FOR ITS SPRING TREATMENT HEDLEIGH HOME LIMITED Plymouth, Fargo Service" "The Home of Chrysler, DUNDAS STREET NORTH OAKVILLE 4 PHONE 1063 sales volume the way I am." Janice Christine, at the General Hospital, Wyandotte, Mich. The grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. War- den King, Sheridan, formerly of the Dundas Highway, are being congratulated on the arrival of their first grandchild. cranes Miss Purdy, student of Hamil ton Normal School, was practice teacher at Munn's School last week, : xmas an Among the guests at the Ought- red-Bddy wedding in Central United Church, Weston, were Miss Ellena Savage, Mr. and Mrs. Belford Savage and Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Savage. Miss Savage, aunt of the groom, assisted at the reception. PO Members of Wesley Church W.M.S. who attended the annual meeting of the Halton Presbyter- ial W.M.S. in Georgetown United Church, Thursday, April 4, were Mrs. S. D. Turner, Mrs. E. A. Fish, Mrs. F. Near, Mrs. Calvin Bentley and daughter, Miss Jes- ham and Miss A. Marshall x ox se Residents of Snider's and mem- bers of Wesley Church who knew Mrs. J. M. McSparran when she lived on the concession and who "BEEN OUR ADS LATELY?" "Yes, Mam, I said reading--for only in ads that are printed in the local newspaper can you get all the facts. I do my advertising in the "Journal" because I know that shoppers want to look at local advertising at their leisure--want to compare offerings and prices--want to get full descrip- tion and details. Every progressive store in town advertises regularly in the "Journal"'--and if I didn't, believe me, I wouldn't be building my weekly FOR ALL THE LOCAL FACTS, ALL THE LOCAL NEWS TURN TO YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL EEE PE Tee EE READING SHELTER NEWS BY ALAN LEMAY If you are looking for a good pet, the Shelter is now open to visitors from 4 to 5 p.m. daily. If we do not have the kind of pet you are after, you are invited to call and leave with us full partic- ulars regarding the exact type you wish. In this way, you get first call on any animals brought in. For the people who work dur- ing the day, the Shelter is open in the evenings from 8 to 8.30 At the present time we have a black cocker male, a small part springer male, and a black part terrier male. All these are suit- able for house pets, We also have a collie male and a part collie female that would be a good farm dog. i Cats looking for homes include a gray male, a gray female, and a gray part persian female, all about six months old. A gray per- sian female nearly full grown with a very lovely coat and dis- position is also hoping for new: quarters. One small black cocker female was adopted last week. The pointer, too, has found a new home. In order to complete work al ready started, we are in urgent need of some plain pine lumber to finish our kitchen. To keep our new cement floors clean we need at once a good length of garden hose. Other things needed include a cash box with lock, a good flashlight and a first aid kit for the ambulance, a new broom and a mew mop. A call to 515 with news of any of the above items will be greatly appreciated and the ambulance will be, around to pick them up. has been living in Toronto for several years, will be surprised to learn that she left last week for her former home in Ireland. Last fall, Mrs. McSparran went to Ed- monton to see her brother, who ill. He passed away a short time ago and Mrs. MeSparran re- turned to Toronto remaining in the city two days before going back to Ireland for a visit. ceens Mr. Lester Burtsch, accompan- ied by his mother, Mrs. Burtsch, motored down from Aurora on Friday. While here they visited with Mr. and Mrs: Ernest Hopper. Thursday, April 12, 1951 Delicate pastels! Rich deeper tones! Hundreds of glorious! decorator-styled colors await your choice in FLO-GLAZE Colorizer paints! Here's the only way to gel ready-to-use paints that match or blend with the colors in your drapes, rugs, wallpapers. No Hit-or-mniss mixing! 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