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Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 13, 1977, p. 6

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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Juh13 Acton couple go on special cruise LONGSTEMMED GUARD Lifeguard Karen Hinkley seems to have grown three feet taller The protruding gams however belong to Deb Greenock branch has July meeting Mr and Mrs Bob Hart of Acton have recently returned from a hectic two week cruise of the Mediterranean Sea The couple left on June 11 and flew from Malton to Pal Sicily Here they met one planeload of people from Vancouver and one load from Montreal They were two full airplanes from Tor onto The large group then boarded the cruise ship S Ithaca owned by a Greek shipping agent There were accomodations for passengers on the ship Mr Hart explained I Sicily the ship sailed to Naples which is the cameo capital of the world A tour of Sorrento followed The drive to Sorrento was 35 miles of hairpin turns and Mr Hart said calling the journey He ex plained his bus driver was horn happy which made everything even more nerve wracking Home was next on agenda where they toured nil the tourist attractions in eluding some of the and ruins The group next stop was at Cannes where the world 95th birthday for Mrs J McLean famous film festivals ore held Some of the group Mr Hart said took a tour of Monte Carlo famous for Its gambling The ship then docked at Pal ma at Majorca home of the pearls Next stop Malaga in Spain then on to Gibraltar the next day From there the ship sailed to in where they had a short stay before going across the sea to Gagliari and Sardinia The last leg of the cruise took them back to Palermo to catch the planes back home In the two weeks the couple travelled 2300 miles not including air mileage They returned June to different world as Actons JusJce of the Peace calls It He explained that everyone on the trip has a different opinion of the North ican culture There is a world of difference between here and there and we ore spoiled by what we have here he said Although this was a once in a lifetime trip for the Acton couple Mr Hart said there were some people on the ACTON S JUSTICE OF the Peace Bob Hart and his wife have recently cruise who have made the returned from a Mediterranean cruise on the S S Ithaca With them is trip several times their dining steward Mrs John McLean 31 Brock St celebrated a happy birthday this week Calling from out of town to bring best wishes were Mr and Mrs John Cole Miss Emma Cole Mrs V and Mr and Mrs Hinton at church Norman told St Joseph congregation Sunday morning about his work among the Indians on Island Formerly of Acton he is a Jesuit brother there He spoke during the Mass and parishioners and former friends found his remarks interesting and amusing Lincoln from Mr and Mrs Oliver Hunter from Georgetown A family picnic was also held on July at the home of Mr and Mrs William A McLean Georgetown Dine at OF MILTON Manor celebrates anniversary HONDA CIVIC WEVE GOT EM IMMEDIATE DELIVERY V0 or less PLUS PREP CHARGES STANDARD SHIFT OR AUTOMATIC NO DOWN PAYMENT BANK PLAN The June meeting of Green Branch of was held at the home of Mrs MeGeragle Thirteen members repeated the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect Mrs Wallace read a poem from 1909 second reader entitled A Wake Up Song Mrs Sinclair read A farmers Creed from a pta que hanging on Mrs McGeraglcs living room wall It was decided Mrs Sinclair and Mrs ft would represent Greenock at the versary dinner of the first meeting of Women Institute Stoney Creek which is being celebrated at Bingeman Park July New programs for coming year have been given out to the membership Mrs Aitken and Mrs Wallace gave reports from the district annual Many ideas from the group were mentioned in the district con venors report Miss Ptaren read the roll call Agriculture in C fees are up SI for next year Six hundred quilt blocks were donated for sale at the Lee Home as part of the Ontario project to help in the home improve ments Special 80th anniversary cake were decorated for the district these were judged first prize was awarded the Branch to Mrs M In the Did Vou Know section Mrs passed a clipping about disease telling of a well known Canadian songstress who has it Mrs had an account of The Silver Jubilee written by Sir Wilfred from the Reader printed in Canadian Consumer April issue has the findings of a survey in which the group had Rhythm band musical treat taken part reported by Mrs Aitken A reminder for the Acton Fall competition was given The theme being A talent a day keeps boredom Something to think about over the summer invitation was received to attend tea at 15 wood I to meet the new presi dent of Wellington Centre District It was decided to visit Black Creek Pioneer than regular meeting for Julj Meeting at Mrs a m July 19 with those attending bringing their picnic lunch Mrs of Rock wood was for this even mg Shi brought interesting information from founders and their philosophy in a book Believe Rick Some of the members arc Amwiy users shared some of their experiences with it I was served by Mrs Pea re and Mrs J Jack son and the hostess A presentation was held at the home of Mrs J Johnston for brideelect Norma Leslie Norma has been nursing in Manitoba for a few years she was very pleased to meet friends and neighbors again A work meeting was held by the quilt committee when several Greenock ladies attended Acton people at game Many Acton residents attended the football game between the Toronto Argo nauts and the Ottawa Rough riders last Thursday evening The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday but the thunder and lightning prompted organizers to post pone it for the safety of players and spectators Toronto won the game Amassed bands with flying colors fire department men in freshly pressed uniforms and candy stripers were all part of the Centennial Ministerial Manor parade Association conducted the service held Sunday ver Jubtlec service afternoon organist Mrs Marie Thorn Today Hilton Centennial son open the program with Manor is home to The Queen dents men and Four members of the Milton women in i bed com Its facilities include Miss Hilda Marcy one of the Manor first residents and dining room supervisor and staff member Dixon shared cutting of the birthday cake at the conclusion of the afternoon followed by Mulkewich chairman s remarks All addresses given in he program were brief and con W President of the Ontario Association for Homes for the Aged said there is a tremendous move ment in the province by the The parade began at 1 people to begin really caring m from Victoria Park for their senior citizens The through town to the Manor on Association is SO years old Ontario St When the parade has tics with over had passed the Burlington homes for the aged through Teen Tour Band and the two put the province pipe bands performed for Manor residents and guests before the ceremonies began Walter Mulkewich chair man of the Committee of Management acted as Master of Ceremonies and had Thanks Father Smye has received letters of thanks after sending church plates to her Majesty the Queen and to the Pope of Manor reputation marked it is an impor and integral part of this community Stanley A Allen adminis trator said the credit for the fine home for the aged in ton must go to he Ministry for their coopera lion with management committees He also credited the staff of the home with a job well done During his address he acknowledged the president of the Manor Residents Council Henrietta Palmer who wished her home continued progress and success Muriel Holmes of Following the cutting formerly of Acton daughter cake an open house was held of Mr and Mrs George with two special points of Holmes is attending univer interest the new flower in Montreal and garden set up to honor the everyone wishes her success birthday and a wall mural recently erected The Rev and Mrs Hess m of Whittaker Pennsylvania The average age of a Manor have been visiting with Mr resident is whereas it was and Mrs Gordon Wilbur around years in 1952 when St the Manor first opened Miss Hilda Miss Miry Shaw and Elmer McKinnv are the only residents in the Manor who came when it opened in 1J52 Miss Marcy is now Miss Shaw is now and Mr MeKinny is now Of the original employees va Dixon is the only remain staff member at Centennial Manor The staff to resident r is never more than one to four and 1 people through the doors llierc is usually wilting list for people to be ad mitted The eldest woman is Mrs The minimum age is now GO j Wilson who is Regional Chairman Itic for those wishing the born May ID 1H77 and the Morrow said that without special tin that the Minor oldest mm is lames exception the region is proud offers People wishing to get was born Nov Plans for a home for the aged in actually started in April 1J4J room workshop tuck shops In house several common rooms for entertain ing and pltimg games in adjuvant workshop that provides special therapeutic exercises and crafts to help residents who for example have complications from a stroke plus a chapel and an auditorium Centennial Minor employs persons and has an annual including fringe benefits of more than S3 or earlier age must have he theme of the mm special from a is five physician of GUELPH ONLY SPECIALTY LIGHTING STORE CHATELAINE LIGHTING York Road Multi Bright Ideas for ail your Lighting Needs EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Limps Door r Swag L imps Electr He it Portable Clem ng Venttaton Hoods Fans etc FREE PARKING F 110 Sal J LYNDA and BIG JOHN OUTFITTED BY TACK and TOGS ltd GtOROETOWN 1818 BOARDED AT MAPLE CROFT HOUSE Be Sure To See The Milton Mall Flyer In This Weeks Issue Of A special musical treat was enjoyed by a full house of Golden Age senior citizens on July when the Rhythm Band from Halton Manor All Senior Citizens entertained Isabel McDonald master of ceremonies opened with O Canada and for the Queen Jubilee year all sang God Save the Queen Several numbers were sung by the choir with step dancing duets etc They chose as their closing number In Garden a very pretty piece of music The band received loud applause Mr and Mrs Davidson invited the club to their place for the next meeting it is to lake the form of a picnic with pot luck lunch games etc on July A cup of tea and a social time ended the meeting HORSE SHOES at Murray Memorial Y C A Mill Street Tuesday and Thursday Weeks or Non members 5 00 for Y members REGISTRATION Friday July 16 1pm 3pm at the CARPET SHACK ONE LOW PRICE 320 STEELES AVE MILTON RIGHT NEXT TO CARPET OPEN DAILY 106 THURS FRI Till PM CASH CARRY WE HAVE NO PHONE runts Saturday 11X1 SUP SPOT SPECIALSFREE CANDY FOB KIDDIES Shop n I In I

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