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The Acton Free Press Wednesday April 19 LilTlfihOUSQ Ospringe Busy time of year for district groups Five Busy Bees visit Mountsberg LIMEHOUSE WOMENS INSTITUTE secretary treasurer Mrs A Benton receives a new Canadian flag for the group from MP Dr Frank Phllbrook in a ceremony in Hall Monday evening Ballinafad Annual meeting held in church by Winifred Smith Intended for last week Mrs Agnes was hostess for the annual meeting of the W I It was held In the basement of the Ballinafad United Church Previous to the meeting members and two guests sat town to a delicious pot luck uncheon consisting of a various assortment of hot casseroles scalloped potatoes salads and relishes All enjoyed the surprise dessert which was prepared by Klrkwood and Grace via- With all helping ihe dishes were soon washed Mrs then called the meeting to order and opened with a humorous rending All sang the I opening ode and repeated the Mary Stewart collect As the roll was called the 16 present renewed their membership The program to be given to entertain those whose birth days fall in April and who reside at the Manor was discussed and appears to be alt lined up The quilt pattern sent for was on display and a com mittee appointed to look after getting material etc for same The annual reports were then given Report of secretary treasurer showed a successful year All other reports showed much activity had been going on through the year with visits to various places and guest speakers at meetings The sick were remembered with cards and gifts during the year and at Christmas time The nominating report wa3 given by Mrs Slessoraltia showed not too much change In the slate of officers Mrs B replaces Mrs Smith as secretary treasurer Mrs Smith has held the office for the past six Area schools change staff Two School teachers are leaving at he end of this year Board of Education announced Thursday Another two are being transferred to other schools Both G lends Benton and Robert Wilson are leaving the school In addition two teachers Carol Elliott and Harriet Mitchell are being transferred Mrs Elliott is going to a Burlington school and Mrs Mitchell will be at Pineview school next year Three teachers are being transferred from Kathleen Bounsall Is Milton bound James is being sent to another Milton school and Joanne Sherwood Is also going to be teaching In Milton next year Jean Mclntyre is being transferred from George Kennedy school to a south Halton school Jill Cunningham will Join the Howard school staff from school In the fall Stewarttown school will be getting Paul from Z Bennett in Acton FOR ALL OF CANADAS BUILDING NEEDS years The office or curator which Mrs Klrkwood found necessary to vacate was hard to fill A committee of three members was appointed to help Mrs who volunteered to give some of her time to this work Mrs William McLean conducted the election of officers A letter was read regarding the new Halton District I Halt which is situated on the grounds of the County Museum A sum of money was voted on to give to the County musical festival coming up In May Mrs William McLean gave a report on the Halton District director meeting which told of the plans made for the annual meeting of the district Before the meeting ad the retiring secre tory treasurer Mrs Smith was pleasantly surprised when the president Mrs on behalf of herself and members presented her with a beautiful new I plate The plates will be available for alt members In the near future The monthly dance at the Community Cent e was fairly well attended All reported a good time on Saturday night The draw look place and the lucky winners were the The hall board with the help of others In the com are planning a Canada Day for July 1 this year There will be more about it when final plans are made An auction is being planned for June by Mrs Art Benton Busy times are coming on with MP presenting flags at the Hall on Monday evening at a Stanley Products dem and sale of baking by the W I on Thursdat evening at 7 30 and the glass collection on Saturday Last Saturday evening a of young people held a and dance there by Mrs Geof Denny On April the 1st house Brownies Joined with the 1st girls for a pack revel The two packs met at the Norval Community Centre where they had a day of games songs crafts and good food The multl sale on Saturday April held at the Memorial Hall went off very well Mrs R Haynes won the 1838 sterling silver English Victorian butter dish which was raffled off Mrs Igleslan won the food hamper I would like to remind you again about the bottle drive which is to take place on Saturday April 22 If you arc doing any spring cleaning and would like to get rid of your bottles or glass of any description your chance For pick up please call Jo Ann Clow 877 or Marj Thomson by Mrs Hannah Spring is the busiest time the year for Cubs and Scouts This year Is no exception During the past month the Cubs had a tour of Dills Print and Publishing in Acton which the boys thoroughly enjoyed especially the old machines and the dark room The second year Cubs at tended the Resource Day held at Knox Presbyter Ian Church in Georgetown This is for all second year Cubs in the District They enjoyed all of ft bin heir Last week the pack along with the Scouts and the Georgetown pack took a bus trip to the Automotive Museum In The parents and leaders probably appreciated the old cars more than the boys but everyone appeared to be enthusiastic about those neat cars running boards rumble Beats etc Following the tour they went up the road to Camp a Scout camp donated by Col Sam McLaughlin They had their packed lunches there and visited the Scout Shop to spend any money they had left One of our parents Liz Rock drove tho bus for us How she stands the constant noise is and we are very grateful to her The Scouts have also been busy preparing for their Explorer hike They made some nice bird houses for the and last week at tended tho swimming session at the Georgetown Pool This was for any Scout in the District who wishes to be tested for their Bwlmmlng badge Georgetown Rovers donated their time to do the testing Some Cubs nave earned badges lately John Benton carpenter and team players Tim Rock Bleaker and team player Lee Foster toy maker artist and collector Jeff Ryan toymaker Roger Mulllns pet keeper and toymaker Choir rally By Mrs Ron Mclean A musical treat is planned for Sunday April at li when the three choirs Join for a rally It is to be followed by a pot luck lunch George Hewer is recupcr followingastay in hospital Wo read much about Jacob in Genesis Fifty per cent of the inheritance goes to the first born Jacob means heel He tried to pull back on the heel of his twin brother when they were bom Esau was a hunter When he came in starved from the hunt he traded his for a dish of food Isaac on his death bed called Esou to receive the blessing The mother of Iht boys saw an opportunity She had Jacob kill a young lamb and covered his arms with the skin Isaac was nearly blind so he gave Jacob Esau blessing Jacobs mother told him until things cooled off He and his uncle had a working agree However Jacob tricked him When he lay down to sleep with a rock for his pillow he ha dream Jacob had an inner to rise The stone tho symbol of the gateway to he We are climbing Jacob I Many likt John NewUn live unworthy lives He went to Afrka so he could sin all the more He got Into the stave trade Later he wrote How sweet the name of Jesus sounds what is around you May all your dreams lead upward by Fines Mr and Mrs Stan Fuller have returned home after spending the winter months in their mobile home at Vero Beach In Florida Members of the family went at different times and spent a couple of weeks with them and took the newspapers down so they kept up with the news at home They called to see Ben and Mabel when they were at Fort Lauderdale in March Five members of the Ospringe Busy Bees and their leaders Mrs Glen Jackson and Joan Veerman went on a field trip to the Mountsburg Wildlife Centre They had a wagon ride to the bush where they saw syrup being made and went along the sugar bush trail to see all the steps in the process They enjoyed a meal of pancakes and syrup and vlBtted the Sugar Shop where they could buy candy Wildlife was scarce at this time of year but there were some and they say films on trees plants and vegetation Spirit of God Descend was the opening hymn of the Ospringe Ladies Aid April meeting which was held at the home of Mrs Gordon Mrs Byron Bruce took charge of the Devotional reading an article on Be Your True Self which was followed by prayer study was led by Mrs Vernon Stewart on the topic- Investigating the Community of Gods People Scripture readings were taken from the books of the Old Testament Plans were made for the hot beef supper to be held Saturday evening Seven members answered the roll call which was Sing say or pay The program consisted of a solo by Mrs Byron Bruce April Showers by Mrs Aitken and a reading The Nightingale by Mr Ward Bruce The meeting closed with prayer by the hostess followed by dessert and tea and a social hour NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF ERAM0SA No person shall anywhere within the Township of set a fire In the open air without first taming from Clerk or Fire Chief permit for d fire under By Law Any person con a breach of this by law is subject to a fine of not less than and not more than for each offence Cart Meadows Fire Chief 8569637 Clerk FOR RENOVATIONS Acton Yarn Barn MILL ST EAST ACTON WATCH THE PAGES OF THE ACTON FREE PRESS FOR OUR LATE SUMMER REOPENING IN THE OLD FREE PRESS BUILDING REDEVELOPMENT tin HTM EVERYDAY LOW PRICES SI20S4BX Fleece SWEAT SHIRTS with hood 449 849 IMPORTED JEANS Sizes 16 THIS WEEK ONLY 399 Nylon Hooded SQUALL JACKETS Cotton Lined Sizes 12 2 3X4 Ladies Long Sleeve BLOUSES Polyester Solid Colours in White Cream Pink Light Blue 899 Canadian Made Cotton OVERALLS JUMP SUITS SKOS2 799 899 BABY OVERALLS 399 Knit Short Sleeve and Four Wheel Drive 899 2 PC 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