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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 02, 1931

Page

5

Community Social Life Broadcasts Local Visits and Engagements

Fergus residents Mr and Mrs Harry Harrison visit town friends on Tuesday. Toronto visitors include Mrs Jennie Matthews and Miss Laura Scott among many with Kinship ties to Acton and Norwich. Notices include engagements for Mildred Leitch to Herbert Lush and Alice Thompson to George Wars.

Harry Harrison Fergus Mra J. Reld Bernice John Reld Mr. Reld Mra. Jenkins Alligton Mars Frank Day Toronto E. A. Wantbrough Lake Aventis Nockwood Harley Drigwall M. Johnston J. Y Reed Johnston Wall Romaln Acton W. Leitch Erin Mildred Herbert Clare Ones Luh George Lush Orton William Thompson Huntsville Alice Yota George Warris Va. Tarra Burlington Apri

Canned Vegetables and Fruits Demand in Canada Rise

An official report shows Canadian canned produce growing in 1990 with 272,400 vegetable cans and 78,570 fruit cans. Pears dominate fruit cans while domestic production and export figures for canned vegetables and fruits indicate substantial volumes and values.

Canada Cannady

J Kerrs Sales Catalog Entry for Cattle and Implements

A fragment lists sales items including Duncan soundern Moffat Farm Stock and Implements and Robert Williamson Eramosa with 30 cattle. Dates shown include Friday April 19 and Tuesday April 14. Horse and hog details implied in the listing.

Duncan Soundern Moffat Robert Williamson

Final Meeting of Actor Continuation School Literary Society

The final meeting of the Literary Society at the Actor Continuation School featured a farewell address, minutes read and adopted, payment for hall use settled, plus a program of piano duets, readings and vocal pieces. Members of the graduating class were honored in a four‑part paper, with thanks to those who supported the society. a national anthem closed the gathering.

Actor Continuation School Parkh Harbara Guthrie Lilian Perry Isobel Smith Wiliam Johnston Yanbel Yruce Yanbel Mlstmith Oral Chalmers Jack Aking Wathaleen” McCamp Marjorie Nichols Esther Taylor Thade

Easter Flowers and a Long Walk to the Little Church

A narrator recalls a country drive with Beth and Neth to a cedar grove where a florist offers Easter lilies. A sharing of memories follows a singer Beth who inspired a town church scene and a woman delivering flowers for Easter offerings to a small chapel. The journey ends with a quiet pause by a clear stream.

Whittier Juichard Neth Alice Beth Sue Finnon Vaica Zon Kanter Bob Cedar Grove Wwe Wlea Uly Noth Little Joy Richard

Action and ambition guide the young to future work

The piece urges decisive effort over idle wishing. It argues that action precedes creation and that students entering the workforce must pursue concrete goals with discipline. It encourages setting a high but attainable target and trusting that doors will open when ready.

Betty Barclay's Helpful Hints on Winter Salads

Betty Barclay offers three simple winter salad ideas. Orange peanut salad uses oranges, lettuce, and peanuts with a sweet dressing. Orange date salad combines orange segments with dates and mayonnaise for a creamy finish.

Betty Barclay Batty

Nineteenth century Sunday frock for evening wear

A Sun day night frock showcases nineteenth century charm in black satin with silver ribbon belt and bows. Three horizontal ruffles on the skirt and small puff sleeves add feminine grace, with chiffon net flat crepe georgette and lace options for pastel or Sunday frocks.

Easter Hymn Sings at Hubbling Spring Church

A young woman sings an Easter hymn in a simple white dress beside a spring hillside organ. Neighbors praise her selfless choice to postpone Maple Avenue Church solo to serve Hubbling Spring congregants, amid rural reverence and gratitude.

Hubbling

Market Reports Dairy and Poultry Prices

Quotations to shippers show creamery butter and fresh eggs with mixed spreads across markets. Grain and livestock quotes list prices for hides wool potatoes and cattle, with ranges for meats and dairy products and notes on delivery values and market conditions.

Vrench Bhippern Toronto Vyorsa Toronto Board of Frada

Easter Coats and Spring Suits Steal the Show

Easter coats from $7.95 to $110 feature wide fur cuffs and scarf necklines with tailored styles and novelty sleeves. Spring suits range from $12.95 to $39.50 in tweeds sharkskins and pleated skirts. Accessories include Ascot scarfs handbags gloves and jewelry in smart new shades.

Macdonald

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