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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 07, 1955

Page

4

Changes at Ginger Farm After Tippy's Death

The author describes adjusting life after Tippy's death by adopting a watch dog. An attempt to adopt a year old collie failed as the dog refused to bond, having never worn a collar or been restrained. They returned the dog to its previous owner, lamentsaying it was a lovely animal if it could be trusted.

Ginger Farm Tippy Guelph

Deciding on a new dog and farm anecdotes

The writer weighs getting a Welsh Corgi, a collie, or a German shepherd for Honey in Toronto while noting Honey's happy life with Dave and the family. They recount farm days, coal deliveries, animals, and a humorous verse about housing and authority.

Dee Art Toronto Canada Honey Davey Dave Bob Joy

Retiring Postmaster A Flumerfelt Leaves Half Century Service

A. Flumerfelt, longtime postmaster of Bronte, Ontario, prepared to retire after about 50 years in service. He became postmaster following his father’s death and helped oversee the 1952 post office building project, after arriving in Bronte in 1905 from Toronto.

Flumerfelt Oana Toronto A. O Bronte Newmarket Era Erastus Jackson

Birds Market in Straw Domicile Story

A fragment describes a male bird moving through neighbors yards to forage while his mate guards their nest. The couple anticipates offspring and shares duties, with the male seeking food and the female guarding and warming the coming life in a straw home.

Seven Thousand Children Engage in Easter Treasure Hunt

Seven thousand Y M C A and Y W C A boys and girls from Montreal to Windsor take part in a giant Easter Egg Treasure Hunt during Easter week. Two thousand Toronto participants join with Montreal Y M C A and Y W C A adding another 2 000 children.

Acton Park Y.M.C.A Y.W.C.A Montreal Windsor Toronto Acton Brantford Iandland Niagara Falls Peterborough Welland Woodstock

Packing Firm Seeks Brampton Plant Site

Western Packing, a Toronto poultry eviscerating firm, opened talks for a Brampton factory on municipally owned land. The 8000 to 10000 square foot plant would initially employ about 25 workers and process poultry for oven sales. No formal offer has been made. general manager Irving Handleman said nothing official. New Canadians welcomed by Red Cross at Port Nurseries in Saint John and Halifax.

Western. Packing Toronto Brampton Western Town Planning and Industrial Committee Irving Handleman Western Packing Red Cross Saint John Halifax

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