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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
12
The article notes evergreens with definite outlines draw attention to the house front and can emphasize key architectural features. It contrasts deciduous shrubs which soften the view and help hide unattractive elements, recommending their use around high concrete foundations.
Canadian farmers plan to raise production despite scarce feed and fodder. They aim to mechanize, repair equipment, and invest in Livertorte and other upgrades, financed by Bank of Montreal Farm Improvement Loans at five percent interest with easy instalment repayment. William Clington invites farmers to discuss financing options.
Acton Y M C A plans a trip to Toronto with two floor hockey games featuring West End Y boys and Acton teams from Intermediate and Senior classes. The program includes a Vette demonstration by Junior Leaders Corps, swimming, movies, and refreshments, with transportation provided by the US Men's Club. Tennis will stage mixed doubles round robin matches, and a gardening school started last Wednesday with lectures by John Weal on beautifying backyards.
A locally sourced feature from The Acott Free Press highlights Ginger Farm with notes on its history. Written by Gwendoline Clarke, the piece appears as a literary accompaniment to the GB Chronicles.
A homemaker muses on spring meaning and its clash with interruptions. She quotes a dictionary view of spring as a jump or move into action and reflects on housecleaning, letters, invitations, and banquets. Tea moments and a nap offer respite before resuming painting.
During 1947 Canada marketed 4,765,000 hogs, up from 4,465,000 in 1946. Western Canada fell 12 percent while Eastern Canada rose 20 percent due to regional demand shifts.
Harold Cooper directs a Friday sale at tix farm near Palermo featuring International and Massey Harris tractors, plows, binders, wagons, drill, milking equipment, oats and straw. All items offered cash with settlement to the clerk. no reserve as the proprietor quits farming. Hindley & Elliott, auctioneers.
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