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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 05, 1954

Page

4

Mrs. J N Newton Honored by Limehouse Women’s Institute

The Limehouse Women’s Institute held a gathering at Miss W G Ivens and Mrs. Newton’s home where Mrs. J N Newton received a life membership pin and certificate for many years of service. Mrs. E Sanford spoke for the group and Mrs. J Roughley presented the certificate. A J Smethurst and Mrs. W Mitchell are noted as charter and life members.

J.N. Newton Tfe Limehouse Women's Institute W. G. Ivens Newton J. Ellerby J. N. Newton W.L E Sanford J. Roughley

Summer car care tips from the Fighting Council

Advice emphasizes tire checks to prevent blowouts in heat and sun, monitor cooling systems and oil, service every 1000 miles, park in shade, and ensure a mechanically sound car for safer summer driving. The Napanee Ont Post Express notes the council fights to drain juice from measures before enactment.

Post Express

From scythe to combine Halton harvest history told

Halton’s Pages of the Past traces harvest tech from cradle and flail to modern combines. It recalls threshing with horse power, steam and diesel engines, and the teamwork of farmers and families across Esquesing Nassagaweya and the Mountain.

Halton Combine Halton County Downs Neilson Blacklock Holton James Albert Edward Oscar Dan Neilson Willams Nassagaweya J. C. Blacklock William Ray Thomas Cox John Sproat Sam McDowell Acton Dilla Printing & Publishing Company

Aluminum helps films dress Joan of Arc in light armor

A Canadian aluminum maker notes using lightweight armor for the Joan of Arc film, enabling on schedule shooting including mounted scenes. The aluminum alloy lets the suit be lighter, cheaper to ship, and yields more products per pound, aiding marketing. Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. (Akan) is cited.

Evie Civea Joan of Arc Joan Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd Akan

The Sojourner by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings in Routesn

A portrait of Asahel Linden, a farmer and good man, in a simple family tale. The narrative traces his life from marriage to children, detailing his muted speech, complex family bonds, and the subtle shifts between happiness and tragedy.

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Asahel Linden Asahel

Sees Bright Future For Yukon Territory

George Black former Yukon MP says prospects look bright with tungsten and other minerals. He notes Martha Black’s service in Ottawa during his illness and opposes Yukon joining the southern provinces citing debt and public office-seekers.

Whitehorse. YT George Black Yukon Martha Martha Black Ottawa Rm Atestead Black Br.t Sk Columbia

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