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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 14, 1947

Page

11

Delights and dessert tips from a kitchen column

A block of kitchen notes covers fruit desserts and garnishes. Instructions include gelatin desserts with raspberries and cantaloupe, a fluffy pudding with milk and corn syrup, and a raspberry juice recipe. Tips advise chilling gelatin bases before fruit, decorating with mint, and preventing browning of fruit with lemon juice. Also includes a reader question about achieving a truly short pie crust by chilling dough wrapped in wax paper near the freezer.

D. G

Canadian Bush Life and a Sleepy Gardener

A narrator recalls Bob under a car who slept for hours after a near accident in a northern Ontario bush area. The piece rambles through farming life, weather annoyances, and advice on stove use for farmers wives, reflecting on Canada’s diverse regions and daily challenges.

Bob Pariner Canada Ontario Hydro

Oakville bands win at Ontario volunteers meet and more

Oakville Citizens' Band won first prize in the best band parade at the Ontario Volunteer Fireman's Association convention in Petrolla Western Ontario. Oakville Yacht Squadron won the British American Oil Cup in a final race from the Port Credit Squadron. Oakville Lawn Bowling Club received a magnificent silver trophy presented by Mrs. ROW Archibald in memory of her late husband at the club house before the tournament.

Oakville Ontario Volunteer Fireman’s Association Petrolla Ontario A Iserson Port Credit Squadron Oakville Yacht Squadron Oakeville Aailers Oakville Lawn Bowling Club RO W. Archibald

Georgetown Girls' Pipe Band Busy Holiday Weekend

The Georgetown Girls' Pipe Band performed at Port Elgin beach and featured at Orillia Rotary carnival during a busy holiday weekend. An Ontario Municipal Board approval sets up a $30,000 artificial ice project for Georgetown Memorial Arena. A milk truck collision injured Melvin Rod Paylor. he remained conscious until late afternoon. Norval United Church hosted the August 2 wedding of Jean Mabel Laidlaw and John Rowland Hill Dunlop with Rev F J Dunlop officiating.

Port Elgin Beach Orillia Ontario Municipal Board Georgetown Memorial Arena Georgetown Melvin Rod Paylor Norval United Church Jean Mabel Laidlaw Norman Laidlaw R. R Norval John Rowland Hill Dunlop F. J. Dunlop Hearald

Burlington Social Evening and Wedding Celebration Highlights

Constable and Mrs Hall hosted jr lions after ball practice. guests from Toronto Hamilton Carlisle and local guests visited George Hicklin home to honor Bolden wedding. Burlington Yacht Club held its second annual swimming meet during Civic Holiday with large crowds and good weather. Fire department answered two alarms including Harry Gray shop fire caused by tractor blaze. Burlington Horticultural Society membership reaches 470 with a $200 government grant, largest in its history.

Jr. Lions Club Hall Toronto Hamilton Carlisle George Hicklin Water Street Burlington Yacht Club Harry Gray Freeman Victor Tessap Queen Elizabeth Way Appleby Burlington Horticultural Society Horticultural Society Tervon

English brides-to-be choose dinner gowns

In London wholesale collections brides-to-be favor dinner gowns with export market appeal. Many gowns feature high necks and elaborated skirts, designed for later use as outdoor or wedding wear. White satin remains preferred but lighter fabrics like crepe chiffon and taffeta are now common choices.

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