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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1953
Page
3
A fashion note describes the Edwardian look gaining popularity in England with a high buttoned style. Men favor lean lines, four or five button coats with top buttons loose to reveal waistcoats, tight cuffless trousers, and bold floral waistcoat patterns. It is a military, smart, traditional aesthetic that appeals to wives and reflects changing tastes.
Financial Post reports an age shift in polio mortality with older groups showing greater death risk and severe cases rising. Statisticians view this as adverse even as overall polio outlook remains encouraging.
Thousands of delegates from Canada and abroad gather for the Dominion of Dest pageant presented by the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada during the 1959 Associated Country Women of the World conference. The program honors Canada’s history from explorers to Confederation with war, peace, and national pride themes.
Homemade relish guidance covers moisture, brine strength, and green cucumber preservation. Tomato catsup and corn relish recipes are given with precise measurements and stepwise directions. The Q and A section answers readers on vinegar aging identity blending and celery relish color change.
Rev. F L Williamson officiated at Knox Presbyterian Church Guelph uniting Mildred M Buttenham daughter of Mr and Mrs O Buttenham with William F Allsop of Guelph The ceremony featured gladioli in the church a piano accompaniment by Horace Wilson and soloist Keith Barber The bride wore a nylon net and lace gown with crystals a fingertip veil and pink rose bouquet The reception followed at Rockwood Presbyterian Church Hall A honeymoon took place in southern Ontario and the United States Guests came from multiple Ontario cities as well as Montreal and Kirkland Lake
A survey of 1037 professional men shows bishops average 5 104 percent, rural preachers 5 8 percent, university presidents 5 103 percent, small college heads 4 percent, city superintendents 5 108, and small town managers 5 10. Life insurance policies average 2979 dollars for men five feet tall and 0180 dollars for taller men, with noted exceptions.
A reflective poem from Mary Ellen Varley of Oakville describes dusk crossing fields, rain on flowers, and quiet family moments after a busy day. The speaker notes stars appearing as a benediction to a shared prayer with sleeping children.
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