This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1951
Page
11
A fashion note praises a jaunty tweed fall coat with a finned back full sleeves and chin cupping collar paired with a practical little hat. The ensemble is described as wind resistant and flattering for the season while noting textile workers in Japan earn about four Canadian cents per hour.
A vintage homemaker guide offers boiling water basics for vegetables, cook times for a wide range of greens and produce, and practical tips. It includes a time chart, a suggestion box with nine practical ideas, and steps to keep vegetables hot and flavorful.
The August meeting of the W M S at St David's Church met at Miss J Y Held's home with Mrs Elliot opening and Mrs Wilfred Greenlees leading devotions. Mrs Roger Mahon spoke on Doctor Ida Scudder becoming a missionary in Vellore India and its impact on Indian women. The group sang, shared a poem, collected offerings, and closed with prayers followed by lunch.
British coal production for July 1950 averaged 3 942 000 tons per week totaling 9 922 000 tons for the month. The rise came with a smaller labor force of about 700 300 workers versus 702 000 a year earlier.
A cold war era ad promotes B of M money orders as a low cost secure way to send funds. Money orders are payable without charge anywhere in Canada except the Yukon. Issuers claim full face value and no exchange charges for recipients. For rapid transfers contact Orme Hunt at the Acton branch who can speed funds via telegraphic and cable system.
The speaker notes a burgeoning total of five by the afternoon the following day and emphasizes the morning after as a pivotal moment, signaling a rapid escalation.
A new broadcasting station will bring daily television programs to 32 million Britons, expanding coverage to 62 percent of the population this fall. The development enhances national viewing options and signals a major step in public access to television.
The column recounts a week of activity from Monday to Saturday with a press preview for Kate Aitken at the Coliseum, preparations for the Big Fair, evening dinners for exhibitors, and later farm tasks including baling, hay, and caring for livestock. A late night arrival disrupts the narrator’s sleep as family journeys continue.
A Ministry of Works report notes about 150000 dollars of goods were provided by the United Kingdom to Canada after the 1950 spring floods in Winnipeg. The first consignment, valued at 20000 dollars, was dispatched on 48 hours notice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.