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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
10
Fashion trends shift from small handkerchiefs to larger linen color blocks for seven day use. The luxe look centers on chiffon square scarves from France, offered as every wardrobe essential. Scarves and bandanas provide versatile wear, including knotted neck styles and matching belts, ideal as Christmas gifts for teens.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met at the parsonage on Tuesday December with President Mass Bennett presiding. Mrs J Moore led the group with scripture readings by Mrs Cleave Mrs L Agar and Mrs Krantz on The Saviors Birth Foretold. A Christmas reading The Star and a duet by Miss D Simmons and Mrs B Veldhuis followed carols. Lunch was served by Mrs Moore and her group. 1954 officers include President Miss M Bennett First Vice President Miss M Mainprize Second Vice President Mrs B Mowat Recording Secretary Press Correspondence Secretary Miss E Hawtfime Treasurer Mrs J Lambert Pianist Mrs R R Arald Assistant Pianist Mrs M Burns Temperance Miss D Simmons Community Friendship Mrs F Cleave Missionary Monthly Mrs P Binnie Supply Mrs J Moore Literature Miss M Mainprize Associate Helper Mrs B Veldhuis Assistant Associate Helper Mrs J Lambert CG LT Mrs Lorne Simpson Mission Band Mrs M Symon Mrs A Mercer Baby Band Mrs F Jean Miss Henderson Official Board Mrs R L Johnson Auditors Mrs C L Poole Mrs F Cleave
James C. Mulligan looked up the elevator shaft at the Morton Hotel yesterday to see if the elevator coming down. WK was. Age 33.
A grandmother recounts meeting her grandson David John at six weeks, detailing his bathing, feeding, and cheerful smiles. The experience includes shopping with a convertible carriage and keeping the baby settled, while noting his cries at night and the father’s struggle to cope.
The writer recalls hunger and supplementation during hard days with a infant son and a three year old daughter. A baby bonus cheque now arrives as reflection on past poverty, work, and survival. The piece then shifts to a note about a memoir and journalist J. H. Cranst on.
A Bank of Montreal branch manager invites readers to open a chequing account promising time savings and automatic double checks on payments. The ad extols paying by cheque as convenient and secure with monthly statements and postman-delivered payments, urging customers to visit the branch.
It is believed St. Nicholas died around 345 A.D. and for 30 days after his feast day his generous spirit roamed the earth filling hearts with love and charity. He gave gifts without thought of return, embodying the true spirit of St. Nicholas and Christmas.
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