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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
6
Festive preparation tips for roasting a turkey with dressing, giblet gravy, and a cranberry orange relish. Includes step by step dressing, trussing, baking times, and alternative uses for the relish as salad dressing or stuffing. Also adds a jelly roll decoration tip and a ginger snap ice cream recipe.
A Sunday diary recounts cleaning an arting-room floor after ink splatter, a nearby skunk encounter witnessed by Partner in pajamas, and a tense cow loading effort. The writer notes humor amid mishaps, including a spilled pen, a camera of misfortune, and playful reflections on farm life with animals and chores.
Acton Boys and Chris' Band presented a lively Christmas program at Town Hall last week. Enthusiasm compensated for smaller numbers as the ensemble showed clear growth with varied selections including Christmas Festival and Christmastide. Mr Baxter led carols with audience help. Mrs Gowdy accompanied at the piano. Monty Roote chaired. Bandmaster Chas Mason conducted.
Willam Clayton of the Bank of Montreal offers the Roof M's farm improvement loan plan to help buyers acquire modern farm equipment and labor saving devices. He invites farmers to discuss needs and potential financing to develop a more productive farm.
The City Council of Saint Joven, New Brunswick, approved entering into multi year agreements with New Brunswick Power Company to operate an adequate and satisfactory transportation system in the city and surrounding parishes of Lancaster and Simonts.
A Branch 197 news item reports Acton Legionnaires visiting Georgetown for a cribbage style game against Dranch 120 players. The piece notes modest fan turnout, lists Poppy Penny receipts from puppy sales totaling 2024, and cites donations from various groups including Two Council, Duke of Devonshire, Dublin W. 1, Ledies Annalitary Canadian Legion, totaling 47. Monning is Eleetion Day. The next general meeting is Monday December 16, urging strong turnout for planning the year ahead.
Wool Combing Corp of Canada Acton and Textile Workers Union Local 721 announced a one year contract with wage increases and holidays. The new deal continues the previous 3 to 13 cent hourly raises retroactive to July 2, adds a 5 cent night shift bonus, and includes a 2 cent increase. Wages may be renegotiated if the official cost-of-living index shifts six points or more from July during the contract term.
Duncan's Cowichan Leader reports ex-naval officers launch Trouhalen Club a tourist venture on Genoa Bay. Three founders including E C Ted Russell of Acton plan 21 cottages on a 6 acre estate with a main lodge. Location features 400 acres of slater waterfront and Mount Tyonhalem bluffs. access by land and sea.
A Greek recipient Thararpa Dermendan thanks Nell Moffat and young supporters for clothing sent to war torn countries. The letter notes postwar hardships, requests a family update and a photo, and mentions studying English for about a year. The writer, an 18 year old girl with siblings, asks for contact and expresses gratitude.
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