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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
4
Brighten the home with wreaths, trees, and scenes as a center of attraction. Tips include a Santa Claus tablecloth, plastic cover, and a mirror landscape with dummy figures. Recipes cover grape juice cocktail giblet gravy and dressing, plus poultry roasting times and methods.
The article laments the demolition of St Nicholas Collegiate Church on 57th Street for a 27 story office tower. It contrasts economic gains with spiritual loss, arguing the church offered peace and reassurance in wartime, and likens its absence to losing a sentinel of faith amid Wall Street.
The Oakville Recreation Commission accepted the resignation of George Byney as recreational director. AKVIT LE CR Crawford, principal of Central public school, has stepped down after six years. Fred Turner announced a hockey fundamentals class for bantam age youngsters when available. Bud Corbett noted at the meeting.
In fall a rare 40 year pattern emerged as 48 cars of 20 876 sacks moved eggs from eastern Canada to the Prairie Provinces and Northwestern Ontario from September to November. Demand rose in western provinces with chick sales up 5A percent year over year. Officials in Ottawa say the cast to-went demand may not persist and storage will likely meet local needs next year.
A wheat research institute will be established at Wagga Agricultural College in New South Wales Australia. The institute will conduct research across all ages of wheat growing and will also examine the baking quality of wheat produced in Australia.
The Burlington Yacht Club concluded its 1949 activities with a well attended fifth annual dinner at the Estiminet on Friday. Out of town yachtmen joined the gathering. Commencement Exercises and a Christmas meeting followed in local school auditoriums.
The federal Health Unit supported by Halton Unit arrived at Georgetown Public School on Monday morning to assist students. Scouts hosted a Friday night event with strong turnout and positive feedback from participants.
Ford of England works on a new 1080 model to sell in Canada for 1000 to 1500 dollars. The Financial Post notes it could solve the continent’s small economy car dilemma, challenging manufacturers with a budget option.
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