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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

3

The Dress That Won a Bride’s Heart

Sue Nolan designs a frost blue white taffeta gown meant for her own wedding dream while Maxine Van Rensselaer buys it, sees wealth clash with romance, and Ned and Jim Harley reflect contrasting futures. Sue’s creation, a symbol of dreams and envy, locks two fates in blue white magic.

Sue Jim Harley Jim Sue Nolan Charden‘ Et Cte Nolan Phat War Renselaer Gird Chardan Thes Ats Miss van Rensselaer Maxine van Rensselaer Chardan Et Cle Pather Maxine van Rensselaer Maxine Athink Ned Tia Hhe Chardan's Muich Tich van’ Reickselmer

Inscription Confuses Doctor at Dentist's Funeral

A Scottish doctor and his dentist friend kept ages secret for years. At the funeral the doctor reads a brass plate that lists Angus McLeod, Dentist, Hours 10 4, revealing a playful mislead about the age.

Angus McLeod

Doukhobor Leader Peter Verigin Dies in Saskatoon

Spiritual leader Peter Verigin of the Doukhobors in Canada died in Saskatoon at about 54 after medical treatment failed following an operation. Born in Russia, he came to Canada twelve years ago to succeed his father as head of the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood.

Canada Peter Verigin Saskatoon Russia

Canadian poultry guidance offered to British producers

The Fish Trades Gazette reproduces Canada’s Department of Agriculture pamphlet on grade and packing of poultry. It notes that British farms vary in modernization and suggests adopting Canada’s program to improve practices across the industry.

Fish Trades ‘Gazette National Chronicle Great Britain Dominion Department of Agriculture St Rhe Bazette

Two Women Chat Beside Christmas Eve Fire

Two young women converse by the fire on Christmas Eve. The prettier asks Mollie if a stocking could hold all she wants. Mollie replies that it could not but a pair of socks would fit.

Mollie

First North American Record of Banded Russian Kittiwake

A Kittiwake gull banded in Kharlov Russia on June 19 1937 and tagged Moscow 51412 was found near Little Fogo Island Newfoundland on September 20 1937. The rare long distance bird confirms migration routes and breeding grounds and underscores the value of bird banding for Canadian wildlife research.

Department of Natural Resources Commission of Government St. John’s Newfoundland Canada Moret Berea National Parks Bureau Department of Mines ‘and ‘Resources Ottawa Little Fogo Island Central Bureau of Birdringing Moscow Kharlov Barents Seb Murmanski Ae Russia Finland Arctic Circle North America British” Isles Greenland

Small Wedding Conversation Among Children

A playful exchange finds children planning a pretend ceremony. A child claims to be bride with Tillie as bridesmaid, while noting there is no bridegroom, then calls it a “small wedding.”

Mamma Tillie

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