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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
7
The article traces the leap from Gutenberg's crude print methods to modern mass production. It notes the printer's craft evolving into specialized, high skill work within graphic arts, including letterpress and intaglio, while stressing print's pivotal role in daily life and progress.
Mrs L DeVries spoke on her son's Soil Conservation work in Pakistan at Silver-Wood Women s Institute. The group plans a 1955 project to equip four villages in Ceylon for home demon stration centers. Ice caused a few accidents in the area as Fall Fairs were debated at a Farm Forum gathering.
The Women's Missionary Society of Acton United Church held a meeting led by Mrs. B. Mowat. Mrs. Gordon Johnson received a life membership from the Friendly Circle with a pin from Mrs. F. Cleave as part of a pleasant ceremony. Sympathy was extended to Mrs. R. L. Johnson on the death of her sister.
In this district weather remains favorable with bare roads and good driving. Last week cows faced milk fever and digestive issues but no loss of life occurred thanks to modern veterinary medicine. Friday brings a switch from 25 to 60 cycles and potential changes in lamps and motors.
The branch banking system in Canada connects customers to the bank through local managers who offer resources knowledge and experience of the bank. Branches span the country with global contacts, demonstrating daily the quality and scope of local banking service.
The death of Chair man Robert Saunders in a plane crash shocks rural Ontario. Saunders drove the St. Lawrence Seaway project and his loss is felt by farm folk across the region. The note also mentions Bell Telephone dial system changes and criticism of Agriculture Minister James Gardiner with a satirical, locally flavored critique of farm economics and policy.
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