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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
3
A practical guide offers road ready tips for winter driving and packing. It covers clothing layers from underwear to jackets, footwear, gloves, and socks, plus accessories like liners and convienent bags. It advises carrying a shovel, chains, a thermos, and a towable emergency setup.
The article recalls Churchill United Church origins dating to 1838 with Rev H Denny forming a congregation on Swackhagner farm. It notes early donations, gradual completion of the building by 1847, and ongoing renovations including a later addition and redecorations as part of a century plus of steady growth.
A letter to the editor from the Lake Chapter 10 D1 requests support for Decoration Day activities dating back over 40 years. It notes rising grave counts and the need for broader village and civic help, proposing a spring or summer service and potential backing from the Comatin Legion or other groups.
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