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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
14
Across Canada victims of polio from Newfoundland to British Columbia gain real financial assistance for medical treatment through public support of the Canadian March of Dimes and the Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis.
The article notes new shoe styles shown in Paris and New York. Highlights include soft textures, glove leather, asymmetrical cuts with scallops, and a range of colors from butter brown to brighter hues. Slingback pumps with closed toes and flat moccasin styles appeal to young moderns, plus jeweled satin or crepe evening slippers and glamorous horse shoes gain popularity.
Thomas Park Guthrie of Crewson's Corners died suddenly at Guelph General Hospital on January 14 1953 at about 80 years old. He was born in Faser borough Scotland and lived in Acton Saskatchewan and Minnesota before settling east of Acton and moving to Crewson's Corners. He leaves wife Margaret Stuart Markle sons Hector and Douglas Acton Toronto and two grandchildren Barbara and Jerry predeceased by a daughter and another son. Funeral service from Victor 8 B Rumley Funeral Home conducted by Rev R H Armstrong with pallbearers and floral tributes listed.
George Currie and William Schenk sworn in as councilors. Wilfrid Bird deputy reeve and other appointments made. Reeve authorized to borrow 70000 to cover current expenses and to seek 58014.55 subsidy from the Department of Highways. Various fire area and conservation appointments assigned. Snow plowing contract awarded pending highway approval. Hospital relief and numerous small claims listed. total ad valorem taxes and $40000 in claims noted. Relief accounts of 9315 paid.
On January 12 1953 569 Forums asked Where are the new farm leaders Many forums ranked the Junior Farmers organization first while other efforts included short courses folk schools leadership training 4H clubs calf clubs Junior Institutes public speaking contests and farm forums Local agriculture representatives were praised for developing leaders.
John Wayne portrays an Irish born Yank who fights for happiness in John Ford's Technicolor drama The Quiet Man. The Republic release plays one full week starting February 16 at the Roxy Theatre.
Misa Antonelli a 19 year old Guelph born pianist singer from a musical family will perform on Singing Stars of Tomorrow on Sunday January 25. Now in Kitchener she studies at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto and has won festival honors in the Guelph Kitchener region. Her father Nick Antonelli a musician teaches piano and accordion and has performed in Acton. She has been encouraged by Dr Edward Johnson former general manager of the Metropolitan Opera.
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