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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1953
Page
8
A poem from a country resident laments town shoppers invading rural streets. He contrasts rural daily labor with town buying, asks residents to support local farms, and urges fair treatment of farmers seen as "rubes" who bring eggs cream and butter into town. The piece blends humor with a plea for local spending.
A diary style update covers Mitchie the injured cat and his slow recovery along with drought worries and rain scarcity. It notes garden setbacks from pests, mixed success with annuals, and a tribute to geranium slips shared by a generous fellow gardener. It finishes with Betty returning from a shoulder operation and household chores resuming as parents cope with daily routines.
The Woman's Association met at the home of Mrs. F. W. Shorthill with Mrs. Marshall presiding. Readings by Mrs. Star crett followed prayers, Scripture study covered Obedience, and a lunch was served. The group discussed fundraising and manse repairs as Mr. Russ, the new local minister, spoke on Life's extras from Romans 8 28.
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