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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 24, 1952

Page

5

Summer In Ontario 1032 Heat Storms And Rural Observations

The writer recalls Ontario’s record heat starting June 22 1932 with a month of sticky weather. A trip to Paulinch Lake reveals a popular recreation area with boats beach and rides. A freak storm nearby caused damage to trees poles roofs and a barn, echoing last year’s Hornby district storm. Returning home they notice a Durham cow Browsy stuck between two willow trees and learn farm animals often risk trouble when left unattended.

Ontario Guelph England Bob Pualinch Lake Hornby Galt Partner Asix Ana Wats

Fashion Hints Adapts Wardrobe For Holiday Style

The piece surveys car interior fashion and lists garb for a warm weather holiday. It contrasts current trends with past play clothes and notes shorts, slacks, white sleeveless blouses, and open shirts for men. The paper mentions staff away next week wearing old and new clothes as holiday attire.

Midsummer Dance Draws Record Crowd at Huttonville Park

The Halton Junior Farmers hosted their annual midsummer dance on July 16 at Huttonville Park. The Modern Aires Orchestra played as about 250 attendees filled the event. Mac Sprowl welcomed guests with the vice president and led spot dances, with winners Miss Laverna Barnes and Bruce Bowden of Milton and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Curtie of Ashgrove. The dance drew the largest crowd this year at Huttonville.

Halton Huttonville Park Modern Aires Halton Junior Farmers Mac Sprowl Acton Laverna Barnes Bruce Bowden Milton Douglas Curtie Ashgrove Huttonville

Extra Vigour in Crossbreds Boosts Canadian Poultry

The Canada poultry industry sees crossbreds rising to 2.5 percent of all chicks hatched, driven by hybrid vigour. AL Griesbach of Fredericton notes purebreds remain foundational. crossbreeding aims for faster early growth and better vitality. Researchers test crossbred progeny from New Hampshire and Barred Rock lines, evaluating feed efficiency and meat potential. The piece also mentions Canada’s rail history and notes Pelee Island as a southern outpost near California.

Canada AL. Griesbach Fredericton N.B Fredericton Station

Love Is the One with Wings review notes a tense hunt

A Maine fishing camp setting leads to a desperate man hunt that reframes the hero as the pursued. Philip van Doren Stern, author of The Man Who Killed Lincoln and Drums of Morning, delivers dramatic pacing and a masterful ending. Another book recommended for men with fishing themes.

Philp van Doren Stern Maine Canadian Philip van Doren Stern Lincoln

Write a warm casual letter not a formal note

The piece urges informal letters over etiquette, sharing friendly notes on backs of clippings, etc. It cites stories of simple one word lines like Yeast and Wheel and a bank statement note to illustrate warm, inexpensive communication. It also notes the British tanker fleet leading world tonnage in early 1952.

Reader's Digest Cameron Shipp Dale

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