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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 31, 1952

Page

3

First Family Wedding Highlighted in Ginger Farn Chronicles

The narrator details four weeks of wedding preparations for their daughter, a quiet ceremony at a hillside Anglican church, and a large, warm reception at home organized by the Scotch Block Women's Institute. The event featured pink and white gladioli, a two deck cake, antique silver teapots, and a small exclusive guest list.

Beca Cvoc Partner Dee and Art Toronto Ottawa Scotch Block Women’s Institute W.L

Slim knit suit shown in smart casual look

The article promotes the slim knit suit as the ultimate smart casual choice, highlighting a middy two piece with ribbed skirt, turtle neck, and cuffed sleeves. It notes Canada as a top place to buy wool suits and advises dieting to fit the slim figure, while mentioning easier eating in warm weather with fresh produce and salads.

Canada

Notice to close part of the road allowance in Esquesing

The Township of Esquesing council schedules a by law to close the road allowance between Lots 27 and 28 near Fairy Lake. Affected land lies in Esquesing County Halton Ontario with detailed parcel description and a public hearing set for September 2 1952 at 1 30 PM at the Municipal Chambers. I M Bennett Clerk dated July 7 1883.

Exquesing Halton Esquesing Crocsea Anid Province of Ontario Township of I. M. Bennett Aqnesing

Can Local Government Survive Its Financial Struggles

D C Corbett of McGill University urged municipalities to accept duties and exercise authority at the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities convention. He called for tougher tax policies, fixing leaks in property taxes, and raising levies if needed, plus taxing Crown property and ending the federal sales tax on municipal purchases. He stressed self reliance for survival.

Canadian Federation of Mayora and Financial Post D. C. Corbett McGill University Corbett

Third largest telescope in use at Dunlap Observatory

The third largest telescope in the world operates at Toronto’s Dunlap Observatory, continuing its long history of astronomical research and public education.

Toronto’s Dunlap Observatory

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