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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
7
Milton F. Gregg says employment improved in June thanks to gains in agriculture and construction. Applications fall 20 000 from April to May but remain 41 000 higher than a year ago as aircraft ships and steel growth support hiring. textiles show cuts while paper products face more layoffs.
In Review The Owl and the Pussy Cat by Owen Cameron is praised for humor and charm. A river ferry voyage frames a light mystery with a quirky crew and a dead body, making it a warm winter read. Mount Logan stands as Canada’s highest peak.
Fashion notes urge daffy gloves as the season’s hot accessory. Plain dark suits or dresses pair with piddy jewelry rakish hats and daffy handwear. Gloves come in polka dot and candy stripe, in all lengths and colors, with nylon not advised for fresh summer looks.
Wemlock, a Canadian Browifig tree, is noted for its slow growth, potentially requiring 100 to 200 years to reach maturity. Scientists warn patience is essential as timber yields develop over generations.
Campbellounds under Auspices offers lawn furniture beds mattresses rocking chairs cupboards and tables plus antiques and household items. Bedding clothing jewelry tools grain and wood fuel are included with a black Berkshire sow bantam chickens pups and a sewing machine. Cash terms only. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers Mahon Quinlan clerks.
Sealed tenders for coal and coke for Federal Buildings in Ontario due June 25, 1982. Tender forms at Department of Public Works Ottawa and Dix Architect Adelaide St N Ottawa. Tender security may be required: certified cheque or bonds to 10 percent. Robert Fortier acting secretary. May 22 1952.
Alvin P. Cadena of Burlington was elected Ontario Liberal Party president at a Toronto convention for a three year term, succeeding Norman L. Matthews. He defeated John Reycraft and Walter Sheehan and said a leadership convention may occur within 18 months as the party plans for the next provincial election.
A greenish 1838 American penny found by Mrs. Harvey Kirkwood near Acton is examined for age. The coin bears stars around a profile and may have spent a century underground. Montreal commuter traffic data shows 40 000 daily riders.
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