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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1953
Page
11
Scientists demonstrate a Solan stove device that directs sun rays with a polished aluminum bow to a pot via a mirror. The system reportedly cooks a meal as quickly as a 300 watt electric stove, though it seems complex to observers.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Kerr died June 3 at her Nassagawega home at 91 after a four month illness. Born May 1 1862 in Grey County, she married Donald Kerr in 1890. Surviving children include Ellen Barbara Lindsay and James A. Kerr with three sons and a sister in Killarney. Funeral June 5 conducted by Rev. R H Armstrong. interment Fairview Cemetery Acton.
The Free Press recalls the Callithumpian parade once led by John Harvey’s dray with Old Dick as motive power. Members likely include John Hill, Harry Jeans, Jim Smith, and Topsy Gardiner, with relic uniforms from the fire brigade. A 1923 Toronto makeup session and rented uniforms produced a memorable show as Acton marked its fiftieth anniversary.
The Home Helpers branch of the WMS Senior Auxiliary met at Mrs. A. M. MacPherson’s home to celebrate thirty years. Tributes were paid to organizer Mrs. E. J. Hassard and to presidents and leaders, with Queen’s birthday honored and a reading of the Poet Laureate verse. A devotional was led by Miss Clark and Mrs. R. H. Armstrong, and Mrs. Bennie gave a talk on “Our Work Divine” stressing mission work and responsibility for auxiliary workers.
At least one Acton district baby will receive an engraved silver spoon from Canada’s governor-general Vincent Massey to mark Coronation Day. Norma Jean Quee was born June 2 at Guelph General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Fergus Quee of Church Street Acton. the spoon had not yet arrived. The article notes the 80 year old government purchase of western lands from the Hudsons Bay Company.
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