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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
4
Super-Stacks Tesas and states claim the forward stack stands 55 feet high while the vessel uses 65 000 aluminum rivets. The article notes aluminum’s dominance in ships for lifeboats bulkheads decks and elevator doors as well as in Canadian Navy mine sweepers.
A short poem from Poet's Corner celebrates June rain. It depicts woods, flowers, birds, bees, spiders and dandelions thriving under showers. The verse links rain to renewal washing away cares and revealing a clearer view.
In a terse exchange she apologizes for her appearance and wishes he had called first. Bore questions the remark while she explains she would have dressed differently upon recognizing him.
A summer 1898 image shows a Flynn farm barn in progress on No 25 Highway near Acton. A. T. Brown shot the scene as Jos. Flynn’s crew works with buggies and horses in view. The write up notes community life, shared meals, and the loss of such bees as neighbors assist each other today.
Rev W Lake writes on Cedarvale in Georgetown Ontario where 85 guests from 13 United Church W As of Halton Presbytery attended the picnic despite rain. He notes volunteers like Mrs Margesson serving as de facto mothers to girls aged school years in need of foster placement and schooling support through Cedarvale programs.
Canadians favor automobile vacations with 80 percent of travel by car. Families seek freedom, economy, and escape from routine, traveling light, picnicking, couch lodging, and multi-use clothing. They plan ahead, visit museums and factories, and teach children on route. Gardening tip notes thorough digging and planting.
A letter from E. L. Hammond praises Acton Ontario citizens for restoring a small pioneer cemetery, honoring the Worden family and general ideals of respect and decency. The editor notes Bannockburn Women's Institute and local groups led the project.
A note touts Polythene bags for lunch use. The lightweight transparent film preserves sandwiches without adding odor or taste.
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