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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
7
The reviewer notes the mystery and allurement of My Cousin Rachel and compares it to Rebecca. The piece centers on a young English landowner and the enigmatic Rachael, praising Du Maurier’s skill and questioning who truly drives the intrigue.
Auctioneer WM. A. Gerson sells by order of Peter G. Clark at farm lot 22 con 11 Puslinch on June 28 1952 at 1 pm. Items include 10 Shorthorn cows 10 cattle young stock tractors Massey Harris Cockshutt implements dairy equipment household goods and pigs and hens with no reserve, cash day of sale.
Don Fairbairn bekannt radio figure in Ontario joins Dairy Farmers of Canada as executive assistant to Publicity Director O J W Shugg. A veteran CBC farm commentator and former war RCAF officer, he hosts Down Dairy Lane weekly and remains a familiar Sunday morning voice across Ontario and Quebec.
Hans Kreiss of Oakville develops one of Canada’s top Spracy Jersey herds. Recent records include Belvin Royalist Rose yielding 0,517 tbs of milk and 637 bs of fat in 285 days as a junior four year old. Belvin Royalist Corn produced 8,636 Ibs milk and 499 Ibs fat in 9345 days. Belvin Royalist Princess gave 11,225 Ibs milk and 488 Ibs fat in 308 days with 6.75 percent test.
The newspaper offers illustrated ad options from its latest mat book for July 1952. Subjects range from fairs, auctions, sports, ice cream to summer drinks, clothing, furniture and vehicles, plus ready made ad layouts and alphabets. Canada and U S trade figures appear: $280 million and $528 million respectively.
Thousands of farmers have used Farm Improvement Loans to buy machinery improve houses and install utilities. The loans offer 5 percent interest and seasonal installments. If interested visit the Acton branch of the Bank of Montreal and speak with manager Gordon Oder. The piece also notes the Canadian Pacific Railway spans about 17 000 miles versus 13 100 for a major American carrier.
Florence Jeanne McEachern and George Alexander Wilson were married at St John’s United Church Orton in a mauve and white wedding. Rev Erin Currie officiated with attendants Doris Bruce Mary Wilson and Mrs Harry McMillan. A reception for 125 followed in Atton Hall. They will reside on the groom’s Belfountain farm after a northern wedding trip.
A fragment notes a meek Poet's Corner and urges rhymers in Halton to respond with lines. It mentions more accidents than known due to a car driver in congested quarters, in an impaired position from an over crowded front.
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