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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
7
Farm Radio Forums opened discussion on why many immigrant workers leave farming. Participants cited loneliness from rural population gaps, wages, misfit to farming, long hours, misleading ads, and preference for industrial work. They urged language training, patient employer support, and government training centers.
In 1948 a Canadian government report notes that more than nine in ten households own a radio and 144 027 radio set owners paid the licence fee. The data underscores widespread radio ownership and formal licensing during the period.
Daniel Burn McKinnon died at home on a Wednesday in February after suffering a heart attack while starting his car. Born February 2, 1844 near Coningsby, he spent most of his life in Ospringe area and was an elder at Ospringe Presbyterian Church. Funeral held February 22 at Ospringe Church. interment at Caningsby Cemetery. He is survived by daughter Blanche and grandson Robby, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
Helen Findley daughter of Mrs Rose Ann Findley wed Earl Vincent son of Mr and Mrs Earl Vincent at St Cuthbert's United Church on March 1. Rev R G Caruthers officiated with music by Mr Davies. The bride wore a Lorraine gown of white Chantilly lace and carried red roses. bridesmaids wore pale green net over taffeta. About 65 attended a reception at the Rustjeana.
A very successful baking sale and ten wit held on March 1st by the Woman's Association of the United Church. A feature of the event was the parcel post and conducted by Mrs D H Lindsay. The C O D porcela received had some surprising contents. At the meeting each member received a holiday calendar and cards were sent to the sick and shut ins. The devotional period was taken by Min Ralston and roll call answered by one sens in which the word vin was included. The meeting was at the home of Mrs Lindsay, with Mrs Burns presiding. Lunch was served by Mrs J J Stewart, Mrs Ratston, Mrs Cleave and Mrs Maxon.
The ceremony and reception featured Mrs. Vincent in navy sheer with pink Pinocchio roses and a triple bouquet. Piper Donald Pringle of the RCAF 400 Squadron Pipe Band performed selections, and Phi Jones sang Be cause during the Rusticana. The couple plans to reside at 7 Black Creek Boulevard in Toronto after a southern motor trip.
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