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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1952
Page
3
Tips for balancing housework and family life with practical routines. Advice includes alternating tasks, proper footwear, stocking cleaning supplies, and simple meals. The page mixes household how tos with small reader questions on cookware and lunch ideas, plus casual recipe notes.
Canadians now pay more by cheque than cash as cheques simplify transactions and reduce risk. Paying with cash requires multiple store visits, while cheques can be written and mailed quickly. A chequebook is safer than carrying cash and lost cash causes trouble. lost cheques are replacable and can be stopped if needed. Cheques serve as receipts, offering added protection with Bank of Montreal welcoming new account holders, says Gordon Oder of Acton.
Notice to creditors and others in the estate of Thomas Herbert Cook deceased of Esquesing Township Halton County. Creditors must file proof of claim by March 29 1952. after that date the estate will be distributed only on filed claims. Dated Acton Ontario March 7 1952. Co F Leatherland Solicitor for executors.
A diary voice notes a cold dreary day in early spring and memories of Toronto’s lake scene. The writer reflects on urban change, evolving neighbor networks, and long-term farm life near the countryside, with musing on plants and moving friends.
Canada remains notable for its widespread standard gauge rail network, remaining one of the few nations to maintain consistent track gauge across the country. The system supports unified freight and passenger corridors.
London fashion notes describe Yats hats shrinking in size with straight drops or one side slant. Enormous plumes rise from backs and flare at the front while beads mimic semi precious stones and trims use beads sequins and fur. A fringe hat uses black ostrich plumes and sequins. Canada reports 61 ocean going cargo vessels sailing under the Dominion flag.
Twenty new aircraft types made their first flights in 1951 eleven were completely new designs and the rest were modifications of existing designs.
Public auction in Trafalgar Township selling a 19 Ford tractor and numerous farm implements, hay, timbers, and lumber. Items include plows, cultivators, mowers, horse gear, scales, carts, and lumber stocks with cash settlement and no reserve. Auction by Hindley and Elliott on March 26 with Geo Currie as clerk.
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