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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
8
The writer celebrates a rebuilt south east sun room with a now clear view across fields and shelter belt. They note ongoing work for window sash and insist the space will bring work, reading, bird watching, and sunlit relaxation once finished. They describe nearby wildlife, daylight saving, and farm tasks beyond seeding as summer busywork.
A letter from Acton Free Press of Acton Ontario describes spring in Walnut Springs Texas as green and beautiful with wildflowers iris poppies larkspur and roses in full bloom. The writer notes good rains easing drought in the Southwest and requests a one year renewal of a hometown paper subscription.
Ontario Agricultural College reports two new oat strains arising from Erban and Ajax crosses showing the highest average yield among eight varieties in 27 regional tests in 1951. Seed not yet distributed. Beaver Ajax Erban remain strong options while Roxton Clinton show lesser yields. Barley trials with Galore Stephen crosses yield about 45 bushels per acre. seed await development.
The piece suggests retiring heavy winter wear and embracing a black sheer dress with a tucked bodice and full gathered skirt. It notes that less full styles suit larger figures and highlights a rustling taffeta slip as a companion feature. Dark sheer is praised for cool, smart style on hot days.
John Veroba of Lampnivan Saskatchewan used a Farm Improvement Loan from Bank of Montreal to buy a grain combine. While awaiting his crop, he harvested grain for nearby American farmers and paid off the loan in two months, owning the machine outright. The loan program has been extended to 1954.
A world tour filled with current and controversial information by an English reporter and national newspaper editor. Potter presents vivid scenes from India to Hiroshima to the Falkland Islands and Antarctica, offering sharp opinions and a traveler’s keen observations. The book targets Canadian readers with provocative insights into global affairs.
Elwood Wilson to sell by public auction at his Nassagaweya farm on Guelph Road lot 23 con 4 near Ebenezer Church on Saturday May 16 1982 at 2 PM DST. Items include 50 hp Rumley engine Ford coach 1931 Ford truck 1929 household goods and tools with cash sale terms. Auctioneer Hort T Amos.
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