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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
9
A rural Ontario assessment study discusses how soil productivity, climate, and market access shape farm values and the role of building size versus land quality. It notes urban migration pressures on rural townships, rising taxes, and the need for consistent assessment rules across urban and rural areas. The piece previews steps to adjust an unfair assessment in the next article.
Halton County shows rising Jersey breed activity with multiple herds reporting records. Regal Queen Firefly owned by Maurice Beaty of Milton leads district milk and fat totals, while many other herds including Agricultural College Guelph and Featherstone Bros. Oakville post notable 305 day and 308 day records in milk and fat.
Margaret Elizbeth Dredge daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert M Dredge and George Ismond son of Mr and Mrs John Ismond were married April 1 at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church. Rev James E Sutherland officiated with music by Mrs Verna Campbell and soloist Mr Elmer Dredge. The bride wore white frosted organdy with pearls and carried a cascade of sweet peas and red roses. Attendants included Mrs Mar Fenwick and Mrs Betty Dredge. The groom was supported by ushers Norman Dredge and James Ismond among others. Reception followed at Nassagaweya church with a four tier cake by Mrs Ed Dredge.
A driver may see two of a single object when a small toy sits on the dash or windshield. Vision experts explain by holding a pencil at arm’s length and focusing on a distant target to reveal double images.
A verse laments the long love of fishing and asks for divine mercy at the end of life. The speaker prays the final cast leads to a peaceful sleep and is gently judged in God’s mercy.
A balloon marked Happy Easter traveled over 600 miles and was found near Ballinafad on April 24 by Jesse McEnery. The envelope bore Sterling Merchants’ Association of Sterling Illinois and a one dollar merchandise certificate redeemable through April 2, 1952.
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