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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
3
A featured chef shares a vinaigrette sauce for asparagus served on crisp lettuce with vinegar and oil. The article lists a detailed sauce, tips for cooking asparagus, and a butter sauce variant, plus kitchen tips and a Q&A on egg yolk rings and growing roots in water.
In a diary tone the author recalls spring in Ontario with daffodils and tractors, contrasts horses and modern machinery, and muses on progress from planes to helicopters. The piece reflects prairie grit, memory of past hard seasons, and daily family life with a niece visiting and old car troubles.
A brief opinion notes that loud or vocal criticism does not prove reliability, suggesting caution in judging expertise by volume alone. It questions the link between rhetoric and truth and invites readers to assess evidence before forming conclusions.
The Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. met at Mrs. Parker’s Park Avenue home with Regent Mrs. Natrd presiding. They planned Clothing for Turaitain donations for May 20 and noted a total of 120 dollars from a successful tag day for the Blind. Members praised school assistance and discussed gifts of books for public school pupils.
Acton Woman's Institute held a Tuesday evening at Mr. ROT Davidson's home. Members enjoyed euchre with prizes to Mrs Wilds and Mrs Drimtole for high, Mr Earl Lambert and Mrs Wilds for second. A special feature honored a member, Mrs Wy, Allen, with Mrs Lapplind. An address was read by Mrs Anderson and Mrs Lantz. A folding table and platnp lamp were presented. A bountiful lunch followed.
The Bank of Montreal extends a Personal Loan Plan to cover emergencies such as medical expenses or repairs. Loans start around $100 repayable in twelve monthly installments at 4 percent annual interest with no extra charges. Visit William Clayton, local manager, or accountant Mr Hall to discuss terms.
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