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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
14
A new sheet aluminum tile claimed to be crack free chip free and water resistant uses Aledine treated aluminum with a special ink finish. The tile is baked into metal in infrared ovens and comes in 12 by 16 inch sheets with 12 tiles per sheet.
Weather improves with rain in Toronto while a rural diary notes arthritis troubles, farming routines, and reflections on self care. The writer reports painting delays due to coats drying and observes visitors and chores, then warns about dangers of self remedies and treats tent caterpillars with a coal oil torch. This week ends with actual rain.
The piece highlights a smart silk dress noted for its clean seam work and simple pattern. It suggests sewing with mat ter simple fabrics like challis or cottons, and praises sleeveless styles that avoid waist seam lines, with patterns featuring a single front and back piece and options for belts and necklines.
The May meeting of the Senior Women's Missionary Society was held at Knox Church. The Home Helpers convened by Mrs Carl Hansen led the program with readings, prayers, a missions address by Rev R Armstrong, piano solo by Miss McKnight, and a duet by Mrs J Davidson and Miss Anderson. The session closed with a prayer and tea.
The Financial Post suggests a life saver vest for boat and water safety. Weighing 16 ounces, it is claimed to be five times more buoyant than cork. Made with Kapok, it has no rusting metal parts and is painted bright orange for visibility.
Thousands of farmers across Canada use Farm Improvement Loans from the Bank of Montreal to finance machinery, housing, land clearing, livestock, and utilities at five percent simple interest. Acton residents urged to consult Gordon Oder, Bank of Montreal manager, about tailored FILs and repayment aligned to seasonal income.
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