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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 08, 1951

Page

8

Mrs George Black Hosts St David’s Girls Group

Mrs George Black hosted the St David’s Girls Group with president Anne Hurren presiding. Members read bible passages led in prayer and discussed friendship. A December play was planned and Jane Smith supervised wares while Anna Hurren and Aud rey Cairns supplied treats for the members.

George Black St.“David's Anne Hurren Eleanor Calrns Marilyn Moore Black Jane Smith Anna Hurren Audrey Cairns

Recalls Sir Harry Lauder in Oldtime Scot Tales

A Reader's Digest piece by Tom Clarke recalls Sir Harry Lauder and his songs. Clarke notes Lauder wrote many of his songs, landed a five year contract after an initial week, and sang I Love a Lassie after a pink envelope moment. He mentions Roamin in the Glenamin and Keep Right on to the End of the Road, and notes Lauder was knighted by King George V in 1910.

Harry Lauder Tom Clarke Argyle Theatre Birkinhead England Clarke Argyle Ods Lauder Ainging Cathedran London Glasgow New York George V

Forums Report On Co-operatives

Ten Halton County farm forums report findings on efficiency of co operatives. Key questions cover when to organize a cooperative and steps for success, including survey driven start up, strong leadership, cash basis accounting, and loyal membership. Members urged open meetings and board led investigations to address poor service or losses.

Halton County Farm Radio Forum

Church Collection Shows No Strain Across Canada

The Financial Post notes that Canada’s church collections total 120 to 150 million dollars annually across about 14 000 churches, roughly 1 percent of personal income. It compares this to higher spending on tobacco alcohol and beverages and other expenses, arguing church funding remains modest.

Canada Frank Chamberlain Financial Post

Making Full Use Of Family Allowances In Canada

A Canadian father from a Bank of Montreal branch explains how to maximize Family Allowance Cheques for future education. He suggests budgeting monthly cheques, saving part toward high school and college expenses, and opening a dedicated savings account with as little as one dollar.

Canada Gordon Oder Bank of Montreal Dominion Trafalgar Oakville Windsor Oakvillians

Apple Slicing Industry Opens in Norval attracts bakers and hotels

The Geooge town Herald reports a new Norval industry turning sliced apples into products for bakeries hotels and restaurants while testing small consumer packs. Partner Mr Gurd from the family behind Gurd's ginger ale brings food business experience to the venture.

Norval Geoogetown Herald Gurd

Display of Canuck Stamps in Sidmouth Exhibition

Philatelic fans in Sidmouth viewed Canadian stamps including early ship setters the earliest 1705 date. Postmarks from the era were shown and a remarkable block of 31 stamps from the 15 cent 1868 1872 issue bore the Ottawa crown cancel.

Sidmouth England

Island Size Comparison Between PEI and Vancouver Island

Prince Edward Island covers 2,184 square miles while Vancouver Island spans about 12,408 square miles. The comparison shows PEI as roughly one sixth of Vancouver Island in area.

Prince Edward Island Vancouver Island P.E.L

Chrome protector coating to guard auto trim

A plastic coating described in The Financial Post forms a glass like film on metal surfaces to prevent scratches, rust, and corrosion. It dries quickly with brush or applicator and can be peeled off in strips.

Financial Post

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