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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1952
Page
19
The poem by Helen Harrington humorously notes a leap year frame as a chance to win a sought after heart. The speaker contemplates past failures and now vows a cautious approach, joking about lassoing romance while promising restraint and a single shared glance before leaping.
Acton High School wrapped two capacity nights of commencement events with diplomas and awards, a one act play, dances, and a mixed chorus. Valedictorian Yvonne Brunelle delivered the farewell address amid applause. The Saturday rugby banquet drew about 45 students and staff, with toasts and entertainment at the Y.M.C.A. The year closes as exams approach and plans for the Eye-Opener issue loom after Christmas.
The Financial Post argues party labels should not be identical across federal provincial and municipal levels as the differing governments demand distinct policies. It criticizes cross level party platforms as impractical and windy. The piece also notes most Canadian dwellings are five rooms.
Halton County forum members discussed farm mechanization and a central pool for rental equipment at Royal on Friday. They noted mixed levels of mechanization across communities and suggested custom work or joint purchases, with a central pool as a solution. Also at Royal Winter Fair, the Haken square dancing group placed eighth in finals after a challenging routine.
The Bank of Nova Scotia reports assets of 14,990,000 as of October 31, 1942, up 40,287,000 from last year. Interest bearing deposits rise over 28,000,000, demand deposits up 5,000,000, government deposits total 17,520,000, securities 254,007,000, loans 444,422,000, with liquid position strong at 0.74 percent of public liabilities. Quick assets are 53.08 percent. The piece notes Canada's primary textile industry comprises 791 mills in 209 cities across ten provinces.
The Islands hosted the first official visit by a Canadian Scout Commissioner as part of the Canadian Scouts contribution to the Brotherhood. In September R Gordon Kerr, Executive Commissioner for PSE, toured Grindstone Island where Rev. Peter Kingston leads a single Scout Troop. Plans were made to expand the Movement.
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