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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1953
Page
7
Miss Mary Jane Force received the Acton Music Study group annual award and cheque at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. J. Jane. She and her mother Mrs. E.S. Force attended as guests. The program featured listening music on dance designs with recordings and papers, including Hungarian and Slavonic pieces and Polish mazurkas.
George Day of Rockwood was elected to the executive committee of the Canadian Postmasters Association at the Ontario branch conference in Peterborough September 21 22 23. About 250 postmasters attended and J M Ferris was chosen president with A M Church presiding.
Canada has one of the world’s lowest population densities under four people per square mile yet ranks seventh globally in steel production and second in per capita steel consumption.
A fall fair day brings warm sun and blue skies as crowds enjoy livestock displays, dairy cattle dominance, and a strong showing of farm equipment. The piece reflects on chores, WWI era home life, and changing fashions in machinery and WI exhibits with light humor.
A man newly married travels with a worn valise and slicked hair as he says his honeymoon plan is to reach New York City. He explains his wife Sue offered to ride while he hitchhiked, hoping to reunite there for their honeymoon.
A 10 year look shows nearly 30 percent of fires from known causes stem from careless discarding of lit matches and smoking materials. Electrical fires arise from overloaded circuits and improper fuses. use correct amperage and reliable appliances, hire skilled electricians, and insist on UL labeled products.
One in four or five fires stems from faulty chimneys, stoves, furnaces, or careless handling. Key risks include sub standard equipment, improper installation, poor maintenance, and unsafe operation. Maintain at least 18 inches clearance from walls, place heaters on noncombustible bases, and protect nearby surfaces with approved insulation. Consult local fire codes for guidance.
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