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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 02, 1952

Page

11

Ducks Lose Pond As Cold Snap Freezes Feathers

A Texas rancher built a small dike and shallow pond to save water for cattle. A migrating flock landed to feed, but a blue norther dropped the temperature fast freezing the ducks’ feet to the ice and driving them away with the pond.

Orchid gift sparks playful age reveal at studio event

An amusing exchange unfolds after a radio program as an elderly listener confesses she is older than the woman given an orchid. She mentions her husband is in the studio and believes she is only 81, prompting the master of ceremonies to invite her to come forward.

Indy Tim MLC

County Fair Marks Hundredth Anniversary and Busy Exhibits

Reports from the County Fair celebrate its 100th anniversary with expanded grounds and bustling exhibits. Junior Farmers display, 4 H Club Section, and varied projects show youth leadership in livestock, crafts, and farming education. A Case auto, an old treadmill, and other remnants illustrate historical farming progress. Messenger notes Bob’s rapid Alberta trip and the impact of weather on travel.

U.S Canada Bob Edmonton Toronto Alberta

Poultry Show Winners Listed From Pet Stock Event

The list covers multiple breeds and winners from last week's Pet Stock show. Names cited include Clarence E. McCready Fred Kentner William Phillips and Clarence Spence among many exhibitors across breeds like White Rocks Sussex Leghorns Wyandottes and Leghorns.

Poultry Brahmos Clarence EB. McCready Fred Kentner Clarence Spence Barredt Roecks William Philips White Rocks William Phillips A.O.V. Rocks White Wyandottes Clarence FE. Me. Crendy Laced Wyan Jersey Giants Clarence E. McCready Buff Orpingtons Australops Fred Kentner- WiIl Nam_Phillips Cormish Clarence E._ McCready Sussex Minorcas S.C. White Leghorns Brown Leghorns Buff Leghorns Sebright A.V A.O.V Don Wilds Ken Dodds Marilyn Bill Rognvaldson W. Phillips Bev Don Price Anne Watkins Clarence EL. McCready E. Jennings M. Madill H. J. Switzer

Ex Comrade Asks About Unemployment Cheques After Overthrow

At a Communist meeting a comrade interrupted a debate to ask the presiding comrade what would happen to unemployment compensation cheques if they overthrow the government. The question sparked discussion among attendees.

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