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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1951

Page

14

Edwards My Vows Brighten Grace Anglican Church Ceremony

White gladioli set the scene as Elen Dorothy Marguerite Murdock and Robert Gordon Edwards wed at Grace Anglican Church with Rev. Homer Ferris officiating. Attendants wore pink and blue gowns, flower girls in yellow, and guests came from Georgetown Toronto Weston Streetsville Milton. The couple plans to reside in Limehouse after a Ottawa wedding trip.

Grace Anglican Church Homer Ferris Elen Dorothy Marguerite Andrew Murdock Milton Robert Gordon Walter Edwards Limehouse Ernest Edwards Betty Marshall Helen MacDonald Doris Edwards Helen Murdock Carol McMaster Jim Edwards Lenny Murdock Ottawa Georgetown Toronto Weston Streetsville

World’s first jet airliner meet planned for winter service

The event aims to introduce jet airliners on the London Rome Cairo route this winter. BOAC will replace piston engines with De Havilland Comet jets, with 14 already ordered. Colton may adopt new colors to avoid dyeing.

Cairo BOAC

Fashion Hint: Coat Dress Tops Fall Styles

The feature highlights a fresh fall coat dress with an out-pointing neckline low placed pockets and a deep slit. Three-quarter sleeves and a shiny patent leather belt complete the look along with a pert little hat perched above the fashion pictures.

Fall Fair Glories Highlight Rural Life in Acton

Gwendoline F. Clarke recounts a crisp autumn in the Owen Sound district with first frost approaching. She notes bulb planting, pruning, and a busy fall harvest, a local fair showcasing farm machinery, livestock, calf clubs, and old newspaper exhibits. The piece also describes a new trotting race start method, a 19th century Canadian Champion display, and improved facilities at the new hall. Canada’s high metal production is mentioned.

Bob Owen Sound John Mary Tecan Ginger Farm Willowbrae

Rain to Order Overcomes Heat in Small Town

On a hot September day during a beloved local doctor's final illness his family prayed for rain. A surprising downpour arrived as volunteers atop a fire truck sprayed the roof with water, cooling the room and bringing relief at last.

Nalek

Potatoes in Paper Tested by Maine Mills

Researchers explore mixing potatoes with wood pulp to improve paper quality. Early tests underway at paper mills in Maine to corroborate preliminary findings.

Maine

Making the Most of Harvest Profits Advises Savings

The Acton Bank of Montreal branch manager Gordon Oder urges farmers to build a reserve fund while profits are strong. He warns future years may be less productive and prices could fall, recommending savings accounts to secure farm and family well being.

Gordon Oder Acton Bank of Montreal

Skinny Girls Get Lovely Curves Gala 5 to 10 Lbs

An advertisement claims a new pop product promises weight changes of five to ten pounds. The copy targets readers seeking a quicker path to a curvier figure with dramatic results. Presented in a period advertising voice, it promotes quick transformations and urges readers to try the product.

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