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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 07, 1954

Page

4

Giant KING-size pie weighs in at Apple Blossom Fest

A KING-size apple pie over a hundred pounds was baked for the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival. An eight foot aluminum pie pan, the largest ever made, showcased the event. The article notes wide use of aluminum in kitchens and industry and cites Canada’s increase in aluminum production by Alcan to one and a quarter billion pounds annually.

Washington State Canada Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd Alcan

Livingston Park: Milton’s Hidden Colonial Heritage Awaits

An 1822 Jasper Martin hollowed stone house on six acres near Martin Street in Milton recalls Halton’s past. Once home to Thomas Racey and later public park under Livingston, the site offered boating, picnics, dances, and potential as a county museum or recreational center.

Martin Street Milton iIt Jasper Martin Trafalgar Carl Martin P. L. Robertson P. L. Robert C.P.R Martin's Pond Martin Thomas Racey Halton Grimbly Abraham Nelles Commodore Ball Racey William Joseph Martin T. G. Matheson County of Livingston Livingston Park B. A. Fromow Toronto

Alaska Highway Bus Driver Delivers Mail Along Harsh Route

Donald Ferguson drives a long Whitehorse to Dawson Creek Alaska highway bus, delivering mail and selling money orders while making 42 stops over about 900 miles. Winter runs once weekly, two trips in summer. communities along the route number about 1,000 residents. About 100 vehicles travel daily in winter, with summer traffic five times higher and rising.

Alaska Whitehorse V.T Donald Fergy) Ferguson Dawson Creek B.C Alaska Highway Fergy

Jane Scott speaks at St. Davids Thankoffering meeting

The fall Thankoffering gathering of St. David's Church Women’s Missionary Society featured Miss Jane Scott, Globe and Mail writer, who spoke on Responsibility Romance and Reward with a focus on love for Jesus. Guests from Ebeneezer sang a duet as social time followed. Social greetings came from Acton Nassagawega Boston Kilbride and Duffs Church.

Jety St. David's Church Miss Simpson G. Inglis W. King Crawford Slimn McIntosh Ebenezer Church Acton Nassagawega Boston Kilbride Duffs Church Puslinch Grace Mission Band Betty Coulter Carol Walters

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