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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 08, 1953

Page

10

Tales on Tintypes Show Acton Clock Bell Installers

A town photograph purportedly shows the 1913 bell installation on the post office tower. The image names four men long associated with Acton, including Norman McLeod, Jim Anderson, Geo Hynds, and Chester Plank, all of whom have since died, with uncertain identity for the stirring apparatus and TW believed to be George King.

A. T. Brown George Jim Anderson Geo. Hynds Acton Chester Plank

Whale steak enters Manitoba markets as novelty fare

The Financial Post reports a new deep fried white whale steak is gaining limited favor in Winnipeg meat markets. A Manitoba group behind Atlanaic Whaling Co formed in 189 to fish near Churchill and is now attempting a larger push into the human food market this year.

Manitoba Financial Post Winnipeg Atlanaic Whaling Co Churchill Man

Tulip line silhouette and lasting fashion notes

The piece surveys enduring suit styles and contrasts a few dated looks from the “new look” era. It describes box jackets, long skirts, and the tulip line that emphasizes a narrow waist while rounding above the bosom, with petals adding fullness.

Paddy Green SUI Hote

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Andy Bachinsky

Notice to creditors for the estate of Andy Bachinsky late of New Toronto Ontario requires all claims to be filed with the executor by October 24 1953. After that date assets will be distributed among entitled parties. Dated at New Toronto September 1989. E W Grant solicitor for Michael Bachinsky executor.

New Toronto E. W. Grant Lakeshore Rd

Industry Expands Yet Fire Danger Rises in Canada

The article notes rapid industrial growth in Canada with new materials, methods, and oil developments boosting self sufficiency while increasing fire and accident hazards. It cites high per capita fire losses, spanning property, life, and injuries, and stresses that care is essential to reduce damage and job losses during rebuilding.

Canada

World champion plowmen tour Ontario towns

The nine nation world tractor plowing group visits Ontario during a two week tour October 8 to 20. Teams from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Britain, Germany, Holland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Sweden, the United States and Canada will showcase urban rural life and attend events from Niagara Falls to Toronto. Alfred Hall hosts the Esso Golden Plow trophy ceremony and honorary Indian chief honors during Brantford stopovers.

U.S Coburg Ontario Niagara Falls Hamilton Milton Acton Erin Agricultural Fair Erin Agricultural Society Waterloo Kitchener Brantford Guelph Toronto Denmark Norway Finland Great Britain Germany Holland Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Sweden United States Canada Esso Alfred Hall England Quebec Stix Nations Reserve Hall

Two Kinds of Light For Homes and Canada Envelope Trend

Lighting experts advise two light types general and specific for homes. Lamps sit on tables about 25 inches high with lamps 20 inches from seating. A 47 inch floor lamp should sit 15 inches from the work area. Fluorescent bulbs offer broad coverage hidden behind cornices. Envelope production in Canada amounts to about 10 million dollars annually.

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Robt. R. Ramelion ST. Georges Square Mr. E. P. Head Sparney Joudfieldn Gieve Tan C-I-L Orion Canadian Industries Limited Doky Dark Andy Bachinsky Jecemard Jon, Tanner Armstrong ETIAN Clement Mal ST Satani Uermed Sunetans Colons Caldwell Beatty Beatty Wrings Tom Talbot Hardware Watson’s Dairy Bar Orangeville Orangeville, Ont
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