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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
18
A reader recalls pie making woes blamed on flour and shortening and shares a successful fix from a new method. The piece shifts to nostalgia about family pastry secrets, past baking trends, and a local fair exhibit of antique textiles and porcelain treasures.
In 1893 Kansas City showcased a mauve hat of the 1870 style and a dress crafted from weave and maker by the wearer 125 years earlier. The public’s unguarded access impressed the observer, highlighting community trust. Acton W.I. exhibit celebrated fifty years of achievements by the hardworking branch, emphasizing “seeing is believing” to convey progress.
Rural residents in the district use the Bank of Montreal Acton branch to conduct banking by mail. Deposits and instructions are processed promptly, with staff handling first post deliveries before opening. Manager Gordon Oder offers leaflets and answers questions about the service.
Careful arrangement of doors can improve home safety. Re hanging a door to open away from traffic reduces hazards. Doors should avoid swinging into traffic lanes and should not be near stairs or landings. A swinging kitchen dining door should have a small eye level window to prevent accidents.
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