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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
8
The narrator recalls family jabs about tough pies and finds a fix through a new shortening and technique. The piece shifts to pastry history from butter and lard to margarine, notes private methods, then shifts to a Georgetown county fair exhibit of antiques from Toronto 1888 and other era treasures.
A 1893 Kansas City display featured a rare mauve silk hat from 1870 and a dress made with fabric woven by the wearer 123 years earlier. An unattended collection of priceless items exposed public trust in neighbors. Acton W.II showcased years of achievement by their hardworking branch to illustrate progress through a seen is believed approach.
Rural residents in Acton use the Bank of Montreal for banking by mail. Deposits and instructions arrive by post and receive prompt attention before the bank opens. Gordon Oder, manager of Acton branch, offers leaflets and answers questions.
Careful placement of doors reduces hazards. Re hanging a door on the opposite side can remove a serious risk. Doors must not swing into traffic lanes or near stairs. A swinging kitchen dining room door should have a glass window at eye level to prevent accidents.
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