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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1952
Page
17
Fragmentary text notes unusual movement at the border with references to American and Carian groups. No clear date, place, or events are readable, leaving the exact incident and participants unclear.
The advertisement describes a sturdy two story brick or tile home with a plate roof and white shutters. It highlights a large first floor living room 24 feet long with a dining alcove, two bedrooms with closets, and a convenient bath. Plans show full basement and a potential garage addition. Also notes a five foot two inch wolf shot by Harry Hilson for a $25 county bounty.
The Fourth Annual Folk Festival at Uttonville drew leaders from Ontario and Halton County. Halton was represented by Red Simmonds and Rev. Willam Lake of Lowville. Simmonds, sent by UNESCO, plans to visit forums and share experience. Lake praises insights gained with the Folk School central council. Leaders emphasize training in all round community leadership and enriching rural life ahead of the February 1953 Roy Coulter Folk School.
A shipyard superintendent questions a woman about launching her first ship. She nervously asks how hard to strike with a bottle to christen the vessel, and answers that it is not quite clear.
Mrs. F Rinehart hosted the Nas Sagaweya Branch Women’s Institute September meeting on Canadian Industries. Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Melmar chaired the session. nylon usage and improvements were discussed. Mrs. McMahon presided in the president’s absence as Mrs. Melmar moves to Toronto and Mrs. Chisholm is noted as a valued member lost. A social half hour followed with committee members I Richardson and M Moffat assisting.
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