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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1953
Page
16
The article urges car owners to test headlights in low and high beams, ensure beams are properly aligned, clean dirty lenses and reflectors, inspect wiring if lights are erratic, and check parking and stop lights. It also advises carrying spare fuses and knowing replacement procedures. A final note mentions Canadians consuming about 1 4/5 quarts of strawberries in 1952.
An article summarizes how naps can boost energy, relaxations differ from sleep, and how small tensions wear us down. It notes that evening decisions are less reliable, standing tires more than walking, and tackling hard tasks first eases the rest.
Canadian farming sector reports total farm income near 1.95 billion dollars for 1952 with note of seasonal patterns and regional variations affecting output and prices. Data highlights include crop yields, livestock value, and subsidy impacts across provinces.
A practical home project guides turning a square window into a dressing table by adding a valance, a shelf above the sill, and narrow side shelves. Decorate with bright paper patterns and use the space for brushes, mirrors, and small girl show off items. Canadian industry note on paper cups follows.
Birds seek nesting sites and a garden houses a variety of bird homes. A long standing firm manufactures 50 kinds addressing different birds needs. New houses may attract tenants as spring arrives and prove more than ornamental.
Identification by Frank McIntosh names William Stark T. T. Moore Jake Bauer Charlie Quinner John Bauer and others in Acton Gun Club. The group enjoyed hunts in a park with clay pigeons and live bird shoots. Images survived in the Free Press as a glimpse of fifty years past recreational activity.
Plastic curtains move from kitchen to living spaces offering textured damask prints sheer panels and translucent glass effects. Bedroom options include dotted or ribboned sheets with airy marquisette like surfaces while prices stay moderate. The spread showcases affordable stylish window dressing options for various decors.
Gordon Oder of the Bank of Montreal Acton says Canada Savings Bonds go on sale next Monday. He calls them the buy of the year with 3 percent interest and a one year payoff plan. Purchases require small down payments and easy monthly installments. Bonds can be redeemed anytime at full face value with interest to the prior month end.
Wrought iron decor expands from garden to living room with colorful finishes. Pieces such as couches chairs and tables appear in green aqua rose coral gray and antique ivory with decorative trims mimicking New Orleans French Quarter styles.
The Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society of St. Pauls United Church met at Miss Hume's Martin Street home on Thursday afternoon to discuss Christian missions and the United Nations. Five members presented a dialogue on UN agencies and the churchs humanitarian role, using a chart of UN organs. Mrs. George King chaired the session. Mrs. J. E. Taylors report highlighted Korea clothing efforts.
When buying a lot you should consider the character of the surrounding neighborhood nuisances proximity to shops churches parks and community facilities availability and cost of public utilities accessibility to schools especially elementary schools and traffic conditions on the street where you plan to build
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