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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
19
A portable inflatable pillow for travelers and a new messproof fountain pen headline the Financial Post. The vinylite pillow inflates to fit the neck and comes in plaid colors, is washable and resistant to wear. The fountain pen claims a nib-touched filling avoids stains and spills.
A review lauds a colorful anthology about the Canadian canoe, noting its rich social history, illustrations, and songs. The author recalls Canada through paddling, fishing trips on Ontario waters, and involvement with CPR folk songs, while praising the book's salute to a largely overlooked national symbol.
An Atlantic liner carried a women writers and radio performers group to Europe. Mid flight a loudspeaker urged passengers to return to seats and fasten belts. The pilot opened the control room door and quipped about the men’s room.
Acton Bank of Montreal manager Gorder Oder urges Canadians to save by buying Canada Savings Bonds with five percent down installments. Bonds offer 3.75 percent coupons, cashable at full face value, with payments over 12 months and a 1952 issue term extending to 1963.
The Halton District Women's Institute executive met in the Farmer's Building Milton on Monday afternoon October 6 with 17 branches present and a new Bahtinafad branch joining for a total of 21 seniors and four juniors. Delegates were named for planning work, and a TB Xray survey planned for December was urged. Dublin WI won the area quilt prize sponsored by Salada Tea Company. The session closed with the National Anthem and wind heat advice.
Public auction at farm lot 23 con 7 Nassagaweyal on Saturday October 18 at 1:30 o clock. Cattle pigs and sheep offered include 6 fat Durham steers about 1000 lbs 2 Durham heifers 1 yearling Durham steers 4 yearling Durham heifers 7 Durham x calves 6 months to 1 year 8 heifers 6 months to two years 2 Hereford heifers brindle heifer 3 Durham spring calves plus 16 York shoats 9 Oxford ewes 1 yearling Oxford ram. Cash day of sale. Sold to highest bidder with no reserve. WM A Gibson Auctioneer Y McMillan Clerk. a 14 2
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