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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1951
Page
13
The piece notes fashion hints for young women and public school readers. It highlights a two piece dress with sloping buttons, pleated flared skirt, and black velvet collars and cuffs. Plaid remains popular in various styles.
The Financial Post reports housing activity easing slightly while remaining strong. From year to June 1, starts total 28 751 with completions at 32 065 and under construction 55 103. Compared with last year starts fell 3.8 percent while completions rose 9 percent and under construction declined 3.8 percent. May starts fell 1 percent from May of last year. Also notes Quebec hosts large titanium deposits promising strong lightweight metal use.
Public auction conducted by John Robinson at his Milton area farm lists horses and harness, farm implements, dual purpose cows, hay and grain, and furniture. Items include a Model T Ford, timber, tools, and a wide range of livestock, with breeding stock details and cattle prices to be announced sale day. Cash with no reserve. sale overseen by Hindley and Elliott auctioneers.
A reader laments rigid royal protocol during Elizabeth II and Philip visit, while praising the International Plowing Match for its practical displays and community effort. The writer notes tiredness from public duties, then shares impressions of plowing, demonstrations, and the Hospitality tents run by local church groups.
A dignified verse extols an heiress and future queen, praising noble lineage and humble training. It vows allegiance to sovereignty and a united empire, hoping for a reign of freedom and fraternity under a protected, loyal people.
Northern Ireland has begun a comprehensive civil defence system in partnership with Great Britain to be prepared for any emergency.
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