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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1952
Page
14
Poet Mary Ellen Verney paints late summer woods with music in the breeze and rainfall on leaves. Birds gather for evening song as crickets and maples fill the scene while berries and damp shelves frame a drifting, contemplative mood.
The Friendly Circle held a Halloween masquerade in Acton United church Sunday School room on October 18. Winners included Beat dressed gypsy Mrs. B. Struthers and witch Mrs. Olson. consolation prizes went to Aunt Jemima Mrs. L. Lovell and cat Mrs. R. Johnston.
Joseph Lister Rutledge argues that soft answers can backfire and cites a Toronto jail escape where police swiftly captured four armed desperadoes. He notes the criminals showed courage only when advantageous and suggests show of force may be needed to deter violence when fear motivates restraint.
A historical kitchen note blends Halloween doughnut making with step by step deep fat frying tips. It covers equipment, fat amounts, frying times, and safety, plus simple recipes for Afternoon Tea and Raised Doughnuts, and a Q&A section addressing toppings, fat clearing, and potato blanching.
A letter argues democracy fails in Canada and the United States as elected leaders cede natural rights to organized groups. It claims workers, owners, speech and worship freedoms are curtailed and questions whether ballot democracy can return, urging citizens to reject ballot dictatorship and protect individual rights.
A transatlantic liner carried a group of female writers and radio artists who settled in, then the pilot jokes that with the passengers settled the men's room is clear. The light moment plays on gender roles aboard the high flying trip.
The piece touts a range of baby bath sponges branded CIS Cellu lose Sponges praised for softness and safety. It also notes CHL products contributing to Canada's air defence with items like rivets for the F 86E Sabre and materials including chemicals nylon and Cellophane.
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