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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
11
A reflective fragment about a small boy starting school. The poem contemplates his innocence, need for safety, and the blessing of a calming motherly presence as he enters the new and challenging world of education.
A report on rural Ontario schools adopting hot lunch options shows jars heated at the school with milk as a staple. Teachers and boards supply utensils while families contribute items like buttered bread, fresh vegetables, and cookies to complete meals.
A reflective diary discusses rain’s impact on farming in Ontario detailing how cisterns fill, water softness, and the effects on washing, bathing, and soap use. It contrasts soft rainwater with hard well water, describes slough-fed supply, snow melt, and the risks of running dry wells and bathroom needs.
The old idea claimed living humans placed inside corner stones would secure a structure. This belief tied human presence to architectural integrity, reflecting historical superstitions about construction and safety.
A 40 foot model village with an electric car and two dummy children attracted attention at the Birmingham opening of a toy display by the Toy Fair Association of Great Britain. The scenario shows a child crossing and another hesitating, with remote safety checks prompting authorities to order safer versions for school demonstrations. The toy is seen as meeting overseas demand.
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