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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1952
Page
2
Poet's Corner presents lines from Sir Walter Scott about true patriotism. It contrasts wealth and titles with moral living, warning that self-centered boasting leads to oblivion. The verse reflects national pride and personal integrity.
In 1890 one sixth of the average Canadian's total personal outlay was for rent and lodgings, by 1950 this had dropped to one ninth.
Industrial correspondent recalls wartime Britain’s shift to artificial sapphires created from aluminum oxide in Wembley laboratories. A thumb-sized crystal is grown in flame then sliced into bearings for aircraft instruments, with a new rod-based method reducing waste. Artificial stones prove purer though less valuable, with researchers even crafting red and blue variants.
The Council of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau in London has accepted an invitation from the Canadian Jersey Care Club president to hold the next world conference in Canada in 1954.
The narrator recalls the Canadian National Exhibition and family routines on a farm. Prose notes late summer noises, household interruptions, and a guest cameo about Midway comparisons, then shifts to fall comforts, farm preparations for winter, and the pace of work, school reopenings, and mail delivery realities.
Fashion hint suggests a back to school jumper outfit for Hood students paired with blouses or sweaters. A three quarter sleeve or turtle neck version complements the jumper. Mothers could knit a turtle neck as part of this fall fashion, emphasizing practical, stylish attire for students.
The cream known as Butter Fondant is a versatile base for many confections. It can be rolled into balls dipped in chocolate and flavored with coffee peppermint or maple, rolled in nuts or desiccated coconut. It makes a smooth stuffing for dates prunes and nut halves.
Limghouse reports 21 students enrolled as the St. Ne parish school reopened with Mrs. Dack Lawson in charge. Local families note arrivals and homecomings including Sandra at Peel Memorial and Freddie McDonald returning from Sick Children's Hospital. Nearby students include David McVey Kathleen Kirkpatrick Nell Renton Anna Marie Spitzer George Cook Ruth McBirkle Olfa Berg and others attending Acton and Georgetown High Schools.
Agricultural Societies Branch of the Department of Agriculture lists dates for fairs across Ontario. Acts at Acton Arthur Bolton Bracebridge Caledon Caledonia Cooksville Elmbaulg Erin Galt Georgetown Grand Valley Markham Milton Teeswater Orangeville Toronto Simcoe Streetsville Sept dates span Sept through Nov with multiple days for each location.
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