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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
2
The article speaks of Eastertide as a time of new life and courage in a world of indecision and threats. It notes the shared symbol of spring and the Resurrection offering hope that good will prevail, and invites the community to gather in churches next Sunday to worship the Risen Christ and seek peace.
The annual budget for municipal finances is published in The Free Press for all ratepayers to study. It outlines tax dollar allocation and reflects efforts by public officials to keep taxes low while maintaining services.
The piece argues the cost of living has turned downward and criticizes reliance on government subsidies to hold prices. It calls for shared reductions by labor and manufacturing costs, noting lower prices for beef pork and eggs harm farmers and require tax relief from both levels of government. It warns not to overburden George with the full burden.
The Ontario Legislature is likely to shelve the costly Hope Commission education report after a five year investigation by 21 members, producing a 1200 page document costing about 300000 dollars. Officials note findings may influence future educational program revamps though the full report may never be read.
Editorial blurbs touch on 1952 budget by Douglas Abbott, Easter seals aiding crippled children, and a gadget for cheque processing. Mentions Intourist snubbing Athens congress, Walkerton tax rate at 76 mills up six, and Elora Express 1000th issue under Mrs. K. Marston with history as The Backwoodsman.
Esquesing Agricultural Society aims to build a new henhouse and upgrade fair grounds at Esquesing with a similar design to Milton’s. The Georgetown Herald carried prize lists for fair classes. Avro jet and Lancaster contracts worth millions promise steady কাজে at Halton's Malton area. Resuscitation equipment saves a Bronte infant. Trafalgar plant hires lag. water line construction proceeds. Bronte council may buy 600 acres for potential industrialization.
In Acton Ontario a Friendly Church led by Rev E A Currey invites worshipers for Easter Sunday April 13 1952 with Sunday School at 10 00 am Morning Worship at 11 00 am and an evening service at 7 00 pm Special music by the choir and a film are planned The Good Friday service is at 11 00 am and a cantata The Conquering King at 7 00 pm is slated The church welcomes all with scripture urging renewed strength for those who trust the Lord.
Items record Royal envoy from Pekin to London for coronation. rockwood mail schedule upgrades. Acton Golf Club annual meeting appoints officers and eyeing a county league. funeral in Guelph for James W Mann. H J Starr attends Ontario Education Association convention in Toronto. George Wilds gifts apple blossoms. ping pong inquiry. wild geese sighting over Acton heading northeast.
April 1 hockey matches noted. Geo W Harris resigns as Road Superintendent, G Stanley Fulton appointed in Nassagaweya. Knox College graduate J R Waldie to take church charge near London Ontario. Ontario Power bill shows surplus deficit figures for Acton. Library board holds annual meeting with A T Brown re-elected. books budget set at 250. Knox Church Ladies Aid birthday social features history of the society. DIED RITCHIE George Ritchie Sr 80 in Acton Ontario.
Directory of doctors dentists veterinarians real estate and service firms in Acton Ontario. Includes Dr C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan B D Young C L Young F G Oakes lawyers accountants insurers brokers and travel schedules for Acton coach services with time specifics and flagstop notes.
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