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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1953
Page
2
The article notes ground drying as plowing resumes and fields ready for seed. Lawns are being raked, spring flowers bloom, and grass wears a vivid green. Roads are groomed for travel, cars gleam, and the rising holiday spirit follows warm days. Grass fires serve as a constant reminder of spring.
The associate editor notes a surge of Ontario license plates south of the border during Eastertide. Reciprocity in travel and relaxed entry rules boost cross border visits while currency use remains simple. Longer evenings with daylight saving time will extend work hours for amateur gardeners.
The Financial Post argues Canada must grow capital via widespread small investors. It notes grandpa cleared land to create his job and predicts millions of working Canadians will fund capital expansion through savings, boosting jobs, goods, and Canada's prosperity.
Municipal tax rates vary as assessments shift across Ontario with most increases and a few downgrades. Walkerton raises 10 mills to 86, Chesley 5 mills to 69, Milton 56 and Georgetown 43 hold steady, Burlington up 3 to 38, Oakville up 6, Bronte near doubling to seven ties, Acton down 13 to 51. Education costs cited as a key driver while urging prudence in public spending.
An Ontario law note warns parents cannot abandon kids in unsafe hands during visits to beverage rooms. A Minnesota man left his children in a running car for hours while he drank, leading to carbon monoxide deaths. The piece argues much so called juvenile delinquency is adult caused and stresses parental duties.
Ontario's population rose 28.5 percent from 3.708 million in 1939 to 4.766 million in 1952. Live births climbed from 64,100 to 124,600 in 1952, a 60,500 rise, while natural increase reached 80,300 in 1952, the highest since 1900. Birth rates peaked at 26.1 per thousand in 1947 and again in 1952.
An editorial discussion on Canadian charity and government welfare costs. It cites government funded programs, tax impacts, and regional views from Hanover Post Barrie Examiner Camrose Canadian. It argues for individual responsibility and questions universal state provision.
George Hemstreet of Milton celebrated his 100th birthday, recalling oil lamps for street lighting and the 1908 electric system he helped finance with meter reading. He previously served as council member, assessor, town clerk, treasurer, and tax collector.
Weekly church programs run April 9 to 19 1953 include Sunday School Morning Worship Evening services and Youth events. Mission Circle April 16 speaker Mrs J Bo McLaurin. Leadership Training School April 18 19 with Young Peoples services. Navy notes mention hammocks giving way to folding bunks on new and refitted warships.
Easter register shows residents and visitors such as Mr James Coleman and Miss Ethel in London and Mrs Ed Nicklin in Guelph. It notes Acton tennis club annual meeting with officers led by Hon. Pres. A H Devitt and Pres F H Moore. Two boys with air guns seen, prompting county constables to enforce firearms laws.
Local notes recount a heavy Monday storm and the sixteenth anniversary of the Vimy Ridge storming celebrated by Acton Post BES L. A survey meet for Pronger's Cemetery improvements chose W A Lasby as chair and N F Moore as secretary with trustees to be appointed. Marriages record Waldie Walker pair and a doodle on Elizabeth Dart Gamble died in Acton.
Local Acton listings show physicians surgeons dentists and legal and financial professionals. Dr W G C Kenney and Dr D A Garrett operate in Symon Block and Willow River streets with phone access. Dr A J Buchanan and Dr H Leib offer dental and medical services. Coehes depart Acton routes, daily and Sunday schedules noted with special Georgetown flyer times. Lawyers F Leatherland and Albert J Crandell, accountants Lever & Hoskin, Wright Real Estate and Insurance, and multiple real estate and insurance contacts listed with office hours and contact numbers.
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