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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1952
Page
10
Hughes Cleaver, Halton MP, urged radical changes to House of Commons business. Prime Minister St Laurent endorsed forming a committee to report on reforms before Cleaver retires, aiming to cut wasted time and improve efficiency in Canada’s Parliament.
The article notes that tax relief is welcomed as the Abbott budget sets limits for the year. It argues relief is needed as employment and earnings have dipped, while defense spending remains high. Government should avoid waste and ensure fiscal efficiency within public arms programs.
In Dundalk 520 of 560 eligible voters cast ballots to reject both a liquor store and a beer warehouse, signaling a strong community choice. The piece calls for cautious liquor expansion in Brampton and criticizes liquor profits for threatening public welfare.
The article notes how farms modernize with tractors, electric lighting, and cars, then argues a big paint job improves homes and barns. It cites color psychology used in hospitals and suggests cheerful palettes aid daily farm life and wellbeing.
The Free Press notes that readers scan the entire weekly, not just the front. Editors contend front page prominence helps, but many readers miss front page stories while inner page items are often read.
Editorial comments on planning and weather cooperation for May 1st trout streams in Orangeville noting three new schools. Mentions tax rate change and budgeting, plus liquor sales decline in Nova Scotia. Adds a Washington update on the Baton Rouge depot with past costs and current military rental uses and a proposed purchase for a whale building project.
Georgetown history recalls Hornby postmaster as a local hero after facilitating a visit from English guests aboard the Franconia. Mrs. E Carney impressed by Canadian postal service shares the anecdote amid other Halton community notes of weddings, fundraising, and Easter activities.
At a March 20 meeting the Erin Township council moved $900.38 from road funds to bridges and culverts. The Federation of Agriculture branch to distribute warble fly powder township wide. Cox Construction accepted as lowest bidder at 95 cents per cubic yard for travel on town roads June 2 to October 1, pending highways department approval.
The notice lists Reverend E A Currey and Miss O M Law at the Friendly Church Acton Ontario. It shows Sunday April 20 1952 with Sunday School at 10 am Morning Worship at 11 am on Continuing Steadfast and Evening Worship at 7 pm. Also mentions intercongregational prayer and a Thought for the Week.
Sunday program for the Presbyterian Church in Canada lists 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Divine Worship 12.15 pm Bible Class and 7.00 pm Divine Worship. The verse They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength is shown with a welcoming note for visitors.
Sunday April 20 features Sunday School 1030 am and sermon 1130 am The Meaning of Spirit for the Man of Today Baptismal Service 700 pm No More Goodbyes 830 pm Bible Lucity Fires Special announcement issue Friday 4 pm Mission Banc 736 pm Junior High Fellowship.
Over a decade from IH to 195] five people left Canada for every six who immigrated, indicating a net population shift. The ratio reveals a sustained outflow with higher departure than arrival, shaping demographic trends in that period.
Captain Langton lectured on military mess and rations at the Military Institute in Toronto, citing Halton County grants for better camp rations. A new millinery opening at R. B. Scott attracted shoppers amid fashionable French hats and a Russian turban with pearls. Updates include Palace Drug store interior decorating and a quip about socialists and communists wanting equality except for power.
Community updates from Acton describe the Post of the Empire Service League marking the fifteenth Vimy Ridge anniversary. Acton Council accepts a $20 000 bequest from the Murray estate to be invested for now. Janitors’ tools were stolen from a school basement amid school board plans for a musical festival transport. Funeral details note Hanna Louisa Beatty Plant of Acton passing at 70.
A dense Acton directory page lists medical dentists veterinarians and legal services in Acton Ontario. It notes doctors W G C Kenney D A Garrett A J Buchanan and others with office locations on Symon Brook Mill Street and Church Street along with veterinary surgeons B D Young C L Young and F G Oakes. It also includes Grey Coach Lines schedules Canadian National Railways timetables and local real estate firms Wright Real Estate Lever Hoskin and others. Funeral home Victor B Rumley plus eye care by WM Milligan and optometrist services.
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