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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1952
Page
2
Halton's Member of Parliament Hughes Cleaver proposed radical changes to Commons business. Prime Minister St Laurent endorsed forming a committee to report. The senior MP, nearing retirement, aims to cut time waste and boost efficiency for Canada.
The article discusses budget limits announced for Mr Abbott, noting reductions in the tax load are welcomed. It argues relief is needed in future budgets as employment and earnings decline slightly, while defense commitments keep taxation high. It stresses economy and efficiency in arms programs and cautions public funds are not unlimited.
In Dundalk 520 of 560 eligible voters cast ballots, resisting both a liquor store and a beer warehouse. The Vets failed to gain a majority as 60 percent support was required. Brampton votes next, with Ontario liquor consumption urged to stay within reasonable bounds despite profits and new outlets.
The article notes 25 years of farm change from horse to tractor and kerosene to electric light. It argues a costly paint job improves mood and productivity, referencing color psychology used in hospitals to create calm, warm, or uplifting spaces for farm homes and barns.
The Free Press notes readers in weekly editions scan the entire paper not just the front page. Editors say front page is a showroom but important stories appear throughout the paper and some inner items are read more than front page stories.
Editorial notes discuss spring cleaning plans hindered by weather, local May 1 engagements being canceled, Orangeville’s three new schools, a two mill tax increase and budgeting for a surplus, and Nova Scotia liquor sales trending downward with a $1 million decline since 1950. It then cites U.S. Army Engineers Depot in Baton Rouge built in 1942 for $3 million, sold as war surplus for $205,000, rented for storage at $100,000 yearly, later leased by the Air Force for $200,000, and now the Army seeks to acquire the main building for $2.5 million by congressional authorization.
Georgetown Herald recalls a Hornby postmaster acting quickly to pass a message from Mrs. KE Carney about English visitors. The tale praises Canadian postal service while other items recount Mrs. Obliges Kate Aitken delivering a ring from Korea to Oakville, hunting and angling fund drives, and Easter holiday activities in Halton.
At a March 20 meeting the Erin Township council moved 900.48 from road construction to bridges and culverts. The Erin Tarp Branch of the Federation of Agriculture will distribute warble fly powder township wide. A tender for gravel supply and delivery on town roads at 0.95 per cubic yard was accepted as the lowest bid, pending department of highways approval.
Onarenes acton Ontario parish lists morning worship at 11 00 am with service titled Continuing Steadfast and evening worship at 7 00 pm. Organist and choir leader Lani A T C M leads music with a midweek intercongregational fireside program in the Baptist Church. Thought for the week asks to number our days to apply our hearts.
The notice lists a 10.00 am Sunday School, 11.00 am Divine Worship, 12.15 pm Bible Class, and 7.00 pm Divine Worship on Sunday April 20, with a warm welcome and a Bible verse They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Douglas Bo Shuter, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10 30 am and sermon The Meaning of Spirit for the Man of Today at 11 40 am. Evening service at 7 00 pm titled No More Goodbyes with 8 30 pm Bible Lucity Fires. Special announcement elsewhere. Friday March 4 7 pm Junior High Fellowship at Maassion Banc 736 pm.
From 1941 to 1951 emigration from Canada outpaced immigration with five people leaving for every six who entered. The trend highlights movements shaping Canadian population during the postwar decade.
A 1902 lecture by Captain J G Langton of the Halton Regiment at the Military Institute in Toronto outlined ration supply practices and grants for better camp foods. The piece notes fashion items at R B Scott's millinery opening, including a Russian turban, and mentions improvements at Palace Drug store. It closes with a quip about socialists and communists and equal sharing but unequal ruling power.
Local notes recount the 15th Vimy Ridge anniversary, Acton Council accepting a $20 000 bequest from J A Murray estate, band room request, janitors tools theft, pupil transport to musical festival, over 100 pupils to attend, Youngeople's Society mock trial, farmers mass meeting 250 attendees, funeral of Mrs J F Corry from James Symon home to Fairview Cemetery, and Hanna Louisa Beatty dies at home aged 69.
Directory notes include Dr W. G. C. Kenney physician in Symon Brook Acton with office on Mill St and contact numbers 78 and 150. Dental surgeon Dr A L Buchanan with office in Omco-Leshman Block hours 9 to 6 and X-ray access. Veterinarians YOUNG and YOUNG with Milton and Acton offices and phone 4614. Various legal, accounting, real estate, and insurance firms listed along with Canada National Railways schedules and a funeral home offering 24 hour service.
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