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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
3
The Acton council reverses its wartime move by rescinding rent controls and later considers reinstating them amid rising rentals. The editorial warns against overreaction and calls for written proof of increases while defending fair profits and consumer equity. A mention of an August date for the federal election adds context to political timing.
The letter lauds Hughes Cleaver for 16 years as Halton’s representative at Ottawa. It praises his public service, election record, and willingness to serve all constituents. The note expresses appreciation and wishes him happiness in retirement. The piece also comments on Greater Toronto Area politics and distance from its issues.
The Midland Free Press Herald editor analyzes federal constituencies showing about 53 percent rely solely on weekly papers. Another 48 percent receive both weekly and daily editions, while 66 constituencies have only a daily home newspaper. Across Canada weekly papers are the primary local news source with the highest readership per copy.
Retiring Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation president John T. Stubbs warned a 1958 shortage as enrollments rise to 707 000 pupils and high schools exceed 141 000 students. Boards rush to build, buses replace long walks, but few students pursue further education amid costs and curtailment.
A Canadian publicity manager spoke on Christianity in Business, noting many disbelieve soap ads and urging the application of the golden rule. He warned greed fuels wartime abuses, questioned peace sincerity, and urged daily Christian living beyond preaching to curb harm and support survival.
The article notes Acton council renamed the park Prospect Park on June 6 1890 after a bylaw change and council motion. It details purchases and use as pasture in 1890 and mentions bathing restrictions, the lack of a clear reason for the name, and a coincidental Niagara Falls item about a woman’s clothing.
Streetsville wins the Acton crib tournament with Brampton and Oakville in second and third, Port Credit and Milton also competing. Top three advance to May Preston playoffs. Ford to equip Halton plant with teletype for Canada wide comms. Bronte to launch new paper edited by Ivan Erwan. Bumper tape used on bikes in Acton and by Toronto police for safer night travel. Georgetown Herald reports on 1953 junior ball team practice and new manager David Penson taking charge at Huttonville Park. Bridge work to begin on No 24 highway from Guelph to Ospringe east of the town.
Community church notices list services at Crckenes United Church Baptist Church and St Alban's Anglican in Acton Ontario for May 1953. Events include morning and evening worships at United and Baptist churches, confirmation and holy communion at St Alban's, and a campaign launch for the Luxton Memorial Hall funds with rector in attendance.
The notice lists Sunday church services for May 1953 with Church School at 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship at 11:00 a.m. and Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. It also mentions a historical point about North America’s first water wheel turning a millstone for wheat grinding built in Annapolis Nova Scotia in 1605.
In 1903 a well attended town hall meeting elected officers for a new baseball club with A. Beardmore as president and A. H. Devitt as president, aiming to form a league with Berlin Waterloo Preston and Guelph. Several local property transactions were noted, including sales by Graham Lawson, David Henderson and John Leavens.
Snow flurry yesterday marks the start of ice garden racing season. Patterson's Meat Market adds a new delivery rig. Bank of Montreal Bronte branch robbed of 1600 dollars. County Council approves grants of 975 to Fall Fairs Acton Milton Georgetown. The Acton Cricket Club grows to over 40 members. Agnes McLeod Sayers aged 15 dies at home in Acton Ontario.
Acton listings for physicians surgeons veterinarians and specialists with offices in Acton Milton Guelph and Brookville Ontario. Includes contact numbers addresses office hours and service details for Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Dr H Leib and others along with local coaches schedules and real estate Insurance firms.
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