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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 06, 1953

Page

16

Haltons Federal Candidates face Halton county race

Long profiles of Halton federal contenders Stanley Allen Sybil Bennett and Murray McPhail Outline Allen CCF plans and local service roles Bennett PC lawyer farmer and speaker McPhail Liberal farmer executive and former family Liberal ties details on church work and career histories

Stanley Allen CCF Halton Georgetown An Lalder Royal Canadian Navy Smith and Stone Lb.e.w Allen Canadian Legion Independent Sybil Bennett Q.C Miss Bennett Hilton Clifford T. Bennett Nelson United Church Ontive Association of Canada Ontario Women's Institute University of Toronto Osgoode Hall Law School Halton County Roy Dale Murray H. McPhail Campbellville Hughes Cleaver Burlington Iing Cleaver

Eden Mills Church Ladies Hold Picnic at Stevenson Home

The annual W.M.S. and Ladies Aid picnic at Eden Mills Presbyterian featured devotions led by Mrs. Garnet MacDougall and Mrs. Gordon Stevenson. Contests on the lawn crowned winners like Roger MacDougall and Jimmie Barden, with awards for guessing peanuts and time races. A noon lunch followed, and thanks were given to local hosts the Stevensons and Crofts.

W.ms Ladies’ Aid Presbyterian Church Gordon Stevenson W.M.S Garnet MacDougall H. Gilbertson Stevenson MacDougall Roger Jean MacDougall Billie Bobbie Lasby Jimmie Barden Mino James. Gilbertson R. Wright C. Lasby B. Smith W. Gilbertson R Borthwick BR. Wright Ted Barden Wallace Lasby Wo Lawrit Hf Gilbertson Robert Croft Toronto John Ramsey Markham J 0 Lowwrie Bill Lowrie Frank Lemmer USA Western Canada Fred Williamson Acton Halton Murray McPhail Albert Burrows St Joseph's Hospital Guelph

Campbellville tops Oakville 4-2 in Halton Cup clash

Campbellville won 4-2 at home over Oakville in game four of the Halton Baseball Championship Cup. Jack Roberts pitched for Campbellville with eight strikeouts, while Oakville hitters Johnson and Brown each had two hits. The series stands even at two games each with a fifth game scheduled for Oakville at 8 o'clock.

Campbellville Oakville Jack Roberts Kereluk Oaks Centre Gelder Moore Henderson Phan Earl Cairns Hugh Barlow Lloyd Early Johnson Brown Thompson Redshaw Mark Pollock Roberts Pollock

Rams suffer two tough lacrosse losses in home stretch

Acton lacrosse Rams endured lineup shortages and two losses as holidays trimmed the schedule. They battled Wallaceburg to an 11 6 defeat after forcing a 3 3 first half, then fell 11 10 to the Iroquois Indians in a late, seven man/ six man shuffle game. Lloyd Smith led Acton with four goals and an assist in the Iroquois setback.

Taaterday Wallaceburg Bill Churchill Acton Sumer Rams Valefaceburg Troquois Norm Young Ior Jon Martin Iroquois Indians Georgetown Lloyd Smith Thomas Burton Gordie Burton Joe Gerrir Jim Quinn Parr Fred Kentner Joe Marin

Textiles Workers In One Place Could Form Major City

The majority of workers in the primary textiles industry, all employed in a single location, would create a population rivaling major Canadian cities such as Montreal and Toronto when their dependents are included.

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Driving safety tip column urges rest breaks on long trips

A short driving advice piece cautions that traffic varies by hour and urges drivers to stop and rest if sleepy. It notes a five to ten minute cat nap can refresh and reduce hazards, encouraging planning and alertness during travels.

Little Fear of Libel In 1867 Election Continues

The Champion reports bitter attacks on Chisholm with claims of bad votes on Clergy Reserves, seignorial rights, and tax cuts. White, Barber, and Kerr win scattered seats as Reformers gain Halton while Macdonald leads Canada. A warrant for bribery is issued and later dismissed. The 1953 election seems dull by comparison.

North-west St Lawrence Champion White Grand Trunk Chisholm Barber Ontario Kerr Halton Sir John A. Macdonald Siii New Dominion Col. Chisholm Levi Willson Nelson

Rules of the Road and Health Claims Commentary

Observance of road rules and safe driving is urged as the reliable path to avoid accidents. The piece notes moving with traffic avoids danger, while speed differences disrupt flow and heighten risk. It also oddly asserts medical authorities say early treatment can restore 4 of 3 victims to normal living.

Just Nuts and Forests Promise in Montrealer Note

A gag about two doctors driving to a mental hospital ends with one piloting a fast car and the other telling the officer to kiss him. The joke culminates as they reach the asylum gates. The piece concludes with a remark about the productivity of Canadian forests being maintainable forever.

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