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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1953
Page
3
A community notice urges Halton residents to vote on Monday, stressing the duty of Canadian citizens to participate in democracy. It highlights the value of secret ballots, outlines the upcoming candidates, and reflects on social benefits and changes over the past 50 years as seniors recall prior hardships.
A neighboring daily reports a pre holiday notice that Monday garbage collection will move to Saturday before the holiday. The adjustment affects residents and waste services in the area.
Three Toronto youths received suspended sentences after stealing a car in Fort Erie. Magistrate Johnstone Roberts condemned parental neglect, noting most parents failed to attend or engage with the case. One youth must report quarterly for a year, with one court appearance.
A brief notice cites a tax reduction affecting every pay envelope starting July and hints at changes to illness and injury benefits beginning August 1. The text notes benefits for days of illness and quarantine were to be paid, but details are unclear.
A riot broke out after beverage rooms closed in Prince Rupert causing police to use tear gas. The piece notes similar disturbances nationwide around liquor sales and criticizes profits over public harm while suggesting Indians and white men both suffer from liquor effects.
The article notes oil has surpassed coal as the dominant power source in the United States with 39.4 percent of power from oil and 34 percent from coal last year. It predicts the shift will continue in Canada where railways and home furnaces also move toward oil. It discusses rising coal costs and the need to lower production costs to keep coal viable.
A by election in Halton County reveals bribery by an agent at the March 1892 general vote, voiding Henderson’s 120-vote win over John Wardle. Reports describe Henderson’s lengthy platform, McGregor’s attacks, and a raucous crowd, with Henderson ultimately reelected in the subsequent vote amid controversy.
The Reader's Digest warns that over eating and overweight persons are a primary public health problem reducing life expectancy. Obesity raises risk for disease across all economic groups and must be managed with proper diet and medical guidance, not unsafe quick fixes.
A university placement officer urges students to seek opportunity over security. An industry representative who interviewed 1500 applicants notes only about five worry about pensions and holidays instead of the work itself. Another says roughly one in 15 value security more highly, while pensions are often assumed guaranteed.
The Crakenes church messages announce Sunday worship with morning services starting 1.00 am and 9.45 am Sunday School, 11.00 am sermon by Rev Alex J Calder, and 7.00 pm service at St Albans Church with a welcoming note for visitors. The thought of the week emphasizes learning life through Christianity.
A mixed listing includes Dr W G C Kenney and Dr A J Buchanan with office locations and phone numbers in Acton, legal counsel Co F Leatherland, chartered accountants Lever & Hoskin in Toronto, Gerald A Candler accountant, Wright Real Estate and Insurance with Acton and Guelph addresses, and funeral services by The Victor B Rumley Funeral Home. Also shows Canadian National Railways schedule and city directory notes.
Classified item list offers bedroom suite with surface oak and springs at 25 dollars two furniture pieces priced at 3 dollars each. Pavement Co. advances on Church Street with two blocks laid and ready to receive cement.
Congregation gathers to discuss extending a call to Rev J C Wilson of Stougsville. Meeting favors his appointment unanimously and notes his wife active in church work. Election date cited as October 12 per a Montreal despatch.
In July 1933 at Guelph General Hospital Mrs Margaret Stammers paid her bungalow on Main Street to Mrs Margeret Graham of Copper Chip. Town Softball League formed with Beardmore teams. Acton Lacrosse Club defeated Galt 6 to 2 before 1800 spectators at Acton Park. Limehouse and Churchill United Churches held a picnic in Acton Park. Rev G J Stephenson and spouse participated.
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