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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
8
Public School alterations underway as school session nears. Eaton's order office opens in Acton with Doris McLaren heading the redecorated site. Main St ditches get new hardtop to prevent washouts. Camp Ruddy attendance by Acton families, rain-cancelled park concert now moved to sunny day if possible. The Citizens' Band concert set for 4 to 30 with picnic advised.
County election data show results by polling locations with totals across precincts. Report highlights shifts in turnout and party support as tallies are finalized and posted by the county clerk.
The Agricultural Societies Branch of the Department of Agriculture lists fall fair dates across Ontario. Acton Milton Georgetown Aberfoyle Arthur Bolton Caledon Erin Markham Orangeville Shelbourne Streetsville CNE and Royal Winter Fair show scheduled events from August through November.
The article notes Canadian newsprint capacity and output rose significantly yet lagged other pulp and paper segments. Newsprint share fell from over 70 percent to about 60 percent postwar, while non newsprint pulps quadrupled. Canada expanded world market share in newsprint and pulp exports, becoming a leading exporter with diversified outputs and destinations.
The North Halton High School District Board awarded Mackerze & Sor the $19,710 contract to lead a new library classroom at ton Haigh School after a Thursday meeting. The firm also holds the Acton Milton George town building contract as the lowest bid, with completion by July 15. A road and easement proposal for Acton was not granted due to building plans. Georgetown land purchase discussions were suspended. Sunday School use of the High School Auditorium was denied. board members present included Messa Martin, Broan Biha, Com Coxe and Due.
A Calgary couple, stranded at a suburban bus stop, ride in a warm, aged taxi labeled the Good Samaritan Taxi. The 70 plus driver has operated for 16 years, taking nurses home after shifts and helping stranded travelers without charge. He says he enjoys lifting people’s faces and the ride to church.
Notices record multiple births in Ontario and New Brunswick including Heather Lyn McCutcheon Wilfred David Perrott Patsy Ann Bonus and a daughter born to McGilloway family. Also reports death of Albert Daniel Burrows of Guelph and lists interments and thanks note from Colman family.
Open daily in August for Fall Term enrolments starting September 1. Events listed include a Norval Junior Farmers Hockey Club dance at Huttonville Park on August 19 with Modernair es Orchestra, admission 7sc, and an Acton Tennis Club round robin tournament Tuesday at 7:30 pm followed by a general meeting.
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