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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
3
The article promotes the annual fall fair as a showcase for comparing farm products with rivals and improving quality. It invites entrants to Acton Fair on September 19 and 30, emphasizes learning from prize winners, and calls for greater participation from town and country exhibitors.
A reflective piece on local figures who leave lasting impressions beyond fame. It recalls obituaries spanning decades and quotes Charles Reade to honor everyday acts of kindness and quiet deeds that shape a community.
The Financial Post argues towns should offer a drink of cold water to attract tourists. A highway side fountain with a visible sign could lure drivers on hot days, replacing tourist traps with a shady rest stop. Acton already has a Main Street fountain serving locals and travelers.
A speculative note argues about the dire economic and social chaos if broad mass strikes occurred. It considers production halts, price spikes, shortages, and the breakdown of government services, urging caution and reflection on collective action.
Figures from the Ontario Highways Department show about 80 888 miles of roadway in Ontario with 10 523 miles fully maintained by the department. The remainder spans 13617 municipal units including 29 cities 156 towns and 157 villages supported by government aid. The department spent nearly 27 million dollars on municipal roads last year as part of a 5214 million dollar total, reflecting the scale of the government’s road management efforts under Hon. George Doucet and J. D. Millar.
The column urges not to dwell on heat as summer ends and fall fairs approach. It notes school resumption in less than three weeks and preparations for events marking the season's transition. It highlights Acton Fair Prize List readiness and warns that careful travel can reduce holiday accidents. It mentions a 1951 Ontario municipalities financial report for future comment.
Mira Ethel Chapman, a native of Campbellville who grew up on a Halton County farm and editor of the Farmers' Magazine home section for 25 years, is appointed to the Women's Institute Branch of the Department of Agriculture to edit Home and Country and assist with branch activities.
In 1902 King Malword Vataerawtad figures in a local report detailing municipal costs for public works and a sidewalk project on Willow Street. Citizens enjoyed Civic Monday and Firemen’s excursion to Stratford before rain marred afternoon events at the park. The Toronto Coliseum hosts the Royal Winter Fair spanning 26 acres.
The DRE aired a program analyzing animal senses and used a supersonic whistle audible to dogs. Viewers reported their dogs awakened and showed interest, while owners heard nothing, prompting another broadcast and a flood of letters about pets reacting.
A contractor jokes about a wall whispering heard through a wall and a carpenter replying with clear hearing. The piece cites research lab findings that a 100 horsepower engine loses power with altitude, delivering 82 hp at 5 000 feet and 60 hp at 14 000 feet.
The Presbyterian Church in Canada Knox Church Acton lists events for Sunday August 1 1952 and Sunday August 17 1952 with Sunday School 1000 am and 1100 am worship services led by Rev Ald W Foremaar and Rev Robert J H Armstrong. Evening worship 700 pm at the Baptist Church with a weekly thought and warm welcome noted.
Dwight Lo Patterson pastor at 115 Bower Ave issues church schedule for August 11 and 14. Sunday school at 10 30 morning worship at 11 30 and evening service at 7 00 with Eucharist listed for August 11. The message emphasizes fellowship and family unity.
Meville area news recalls 1932 Meavinee event inaugurating a new league playoff format. Uae rhob and Kronkhin Armstrang lead officials with clubs pressing for title. Also reports the death of Mabel Kerrington, long time principal of Acton Continustian School, funeral held with interment at Norwich Cemetery.
Young lawyer KIGNED Smith, noted for cleverness, is out of town interviewing a client when a telegram arrives. The boss misreads the garbled message as forgotten name and wires back correcting it to Jenkins Your name Smith, highlighting a humorous case of miscommunication.
Acton professional directory lists physicians W G C Kenney D A Garrett and A J Buchanan with offices in Symon Block Mill St Acton Ontario. Chiropractor D J Armstrong and doctors H Leib are noted with office hours. Local rail and coach schedules and several firms including Wright Real Estate Leatherland Barrister Crandell Chartered Accountant and veterinarians C L Young F G Oakes are shown along with funeral home rumley and organist Clive Lampard.
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