Your Town Tackles Canadian Weekly Newspapers Convention
The editor attends the thirty second annual Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention in Winnipeg Manitoba at the Royal Alexandra Hotel. The event aims to improve weekly papers from coast to coast, with sessions forums and displays helping editors discuss problems and share ideas. It also offers social functions and an all day paper mill tour, highlighting national unity among provincial newspapers from British Columbia to Newfoundland.
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Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Royal Alexandria
Winnipeg
Man
C.W.N.A
Canada
British Columbia
Newfoundland
Friendly Towns and the Value of Small Community Life
Readers reflect on the pleasures of small town living emphasizing neighborly friendliness cooperation and daily social exchanges. The piece argues that growth could erode the morning post office ritual and the close watchful care neighbors provide each other highlighting the social benefits of a slower pace.
Everyone Can Fight Inflation By Doing His Part
The piece urges households to work harder produce more consume less and save wisely to curb price rises. It notes every dollar removed from circulation eases inflation and preserves dollar value while promising Old Age pension application forms at the Post Office for those turning 70 this year.
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Bentins
Freedom and media power in Canada debate
A political essay argues democracy hinges on the people's ability to oust governments and stay informed. It critiques the Maxsey commission’s report favoring CBC control and a TV production monopoly with the National Film Board, while noting a dissenting member Favours CBC independence and private enterprise.
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Maxsey
CBC
National Film Board
Arthur Surveyor
Wotson
Ontario Plans 900000 Fire Equipment Standardization
Col Arthur Welsh announces a 900000 program to standardize hydrant ports hoses couplings nozzles and auxiliary gear across Ontario. The federal share 300000 brings total cost 900000 with 600000 from province. Windsor Hamilton London Ottawa and others to adopt standards. Expert teams will assist where local departments cannot convert.
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Ontario
Col
Arthur Welsh
Civil Defence
Col. Welsh
Ottawa
Toronto
Windsor
Hamilton
London
Editorial Notes on Advertising and Taxes
The piece reflects on advertising as life’s persistence, questions the value of income when purchasing power falls, and notes summer’s end with events like the Canadian National Exhibition. It critiques alcohol policy, hints at editor travel, and argues taxes drive the cost of living with a claim that removing taxes would lower prices.
Church Services Schedule for August Sundays
Church notices list services for Sunday August 19 1952 with 1600 a.m Sunday School 11 00 a.m Morning Worship 7 60 p.m Evening Worship. Also August 19 1951 with 10 30 a.m Sunday School 11 90 a.m and 7 30 p.m Rev F H Wentworth Simcoe Ontario. Wednesday 30 pm Prayer Meeting.
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F. H Wentworth
Simcoe
Trinity XI
Holy Communion
Acton Residents Attend Derry Day at Georgetown
From the Free Press August 13 1931 Acton people joined the Derry Day celebration in Georgetown. Eldorado Park and the electric railway are to close Saturday night. Ballina trimmed the Halton Rifles 236 in a softball game on Monday.
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Acton
Georgetown
Eldorado Park
Electric
Ballina
Halton Rifles
Mason Knitting Company
William K. Black
Grand Prairie
Peace River
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Item
A regional directory listing veterinarians real estate and insurance firms in Ontario. It notes Willoughby Farm Agency at 366 Bay St Toronto Georgetown and Acton Guelph Hamilton Oakville listings, requests farm property listings from 50 to 300 acres, and schedules for Oakville eastbound daily trains with times to Georgetown.
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Willoughby Farm Agency
Canada
Bay St
Toronto
Georgetown
Tom Hewson
Monument unveiling plans and town improvements in Acton
The Gunner Moore Memorial Committee seeks guidance from Col. John Davidson on a memorial unveiling at Fairview Cemetery with decoration day honors. Acton advances paving from Main Street to the G T R depot and improves cemetery grounds while harvesters head to the North West.
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Gunner Moore
No. 6 Co
Acton
John Davidson
Guelph
Fairview Cemetery
Main St
G.T.R
S.J. Barlow
Alex Waldier
A. B Cheyne
Allan Mann
Stephen Carnachan
Samuel Frank
Robert Storey
Alexander McKinnon
T. A. Storey
Joseph Agnew
Willie Harding
Thos. Lee
John Gibbons
Robert MacPherson
Stephen Hornby
John Rawson
Robert McAlpine
Chas. Davidson
2Nd Line
Glebe
Jon
Actono
Mrs George Marshall to Attend C N E Opening in Toronto
Mrs. George Marshall wife of General Marshall will accompany him to officially open Canada’s National Exhibition in Toronto on August 24. She will be guest of honor at the women’s division luncheon and participate in openings at the Women’s Building and the Design for Living Show.
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George Marshall
General Marshall
U.S. Secretary of Defense
Toronto
C.N.E
Marshall
Coliseum
Katherine Tupper Brown Marshall
Elizabeth Carter Coles
Anzio
First Armored
Dodonna Manor
Leesburg
Virginia
George Washington
Truman
Defense
China
Minshall
Vancouver's Traffic Safety Record Stands Strong
A clipped report notes Vancouver's excellent traffic safety record with only six fatalities last year, highlighting Canada as a leader in road safety. The piece contrasts this figure with broader concerns about traffic incidents and public safety.
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Vancouver
Canada
FAO
Prize Name Sought for Dinnerware Pattern at CNE
The Women’s Division of the Canadian National Exhibition offers $100 for the best name of a new dinnerware pattern by Soterenn Potters. The design honors Princess Elizabeth’s visit to Canada and features a dark-green border with a gold edge on an off white background and lily of the valley motifs. Send entries to the Women’s Division, C N E, Toronto, by August 22.
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Enhit Nofer
Soterenn Potters
Canada
Elizabeth
Lily-Of-The-Valley
C.N.E
Toronto
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Freedoms
Matted Church of Canada
Friendly Church
Bower Avenue
E. A. Currey
B.A
Ister
O. M. Law Atom
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Knox Church
Robert Vi. Armstrong
Eld
St. Albans
W. G. Luxton
the Free Press
Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
CROW
G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
Ennew
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River St
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
George A. Sirrs
Corner Frederick
D. Young
B.v.sc. Co
L. Young
D.V.M
Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Milton
F. G. Oakes
V.S
B.v.sc
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox Ave
C. F. Leatherland
Notary Public Office
Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
Real Estate and Insurancr
Valuators - Realtors Insurers
Eprulan Institute
Anada
Guelph and District Real Estate Board
Guelph and District Insurance Agents’ Association
Andy Frank
Campbellville
Co. H. Dyment “Realtor
Wentworth St. S
W. H. Parkin
Oakville
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
ION Am
Sun
Kitchener
Victor B. Rumley
WM. C. Milligan
R.O
A. T. Brown
Canadian National Railways
Dinky
Suneda
Sune i S
Guelphos
Mon- S
General
The
Acton Free Press
Actaun
Post Office Department
Member
Audit Bureau Circulation, Cwna
Ontario- Quebec Division
C.wna
United States
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