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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
2
The piece emphasizes that examinations show many students plan for further schooling before high schools and universities open. It notes generous funding, modern facilities, and parental responsibility to keep children in school to age 16, arguing education benefits lifelong opportunities.
The piece warns that France's strikes and mob actions threaten civil order and stresses Ontario's transport and mine worker stoppages as warning signs. It urges lawful conduct and protection of life and property while defending workers' right to strike within lawful bounds.
The C N E at Exhibition Park marks its 75th year with major attractions drawing over 3 000 000 visitors. Opens Friday August 28 and runs to Saturday September 12 daily except Sundays with Field Marshal Montgomery to declare the fair open and a wide range of agricultural and industrial displays for all ages.
Citizens witness the junior pool serving 50 to 60 children and call the Acton park project a start toward the planned larger facility. They urge federal and local cooperation to fund and complete the full plan with proper dressing rooms and water treatment. A note on July wage cuts closes with the reminder of shared local sacrifice.
Jim Dilu argues Acton should form a Board of Trade or Chamber to promote tourism and local attractions. He notes tourists pass by sites like Pioneer Cemetery and Huronia House, urging coordinated efforts, signs, and council liaison to improve town improvements and attract businesses.
The Milton Milton Milton area reports election celebrations as Sybil Bennett makes history in Georgetown. Beaverdam dam near Nassagaweya floods towns 18 inches deep over 150 yards, prompting hopes nature will ease it. Oakville-Trafalgar Journal notes 200 local men dodging mall tax notices while Dr Chisholm plans Ontario travel. first sod turned for Ontario Steel Products Milton plant. Burlington bands host band tattoo with Warren Harding high school.
The piece argues advertising must be persistent and not cut during retrenchment. It claims goodwill of customers is the key asset, with advertising securing immediate returns and future business. It notes The Free Press reaches over 6,000 readers weekly and contrasts Canadian jail figures with those in England and Wales in 1950.
Forecasts only project about a year ahead and do not guarantee future conditions. The article argues that political acts of men and unpredictable events can alter outcomes, making long term certainty impossible. It notes the limits of predicting both weather and economic trends beyond a short horizon.
Poem emphasizes taking time to live work think play and be friendly courteous and joyful. It links time to happiness wisdom power and the pursuit of a wagon to a star with phrases about looking around and sharing.
Acton residents can find physicians surgeons and dentists listed including Dr W G C Kenney at 43A Mill St with phone 78 and residence 115 Church 81, Dr D A Garrett at Willow and River Sts, Acton, Dr A J Buchanan at Leishman Block Mill St with X ray and phone 148, C F Leatherland barrister notary public at 22 with phone 151, Wright Real Estate and Insurance at 20 Wilbur St and 63 Macdonnell with Guelph address 95 and 4915W, Gerald A Candler Chartered Accountant 92 Mill St E, H Leib DDS at Mill and Frederick Streets with phone 19, plus Victor B Rumley Funeral Home with phone 30 for day or night service.
Acton residents listed for 1903 prospecting trips to Cartwright Hartney Arden Winnipeg Emerson Edmonton and Medicine Hat. A crowded two section train passed through town and Colonel Stephen Marshall preached a noon service at Lamehouse Methodist church.
In 1933 Coron the cob is a seasonable item on the family menu. Softball games twice a week amuse residents. Acton Women’s Institute attended Eden Mills Institute birthday party. Acton Pioneers Cemetery work progresses with a pergola planned. A Sprowls family gathering at Mr James Brown’s had a good program. Nassau visitor Mrs Nel McMillan marked her 9th birthday with neighbors. Meadowview Mission defeated Acton Sisters Young People 11 to 9. Wingham votes against the Annaeen? Wellington project. Nassagaweya brother Tamipshrough residence of Mr CE Goodeve. Citizens favoring electric lights seek clear installation plans.
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