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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
13
The article urges readers to prepare for the Canadian National Exhibition and the upcoming local fair on September 16 17. Planning has focused on improvements since last year to present a modern agricultural showcase.
Canadian tourists spent 311 million dollars in the United States in 1954 while Americans spent 284 million in Canada. Canada’s statistics show American spending in Canada at about 278 million. This marked the third straight year Canadians outspent Americans in cross border travel.
The article argues birthplace does not determine millionaire status noting hard work and early savings matter more. It cites Lord Beaverbrook on the first 50 000 dollars and Garfield Weston’s tax bill as examples of how mobility and discipline shape wealth.
A reader in Ontario notes the influx of New Canadians and warns against creating separate schools for immigrant groups. They urge unity with existing Canadians and argue schools should blend newcomers with long-time residents to form a single citizenry, rather than segregated communities.
The Financial Post reports Canada Packers finds Canadian hog quality downgrading since 1950, with A quality hogs falling from over 30 percent of the market to about 25 percent. The piece warns lean bacon is costly to rebuild and urges shifting to lean high quality bacon for better prices in the U S market despite duties and freight.
The rising heat and frequent hurricanes spark concern as youths show interest in crossing Lake Ontario. Forecasters warn that more common severe weather makes predictions unreliable and plans risky for daring crossings.
The Georgetown Herald reports a record building surge with more than a million and a half dollars in permits issued in two months. It projects 1955 construction to double 1954 levels as Oakville notes new publishers eye growth and broadening family coverage.
Dominican Reserve Indians fight plans to rebuild an historic stone church on the reserve. A chamber of commerce spokesman said efforts for cooperation failed as Indians suspected white men would monitor beer consumption on the reserve.
Calgary report says an intruder vandalized Frederick-Ahlern room by spreading $200 worth of clothing on the floor and covering it with ox blood shoe polish.
The notice lists Church School at 9.45 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday August 28th 1955 followed by Union Service at 7.00 p.m. An invitation promises a warm welcome and quotes They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Sunday service times listed include 10.00 a.m. Sunday School 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship and 7.30 p.m. Evangelistic Service. Weekly activities show Wednesday 8 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting and Bible study.
A 1905 Free Press item notes the Acton council fixed the tax rate at 19 mills and approved widening Mill Street with land bought for 76 dollars. It reports fire damage at the Clark House, construction updates, school exam results, and social events including a Georgetown garden party and local family gatherings.
Updates from Acton and surrounding area include Rev G R Easter resigning for Yorkton Sask, progress on the Symon block, Mill Street resurfacing plans by Reeve Harrison and council, Shorthorn prize leaders in Ottawa, Landsborough winning cornet gold in Toronto, local obituary for N H Gordon, census voter tally of 1169 for Acton, Scout winners from Acton Troop, Agnes Young's 108th birthday, storefront redecorating by B D Rachlin, and local bowling and shingling completions along with the Cooney death notice.
Local listing presents doctors surgeons dentists and veterinarians with offices in Acton Ontario including W G C Kenney D A Garrett Robert Buckner A J Buchanan and H Leib. Also featured are lawyers accountants real estate firms and the Rumtey Funeral Home with coach schedules.
Disjointed OCR text mentions pan town timing phrases like 10.11 pm and Daily 1144 pm with Sunday references. No clear event, names, or organizat ions emerge to define dates or actions.
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