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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 27, 1953

Page

10

Personal Responsibility for Health Care in Canada

The author argues that building more hospitals and increasing government help will not fix health care. A nurse shortage has closed an entire ward at Hamilton General Hospital for a year, and even new hospital additions suffer from staffing gaps. The piece urges home care and personal responsibility to improve health outcomes.

Umand National Health Insurance Hamilton General Hospital New York State

Labor Day Reflects Broad Canadian Values Across Work and Nation

The piece argues Labor Day should honor both workers and managers and foster unity for a stronger Canada. It notes that on September 7th all employed Canadians will take a holiday and calls for reflection on labor’s broader role in shaping the country for future generations.

Canada

Housing shortage persists amid Canada’s growing towns

A Vancouver visitor notes a nationwide housing boom yet many empty houses and vacant lots crop up along the Pacific to Atlantic coasts. Canadians increasingly seek grouped living as towns expand while dwellings remain unoccupied or fall into ruin, underscoring ongoing crowding despite broad borders.

Vancouver Pacific Coast Atlantic Coast Canada

Bowmanville families sustain long running newspaper heritage

The James and Temp lin families have steered Bowmanville and Fergus papers for decades. James descendants hold editor roles and a House of Commons seat while the Temp lin lineage runs the News-Record. The Statesman and Fergus News-Record approach centennials with family leadership continuing.

Bowmanville James M. A. James George Johnnie Bill House of Commons Durham County Statesman Fergus News-Record Templin Templins News-Record Ganattader

No thoroughly occupied man was ever yet very miserable

Theodore E Landen asserts that being fully engaged in work or duties prevents deep unhappiness, a claim reflecting a stoic or utilitarian view of purpose and fulfillment. The remark emphasizes industry as a shield against misery.

T. E. Landen

Tougher to Collect From Canadians Slows Credit Expansion

The Financial Post reports collection efforts are tightening as demand rises and credit extension expands. Banks face longer payment cycles as retailers seek more time on drafts while manufacturers press for terms. credit managers say payments come, but with greater pressure.

The Financial Post

Acton Business Changes As Old Stores Change Hands

Reading Between The Lines notes multiple Acton shops selling to new owners. Elliott Bros. sold to W Hinton after 210 years in dry goods and groceries. Brown's Fruit and Grocery closes after 20 years. Ballentine Motors becomes Anthony Little Motors. Maher Shoe Store closed. plans for other transfers and upcoming changes loom as local merchants shift hands.

Busineas Avton General Astore Elliott Broa Hinton Acton William Cooper Jon McCutcheon Foo WD Law Tas Hackl Ti Brown’s Fruit and Grocery Ballentine Motors Anthony Little Motors Maher Aebon Ateal Tias Malin Deiata

Housing and league notes frame Georgetown and area play

A Georgetown housing plan near Harald Cleave prop seeks a five week start for a 24 unit National Housing Act project mostly five roomed Congalows priced under 10000. Hockey plans emerge as Kelton Rippers of Oakville attention rises while local teams eye playoffs and transitions.

Department of Highways Queen Elizabeth Burington Heath Hornby Pain Palermo Haltonvalle The Glen Kelton Rippers Oakville Kig Hockey Khippers Milton Ferm All-Stars Waying Halton

Editors Hit Saskatoon for Canadian Weekly Convention

The Wheat and Broncos writer travels to Saskatoon for the annual meeting of weekly newspaper editors from across Canada. The event gathers editors to exchange experiences, renew acquaintances and expand knowledge, with next year’s venue to be decided. The Saskatoon program features a rodeo chuck wagon race and a barbecue at the Bessborough Hotel branding corral and trading post.

Saskatoon Sask Prairies Newfoundland British Columbia Canada St. Andrews N.B Toronto Atlantic Pacific Bessborough

The Good Old Days Township Council and Local Events

A 1903 report recalls Baquod Ing Township Council setting a four mill tax rate for county or township purposes and a small education levy. The piece also describes a town hall concert by the Gauthier Brownridge Company with Mrs Adrie Tattan as pianist and comments on attire and reception. It mentions local personalities like Mr Bineraen Merten and Mr Doh HW tdge and references upcoming events and community concerns about crops and pests amid a bustling civic scene.

Baquod Ing Gauthier Vrownridge Company Wan Adrie Bineraen Adele Acton

Community Notes On 1933 Event At Hewelson Shoe Co

A shore of garbled text reports a Tuesday evening gathering at the Hewlson Shoe Co home of Mrs. Alger in honor of Miss Marjory Smethunet with attendance by local figures. The note mentions Baptist Sunday School activities and a later event involving Geor t any and others, along with various informal remarks and personal messages.

Acton McCallum Port Elgin Witts Hewelson Shoe Co Vo Alger Mires Marjory Smethunet Mere Alger

Activity at local offices and professionals in Acton area

Directory style notice listing names and offices in Acton including physicians Dr. Kenney and Dr. Buchanan, notary C Leatherland, accountants Lever & Hoskin and Gerald A. Candler, and a Victor Bruaaley Funeral Home. Provides addresses and hours where shown, reflecting a community service roll.

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