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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1953
Page
7
The Financial Post cites a Dun and Bradstreet report showing Canada’s business failure rate at 96 per 10 000 over 50 years and 37 per 10 000 last year. It attributes 70 percent to lack of experience, 20 percent to incompetence, and 5 percent to neglect, framing small social costs against a growing free enterprise economy.
A reminiscence recalls W H Storey and Sons tannery on Main Street Acton in 1899. Photographs show a house owned by Joseph Jang and a tannery yard with drying racks and sheepskins. Whistles from three tanneries once summoned workers, and leather tanning remains local beyond Beardmore and Co.
Notice to creditors and others claims against the estate of Elizabeth Matilda Kenney late of Acton Halton died about May 17 1953 must send proofs to the undersigned before September 5 1953 for distribution of assets among those entitled. Dated Acton Ontario August 13 1953. C F Leatherland Solicitor for the Executor.
Judges praised the Rockwood Horticultural Society at its 32nd annual exhibition noting strong displays, especially zinnias by M. Moore and a patriotic bouquet by Terence Heffernan. T. Eaton trophy went to Mrs. A. B. Root. Simpsons Sears trophy to Mrs. Fred Alton. Evening program included remarks by judges and secretary-treasurer Mrs. A. Elliott. 258 entries overall with multiple class prizes listed for asters, calendula, gladiolus, peaas, tomatoes, and more.
Fragmented OCR shows a chaotic note about job losses and industry disruption from a blaze. It mentions damaged blocks of timber and potential factory impacts, with broad regional concern over employment and economic disruption.
The guide suggests assigning beach tasks to children to keep things tidy. Use an inexpensive surplus army pup tent to separate changing areas and keep sand out. Two old shower curtains protect seats and two navy duffle bags hold wet items and clean clothes.
The Maoris were cannibals when Europeans first arrived, but the practice was ceremonial and tied to tribal rituals. A derisive term kaitangato described individuals who pursued such tastes.
Eleanor remarks a new malaria campaign begins while Mary questions what the Malarians might have done. The exchange shows light dialogue about public health efforts.
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