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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 28, 1952

Page

3

School Opens Next Tuesday For New Students At Hiei Studie

The article describes pupils returning to school next Tuesday at Hiei Studie and begins a new term for trainees. It notes the mix of fears and excitement for children facing new teachers, classrooms, and surroundings as they prepare to apply learned knowledge in the world. It highlights improved educational facilities and opportunities for today’s youth and stresses that success depends on individual effort.

Hiei Studie

Georgetown Band Concert Leaves Small Crowd Disappointed

A Sunday evening concert by the Lorne Ross Band in Georgetown drew a modest turnout with about 50 cars in the lot and only a small grandstand crowd. Despite an enthusiastic response to the test piece, organizers note the attendance was unexpectedly low for the community event and the CN E competition program planned for Thursday was a highlight amid the limited audience.

Lorne Ross Georgetown C.N.E Georgetoun Stone Gatcang Cnb Mutoe Autor Brampton Georgetumr Witine Kaiten

Uncertain OCR Narrative of Labor Day Plans and Speed Observations

Fragmented readable segments describe labor day events, speed testing, road conditions, and local names in a period newspaper voice. Entities include roadways, places, and possible officials, but many names are garbled making precise identification difficult.

Canada Faces Tax Debate Amid Growth Urgency

The Finance Minister Abbott argues against further tax boosts, noting Canadians expect tax cuts within the next term. He warns another increase could crush incentives for expansion and progress, while voters recall promises and public spending.

AW Abbott Abbott Canada

Debate on TV license fees and CBC funding

Readers argue over whether TV license fees or government funding should support Canadian Broadcasting Corporation programs. Proposals call for a $15 yearly contribution to share costs, with opponents noting public sentiment and potential budget shifts to other services.

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Unclear market notes hint at price shifts and sales

Fragmentary text shows traders mentioning prices and items with references to increases presses and vendors. It mentions a period of weeks and names places and entities, but details are incomplete. The piece reads as a garbled market brief with scattered numbers and brands.

Oakville Community Parade and Local Arts Featured

An Oakville based feature highlights the Warriorrs Day parade and civic events. The piece mentions local leaders Major George Pets and Major Bill Davar from Oakville, a shop-at-home vote prize scheme, and community activities including church anniversary services and miniature papier mache figures exhibition. The article blends social events with local chorus and cultural notes from the Oakville Trafaigar Journal.

Saturn Thes Amign Bob Snider Black George Pets Bill Davar Oakeile Abe Oulsave Oakville Trafaigar Journal Chamber of Commerce

Sunday Schedule and Church Services on August Day

The page lists morning and evening services at multiple churches including Baptist and Methodist, with names such as Rev Stuart B. Cales of Oshawa and mentions of Sunday School and youth programs. It invites readers to a warm welcome and notes scripture themes like waiting on the Lord. The text references August events and church activities across locations with program times.

Stuart B. Cales Oshawa

Young Peoples Meeting and Bible Study at HIS Plan

A schedule lists a Sunday August 29 gathering for young people at HIS Plan with Bible study and prayer, followed by Sunday School in the morning and worship services in the evening. The notice invites other church congregations to join in the final summer service with all ministers participating.

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The Good Old Days May Have Seemed Better

A jumble of early 1900s notes references Prohibition talks, elections, education board vacancies, and harvesters excursion attendees. Names such as Mrs Emme S Fiat and Mr W Edmunnston appear alongside local officials, salaries, and public notices in a murky summary of regional events.

Hank Arevan Poront Stent Coblig Plattat Mecend Multan Tralton Dads Mies Stitt Hour of Education Farst-Clagy Oprofessiona Mas Emme Fiat B.A Funngston Josten Geo Campbell Ho Petrie Actor Manitoba Northwest Harvesters W Edmunnston Alpert Edminston Misae Jennie Mable Peat Edminston W Harding Minnie Harding Muse Ameta Hate Hornby Jennie Storey Stephen Hornbs Wm Crawford Thos. Storey Jr Arthur Pearson John Leichman Robert McPherson John Arthurs Jr Oliver Cook Wm Reed Harry Reed John T. Davidson Paul Kennedy Jr James McDonald Chicago Record Herald

Acton Troay of Gir Guide Camp Amid Pleasant Summer Weather

The article notes Acton Troay of Gir Guides camping at a site near Yearkiumad on a brimming Saturday and enjoying ideal weather. Newton of Action visits, with a brief farewell wish to Acton Dr Newton at Watertau Cmtariae. Tamme Traup dies from injuries in a farm painting accident near Peru as the community mourns. John P Worden, age 75, obituary latest in Guelph.

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Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide

A directory listing Acton Ontario professionals and services including physicians Dr W G C Kenney and Dr D A Garrett, dentists Dr A J Buchanan, chiropractors Dr J Armstrong, vets C J Young D.V.M and F G Oakes V.S., plus Gray Coach Lines schedules and local real estate and insurance firms Wright Real Estate, Lever & Hoskin, and local funeral services.

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