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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
10
The notice urges Acton electors to vote on Monday for mayor and utility commission structure while noting council nominations and public school board decisions by acclamation. It emphasizes voter duty to consider leadership, continuity with a five member commission, and the town’s fiscal progress for 1954.
The Halton County Tuberculosis Association urges residents to purchase and donate Christmas Seals to fund year round TB fight through education clinics and chest X rays. Early detection and treatment are emphasized along with rehabilitation and continuous support for community health initiatives.
The Financial Post lauds the RCMP musical ride as a premier Canadian symbol seen at coronations in London and events in New York and Toronto. It argues the spectacle boosts national pride and warns Canada would lose a valued emblem if the riding disappears.
A Canadian reader praises national unity against the U S led inquiry into Harry Dexter White. They urge avoiding sensationalism in media and emphasize focusing on Canada's own affairs while hoping for neighbors' success and restraint.
A recent trend shows banks planning higher savings rates, reversing years of low returns on municipal debentures and long term bonds. Savings income improves for those on fixed earnings but higher living costs and pricier credit persist as supply and demand shape remedies.
The Shawinigan Falls Standard argues that teaching boys the world owes them a living fosters crime. The Stettler Independent notes a shift from large families to tractors and autos amid social whirl. Alberta’s Camrose Canadian editorial advocates scientific marketing of vital products but calls out consumer harm.
Local columnist asserts provincial authorities will replace elected councils with a five member advisory board including an engineer lawyer chairperson and financial expert to govern municipalities. Critics warned this would erode democracy and replace nominations with appointed experts while taxpayers would interact only at board meetings.
Brampton awaits CFJB 1090 AM test broadcasts as E F Job announces tower work at 180 feet and planned regular programs by mid December. Engineers report evident progress after Ajax Engineering built the 146 foot tower in four days and Brampton’s new station aims to cover about 1500 square miles.
Action Ontario church notices holiday services and programs for December 1953 and December 1954. Details list Sunday school morning worship choral communion and evening services with specific times and notes on Advent observances. Members and visitors are welcomed to attend with emphasis on community worship and mission.
Community business directory listing doctors dentists insurers real estate brokers and services in Acton Ontario. Includes contact details office hours phone numbers and adjacent listings for Guelph Hespeler and surrounding areas along with coach and rail schedules and funeral home note.
The Free Press notes the nominating meeting drew many candidates with offices filled by acclamation. It lists the next year's council and school board members, the unchanged Public Utilities Commission, and covers hockey club officers and OHSA rule changes shortening overtime. The Indestructible Milk Crate Co. begins remodelling the monument plant as a new industrial asset.
The Ladlew Ald of the Methodist church held its annual meeting in the vestry Tuesday and elected officers for the coming year. President Miss Lottie E. Speight and other posts were filled. The Halton Old Boys and Girls met at the King Edward Hotel while a new rink near Clark's and the Dominion Hotel opens for skating next week. Citizens name potential Municipal Council candidates. a large slate includes John Harvey George Soper James McIntosh and others. Action Fire Brigade held a biennial ball at Clark's Hotel with 225 guests and 40-person relay departure from the town hall. A. T. Brown is new Epworth League president. Dr. McKeague assisted in Toronto on an operation. Santa Claus is in stores.
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