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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
13
The piece discusses misquoting public remarks and how reporters capture events impartially. It notes three speech types: intended, delivered, and wished alternatives, plus the evolving role of recording technology and the enduring idea that words once spoken cannot be recalled. It ends with Aristotle on dignity.
The piece argues the Canadian Farm Loan Act should raise maximum loans from $6000 to $12000 at 5 percent. It laments rising newsprint taxes and prices, predicts newspaper subscription increases, and calls for tax relief to ease production costs. It warns freight rates may rise. Longfellow quote concludes.
The Financial Post notes the Canadian dollar is adjusting after years of strict control. Since freeing the currency, fluctuations occurred with some gains and losses, but overall not a bad outcome. A modest decline toward par is viewed as normal and acceptable for most Canadians.
A Halifax County message urges earlier action against tuberculosis. It stresses pre employment checks, hospital admission exams, school tuberculin testing, prenatal clinic screening, and mass X ray surveys, funded by the Christmas Seal Sale to prevent future spread next year and beyond.
J A Maclaren longtime Barrie Examiner publisher dies in Barrie after a 50 year tenure regarded as a dean of weekly papers. Alfred Logan former Pembroke Standard Observer publisher dies at home in Pembroke after 29 years and earlier ran the Wiarton Echo after leaving the Presbyterian ministry.
The Halton area mirrors a broader surge as Ontario now rivals all other provinces combined in goods value, investment, and payrolls. Between 1951 and 1952 Ontario added over 30 million in new manufacturing setups, while existing plants like Ford of Canada and Studebaker expanded locally, with more than 550 expansions totaling 370 million. The shift toward smaller municipalities continues, population tracking industry, and the St Lawrence Seaway promises new export routes and midland growth.
The Georgetown Herald notes heavy November rain and new stained glass gifts to St John’s United Church. It highlights Ming Dorothy Stone teaching painting and a talk on speechmaking, plus Mrs Jack Tarzwell’s family now in England with air force plans. Burlington Gazette reports on Halton Home and School reorganization and training efforts across Oakville Milton and Port Nelson. Trafalgar and Oakville stories cover a burglary at Town and Country woman shop with losses around 15000 and a note on Trafalgar Ford plant workers X rayed this month. A casual chat references marriage as a partnership between Geoffrey and his partner.
A survey of Halton County farms shows interest in modernizing dairy operations. One farmer plans a 14 by 40 foot silo, grass silage, and a forage harvester to feed a herd of about 45 Holsteins. Others consider changing tie barns to sowing pens and milking parlors to cut costs and reduce mastitis.
The Financial Post reports 1953 spring fashion from Canadian mills. Lighter softer colors and varied patterns for men and women plus newer synthetic fibers expected to play a larger role, with emphasis on understated styles. Newfoundland's population of 361,416 includes 62 divorced persons.
Thursday evening choir practice at 800. Prayer meeting at 830. Friday mission circle at Mrs Lloyd Bulmer 100. Sunday December 7 1952 Sunday School at 1000 am Morning Worship at 1100 am Evening Worship at 700 pm Young Peoples at 815 pm.
In 1902 a packed public hall debated voting reform. Toronto University plans household science degrees. A Latin English contest crowned Harold Nicklin. Rev J G Browne appointed rector at St Albans. Acton fire brigade held a successful ball and supper. Halton Farmers Association formed with officers elected. Town reports skating, free concerts by De Alva’s entertainers, and Wonder Herb remedies offered in the town hall.
The 1932 QLAL in Toronto saw Jack Greer win the Acton Vockey Club prize. Other items include a $5,000 bank robbery in North Bay and the Generala Cup won by Dle Company of Acton and Georgetown during the Lorne Infantry inspection in Burlington. Five candidates were named for reeve and 21 for council as municipal affairs drew keen interest. school trustees and the Public Union Commission were elected by acclamation. Ella Moe and Frank Gibbons wed at St Joseph's Church on November 26. Loulan M. Noble of Toronto, widow of James Noble, died November 25, 1932.
Victoria British Columbia forms the citys first all Chinese Wolf Cub Pack under the leadership of Mrs G Bennett.
An escaping motorcycle led a mountaineer to fire at a varmint on the road. His wife asked if he hit it. he replied he did not kill it but made it release a man, noting he could still hear the creature.
Directory list of doctors lawyers real estate and other professionals in Acton Ontario with office addresses phone numbers and hours. Includes chiropractors veterinarians and coaches with service times and travel schedules for Acton and nearby towns.
A fragmented timetable lists daily and Sunday only times for departures and flagstop pickups at Georgetown and Guelph with several early morning and late evening slots. The entry includes notes such as daily except Sundays and Mondays and specific times like 6.40 am 9.10 am and 7.10 pm.
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