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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
3
The article urges shoppers to buy locally this Christmas to reduce travel costs and stress. It touts hometown stores for personal service, better selection, and lower overhead than distant city centers, arguing shopping at home is easier and more economical.
Dr. F Cyril James of McGill University told the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Quebec City that inflation is not a modern invention. He traced economic stress from Solomon's reign, noting inflation fueled by loans from Tyre, the fall of money value, and civil strife under Rehoboam.
Peel County voters repeal the Canada Temperance Act by 2597 in a low turnout. The 1947 result favored vets but the act has long been abandoned as provinces regulate liquor. Manitoulin Island also repealed. Local option remains in parts of Peel as pace toward wetter laws continues.
A Municipal World item argues for clearer business classifications in assessments to fix tax and closing by law problems. It proposes that assessors specify a merchant’s dominant class after inquiry and use it as binding for the year, with rights of appeal preserved. It also urges enumerating recognized business classes by statute.
The Royal Tour deepens Canadian devotion to the monarchy and Britain’s gratitude to Canada. The Financial Post notes Canada now enjoys favorable press in England. The old claim that the 20th century belongs to Canada resurfaces as British youth look toward Canadian opportunity despite currency and shipping hurdles.
Editorial cautions drivers to slow down in fog and on damp streets and notes early Christmas shopping. It urges Acton ratepayers to vote on Monday and support good municipal administration while stressing personal cost of government. A separate tale mentions a father learning playback of bedtime stories from a type recorder.
1901 item reports Farmers Institutes meeting where secretary J L Warren highlighted Halton Institute as the most progressive in the province with 200 more members than any other. Notes travel, crime from cellar robberies, and a wedding in town, plus Bijou Comedy Company performances and remarks on agriculture and tourism.
The Free Press notes upcoming election for Reeve and Councillors with candidates Geo Barber C M Hansen Geo Cawie J F Davidson Evan Jones Wm D MacArthur and John Nicol. Lorne Rifles parade in Oakville formerly Halton Rifles. Acton Legion Ladies Night and hockey loss 7 3 at Galt Intermediates. Obituary John Wilderspin died after accident at Newmarket Hospital age 43. Canadian tax totals listed direct 1 663 000 000 and indirect 26 103 121.
J Gerald Godson warns against increasing state control as governments face pressure to fund new public projects. He cautions against backdoor entrenchment of government influence via paternalism and urges preservation of free enterprise and personal freedom.
Sunday December 11 1051 Holy Communion at 0.00 am 10.00 am Sunday School 12.00 am Beginners Class 9700 p.m Evening Prayer led by Rev W A Hunt rector St Patrick's Church Guelph Welcome Awaka Sunday December 6 1954 10.30 am ay School 7.00 pm Doing the Wrong Things for the Right Means Fireside in Georgetown Baptist Church Friday December 4 mission band 4 p.m and 6 p.m Baptist World Alliance Women’s Day of Prayer Wednesday 8 p.m Prayer Meeting 225 teachers of law in Canada
The notice lists offices for Dr W G C Kenney in Acton and realty firms Willoughby Farm Agency in Toronto, Wright Real Estate in Acton and Guelph, and Enquiries from L Wright and Dyment Realtors. It requests farm listings 50 to 300 acres and small holdings 1 to 2 hundred acres with contact Andy Frank in Campbellville and Milton numbers provided.
OCR damaged listing shows bus and flyer times by day and route. Mentions Georgetown Iwoly River and Craedah area with Sunday Monday schedules and daily exceptions.
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