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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
13
A Monday Acton poll shows four to one support for a school addition. Counc on and Urd hes Commission also clearcut. Veterans and new voters praise leadership while turnout surpasses expectations and funds for education rise.
The article discusses Christmas seals as small yet powerful symbols on cards and envelopes. It notes their charitable purpose, the role of the stamps in spreading seasonal greetings, and ongoing efforts to improve adoption and effectiveness while acknowledging lingering questions about impact.
The piece questions why railway engineers and pilots are barred from drinking while on duty, yet car drivers face far looser rules. It highlights inconsistent controls in rail, air, and road travel and mentions post election reflections from the Midland Free Press Herald about Windsor’s area sports voting.
The piece criticizes new tax plans in Toronto and compares with Montreal and other places. It argues taxes burden residents, raise prices on goods and services, and notes strained government relations. It suggests compiling a full list of levies to reveal true cost to shoppers.
A civic note recalling earlier times when sidewalk shoveling was mandatory and roads stayed passable for pedestrians. The author argues for year round sidewalk clearance, urging property owners to keep walks free of snow in all seasons.
The piece argues that newspaper work is prone to mistakes due to volume and speed. It likens errors across professions and asks readers to consider how often daily publications correct missteps, noting editors often fix faults in many issues.
The piece notes Christmas shopping days are uncertain and speeding is not a major issue on our streets. It mentions no coal shortages from John L. Lewis and fuel concerns, while stating over 2 million dollars is spent by federal and provincial agencies to attract tourists to Canada, with most advertising in U S newspapers and magazines.
A 1900 era wedding is described with ceremony details including attendants Miss Adi Lapendesin of Parmenehen and Miss Net the Sunderhand among department attendants. Notes mention traditional regalia and queen correspondence, with reception and service roles filled by Rev W S McAlpine, Mr John Hill, Miss Pauline McPherson Hamilton and local families.
Fragmentary 1930 navy and college sports items list teams such as Georgetown Milton Taamp Oaksille Pedboron and Junior teams with George town Oulevalte and Milton. Also notes Mrs Maud McBaon leaving Tuesday to spend winter with her father at Kamloops and the death of Elizabeth Ann Willson in Ac ton. obituary mentions Dasid Wihameon.
About 200000 new permanent and temporary houses have been constructed in Britain since the end of the war. The effort reflects a broad housing program aimed at stabilizing urban and rural communities and addressing wartime shortages.
The tale credits St Winfrid with the Christmas tree idea from a 1600s legend in which a crowd converts witness him felling a druid idol and a fir tree surviving behind the ruin, symbolizing peace and eternal life as the Christ-child tree.
A satirical note outlines Christmas reporting ideas for a newsroom. It imagines staff visiting a mission orphanage YMCA hostel and old peoples home to contrast holiday meals with those less fortunate, ending with a coffee and ham sandwich stop for Evans.
Fire fighting experts at the RC N Point Edward Base enabled 38 Sydney boys to qualify for the Fireman's badge. The scouts observed demonstrations then practiced fire alarm signals ladder positioning hose coupling extinguisher operation and maintenance and artificial respiration.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a church in Canahe Asten Ontario with service times and activities for Sunday and weekday gatherings. Mentions minister Obi Atch and local leaders, plus plans for worship and Sunday School activities amid unclear phrasing.
A dense listing features doctors dentists lawyers accountants real estate and service firms from Acton Georgetown Guelph and nearby towns. It lists names addresses phone numbers offices hours and professional roles including physicians dentists optometrist veterinarians and solicitors along with travel timetable notes and daylight saving times.
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