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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1954
Page
13
A letter encourages Acton and district to join other towns by adding Christmas decorations and a Santa visit. It notes existing parties for groups but argues a community parade and reception would brighten town life and attract visitors, highlighting Canada’s growth and pioneer spirit in the era.
The piece urges public support for elected officials and prudent criticism as the town enters 1955. It emphasizes solving upcoming municipal problems, maintaining unity amid differences, and ensuring governance aims for the greatest good during the new year.
The letter argues Canada gains from self sufficiency as oil use grows and exports rise. It notes Canada now supplies over half of its oil domestically, expands oil and gas pipelines, adds minerals like iron ore, and harnesses water power. It suggests higher population density could aid global problems.
The piece weighs predictions for 1955, noting both downtrend and upturn views. It cites shifts such as direct motor drives reducing belting, tractors replacing horses, and fuel oil affecting coal. It urges optimism, arguing life changes bring new opportunities and asks readers to choose the sunny side.
James Elliott Coyne was announced as the new governor of the Bank of Canada, succeeding Graham Towers who retires after two decades at the helm. Coyne, born in Winnipeg in 1910, previously held roles including Deputy Governor and Security Advisor, with a background in law and Rhodes Scholar studies.
Recap of municipal elections across Erin and surrounding towns. The 1955 Erin village council was chosen by acclamation after a large nomination meeting. Multiple towns report acclamations or tight counts, with notes on sign requests, school site debates, and local industry push.
An age old tale traces St Francis of Assisi creating the first Christmas crib in a cave near Garcia in 1200. He and followers held mass and sang hymns by a manger with an ox and an ass to honor the Christ Child.
Mountain View Alberta reports rancher Lyle Caldwell shot a two year old black bear that had broken into his cabin area and eaten food. The animal was reaching through a broken window when Caldwell fired.
A 1904 newspaper fragment notes a Victoria College glee club visit and factory work at Storey and Co. glove factory, plus a town hall concert. It mentions a building rebuild for the Free Press, beef by the quarter at Patersons, and a November honor roll list. It ends with a poll tax warning and a 1954 graduation optimism.
In 1934 Acton reports hackney horse winners Acton riders Kerr Moffat and Given led at the Royal Winter Fair. November honor rolls list pupil scorers including Braida Holmes Brunelle Wright Dyrin Somerville Mann Franklin Turkoat Hollinger Blow Gibson Coles Talbot Fryer Wood Patrick Harris Stewart Evans Elliott Dyrin Braida. Acton public school concert staged The Fairies Frolic and Pied Piper of Hamelin Mae Roney led prologue Norman Wright Mayor. Voter turnout over two thirds with 700 of 950 casting ballots Reeve Thetford elected by 35. Ladies Aid elected officers and D A Kingsbury of Nassagawega dies in Roujeau Saskatchewan Relief work planned on second line Canadian constitution cited.
Directory page lists doctors Dr WG Kenney Dr D A Garrett and Dr A J Buchanan, funeral home Rumley, coaches schedules, rail timetables, barrister and solicitor, chartered accountants Lever & Hoskin, veterinary service R B Young, real estate firms H Elliott and Bean Limited, Milton representation, and Halton County coverage. Includes office locations, phone numbers, hours, and services.
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