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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
3
Citizens note rising municipal needs and spending while funds remain scarce. Year end and nomination meetings spark debate on public progress and the return of incumbents, with calls for greater provincial support and faster municipal improvements.
The piece urges unity after local elections in Halton and other counties. It notes early voting is popular, emphasizes service beyond work hours, and calls residents to support the announced public officials and focus on town progress.
A compact saying contrasts money with intangible goods. It claims real friendship, a clear conscience, healthful living, happiness, natural beauty, inner peace, and moral philosophy cannot be bought. It ends with Kipling’s line about two strong men meeting beyond East and West.
A columnist reflects on the holiday rush and personal procrastination as Christmas approaches. The piece contrasts early shopping advice with the speaker’s inability to fully embrace sales and preparations, noting homecomings, baking aromas, and the overall bustle of the season.
Editors and papers dominate week notes as Mrs. Clayton Schaus dies from a motor accident injuries. Chesley Enterprise editor’s wife passes away. Rixton Rafter sells Arthur Enterprise while guiding his successor. Peel Gazette of Brampton celebrates twenty years and growth with J O Adams among original founders.
A Wolfville Acadian column questions Britain style health funding. In Houston a prospective juror is excused after citing inability to operate a machine. A civics class pupil explains melon splitting as corporate profits versus government and stockholders in a grim, satirical lesson. Rhodesian Tobacco Grower
A jumble of observations on voting behavior and local politics. It notes low turnout in Toronto and Acton, mentions the second nomination meeting, and comments on municipal issues from uniforms for the Fire Brigade to local tax topics and a candidacy in Toronto.
The Ballon County Police Association plans a post New Year hockey tourney for a midget division on Millan. A trophy from the Police Air on the committee and figures including James Mes Murray Allen Dudley Hitchcox and others are named among organizers.
Acton Ontario church announces Third Sunday in Advent events on December 13 1953 945 am Church School 1200 pm Divine Worship 700 pm Evening Service with welcoming message Repent ye for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Community comes for Christmas study and hymns led by Rev E A Currey and OL Lampard. Local businesses list offices and services in community directory.
Parkview Athletic club conducts house to house canvas for aid and brightening Christ events. Local breeder WA Lashy of Sherthoens wins prizes at shooting matches. Gard Guide troop distributes supplies to farmers. Acton Parish Hall hosts software MiB Caley comedy with ex-wirden Mason and others. Mayor of Geor defeated by Jos Gibbons Skaling as milder weather arrives. Acton slates reopen Wednesdays.
A 1903 style notes page reports the Provincial Winter Fair in Guelph with farmers and students attending lectures and practice talks. Prof Day and Mr Spallman address issues of farm wages and work, while clerks and merchants describe outfits and prices, including fleece lined underwear and tailored coats.
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