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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
3
A reminiscence recalls a Christmas when 30 cents bought six presents amid memories of frugal spending. The narrator reflects on past wages, debt, and the idea that happiness comes from meaning rather than amount spent, quoting James M. Barrie on diaries and lived life.
The Financial Post reports Canada’s gross national product for 1952 exceeds 23 billion dollars, about 8 percent higher than 1951. Real output rises as prices stay near last year’s level, with strong investment and consumer demand driving growth into 1953 despite export and immigration concerns.
A reflective Christmas message urges planning to bring joy to others and avoid selfish acts. It warns that drunkenness and road fatalities near the holiday cause lasting sorrow, and urges fathers to ensure a joyful, respectful season for their families and loved ones.
Residents review recent education spending in Walker ton Fergus and Smiths Falls noting high costs for new and expanded schools. The North Halton plan emphasizes a modest approach with no gymnasium frills while acknowledging future needs for increased accommodation.
Orillia Ontario Pocket Times comments on readers who avoid criminal coverage. The paper states if you land in legal trouble, do not blame reporters or newspapers, blame yourself.
The notice outlines proposed insurance premium hikes in Saskatchewan Manitoba and Ontario with increases for new vehicles of up to 100 percent and a 50 cent to one dollar fee for meeting unsatisfied judgments. It notes Ontario plans to adjust costs in 1953 and mentions the Unsatisfied Judgment Fund’s history including over 3 million dollars paid since 1947 and a two year deficit.
An elderly man cites the paradox of desire and fortune. He notes poverty in youth and wealth in old age, yet both states bring disappointment. He laments that when he possessed means for enjoyment, the faculties failed. and when the faculties were present, the means were gone, as quoted by Madame Gasparin.
Special from Dawson reports wide anxiety along the White Horse line over a Hinako War Path group of 180 to 200 Indians prompted by hangings at Dawson barracks. Also notes school teacher demand in the Northwest Territories and a Regina Territorial Normal school.
A revivalist warned his congregation of a man courting another’s wife and said his name would be read from the pulpit unless he donated. The collection plate contained six pound notes and a ten shilling bill with a note apologizing for sending all the cash and asking for the ten shillings to be counted later.
From the Free Press is a late 1930s summary of local notes. It mentions expected sales of skating season tickets for the arena this year and records a variety of community items including birthdays obituaries fire calls and personnel moves. The piece notes Catherine Partridge's death at age 66 and several local residents reaching milestone ages. It also records a Bank of Montreal manager change and a Christmas tree plan for Mill and Main Streets.
From the Rockwood monthly bulletin 19 men in the fire department logged 22 runs in the year including a mutual aid call to Acton and one false alarm. Milton hosted a lively Santa parade with music and candy. Ford plant at Trafalgar showcases a lighting scheme featuring 8,800 eight foot fluorescent fixtures and a green and yellow color roll. Georgetown prize winner Mrs. Dawson recalls a Toronto man who entered a bridge game then unwittingly fell into a freezing pool on his birthday. Georgetown high school notes feature French pen pals for grade 11 and students crafting Christmas decorations from crepe paper and cans.
Ed Holmes and Mabel Cripps marked their Bolden wedding anniversary at their Georgetown home with relatives from Acton Rockwood Brantford Kitchener Simcoe and Stayner. The couple married in Acton on December 10 1902 at the bride's home and later moved to Georgetown in 1904. They have a daughter Hazel Mrs Elwyn Locker of Brantford a daughter Helen a son William who live at home and two grandchildren Victor and Marie Locker.
An antistatic cleaning solution for acrylic plastics and glass is described for brush spray dip or cloth applications. It is nonflammable and claimed to prevent surface attraction of dust and dirt which causes scratches.
A reflective verse invoking the light of the world to enter homes on Christmas night. It calls for tender renewal of the soul so readers may grow to resemble the divine example.
On Sunday December 21 1952 the church schedules 10 00 am Sunday School with all age classes 11 00 am Morning Worship themed How Christ Came 7 00 pm Evening Worship and 8 45 pm Young Peoples Union meeting. A message urges attendance to remember the Saviour’s birth and see you at church on Sunday.
A new nonmagnetic carbide alloy, lighter than tungsten carbide and highly resistant to corrosion, erosion, and high-temperature oxidation, is produced by powder metallurgy. It comprises 83 percent chrome carbide, 2 percent tungsten carbide, and 15 percent nickel, with applications in hear blades for molten glass and corrosion-resistant components across multiple industries.
A directory style page lists doctors dentists chiropractors veterinarians and professionals in Acton Ontario. It includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan D J Armstrong B D Young C L Young F G Oakes and others with office locations Mill Street Willow Street River Street Frederick Street Knox Avenue and Brookville plus phone numbers and practice details.
Eastbound daily services start 6.40 am with additional 9.34 am 7.10 pm and Sunday 8.16 pm. Georgetown flyers at 9.02 am and 10.11 pm. Westbound runs 2.22 am and 12.38 am on select days, 8.48 am and 6.50 pm otherwise. Sunday only and flagstop notes include Surday variants and Guelph flyer 7.05 pm.
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