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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
3
The piece suggests true fulfillment comes from inner discipline rather than material gains. It argues success health friendship peace of mind fame power and love depend on how one uses life and on nurturing the Force of Purpose to reach these boons this season.
Urban trees in Chev We Light thee gy area draw attention as Christmas trees, once admired, are felled weekly to prevent interference with power and communications lines. Townsfolk tolerate the seasonal display but dread ongoing garbage collection issues.
A reflective note argues Christmas should bring happiness to others, especially children, not rowdy drinking. It attributes liquor promotion to selfish interests and urges restraint to avoid danger and regret. The author calls for a joyous, sober celebration honoring Christ and loved ones.
The Financial Post reports Quebec City to Georgian Bay resorts anticipate four months of heavy business with nearly all rooms booked and strong skiing from Laurentians since December. Operators forecast one of the best seasons on record though some note cautious spending and more shopping by incoming skiers.
Ontario faces growing tension between urban industrial growth and farming as total farm acreage declines by 469000 acres while population surges. Farm value climbs to 2.548 billion from 1901 levels, yet improved land shrinks by 573000 acres with only 100000 acres replaced.
Christmas greetings lift spirits as newspapers note seasonal cheer and goodwill. Labor disputes loom with warnings about lawful picket lines while BC fishermen report record sockeye salmon value and a strong Atlantic catch through September.
The Milton area reports a new Milton Public School likely ready January 3 and temporary classrooms for Milton Heights after a two room school burned. Santa Claus led a Milton parade with 21 floats and 2,700 attendees while Oakville and Bronte discuss strikes, industry, and civic plans.
A long faded notice recalls a community Christmas event at the Free Press theatre. Highlights include a Christmas concert, songs, Shakespeare club interest, and county council nominations in Brookville with Warden Peacock seeking re election. The piece ends with season's greetings to all.
The issue covers a Christmas program with Mr Jos Hur in a key role and AYPA Christmas party with games like Pass the Pye Plate Blow the Can and Paw the Apple. It notes the December 17 At Home for Mr and Mrs Robert Pasmore’s sixtieth wedding anniversary and mentions community Christmas tree efforts and winter pavement concerns.
A Sunday Halton County Mutual Aid meeting in Bronte reviewed civil defense activities. Brigades were not moved and the exercise remained on paper while officials discussed dispatching equipment to Brantford and scheduling a peak meeting.
The Sunday schedule notes morning Sunday School at 10 percent am with a sermon If Christ Had Not Come at 7 pm and Christmas carols with cake by Clayton Prier. An RCMP event and Fireside at Knox follow. Moving picture The Living Word and weekly Thought For The Week about a good conscience. December 26 lists additional service times and a Ladies Society event.
RUIMLEY FUNERAL HOME details a 46 year service to the community and lists varied ambulance schedule times and daily or flagstop routes. The garbled text notes specific pickup times and a flyer reference for Guelph with schedule nuances for Acton and other stops.
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