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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1952
Page
2
The Acton Free Press thanks readers and contributors as 1952 ends. It praises community support and staff efforts in producing the hometown paper, acknowledging ongoing service to Acton and district and the value of goodwill for the year ahead.
A 1953 reflection on Halton County's industrial growth and changing landscape. Highways and pipelines reshape towns from farms toward factory development, with services and community life adapting to urbanizing momentum. The piece ends with a wish for happiness and health in the new year.
A holiday note emphasizes that most Christmas celebrations were joyous in Canada and the United States despite headlines about fatalities and drinking. The author urges readers to remember the many ordinary happy gatherings, noting headlines reflect the unusual rather than everyday joy.
Readers learn that Don Fairbairn will write the Neighborly News editorial columns for a period starting January 25. The exchange plan shifts editorial voices from the newspaper to a broadcaster, with anticipation and questions about compensation and audience reception. Carlyle quote reflects resilience.
The piece argues strict enforcement will remove drinking drivers from Ontario highways. Provincial authorities should centralize enforcement, with fearless prosecutions and clear instructions from Queen's Park. It cites Churchill on defense cuts to underline urgency.
The column urges readers to submit letters to the editor to share views on public affairs. It stresses community participation, education, and the value of concise varied discussion for general interest topics.
The Free Press reports meagre turnout at the January 1 1903 nomination meeting in Actona. Reeve Williams resigns, Hiram Swackhamer and John A Henderson named for reeve. councillors Holmes Brown Agnew Hyndas Swackhamer Rolston. school trustees Grindell McKeague Clarke Johnson Johnstone Kenney. A filled vacancy follows electrician Malatz’s resignation. 18 applications received for council post.
A new high speed marker prints letters or code names on stock of various materials. It automatically re-inks the die wheel at each reveal with a uniform inking system. Durable type can be changed up to eight inches long. The kit includes type hind inks and can roll onto metal plastic glass wood rubber or composition.
The December 20 1932 issue notes a festive Christmas season with a bright community tree and holiday cheer. It reports ploughing on several farms, Friday nominations in many municipalities, local acclamations in neighboring townships, and hockey delayed by poor ice conditions across arenas. It also records the sudden death of Mrs. William Ramshaw at her daughter’s home and obituary notice for John Edward Huffman of Pontiac Michigan in his 29th year. The Canadian papermaking industry is described with four main branches Newsprint Fine Papers Wrapping Papers and Boards.
Obituary notes the death of Herbert Cranston a veteran Canadian journalist aged 72 in Midland. He began as a printer's devil at the Galt Reformer in 1808 and rose to edit roles at Woodstock Daily Sentinel Review Toronto Star Weekly and the Midland publications he helped build. He leaves a wife two sons four brothers and other relatives.
Sunday school and church services listed for January 4 1953 including Holy Communion and evening worship. Local doctors dentists real estate and veterinary listings appear with office addresses and phone numbers for Acton Ontario and surrounding areas.
The Georgetown Herald recalls lacrosse era veteran Samuel McClure of Brampton, noting his 0th birthday and his sports youth, including Excelsior banner games from 1890 onward. The piece also mentions injuries among Yellow Jacket Motorcycle Club members and a quiet Burlington plant rumor debunked by local officials.
A versatile drill for glass and plastic holes ranges from 1/8 to 1 inch. It can be manual or used without a handle in power drills and works on glass ceramics masonry and partitions for installations. The piece highlights Canada’s growing fine paper industry and export markets.
Timetable fragments list Eastbound and Westbound daily and flagstop times for Georgetown and Guelph including multiple daily options and weekend variations.
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