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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1952
Page
10
The piece argues Education Week should spark a year round focus on education as everybody’s business. It critiques a narrow view of schooling, urges ethics and life fit, and notes Canadian identity, immigration, and public understanding with references to Senator Sheehan and Canadian history.
A reflective piece argues that contemporary Canadians struggle to recognize today's leaders and will instead honor figures from earlier generations. It contends that virtues endure beyond flaws and that future generations may redefine who qualifies as truly great.
The CBC Sunday Stage 52 production com ed satire on The Annexation of Canada by the United States. Tim othy P Sheehan suggested the idea and Len Peterson wrote the piece. A royal commission with Mr Big Long Stretch McGat Uk Lak Sak and Judge Too Good investigates the annexation.
The North Halton district faces indecision over whether to run one two or three high schools. Delays in building plans raise costs for ratepayers and pupils, with taxpayers likely facing a larger levy again. The paper urges a prompt, fair policy and criticizes a three-school administration as not in taxpayers’ best interests.
The Financial Post argues throughways should bypass cities to stay true to their purpose. In Central Canada hundreds of miles of highways have speed limits of 30 mph or less, making efficient travel nearly impossible.
The article urges strong fire prevention, noting that home inspections after heating season are vital. It highlights cleaning heating pipes and systems to reduce fire risk and protect households.
A roundup of Halton area items includes Burlington council starting steps for a new sewage plant. Oakville residents protest Ford waste discharge and discuss tax restrictions. Georgetown Raiders prep for Elmira-Walkerton winner. Bronte council debates garage and tourism fees while Foster Hewitt plans arena air coverage. Milton Library grant increases cited alongside crafts classes and rug making. Police issue courtesy cards to tourists. Anna Spitzer of Limehouse sings on CJOY.
Colonel Teddy Tinfing, noted British designer of tennis wear for women, will create bi yearly collections for Canadian and U S manufacturers. The lines will be produced in Toronto and New York. Canada’s death rate averages under 10 per 1000, relatively low globally.
Historical notices from Actson Baptist Church list Sunday schedules for March 2 in 1952 and 1982, with times for Sunday School, worship services, Bible classes, and evening activities. Pastoral greetings and references to sermons, prayers, and auxiliary events appear throughout, noting special services and community invitations.
10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion and Beginners' Class 7.00 pm Evening Prayer Lenten Service every Wednesday at 7.30 pm A Welcome Awaits You
The article notes a spike in divorce applications in 1902, a departure from prior norms, with eleven cases this year. It also reports a quiet wedding at the home of Thomas Elliott in Esquesing with Letitia Elliott and John F. McDowell of Limehouse uniting in marriage, attended by close family.
Frightful 2 3 deadlock surfaced last Friday night between Lorne Tiflex and Limehouse in a local hockey clash. Reports note social and church events surrounding residents including J Elvin Gambir returning from Toronto and a later union gathering in Regina with guests. Census figures announce Canada’s population at 10 374 198, up 1.804 percent. Births list Merner daughter at St Joseph Hospital Guelph. Archie McGill obituary aged 82.
Directory listing doctors dentists veterinarians and service firms in Acton Ontario with office addresses phones and hours including surgeons dentists veterinarians notaries insurance agents real estate and travel schedules. It notes travel times and bus stops with daily and weekend variations and regional listings.
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