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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1952
Page
2
The piece argues Education Week should spark a year round public focus on education. It questions program relevance for immigrants and daily life, criticizes a narrow teaching field, and cites Canadian history to counter American misconceptions and anti annexation ideas. It urges ethics and home life as education.
A reflective piece laments today’s readers lack of clearly defined leaders among Canadians and argues that true greatness is often recognized only after time. It contends that past figures will be chosen as the greats by future generations, while present leaders face bias and criticism.
The CBC Sunday Stage 52 presented a satire titled The Annexation of Canada by the United States. Written by Len Peterson and inspired by Tim othy P. Sheehan the piece features a royal commission led by Judge Too good with members Mr. Big Long Stretch McGat and Uk Lak Sak.
The North Halton district debates a single district school or multiple schools. Proposals for one two or three schools recur as building plans gain one night of attention. Taxpayers face higher levies with no clear forecast, and current administration over three schools is deemed not in taxpayers best interests.
The Financial Post argues highways should bypass cities to maintain through traffic speeds. It notes many provincial routes in Central Canada are capped at 30 miles per hour, making it impossible to average even half that. Separation of local and through traffic is presented as the costly remedy.
A reminder that the best fire protection is prevention. Inspect and clean heating pipes and systems after winter to reduce fire risk.
A summary of Halton county items across several papers notes council action on a new sewage plant in Burlington, scouting trainings, tax and development disputes in Oakville Trafalgar, and garage by law debates. Other items cover arena plans, a rug making course, tourist courtesy tickets, and Anna Spitzer’s radio performance.
Colonel Teddy Tinjing, famed British designer of women’s tennis wear, will create bi yearly collections for Canadian and U S manufacturers. The lines will be produced in Toronto and New York, covering functional and spectator sportswear. Canada’s death rate averages under 10 per 1 000, relatively low globally.
A historic church notice lists March 2 schedules across years with Sunday School at 10 to 10:30 am, morning and evening worship, Bible classes, and special events. It invites readers to join the services and weekly church activities including Women's World Day of Prayer and Thursday prayer meetings.
At 10.00 am Sunday School and 11.00 am Holy Communion and Beginners' Class. Evening Prayer at 7.00 pm. Lenten Service every Wednesday at 7.30 pm. A welcome awaits you.
A local 1902 report notes a sharp rise in divorce filings in Canaan with eleven applications this year, a marked increase after decades of fewer petitions. The piece also mentions smallpox outbreak costs and a quiet wedding at the home of Thomas Elliott in Esquesing with John F. McDowell officiating.
A 2 3 hockey deadlock between Lorne Rigen and Limehouse last Friday is noted beside community items. The issue lists births deaths and anniversaries including a daughter for Gerald A Merner and the death of Archie McGill aged 82. Also reported are 1931 Canadian census figures 10 374 198 and a reunion of Halton and Peel County former presidents in Regina February 10th.
A local directory lists physicians and surgeons, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, insurers, and funeral services in Acton and surrounding Ontario towns. It also notes travel schedules, office hours, and contact numbers for area professionals and transport services.
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