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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
2
A year end note on desk clearing rituals and the futility of rushing the process. The piece recalls Winston Churchill's North American visit and comments on price movements, inflation pauses, and the challenge of aligning production costs with consumer prices amid税es. It notes a green Christmas and no heavy snowfall, with risks of changes by spring.
A shopper recalls a Toronto sales pitch in 1953 for a gadget called an azel spelled aisle in error. The demonstration knife joke leads to a humorous mispronunciation confusion as the author observes store talk and consumer optimism during post holiday shopping.
The Free Press will keep its price unchanged despite newsprint and freight-rate hikes taking effect this year. The paper bought extra stock of newsprint before the price jump to retain the current pricing, hoping other costs or taxes may help sustain it.
The piece recalls the colorful figure of Ontario Premier Hepburn, noting he was the youngest to hold the post and that he found happiness on his farm near St Thomas. It recounts visits with agriculturists and editors, his fair leadership, and how public life took a toll, with other figures like Gordon Conant and George McCullough mentioned in passing.
The 1953 plates replace the old sticker in the windshield corner and allow fresh, sturdy plates. Advocates note British plates show better material and workmanship and permanent plates could reduce government admin and police handling. The 1951 plates proved fragile under Canadian conditions, supporting a two year or lifetime plate debate.
In a January 5, 1903 issue the Free Press notes a hot municipal election with Swackhomer leading in votes but the contest remains volatile. Holmes and Brown top the poll, with George Uynda and Jed Agnew also elected to council. School board picks include Key, Grindall, Denny, MacPherson, and Johnson. Library board choices feature Cameron, Moore, Moore, Mackinnon, Henderson, and Stith. The item mentions New Year cantata at Knox Church and various lodge installations, plus assorted local notes and oddities.
Local notes recount opening curling match at Acton Arena on Monday night as teams prepare for the season. Mentions the ongoing three months' course by the Departments of Agriculture, and a wedding announcement for Lorena Beauty, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Lunt Droak, with Archibald Ho Darvel presenting. Also notes born Hambeeen and Langstreet obituaries.
Rafael Lauder, retiring reeve of Oakville and three year Halton county council member, died Tuesday in Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital aged 44. A pioneer of the Halton mutual fire aid plan, he chaired hospital and fire fighter groups and was survived by his wife Kitty and three children. Funeral held in Oakville with interment at St Jude's Cemetery.
Acton Ontario United Church announces New Year's services on January 1 1951 with morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 led by Rev E A Currey. January 11 schedule includes church school Bible class and evening worship with a theme theme quoted from scripture. Local clergy and choir lead music and hymns.
The Milton Canadian Champion reports New Year reflections and local entertainments. It notes community events, school memories, and festive speeches amid coverage of New Year activities and local culture.
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