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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
2
The appointment of Vincent Massey as Governor General prompts mixed criticism. Supporters hail a highly qualified Canadian choice while critics cite tradition and Parliament consultation concerns. The piece argues Canada must move forward and notes possible delays over a Canadian flag decision.
A weekend in Toronto shows lingering chatter about the street car strike as friendliness remains. Conductors praise Labor Minister Daley and Mayor Lamport while a passerby criticizes the strike's impact, and a transit stop exchange reveals local concerns about city services and daily life.
The circular from Montreal highlights taxes not paid by nonresidents and warns against municipal barriers that restrict trade. It argues that licensing and local by laws overstep and raise costs. Call for curbing monopoly minded groups and limiting council powers to avoid barriers within the country.
The piece highlights Canada welcoming over 175,000 immigrants this year and estimates 700 to 750 million dollars in capital flowing into the country in 1951. It argues for careful screening while urging Canadians to model the Canadian way of life and help newcomers understand local aims and forget their origins.
W. L. Dack in The Financial Post notes price declines in many key commodities used by Canadian manufacturers. If savings pass through, consumer prices could hold firm or drop in several finished goods in coming months.
Editorial notes suggest February arrival and longer days. The Cornwall Standard-Freeholder touts farms with prebuilt stock and living facilities, claiming much of the value can be obtained at little or nothing when buying land with buildings.
Oakville claims the largest Ontario library stock under 10 000 books and reports 40 207 borrowings last year with about 16 000 from Acton. Acton added more books than Oakville and both face overcrowding, prompting a call to buy a house to expand. Grandma Moses on display in Oakville art gallery draws cheers for rustic scenes and charm. An Oakville couple discusses Canada’s promised future in Trafalgar Journal columns. First robin sighted in Oakville draws light note. Georgetown shows new industry with a baby sitting bureau, a Pete Ward benefit hockey game ends 5-3 for Milton. Georgetown Arts and Crafts highlights lectures and courses in leatherwork sewing and dyeing.
The notice lists Sunday Feb events across churches including Sunday School at 10 and services at 11, an evening prayer at 7, and a vestry meeting Feb 4 at 8 pm. Additional entries cover Bible study, confession, and youth group sessions with dates in February 1952.
The 1902 report notes a drop from 28 to 21 tavern licenses across Halton County with distributions showing Acton Georgetown Milton Burlington and others. It also highlights Storey’s hockey team aiming for Esquesing title in Georgetown next Friday, and Acton fire brigade reporting 35 members 15 meetings and equipment readiness after a June 1 mill fire. Coasting replaces skating in town with Ames Street slides drawing many youths.
In 1932 Ontario reports a measles outbreak among children and Onion Week headlines. Canada’s telegraph network carried 17.5 million messages in 1920. A barn on Newton Ruddell’s farm in Stewarttown burned. Stephenson spoke on a trip to Europe at a United Church meeting. Thor Bird farm demonstrations show corn gains. Milton hosted County Council with Reeve Readhead as 1932 Warden. Princess Sophia Martin died at 82 in Erin Township.
Directory lists Acton Ontario physicians surgeons veterinarians lawyers accountants and real estate firms. Includes W W G Kenney D A Garrett A J Buchanan G A Sirrs B D Young F G Oakes C F Leatherland, Wright Real Estate, Dyment, Bracken, Campbellville vendors. Also schedules for east and westbound trains and local notices.
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