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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1953
Page
2
A reflective piece extols Canada as a young nation with a promising future. It cites Laurier’s century claim, population around 14 million, vast natural resources, and a demographic leaning toward youth. It emphasizes national attitude and a short, hopeful election campaign.
Drayton remains dry after Chesley voters approve establishment of beverage rooms while Drayton trends against wets. The piece notes 70 widows cited by wets backers and questions their impact. It cites Canada Breweries Ltd net earnings of 5 255 060 in 1952 and sales 10 million higher than 1951, suggesting liquor profits drive expansion. The widows are described as not fooled by propaganda for more sales and drunkenness.
The Acton Free Press celebrates its 79th year of continuous publication. The note recalls editors H. P. Moore and current ownership, expresses gratitude for reader support, and pledges to continue providing quality printing and news coverage for the town and district.
A Saskatchewan paper argues against tax penalties on improvements while penalizing property upkeep. It questions taxing the diligent painter and carpenter who beautify homes, versus rewarding neglect via lower taxes. The note adds concern over assessor scrutiny and mentions rising garden growth this season.
The town paper will skip an issue next week as the staff takes a well earned holiday. Readers are asked to welcome the July 16th edition and look forward to improved coverage the following weeks.
In the second half of 1953 preparations for the exhibitions and fairs are taking shape across venues and organizers. Local officials and civic groups coordinate schedules, displays, and public events to showcase regional crafts, agriculture, and talents.
The Financial Post argues that voters must know the true price of every election promise. It notes summer campaigns mislead unless the cost to taxpayers is clearly shown, including effects on pensions subsidies and post offices. The piece urges blunt questions on where money comes from and how taxes will be affected.
A hillbilly father answers his son’s questions about how things work while observing a train, plane, and boat. The father admits he does not know, but teaches that asking questions is how you learn. The exchange ends with the boy asking more questions and the father affirming openness to inquiry.
An exploration of how places got their names from Indigenous peoples and settlers. The piece contrasts Indian to white settler naming, citing Primrose Rosemont Nassagaweya Esquesing and Acton history, noting pine dominance and the tale of Danville Adams Adamville and postmaster Robert Swan.
Doris Eileen Smylie, daughter of Dr and Mrs Clifford Hugh Smylie, married Louis Randolph Pickering son of Mrs Pickering and the late Rev Louis Pickering in Timothy Eaton Memorial Church Toronto. Rev Pickering served as minister at Acton United Church and died during his ministry. Bride wore frost white organdy gown with lace and a seed pearl veil. Maid of honor Mary McLean Matheson. other gowns aqua organza. Best man John Pickering. ushers Donald Smylie Jack Fraumeni Jim Sutherland Glen Wiggins. Mothers wore smoke gray organza and lime crepe respectively.
The Vicar admonishes John for stringing along village maidens while noting he owns a bicycle in a playful parish tale. Daily farm wages without board in early 1953 varied by province from BC at 8.60 to Quebec 5.70 and Manitoba 5.50, with other regions earning 6.20 to 5.20.
Ann Elizabeth Hussey daughter of Mrs. Hussey and the late George Hussey married Glenn Garden in an evening ceremony at the Church of the Resurrection in Toronto. The groom is son of Mrs. Nelson Garden and the late Mr. Garden, formerly Alon residents. The bride wore light blue silk shantung with a na ve neckline and boifant skirt, white straw hat, white accessories, and carried orchids and roses on a white Bible.
A Financial Post report summarizes a nine life Insurance Company survey showing accidents as the leading killer for under 40, heart disease leading after 40, with cancer ranking third. The piece notes death distributions by age groups and cites percent shares for accidents, heart disease, and cancer.
A church notices July 2030 prayer meeting and July 3 8 young people event. On Sunday July 4 1953 morning meetings include Sunday School 3100 am and Morning Service 700 am at United Church. combined service indicated.
The Halton region reports a 16 acre rape field at Chinguacousy thriving after a mild winter and wet spring, the Fuller brothers’ crop prompting harvest questions. Glen Williams supplies a 2 inch brown trout caught by Clarence Bakker without rod or reel, a curious county tale. A Brampton water snake tale warns of a dangerous fever risk as a US drink allegedly carries a venomous reptile. Ford Gray Coach Lines expand service for workers between Toronto Oakville and Hamilton Oakville while Oakville Transportation suspends Trafalgar routes. Halton fishermen cope with bites at Sixteen and Twelve Mile creeks. Milton plans portable building for overcrowding and a new school site purchase. Awrey family reunion marks 200th North American arrival in 1759 with Osier origins.
A compact notice lists physicians Dr W G C Kenney and Dr D A Garrett with office and residence addresses in Acton Ontario, and Dr A J Buchanan a dental surgeon with Mill Street offices. It also covers Wright Real Estate and Insurance, with offices at Wilbur Street and Macdonnell Street, and C F Leatherland barrister solicitor notary with limited Saturday hours in Acton.
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