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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
2
The Financial Pass calls for showing the tax cost of all government promises before voters embrace plans for new post offices wharves highways or baby bonuses. It argues taxation remains high because people assume others fund government and urges candidates to reveal the true cost to taxpayers.
The editorial notes a series of Steel Company of Canada messages in Ontario weeklies. It discusses economic forces shaping life, mentioning strikes, falling prices, high wages, and housing costs. The piece urges consideration of production relative to costs and the steel messages’ relevance to Canadians.
The author recalls a past era when hitching posts shaded by verandahs defined the business district. They contrast horse drawn trips with today’s car culture while noting how grandpa walked, carried parcels, and faced longer shade breaks, preferring the present lively town.
Report from Halton on Sunday dedication remarks praises the Halton Women's Institutes for their active role in municipal affairs and tour success. Volunteers explained manor rooms and raised funds for comforts including radio record players.
A reflection contrasts street critics with those who build progress. It argues useful critics help democracy while idle talkers rarely contribute. The piece cites historical figures who erred yet achieved greatness and ends with a business man challenging a salesman to run his own enterprise.
A Brampton diversion project ends floods in the business district after a three year, $750 000 effort. An editor notes wage tied car price cuts amid lower costs. A 15 year old horse wins a Dufferin Park race. A local claimant mentions straight talk while warning of higher level government spending on food and taxes.
Local columns recount Trafalgar council discussions on sewer intake and waste water from a Ford plant. W. R. Walton of the South-East Trafalgar Property Owners' Association questions daily soap usage while Halton cricket and Stewarttown swimming plans unfold. Dan McFarlane named Canada’s ice sprinter. Oakville humor closes with a barber joke.
The Financial Post reports a new hot cold alarm designed to guard merchandise from frost damage. It also serves as a conventional fire alarm and gives a second warning if the first is ignored.
A church program lists Sunday school at 1000 am and morning worship at 1100 am with a sermon on old ages and a 700 pm evening service. The bulletin welcomes all to attend and promises a warm welcome.
Sunday July WWIb 1952 hosts a 1000 am Bible School session with a 22.00 am start for A Startling Revelation and a 9.30 pm show titled By-laws in Heaven. The notices list two evening presentations with implied times and topics for attendees.
In July 1902 the Royal City Granolithic Walk Co of Guelph started paving after council halted petitions. Streets to be paved include Frederick from Church to Bower, John from Mill to Bower, and Main from West Howe to the end of the current boardwalk.
The 1932 Acton Community Picnic heads the upcoming events with a Brownridge family reunion at Thomas J. Brownridge's farm on Lat 4 seventh concession. The Free Press notes Dominion Day celebrations at Edgewood Park with a Calithumpean Parade, prize listings, and a night garden party interrupted by a rain shower. Died Susan Scott widow of Wm K Near at Erin aged 80.
A local directory lists Acton Ontario professionals including physicians Dr. Kenney Dr. Garrett and Dr. Buchanan, a chiropractor Dr Armstrong, dentists, lawyers, accountants, veterinarians, real estate and insurance firms, and a funeral home. It also provides coach and railway schedules and dental and medical office details.
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