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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 16, 1953

Page

2

Back At The Desk Amid Holiday Break At Hydro Plant

The Canadian weekly press team reports a enjoyable holiday with 5000+ names printed in the county state. Hydro staff visited for 40 cycle conversion twice, while editors kept tabs on parts and a meeting of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association executive committee occurred Friday.

Atest Alec Hon Hydro Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Hanover Durham Chronicle George Cadogan

More Service More Taxes in Halton County Letters

A county council letter to Halton municipalities warns of rising indigent patient hospitalization costs. It cites 1945 at 1673.91, 1950 at 28048.05, and a 1953 budget of 32400.00, urging citizen cooperation and voter engagement on August 10th.

Halton

Compulsory idle age study sparks debate on retirement

Cornell University launches a seven year national survey in the United States to test whether involuntary retirement at a set age affects disease and death. Irving Ledimer argues about aging population trends and weighs pros and cons of compulsory retirement, noting individual differences and varied abilities.

Cornell University United States Irving Ledimer U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Ladimer

Old Fashioned View On Education From Fifty Years Ago

A reader asks for the names of those who took the entrance examinations 50 years ago. Of 25 entrants 16 passed and their marks were published. The piece argues for returning to the three R's and a strong educational foundation from grade one, noting today’s expenditures may not motivate youth.

Dunlap

Consumption of Electric Power Up 14 Percent in Ontario

Ontario power usage rose by fourteen percent compared with the previous year as industry and households increased demand amid cooler weather. Authorities note higher consumption across residential and commercial sectors and emphasize monitoring supply.

Ontario

Your Home Town Paper Tells Your Life Story

A Canadian columnist notes the hometown newspaper follows a person through life from birth notices to obituaries. It highlights how local papers record school results, sports, engagements, weddings, careers, and family milestones, contrasting with big-city papers.

Celuenn

Health scheme will take more free enterprise from your pay

Jim Ditts argues that national health plans reduce private initiative and burden taxpayers with bureaucratic costs. He cites Saskatchewan's woollen mill nationalization as proof government ventures mismanage enterprises and require subsidies. The piece warns voters against "buying" benefits and questions efficiency of government programs.

Jim Ditts Saskatchewan CCF Hegina Hern Perhope

Old Oakville notes spark, notes and names

An Oakville paper recalls old news items and local chatter. John Diefenbaker campaigns in Ontario and Saskatchewan, a house for four thousand dollars is sought, obituaries honour Mrs Rosa Giddings, and Trafalgar policed gatherings turn comic with beer totals.

Oakville Ford Dundgeon

A P Green Plants Hold Joint Picnic at Terra Cotta

AP Green Co linked Acton and Weston plants to host a combined annual picnic. Families gathered at Terra Cotta enjoying pony rides swimming and prizes with a supper and beverages. Mr Glebe led Weston plant arrangements for the event.

AP Green Co Acton Weston Chyoved Glebe

The Gardener Speaker by Mary Ellen Varley

Poem from Poet's Corner praising spring revival. The speaker notes trees and flowers waking after winter and invites readers to tend a small personal corner for seasonal pageantry.

Poet’s Corner the Gardener Ty Mary Ellen Varley

Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Acton Ontario

Directory of local professionals includes physicians surgeons dentists veterinarians and legal financial services in Acton Ontario. Listings cover Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr H Leib A J Buchanan FG Oakes BVSc Wright real estate Bracken Leatherland Candler Armstrong and more with offices contact phones hours and locations across Acton Georgetown Guelph and surrounding areas.

The Good Old Days Celebrate Boyne Battle Echoes

In 1903 the thirteenth anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne was celebrated by Orangemen in Georgetown with a royal style parade. A baseball game between Oakville and Acton drew disputes while Acton took home the silver Arphy. A public meeting pressed for preserving the Sabbath from corporate encroachment, led by Rev. T Albert Moore.

Canada Dreta

Acton Orange Lodge and Tennis Club in Fergus Sport Weekend

In Fergus in 1933 the Glorious Twelfth event and Acton Orange Lodge celebrations were held. Acton Tennis Club teams won all five events in a match against Georgetown St George's, while Guelph teams claimed the ladies and gentle men titles in the Ontario Tennis League series.

Acton Orange Guelph Acton Mies Lake Cowie Quelp Collegiate Mix Cowie Kincardine

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