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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1953
Page
3
Frank McIntuah displayed two minted pistols from Ireland recently to the Free Press. The relics feature tamping pegs and a Drege circle marked "Prin Waterloo" and resemble small cannon barrels. The owner notes the items enhance an already notable collection, while a related comic exchange adds local color.
Sybil Benyett announces her Progressive Conservative candidacy for Halton County. She outlines federal election themes including tax cuts, contributory health insurance, low cost housing, farm price support, and national policy to exploit resources, stressing efficiency and national unity.
A Georgetown lawyer with a century plus Halton County lineage outlines decades of involvement with farmers workers merchants and professionals. He notes sixteen years of practice in Georgetown and pledges diligent service grounded in faith in the county’s future.
Tamio Kato, once shot down by Allied forces three times, toured Ontario and Acton with Y’s Men’s clubs. He spoke of his Christian faith, education in Japan, and wartime experiences, including reading a Bible in captivity and bombing Tokyo discussions with an American pilot who became a friend. He left Acton Monday for Niagara Falls en route to the United States.
Mechanical failures are dangerous and avoidable. Ensure brakes lights wipers horn tires and cooling system are sound. Check battery oil and the cooling system. Carry a flashlight in the glove compartment. it can be worth its weight in gold.
Readers contribute memories for Tales on Tintypea, recounting Acton’s early days. Monty McMillan recalls Brown’s glass negatives and 21 telephones in town, naming business phones and places. Chuck Matthews notes John Williams’s wagon crew and a bank opening memory. More columns will follow.
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