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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1953
Page
3
A reader notes the current Canadian election feels quieter than nearby nations with less sensationalism. They praise parliament members for thoughtful leadership while warning against heated campaigns and erroneous pamphlets. The piece suggests more distracting tactics may arrive before the election.
The text states thousands of Canadians will lose voting rights in Avant elections not due to vacations harvest or work but for being too little concerned to go to the polls. It underscores a punitive approach based on voter apathy rather than eligibility.
An account from the Durham Chronicle recalls a visit by an English firm representative who surveyed merchants and citizens to gauge Durham’s welcome for a potential Canadian plant. The report noted tepid enthusiasm, with Smiths Falls favored for industrial expansion, and urged every resident to boost the town to attract new industry.
A fragment describes a man pursuing a perpetual hike toward a distant horizon, with the journey steadily reshaping his view of the world as he moves toward the unknown at W Go Shedd.
Swift Current Sun reports that the CCF government collected about 432 million dollars in nine years from 1944 to 1953, nearly matching the 445 million total for 39 years before 1944. Including a 35 million hospitalization tax raised the nine year total to about 467 million dollars.
A Financial Post commentary questions who fills Canadian jails. It cites convict percentages by birthplace and notes Canadians born in Canada account for 88.9 percent of crime while comprising 85.3 percent of the population. Immigrants face challenges but show comparatively lower crime rates. The piece ends with a quote on industry and character.
These days people long to escape to the country or a vacation, yet harvest time keeps country folk busy and city dwellers in between. City life drowns birdsong and shade, though quiet spots exist if one listens. memories of Toronto hospital mornings reveal birds and breeze vanish only with traffic and haste.
Jim Dile analyzes Acton Halton election history noting Hughes Cleaver’s 1949 victory with a large majority and 19 500 voters. The piece recalls Liberal and Conservative leaders, campaign methods, and observer shifts, warning about ballot integrity in the August 10 federal vote.
Canada representative chosen in Burlington at the Brant Inn with Halton indies acting as chaperones. Halton cabinet post speculation tied to August election as Conservative prospects rise. Buffalo Bill legends linked to Cooksville. local carnivals and industry moves noted. Oakville to Barrie move for cosmetic firm. Milton housing progress and public washrooms tenders. Swiss reader seeks Halton wealth and local paper without cost.
A church notices schedule lists Sunday July 26 1953 with 1000 am Sunday School and 1100 am Morning Worship plus a 700 pm Union Service at Knox Presbyterian. July 12 1953 features 1000 am Sunday School 1100 am Mr Ray Costerus pastor of Cobalt and Haileybury Baptist churches 400 pm BY PU service in Snelgrove and 700 pm Evening Service at Knox Presbyterian. Friday BY PU canceled this week.
A compact listing of Acton Ontario professionals and services. Includes physicians Dr W G C Kenney and Dr D A Garrett, dentists Dr A J Buchanan and Dr H Leib, a barrister, accountants, vets, real estate and insurance firms, a chiropractor, a funeral home, and Canadian National Railways schedules.
A 1903 overview recalls Pope Leo XIII's death on July 20 and compares him to other notable figures while noting local scenes. The piece mentions a school undergoing cleaning, a legislative discussion in Cameroon House, travel anecdotes about a Mr Lynd, a South Africa expedition, a rough football match in the park, and various advertisements including Castoria and Lydia Pinkham.
In Burlington last night bowler activity noted with Mrs Charlotte Nicklin and Miss aura Nickho of Grand Rapids visiting relatives. A pretty wedding at St Alban's Church saw Miss Miriam Chifford wed Mr William Holloway. A swimmer named William Kandrut first to cross rapids at Nisei Falls. Fire destroyed the Gordon home on Erin and Esquesing line during shopping. A second wedding occurred at St Joseph's Church with Miss Mary BE Gibbons marrying Victor O'Donnell of Toronto. James Kirkwood died at Ospringe Ontario aged 87.
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