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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1953
Page
3
The piece muses on Queen Elizabeth II and the hope for a peaceful era after two world wars. It contrasts past wars and tense news with calmer coverage and envisions a long reign bringing beauty and harmony to a troubled world.
The piece argues queens, especially Elizabeth II, outshine kings in public fervor and cultural impact. It notes Victoria’s legacy, coronation dates, and media zeal in Canada and the United States, praising the queen's glamour and predicting rising enthusiasm as God Save the Queen becomes a rallying cry.
A Financial Post commentary notes a scarcity of skilled construction workers in Ontario. In a large city with a major program, most tradesmen are aged 64 and older, with bricklayers over 70 and a plasterer over 80. The piece argues high wages exist but the core problem is a lack of people and suggests open immigration.
The article argues that to reduce congestion in Acton Ontario traffic should bypass the town center. It notes that historic hopes for main street routes gave way to demand for through highways away from business districts to protect local buying and parking.
Flaps and decorations emerged once more for Coronation Day and may be reused and shown more frequently in future displays.
Cobourg Collegiate Institute editors in the Annual Student Edition present a frank look at editing duties and journalistic standards. The piece argues copy editing is essential and highlights a few humorous and sharp examples of the editor’s craft.
Reader letter discusses civil defense in Acton, citing a 10 column information package and a local committee seeking more space and concrete plans. writer urges community involvement and warns of wartime anxiety spreading to Halton amid industrial growth and regional readiness efforts.
A North Oakville discussion highlights year round Canadian skating with saltpetre cooled rinks, while Oakville residents debate gardening roles. Campbellville school history reveals bare facilities and rudimentary teaching, and a baby fawn incident prompts conservation warnings. Ontario pioneers costumes appeal to Women's Institute for a Toronto pageant.
A compact listing of local professionals including medical doctors veterinarians real estate and insurance firms, chartered accountants and business services in Acton Ontario and nearby Guelph. It names D A Garrett physician surgeon F G Oakes veterinarian Wright Real Estate and Insurance led by F L Wright N B Wright with offices in Acton and Guelph and Lever Hoskin accountants in Toronto along with Gerald A Candler Albert J Crandell and other service providers.
In 1903 Knox church new minister inductee at Chalmara church Teranto. Prince of Wales eldest son to be called Prince of Canada and second Prince of Australia, says Mr. Copeland. Johnstone buried Mary Roanborough age 107 at Mbonever cemetery. militia calls Lorne Whitea to Niagara camp June 6 for 12 days with recruitment open. New militia ration scale aims to improve camp health. N F Moore buys fence machine for rigid fencing at lin Schoolgrounds this week.
The item notes the Free Press date of June 6 1933 and a bank holiday for the King's Birthday. It records a cedar hedge removal at the Annie Johnson and Telia Staphenson property at Willow and River Streets and mentions Harold Wildguat of London winning third prize for tenor at Stratford Musical Festival. Also cites inquiries about Acton’s sixtieth anniversary and a cemetery trustees election with listed names. A Liberal gathering drew speakers including M Hepburn and A Slaught KC and Arthur Roe buck KC and T A Blake lock. Beatrice Thomas of Es gesing Township died May 20 1933.
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