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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
3
A reflection on Mother's Day emphasizes appreciation for mothers and their influence on leaders and everyday people. The piece also discusses decentralization by Sylvanie Company, noting small communities offer closer relations, shared values, and local employment impact while managers must engage with residents.
A Financial Post piece urges Canadians and Americans to exchange money for local currency before crossing the border. It notes Canadian currency is not widely accepted in the U S and vice versa, and suggests polite refusals to non tender currency. The author, with U S ties, warns against flaunting foreign money and promotes using local currency when abroad.
The article laments Acton lacking an active business group and notes past efforts by local business men. It argues municipal leaders cannot shoulder all duties and urges renewed civic organization to rebuild the town’s development.
A Fredonia New York copy notes proposed 21 mill tax rate with a public hearing for the budget. The piece critiques using mills and suggests calling it dollars, compares New York values, and questions local assessment, indebtedness, and state aid while urging clearer budgeting and modernization.
Editorial notes regret the resignation of Mr Frank Crump as Acton assessor. A young man with strong interest in the new assessment work, Crump’s departure ends years of anticipated service and will make finding a replacement difficult, risking a disruption to municipal operations.
Mrs. Kate Aitken arrived from Nova Scotia, guesting at a Guelph function, broadcast twice, and impressed Georgetown readers with a calm voice and lively schedule. The Herald notes scarce food in Canada and her vivacious off stage charm amid a busy day of events and travel.
Sunday May 11 1942 events include a Mi Mother’s Day service with May 2 reference, 6 30 pm moderator and 8 30 pm divine worship. The theme They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. A warm welcome awaits you.
The May 1902 issue notes a Social and Sporting Club in Acton building membership and planning trap and target events at Fatty Lake. officials, candidates, and municipal matters are discussed including electric lighting meters and contract renewals as the town moves toward uniform metering.
The Assessor reports Acton population at 1 805 this year. A new metal called aalen fun is noted as refined in Canada. Local church appointments, a Dublin meeting, and a theatre event are mentioned amid a fire at No B Marshall's Eden Mills store. Acton Citizens' Band resumes practice after displacement.
A fragmented notice describes a Chicago and North Western Railway California bound day train with round trip price unspecified and mentions observation car, compartment cars, library car with barber, and electric service observed in the text.
A fragmentary clipping lists various business names and contact details including Barrister & Solicitor Notary Public, Wright Real Estate and Insurance, and Valuators and Insurers in Ontario towns such as Georgetown, Guelph, Arton, and Wilbur Street. Includes scattered schedule-like entries and partial hours.
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