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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
3
The Minister notes firms prefer Ontario towns under 5,000 population after surveying options. Acton and Halton County offer 50 acre sites. inquiries rise as industrial development trends upward in smaller centres.
Britain shifted from Atlee Labour to Churchillian Conservative rule as voters rejected free benefits in favor of governance under a veteran prime minister. The aging leader pledges to shoulder burdens and tackle home and overseas challenges amid debates over taxation and state responsibility.
A column warns that government ventures into business, like Ottawa’s tax free printing plant funded by public money, threaten tax systems and shun private sector revenue. It argues deficits grow as private taxes dwindle and urges voters to demand initiative and accountability.
Voters are urged to check preliminary voter lists posted in Halton rural municipalities and riding offices ahead of the November 22 provincial election. Enumerators compiled lists but mistakes can occur. eligible residents 21 or older, British subjects resident in Ontario for 12 months, and resident in the riding at writ day may vote.
The Financial Post argues a bill to fix Dominion Day and Victoria Day on the nearest Monday, replacing midweek observances. It cites greater holiday value, reduced business disruption, clearer statistics, and smoother post holiday operations.
The piece critiques pre election promises and notes a Manitoba vote on colored margarine while urging changes in parliamentary procedure. It argues current practice is outdated given increased legislative duties and calls for a more efficient, concise session structure.
A dispatch from Acton notes a social frolic by the Hamp ton Dandie, a property sale on Chaurch Street, and Cripps entering a local garage business. A memorial rally at Milton United Church and birthday tribute to Mrs Elizabeth Kitching are reported along with births in Acton.
A farm threshing accident near Malcolm MacPherson injures Robert Swackhamer, throwing him into a driving wheel and leaving him in a precarious state. Also reported are the execution of Leon Czolgosz, McKinley’s assassin, and school heating plans, engineer pay raise, King Edward VII’s health operations, and social events at W. H. Storey and Son’s Canada Glove Works gathering with music and dancing.
A fragmented listing of church events from several Ontario parishes. Includes Sunday School and morning worship at Jasper Baptial Acton, Evening Service schedules, prayer meetings, and outreach sermons led by ministers such as Rev. Fred Almaworth and Rev. James Sutherland. Also mentions a Christian Outreach gathering and a Thanksgiving service with Holy Communion and teaching clade.
Directory listing physicians surgeons veterinarians lawyers accountants real estate agents and transport schedules. Acton Ontario and surrounding regions include Willow and River streets Mill Street Knox Avenue and Frederick area. Entries for D A Garrett A J Buchanan George A Sirrs F G Oakes L Leatherland Wrights and others plus coach schedules to Kitchener and beyond.
When FE White of Flin Flon Manitoba surrendered land due to an expired lease he offered 1 500 rhubarb plants to the local Boy Scouts. They dug up the plants and sold them to amateur gardeners, raising about 400 for their camp fund.
A new electric harpoon using electrodes instead of explosive charges will be added to British whaling ships heading to the Antarctic. It promises economic and humanitarian benefits by killing whales faster and causing less flesh damage.
Time schedule fragments show eastbound departures with daily and Sunday notes. Includes listed times such as 854 am and 7.10 pm and mentions Sunday pins and flags with partial route notes.
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