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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1952
Page
13
A Remembrance Day reflection honors Canadians who served in the two world wars. It recalls the price of freedom, the cenotaph ceremony, and the enduring gratitude of those left behind, ending with a line about opportunities often appearing as hard work. The piece closes with a quip from Tales of Hoffmann.
A reader inquiry notes a large gap between lost items advertised and those recovered. It explores finder delays, passive watching, and outright theft, citing a Toronto experiment where only one of two purses was returned, highlighting widespread dishonesty and suggesting many losses are never reclaimed.
The piece urges Canadians to learn from the United States political cycle and avoid mudslinging. It calls for a clean, high level campaign and respectful treatment of public officials, noting the Manchester Guardian will feature front-page news without advertising.
Editorial comments on Bowmanville traffic by law and municipal revenue. The Statesman editor doubts that police fines will lower taxes and notes that net returns to the municipality are small despite apparent large court revenues. Ottawa Mayor Charlotte Whitton quoted on constitutional rights and finances.
The Financial Post notes Stanley, population 1391, urged to join closed talks between St. Thomas and London councils. The village endorsed attending while protesting press exclusion, arguing responsible government relies on informed public opinion and a free press.
Trafalgar reports 28 level crossings surprising residents with a focus on Lower Middle road scene of a recent quadruple fatality. Police Chief Fred Oliver notes few protections on the Toronto Hamilton CN rail line. Also Brampton’s Peel County Manor replaces Peel Halton Home for the Aged. Inspector L L Skuce spoke at Howard Wrigglesworth Public School opening in Georgetown. Ads mix humor about jobs and classifieds as Erin dining pavilion burns for $4,000, sparks threaten nearby cottages.
A large cross border farm labor movement clears 4275 Canadian workers for potato picking in Maine marking one of the era’s biggest international agricultural labor flows. The reciprocal exchanges include U S crews aiding Canadian crops and 1600 southern tobacco workers crossing into Canada to assist tobacco harvests.
On Sunday November 9 1952 the church holds Morning Worship Holy Communion and Church School at 10 and 11 00 am Beginners Class at 6 00 pm Evensong and Sermon at 7 00 pm with two moving pictures after the evening service. Memor ial Sunday observance noted and films rescheduled to Friday.
The listing provides names, addresses, and contact numbers for doctors physicians surgeons chiropractors veterinarians and real estate valuators in Acton Ontario. It includes offices on Mill Street Symon Block Willow and River Streets and other local blocks plus phone lines and service hours. Active groups include real estate boards appraisal institutes and insurance agents with meeting notes for Nov 6 7. The directory also lists area practitioners in Guelph and Milton with cross references to professional designations.
Daily service notes eastbound and westbound departures with multiple times. Provides days of operation including Saturday Sunday and holidays with exceptions for some routes.
A 1902 Free Press column notes Sir Sandford Fleming sending a world message after the Pacific cable’s completion, a light council docket, and construction at Acton Tanning Co. A prank injures Mrs. McGrail, Halloween party misadventure ends with a missing wheel found later, Uncle Tom’s Cabin falls short, and a runaway livery team wanders to Ospringe.
The article recalls a week of rain or snow lowering outdoor activity, describes the Arena as a useful recreation center during Halloween, and highlights local events including Gordon Price winning the Eaton Co. silver cup at Limehouse School Fair. It also reports weddings in Limehouse and Acton, and the death of Minnie Adam Cook in Grand Rapids.
Timetable text shows daily services with varied flags and sermon times. Mentions Georgetown flyers and Sunday only runs with times like 902 am 10.12 pm 2.23 am and 6.10 pm. Includes numerous daily except Sunday and Monday notes and flagged stops.
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