22 Nov 1951
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
1
The article urges citizens to engage in local government by nominating and voting for municipal councillors. It describes the ideal councillor’s duties including finance, public works, diplomacy, hiring judgment, legal savvy, listening to citizens, inspecting streets, and dedication. It emphasizes citizen responsibility in nominations and voting to ensure competent representation.
The cost of living index tracks price changes across categories like feed shelter and clothing and now sits near 190 indicating nearly double the 1935 39 base. It notes 150 items watched and compares worker purchasing power to historical wages. Township nominations in Halton list Trafalgar Nelson Nassagaweya and Esquesing with dates in November and December.
The piece criticizes police courts for favoring officers over defendants and notes widespread conviction reductions. It calls for investigation into legal loopholes and the enforcement gap in highway and liquor laws, citing rising traffic deaths and a Calgary Edmonton Journal warning that road violence is preventable.
Bruce County to begin reassessment in 1952 prompting scrutiny of Halton County results after five years. Officials report continued by law challenges and levy appeals, with complaints over validity and measurement. Counties warn new system demands deeper study before large expenditures.
The piece asserts municipal nominations in Acton occur Friday November 30 at 7:30 am while provincial elections are concluded and the will of the majority governs. It emphasizes adherence to democratic principles regardless of individual outcomes and notes counting continues elsewhere.
The Free Press notes Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s birthday, new Acton Free Library books, and plans for an Acton National Saint Association branch with talks by Drs Gray and MacDonald. A tuberculosis talk and Slocum cure ads appear, along with Thanksgiving on Thursday and a first Acton Fire Brigade ball and supper next week.
The Free Press notes autumn mood as Norton Motors moves to new premises ahead of Ford opening. A Safety League school meeting was held in the town hall. Mr and Mrs James Firstbrook relocate to Acton. Anglican Church Women’s Auxillary met in St Albans with fifteen parishes represented. Dublin neighbors hosted a farewell evening at the Elliott home prior to sale to Mr Marshall of Toronto. Anniversary services at the Baptist church featured Rev R G Duncan and contributions from Mr and Mrs C C Knapp. Birth announced Chapman Camp BC a daughter to Mr and Mrs John G Meena. Statham Keller marriage noted at the Presbyterian Manse with Myrtle Elizabeth Keller and Thomas Howard.
A beach photographer describes capturing a photo of a man and his wife and offers to sell the negative. The subject questions the image and responds that it isn’t a waste, while the photographer presses to close a sale.
Local church in Acton Ontario hosts a series of services and events announced for November 24 25 and 29 with morning worship Sunday school divine worship and prayer meetings. The bulletin lists themes Lives Interlaced Faith dares the exaul to go forward and The Creating Force Behind a Christian Conscience. Special events include a welcome to all and a mission band Friday afternoon activities.
Directory listing Acton and area professionals including Dr W G C Kenney physician and surgeon office in Symon Block Acton B D Young J Young J Young veterinary surgeons Oak es F G Oakes barrister and solicitor Leatherland real estate and insurance Wright Real Estate and Insurance F L Wright N B Wright valuators and insurers Campbellville Milton listings farm property 50 to 300 acres Hamilton Kitchener transportation schedule shows daily trains with exceptions
Nassagaweya Township announces nominations for Reeve and council seats in School Area No. 1. A poll will be held Monday December 3 1951 at Orange Hall Campbellville Subdivision No 1 Lot 10 across the township, Brookville Township Hall Subdivision No 2 Lots 11 to 21, and Knatchbull Hall Knatchbull for Subdivision No 3 Lots 22 to 32. Tax Certificates may be issued by the Tax Collector at the Township Hall prior to nominations.
A garbled timetable fragment references broadcast times and days for a Canadian National Fasthound program. Mentions Daly except Suns and Sundays with several stray times, locations Georgetown and TO5 pm, plus Saturday only and Sunday only notes. The text is incomplete and partly unreadable.
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