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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 27, 1952

Page

9

Leap Year Poem Reflects Cautious Heartbeat

Poem by Helen Harrington contemplates love in a leap year cycle. The speaker weighs risk and restraint, noting past rejections and the desire to test affection before acting. The verse mixes playful imagery with cautious emotion as the speaker anticipates a potential gamble.

Helen Harrington

Acton High School Commencement Weekend Highlights

Capacity crowds attended both nights of Acton High School commencement events. Valedictorian Yvonne Brunelle delivered the Friday address. a Saturday rugby banquet at the Y.M.C.A. featured toasts, entertainment, and a film. Exams approach and Eye-Opener rumors circulate as holidays approach.

Yvonne Brunelle Acton High James Dills Y.M.C.A Miss Snyder Paul Linson David McVey Donald Dawkins Mr. Robbins Cuthbertron Bob Redfern Duvery Mr. Hansen Hansen A.H.S CXAMS

Needn't Wear Same Label in Politics Across Levels

The Financial Post argues against identical party labels for provincial and federal politics. The text notes confusion caused by cross level platforms and says different policies suit different governments. It criticizes the practice as creating inflated party documents and highlights dwelling sizes as context.

Financial Post CCF

Forum Urges Central Pool for Farm Machinery Rentals

Halton County forum members debated mechanization levels and cost efficiency at a meeting. They favored a central pool run by implement makers or government suppliers to rent equipment. At the Royal Winter Fair, the Halen square dance team placed eighth after finals competition.

FORUM Royal Halton County Forum Check Line Noassagaweya Haken Square Naval Orchestra Halton Houston Ruddell Norval Fyfe Somerville Anne MacLaughlin Don Matthews Barbara Cunningham Frank Wilson Joan Wrigglesworth Thelma Brown George Clements Tamilton Alberta Houlton

Bank Report Shows General Increases

The Bank of Nova Scotia reports assets at $014,970,000 as of October 31, 1942, up $40,287,000 from the prior year. Deposits and securities rise, with demand deposits up $5,000,000 and interest bearing deposits up over $28,000,000, while government deposits total $17,520,000. The bank notes a strong liquid position and 53.08 percent quick assets. Canada’s textile industry remains the largest manufacturing employer with 791 mills in 209 cities across ten provinces.

Bank of Nova Scotia Bank of Canada Quick Canada

Canadian Scout Commissioner's Visit Sparks Island Movement Expansion

In September R Gordon Kerr, Executive Commissioner for P.E.L, visited the Mandalen Islands. Plans were laid to expand the Movement. Grindstone Island currently hosts one Scout Troop led by Rev. Peter Kingston. Contributions from Cubs and Scouts supported the Canadian Brotherhood badge project.

Canadian Scout Brotherhood Mandalen Islands R Gordon Kerr P.E.L Grindstone Island Peter Kingston

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