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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
20
The notice urges voters to participate in the upcoming election day and municipal races. It emphasizes selecting capable leaders for the municipality, discourages personal motives, and encourages using good judgment to support the common good. Citizens are urged to contribute time and vote responsibly.
The piece argues for spelling Christmas in full and rejects the shorthand Xmas. It notes the sacred meaning of Christmas and questions whether the X stands for Christ, recounting printer lore and urging reverence in spelling.
Population projections range from 20 to 30 million in Canada. Respondents favor more domestic resource use and stronger agricultural development. West leads growth with Alberta and British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec following after the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Ontario communities face rising fatalities linked to drinking and orgies at gatherings from cottages to hotels. The piece warns alcohol profits breed complacency, noting deaths, lost jobs, and broken families as Christmas parties and social events turn deadly under lax laws.
The Barne Examiner discusses how newspapers face space limits and deadlines, often delaying items or holding back stories to fit three columns into one, with publishers hoping readers understand omissions caused by production constraints rather than oversight.
Editorial comments warn 25 days until Christmas while urging local shoppers to support hometown stores. It notes Monday's election and encourages voting in a democracy. Also discusses No 25 Highway delays, winter parking rules, a Lowell verse, and Canadian tax breakdowns by level of government.
Obituary fragment from Neaty East West South WEWS notes the death of Sarah Ann Salty aged 103 of Swaleliffe Kent Peangland. It mentions grandchildren Edward and Holeet Mally of Stewart flown and references local communities and upcoming events.
The merged Fleee United Church and Methodist congregations met on a Wednesday evening. Speaker Mr O'Weef Acton described a recent trip with pictures. The article notes immigration policy concerns and debates on admitting settlers and limiting entrants.
Crime notes recall 1930 era issues from a local paper page dated Thursday November 37 1810 referencing legal freedoms and community events.
Historical notes from Acton recount local life including church events at Knox church with the George town Presbyterian Society visit, Creamery awards at the Royal Winter Fair, softball finals and rink preparations, municipal offices filled by acclamation for 1941, and prizes won in public speaking at Ashgrove Improvement Association. It also lists marriages, infrastructure notes on natural gas, photographs, county council sessions, Methodist pastors since 1872, and the death of George Beswick.
A fragmented church notice lists the Wutted Church of Canada in Attica Ontario with service details. It notes a conference for the congregation, a sermon titled In They that Wait Upon the Lord, and various worship times. Curates and local clergy names appear alongside schedule hints and Sunday worship events.
Listing of local professionals in Acton Ontario including surgeons dentists lawyers accountants veterinarians and real estate agents with office addresses and phone numbers. Includes daylight saving time schedule for local area and travel times to nearby cities.
Times and routes listed for Canadian National Railways show daily and sundry flyers and flag stops. Includes Georgetown Guelph services with varied departures, weekly exceptions, and late night runs, noting Sunday and Monday restrictions.
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