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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1953
Page
2
A farmer notes potato prices fell below a dollar per bag while costs exceed a dollar to produce. He contrasts a potential guaranteed annual wage with C I O ideas and argues for expanding Canada’s home market by immigration to reduce surplus and boost demand.
The writer notes attending only parts of a Hamilton convention while many publishers stay all three days. Home duties and holiday gatherings keep them from out-of-town events. They observe editors often publish lengthy convention coverage, as shown by a Saskatchewan convention two full pages in a recent newspaper.
An overview of discussions with leaders in Hamilton industry and Canada’s Steel Company of Canada on expanding the population base to develop vast resources. They warn that imports compete with Canadian goods, with wage differences affecting prices, and note Canada’s 14 million people are not a large enough market. A manufacturer cites US refrigerator production pace and price parity challenges in Canada, urging a broader domestic market and policy responses.
The piece argues that formal schooling is a helpful start but not essential for success. It cites successful men with limited schooling and urges persistence, initiative, and lifelong drive to achieve, noting today’s schools offer broader opportunities but education alone does not guarantee achievement.
The article notes a trend to publish approximate prices for pricey items and urges broader price advertising across goods. It cites autos and equipment circulars, compares with retail ads, and cautions price alone does not guarantee value. Emphasizes dealer reliability as key to quality and price.
The Rural Scene argues that farm arrangements favor consumption over production and earning more, noting widespread beliefs that hinder forward fur exchange and urging a shift in rural work practices.
The Municipal Board dismissed the annexation after hearing evidence over a day. Residents supported joining the town while Beardmore and Co opposed, with unclear reasons favoring the town. The decision cites road maintenance, debts, and water and power impacts on taxpayers as central factors.
Georgetown Arts and Crafts announces a glove making course and a member Mrs Ern Batkin won a CNLE weaving prize. Luncheon set displayed at Toronto Art Gallery while night classes in Georgetown and Acton are discussed. Oakville skunk invasion noted and pipe line fees paid to Trafalgar township.
Community announcements list services and events for Adon United Church and St Alban's Church Guelph. October 4 dates in 1953 1963 and 1983 show Holy Communion Harvest Thanksgiving church school choral communion evening services and preparatory services with welcomes to visitors.
A condensed directory lists physicians surgeons dentists a lawyer accountant chiropractors real estate insurers and a funeral home in Acton Ontario with office addresses phone numbers and hours Readers can locate Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan C F Leatherland L Wright R F Bean and others including689 establishments and schedules for coach and rail services with transit times and stops across Acton Guelph and Toronto area listings
Sunday services and morning worship planned at Anglican Parish Hall with evening events. An annual gathering of Guelph Association Baptist churches is noted for October 2 and 3 at First Church Guelph with sessions including fireside and Bible studies.
In 1903 Knox church resumes church life with Rev. J. C. Wilson of Stouffville as pastor. He arrived with wife and two young daughters. A millinery opening by HK. B. Scott continues through the week with an orchestra to entertain visitors. The Canadian Press Association trip to Temiskaming district is described as revealing great potential for settlers. The Temiskaming and North Ontario railway from North Bay to New Liskeard shows progress at about a mile daily, with a driver noting possible 50 mph speeds. Moose prints are seen along the railway each morning.
Disturbances in Stratford prompt militia movements routed through Acton with escort by officers. Local bowling tournament yields wins by Mrs McDonald Miss Wallace and others. Workers at Storey Glove Company celebrate Margaret Price’s marriage. Acton school field day features strong competition. Mary Elizabeth Gibbons wed Colin MacCall. Elizabeth Roberta Michie to William Arthur married at home. Died Henry Goldham. Dr Henry A Coxe passes away.
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