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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
2
A Thanksgiving message reflects on abundant cause for gratitude despite unsettled world conditions. It praises nature and human effort for ample provisions, notes full storages as winter nears, and cites Henry Ward Beecher on thankfulness and divine blessings.
A reader complains that the Acton sewage disposal plant remains unfinished after nearly two years with contracts, delays, and uncrated material. The writer commends the council but criticizes the engineering department for repeated missed dates and urges clear completion dates over promises.
A Maclean's Magazine article by Sidney Katz argues against homework, citing evidence it creates unnecessary work and robs students of recreation. The piece notes the tension between liking school and forced extra hours, urging voluntary study while warning against nightly workloads hindering maturation.
A Canadian observance, National Newspaper Week, honors the free press and its role in democracy. Editors pledge unbiased news delivery while readers are urged to read, analyze, and judge actions of groups and individuals to distinguish acceptable from unacceptable.
The speaker argues lack of funds hinders research for a cure to alcoholism and suggests liquor interests or breweries should fund it. He warns against taxation and notes dangers of truthful advertising. He questions whether liquor interests will donate to cure alcoholism given profits and public image concerns.
Eric Johnson argues wage increases do not force higher prices and may boost output. Evidence suggests higher wages raise production costs and limit supply, risking scarcer goods and higher prices. Thanksgiving is near as fall fairs end and daylight saving ends, signaling a shift to tighter activity.
Fragmentary item reflects nostalgia for earlier times with a date fragment from 190L and references to an issue of the Freel near Thurow October. The text preserves a historical mood without full details.
The Free Press reports the Gunner Moore Memorial ceremony at Fairview Cemetery in Acton with a parade from the town hall led by the 20th regimental band and Acton Cornet Band. Veterans of D Battery and locals attended. services included three hymns and plaudits for the deceased.
The notice lists Sunday activities at 10.30 am Sunday School 11.30 am Morning Service 7.30 pm Evening Service 8.20 pm B Y P U songs and a weekday prayer meeting at 8 pm plus Friday BY P. It ends with a reflective question about gender strength and weakness.
Three months after severe burns from a power line Johnny Page of St. Thomas Ontario was made an honorary Wolf Cub in a ceremony attended by over 100 Cubs and scouts. A silver collection for the Johnny Page benefit fund approached six thousand dollars.
Financial Post reports sales for the week ending early August lagged the prior year across provinces with Alberta up 8 percent and Ontario down 9 percent while Saskatchewan Manitoba British Columbia Quebec fell, noting brisk postwar buying. Red Cross blood transport drivers have logged over 1 million miles since 1947 in Canada.
A dense listing of professionals and services in Acton Ontario and nearby towns. Includes dental and veterinary offices, legal and real estate firms, eye care, accounting, funeral services, and transportation schedules with daily and holiday variations.
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