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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
10
A fragment blends a religious poem urging love for humankind with a civic note explaining that a plurality wins elections when no candidate reaches half the votes. The text contrasts faith and public life linking neighborly duty to voting rules.
A collection of light hearted and pointed anecdotes from varied locales shows citizens debating elections and governance. From an 80 year old’s plea to be kept alive until November to a 78 year old protesting women running the country, the sketches reveal strong opinions and quirky actions around political life.
A farmer recalls a vet visit for a full cow and a yard full of drenchings with powders and tablets. He notes water shortages, rising cattle costs, and weather woes shaping farm life and outlook.
The writer reflects on farm life and the hard labor still faced by many. He recalls past times when coal oil lamps required maintenance and lamplight was not always reliable. He warns against smugness and acknowledges that some farms lack modern conveniences today.
The speaker expresses awe at the abundance of conveniences gained for farm life and confidence that future years will bring greater comfort to those less fortunate in their homes.
Mr and Mrs Ed Spence Tor onto were weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon Miss Lois Campbell Guelph visited Saturday with Mr and Mes Roy Hindley Mr Robert McCutcheon Kitchener visited Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Jestin and Bobby Mr and Mrs Chas Bye and Larry Mona Road were Sunday evening visitors with Mr and Mrs J P Benham Mr and Mrs Bruce Jeffers and baby Guelph visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Howard Gilbank and Wendy
Sports announcer Clem McCarthy spoke so fast that many listeners complained they could not follow his blow by blow counts. The protest peaked when Maxie Barr leaned over the ropes and shouted to him to slow down during a third round climax.
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