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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
4
The piece notes fewer pranks like dismantling gates and outhouses and more organized, safe Halloween activities. It praises community efforts to host fun parties, welcomes visits from outsiders, and urges continued responsible celebration tomorrow night. It ends with a Woodrow Wilson quote via Dr. Otis Wendell Holmes reflection.
A provincial and municipal funding dispute emerges as municipalities seek greater provincial aid to cover rising costs for education police and fire services. The piece argues homeowners bear the burden and liquor revenue currently skirts municipal coffers while policing costs rise.
A look at the editor’s calendar shows fall returns of local fraternal, church, service, social and cultural groups. Groups resume meetings, plan new undertakings, and foster fellowship with broad public cooperation urged for publicizing autumn activities.
The Letter Review cites a Gallup poll showing only 1 percent of Canadians think life would be better without work and about one third of those favorable to work feel it prevents boredom. Four percent acknowledge that without work they could not live. The piece notes this challenges beliefs that Canadians are growing less fond of work while pointing to a trend toward shorter hours. It ends with a Lincoln quote on contentment with failure.
The piece argues true influence comes from a few educators of character and vision who inspire beyond curriculum. It cites wisdom over mere knowledge and quotes McMaster University President Gilmour on teaching well the offerings chosen.
The Herald reports Coach Lewis running a brisk hour plus hockey workout with regulars and new faces. Burlington Gazette adds senior hockey aiming to strengthen last season. A county health unit plans an orthodentics clinic funded by a health ministry grant and Lions club support in Burlington.
Clifford Waite provincial secretary reports record interest in Farm Forum activity across Ontario with 764 active forums and expectations to reach 10600 participants. A pre-forum CBC broadcast on October 27 explored farmer benefits as workshops in Peterborough Hastings Lennox and Addington Lanark Elgin and Norfolk aim to boost local discussion and coordination.
Commerce Department figures show Americans spent about 9.15 billion dollars on liquor wine and beer, about 20 billion on shoes and clothing, averaging 59.80 per person. Analysts warn that showy acceleration may boost consumption and shorten vehicle life.
In 1902 the Vree Press reports on a town meeting about creating a space for youth recreation during winter. Debate centers on a skating rink with reading rooms, a gym, or curling facilities. A committee led by Jeeve Williams and others will study options and report back.
In Acton 1932 events include Tha Halloween Frolic at 7 pm on Monday with voting on a local issue. Mr Herwood spoke at the United Young Society event. Wedding anniversaries, births, and deaths are noted with several couples celebrating long marriages. County finances show debates on bridge costs and debt. A Knox Presbyterian anniversary service occurred, and obituaries note births and deaths in Acton community.
A dense listing of Acton and nearby professionals including physicians dentists chiropractors veterinarians solicitors accountants insurers and real estate agents with contact details and office hours. It also contains timetables for various rail and local travel services with routes and daily departures from Acton and Georgetown.
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