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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1951
Page
2
Discussion outlines new budget changes with defense spending up and services demanded, leading to higher taxes for most groups while liquor taxes fall short and cigarette and tobacco taxes shoulder the load. Observers urge taxpayers to be aware and prepared as House of Commons debates.
The piece urges both new Canadians and existing citizens to embrace English learning and civic duties. It highlights delays in rescue due to language barriers, notes town courses in Basic English, and calls for every citizen to help newcomers understand life, language, and governance while reflecting on election participation.
The piece argues front page treatment favors cost of living rises over wage gains. It notes wage increases grow faster than living costs, yet wage news rarely dominates headlines. The author questions media emphasis and suggests broader, same-scale visibility for earnings data.
The piece argues that advertising shows prices will not change and urges consumers to resist price increases. It criticizes the ongoing cycle of rises and asserts that price stability should be driven by people, not laws, urging collective actions to keep goods affordable.
The piece memorializes La Prensa of Buenos Aires, closed January 26 amid boycotts and government pressure. It notes editor Gainza Paz’s exile, calls for the paper’s return, and cites Peron era censorship, legal battles defending press freedom, and the role of American papers in spotlighting the case. It emphasizes enduring belief that press freedom sustains governance and public voice.
Fergus sets 78 mills tax this year amid no revised assessment. Old one-center at the Post Office replaced, with expected benefits and possible drop in greeting card sales due to reduced propaganda. An exchange quotes a cynical view on those who profit from conflict, suggesting such attitudes aid business interests.
In April 1901 Acton readers learn of dusty streets, a new rein holder whip lock by James Matthews, and golfers starting a season on newly tended greens. A minister argues hats off for facial view, N F Moore buys J Flynn’s dairy with aeration and new card tickets. Birthday celebrations for A Robertson and Robert Wilson unfold alongside news of a golden wedding ahead for Mr and Mrs Agnew. Local pupils begin their first schooling journey.
The first spar baseball practice for Acton is held on Monday evening. J M McDonald and F L Wright of Acton Legion attend the Vimy night banquet at Port Credit. A major fire destroys Norman Thompson’s barn stables and pig pens, estimated loss nearly 8000 dollars. Fairview Cemetery improvement work begins with multiple teams. Forestry Branch to supply 1700 trees to School Board. Judge Moore in Toronto for United Church hymnary dinner. Acton Legion branch plans Charter night and drives for new members. Free Press prints an extra four pages for the new branch. Births and deaths noted: Emerson baby born in Montreal. Burnetta McBadden Cameron dies in Acton.
The second inter church fireside of the season was held Sunday night April 1 at the United Church. The Willowdale Male Quartette sang hymns while Rev Mr Currey presented a second film in the series Christ and the Fine Arts. Extra chairs and a large turnout, with lunch by four Acton congregations. A summer or early fall fireside is planned.
The Canadian Farm Loan Board, a government agency, issued its twenty first annual report for the year ending March 14, 1950. It approved loans totaling 5,189,400 with over 60 percent for land purchase and refinancing. Mortgage investment rose by more than 2,000,000 to exceed 26,000,000. Interest arrears stood at 2.46 percent of principal. Loans include first mortgages up to 5,000 at 4 1/4 percent for up to 25 years, with possible increases to 6,000 in certain cases for farming needs.
A new front door lookout in The Financial Post fits doors up to two inches thick with a wide angle lens. It lets the person inside see full view of the visitor while the outsider cannot see in, providing a nervous homeowner’s deterrent.
Onuriches Witted Church of Canada Acton Ontario presents a Friendly Church program inviting all. Parsonage 29 acre pares Avenue on Rev BE A dl BA BLD iniwter Miss MLam AT OM organizing choir. Sunday April 22nd 10.00 Sunday School 11.00 Morning Worship 7.00 Evening Worship.
The bulletin lists April events including Sunday School at 10 10 am, Bible Class, regular bi weekly evening service by Young People, prayer meeting Thursday at 1 pm, Mission Band sessions Friday, B Y P U programs with slides of Switzerland, and two Divine Worship services on Sunday April 22 1951 with speaker Miss Catherine Robertson. All are welcome.
Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion at 0.00 a.m. and Morning Prayers at 11.00 a.m. Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. Beginners' Class, Evening Prayer at 7.00 p.m. Junior Confirmation Class Wednesday at 7 p.m. A Welcome Awaits You.
Directory listing doctors dentists lawyers real estate and services in Acton Ontario including W G C Kenney physician and surgeon Leitherland Barrister, Wright Real Estate, Victor Rumley Funeral Home and local coaches schedules to Kitchener and Georgetown. Includes telephones offices and hours for multiple professionals and service firms.
A collection of partial timetable items for Canadian National Railways listing various daily flights and services with exceptions for Sundays Mondays Saturdays and Sundays, including Georgetown and Guelph routes with times such as 10.13 pm 6.50 pm and 7.08 am.
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