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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
2
Leisure Hours notes from Ontario farms describe good crops, sturdy stock, and prosperous farmers investing in home repairs and improvements after long hours. Authors contrast farm leisure with town life, arguing longer work weeks drive better living conditions through effort, mass production, and higher taxes.
A Kiwanis Magazine piece argues that patient politeness in service can backfire when shops fail to treat customers well. The narrator describes repeated poor reactions from staff after minor issues, concluding that consistent courtesy could have saved business and customers.
The article notes Ontario s 1950 C N E fair opening tomorrow marking the start of the province s fair season. It highlights long local attendance, the fair s growth into the world s greatest annual exhibit and educational show for all ages, and plans to visit during the two week event.
The piece argues that car thieves are desperate and reckless, so owners must lock vehicles and immobilize motors, especially at night or in isolated spots. It cites inconvenience to owners but urges foresight, noting many thefts occur when cars are unattended and unlocked. Welland Port Colborne Tribune.
The Edmonton Journal argues for more trees along Jasper Avenue and cites Toronto’s University Avenue as a contrast. It notes councils strip trees during street work, water mains, or pole installs, and laments the belief that business and trees conflict. The Burlington Gazette offers a plea for urban shade and beauty.
Editorial notes praise the Department of Highways for updating town population signs showing 2945 now versus 2100 a decade ago. It cites a Canada prize for a best loved husband and reflects on rail strikes, national harmony, and the idea that even with disagreements, necessities keep life moving.
The Acton Fire Brigade defeated Georgetown firemen in a tug of war, pulling their opponents over the line twice in succession in ten and twelve seconds. Local notes praise Moorecroft tannery details and Acton’s bustling industry driven by many hustling enterprises.
A plebiscite will be held during the December election to decide on an annual grant of 200 dollars to the Georgetown Recreation Commission. A M Baxter, representing the GRC, cited chronic funding shortfalls, noting the stay at home camp cost 4822 and drained cash. Councillors Petch Hale and Tuck offered to canvass wards if a fund campaign started.
The August 1 1930 issue notes the Murray and Murrey residence on Mill Street being converted into a store with a new entrance and show window. A Masonic Lodge picnic at the Perk was held after a postponed date. Local visits include Peter Meld of Pempa Texas and Joseph Peters former Acton resident now in Gloversville NY plus Isaac Baker of Waterdown. Week-end accidents in Ontario claimed twelve lives. two drowned and a bush fire near Murray Tree at Stewart destroyed about forty acres. Stewart homestead scene notes }
An Oakville crowd gathered at Wallace Park for the floodlight system launch event. Mayor James Back received a silver lifetime membership token from Oakville Baseball Association secretary Hughes, marking town appreciation for improvements. Jean Wilf Herbert pitched a no-hit, no-run game for Dod Corbetts Oakville juveniles in a 7-0 win over Georgetown, the first perfect game since Mark Pollock.
A United States and Canadian population forecast debate is unsettled as census data expected this year and in 1951 contradict earlier limits of 150 million for the U.S. and 15 million for Canada. The Financial Post notes growth defies old cap estimates as resources and output expand with better knowledge and equipment.
Report states 850 guests checked in at the Heary Widsce Hotel in New York and abruptly left after a mass exodus. The departing guests included 660 Ray Arouts on route to a National rout Jamborse at Valley Yorge, Pa. An old Brout tradition dictates leaving the camp ground as neat as found.
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