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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
2
A reader reveals marble slabs sold by confectioners were actually tombstones with errors. One Guelph confectioner admitted slabs used for engraving grave markers were redirected to other trades after discovery. Printers later used such slabs legitimately, easing fears of past grave markers.
The article previews the two week CN E showing as Canada’s grand annual event. It notes controversy, the grandstand, fireworks, midway and international acts, but emphasizes the exhibition of fine horses cattle hogs sheep and poultry and the value of repeated visits to experience its agricultural roots. It also mentions the local fair following the CN E as a training ground for exhibitors in national events.
Harold J. Fair of the Mount Forest Confederate died unexpectedly at 44. A native of Arthur Ontario, he worked 23 years in journalism, was a Second World War war correspondent for the Canadian Press, later with Reuters in New York, and three years ago bought controlling interest in the Mount Forest Confederate. He leaves a wife Helen Dorothy Alton and a sister Mrs. TO. Dunlop of Toronto, with friends mourning his loss.
A Co operative State notes rapid land development for housing in Acton. Expansion is needed to provide water, sewers, garbage collection and fire protection. Observers see a demand for modern homes and a ready market for varied locations. Credit is given to council, land owners, builders and realtors for progress.
Parallel 20 inch pipes would run beneath the Niagara River bed to bring Tennessee natural gas into Ontario linking with Toronto's Consumers Gas. Officials aim for gas flow by November. Separate 24 inch line proposed from Toronto to Lambton county with a secondary Oakville spur and service to Kitchener Guelph Galt London. total project about 12 million dollars. Trans-Canada Pipe Lines views the Niagara Toronto line as part of a 2200 mile network from Alberta to Montreal crossing highways and railroads. Industrial growth potential noted amid municipal distribution questions. In unrelated notes, locals report rude recreation-seekers harming a host's property. farmers question the true sportsman identity of visitors.
Hari asks if TV harms attendance or boosts interest in sports. He notes promoters use blackouts to protect gate receipts while TV grows fan bases for leagues like hockey and lacrosse. The piece argues TV can both attract and deter, depending on sport and presentation.
In Milton the Model Knitting Mill will move its spinning section to Harriston this month affecting about 30 employees. Georgetown welcomes a Dutch furniture firm to assemble and later produce in Canada. Oakville plans a new federal post office building with a 15 year utility life to replace the old post office. Millon faces a $1770 warning signal cost plus $300 annual maintenance for a Martin St crossing, with $5 billed by highways. Bronze residents debate sewers despite a potential $450,000 cost. Oakville sewers questioned as a festival flop sparks talks on feasibility. Ukraimy rally speaker Tim Buck warns of job losses while emphasizing Soviet help. Health concerns prompt water testing via free sample submissions to labs in Guelph or Kitchener. In Georgetown a growing fawn prompts police protection concerns and potential staffing increases next year.
On August 29 1954 St Albans Church offers Sunday School at 1000 am and 10 am morning worship with 11 am Holy Communion 7 pm Evening Prayer and Sermon including a joint service for the Protestant of Actor. August 29 features eleventh Sunday after Trinity with sermons and services through the day. August 22 includes church school at 9 45 am and a 11 am service by Rev Alex Calder with a 7 pm service at St Albars Church.
A 1934 Free Press item reports Milas Terena Hunt taking a school board post and many job applications. Ontario announces a magisterial reorganization reducing 138 appointees to 48 with William Keith named district magistrate. A Guelph Exhibition Park concert by Acton Citizens Band draws 2000 to 3000. two aviation viewing sessions near Ospringe are noted. A frost and local lawn social at Rockwood Women’s Institute are mentioned with brief details.
In Acton, after nearly thirty years of local doorstep delivery, the Free Press will be mailed from the post office to readers. The town plans a roadways discussion led by reeve Swackhamer with Deputy Minister A M Campbell noting fourteen years of street spending totaling eight thousand dollars. A breakfast cereal ad and a wheat delivery to Noble’s elevator are also mentioned amid bustling local commerce.
A condensed directory listing physicians surgeons lawyers notaries accountants veterinarians funeral services real estate and related professionals in Acton Ontario. It includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan H Leib Mike Oakes F G Oakes and others with office hours addresses and phone numbers alongside railway and coach schedules for local travel.
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