This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
3
Acton voters head to the polls Monday to choose municipal officials for the next year. A public report shows total municipal expenditures this year amounting to $92 528.21.
The editor of the Globe and Mail buys the Toronto Evening Telegram for 3.16 million dollars well above the trustees reserve. Since entering newspapers George McCullagh and associates have absorbed three Toronto dailies and consolidation may follow as equipment costs stay high.
Former juvenile court judge W H Ellis addressed Esteven Rotarians urging the return to traditional family values. He warned delinquency stems from maladjustment in a boy's life and grows where communities neglect moral guidance and favor crime-centered entertainment.
Ottawa editor Kenneth R. Wilson notes budget pessimism and possible 1040 tax cuts amid a large surplus. The piece also criticizes a new Municipal Elections Act amendment requiring candidates to declare their sought office at nomination and laments the intelligence of lawmakers.
The Court of Appeal upheld a newspaperman's right to refuse to disclose his information sources. The dispute arose from a libel suit against Odhams Press Ltd and The People editor and staff over a boxing tournament claim. The initial ruling allowed inquiry into information sources, but the appeal court sided with the defendants.
Editorial notes observe 19 shopping days left before Christmas and upcoming municipal elections on Monday. Ottawa forecasts show October tourist entries to Canada at 128000 and ten month foreign entries at 1,702,000. Auto insurance may rise after January 1 with higher claims cited. drivers urged to adapt to ice and snow and conserve power amid Hydro shortages. The Ottawa Journal cites heavy government paperwork burdens on businesses and ongoing payroll tax duties.
In Acton a week of progress and incidents is noted. Ty Brown improves the drug store front while boiler makers camped briefly after a lighting by law. Thanksgiving services were well attended and skating attracted hundreds despite rough ice. The old three cent fare on CPR and GTR routes returns, reducing round trips to Toronto to 1.85 and easing council worry. Electric work begins soon with poles and wiring planned, and a skating pond accident near Henderson’s tests safety as Mr FE J Moore and Miss Ada Fyfe are rescued. A chartered bank for Acton is anticipated with local bankers visiting.
A busy week in town with a skater on the pond for a few venture out. The Maxwell car stolen Tuesday night was recovered in Windsor on Saturday. Knox Young People’s Guild hosted a St Andrew’s night described as real Scotch. Election slate shows two for Reeve nine for Councillors and six for the School Board. Acton High School commencement drew a large audience. Mr H S Wilson prepares to install a chopping mill on Mill Street. Married Findlay Stalker at Presbyterian Manse November 22 1928 in Acton Ontario by Rev A C Stewart Joseph Findlay of Toronto wed Minnie Stalker of Alton.
Willoughby Farm Agency, largest and oldest in Cansia, lists offices at Kent Building in Tirtnto Georgetown with representative Tom Howson. Schedules show Westbound and Eastbound routes to Stratford London and Kitchener with numerous times, noting exceptions for Sundays and holidays.
A clipped timetable item lists Canadian National Railway schedule details with daily, Sunday, Saturday and Sunday exceptions. It mentions times such as 6469 am 653 Ce and 238 p and references a Guelph flyer for weekday and weekend services.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.