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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
13
A Free Press editorial muses on the Christmas spirit amid changing times and taxes. It contrasts past simple shopping with today’s complex pricing including subsidies and hidden charges, noting Britain’s higher tax visibility and the growing burden on consumers.
The Financial Post praises permanent municipal officials for integrity and efficiency in local government. It salutes the professional staff who maintain smooth operations and protect the public from ill conceived schemes, while often bearing the blame for wrongs and rarely receiving credit when things go right.
A year end notice highlights Christmas fire risks from trees and lights and urges safety. It also calls for energy conservation and prudent holiday practices while reflecting on civic duties and public messages ahead of 1950.
A guidance note urges careful placement of Christmas trees to avoid blocking exits and to use safe electric lights with intact wiring. It recommends keeping extinguishers or water ready, avoiding paper near lights, and taking all reasonable precautions so Christmas celebrations remain safe and happy.
Jollaor Recollections of Acton recounts a busy week with mishaps at Rockwood a railway collision wrecked engines and vans and a hotel scare after a maid swallowed a pin. The notice also mentions a successful operation on James Ik Drown and condolences for Mrs Arch McNabb and Reuben Smith with family travel updates.
From Den 18 1889 issue notes reflect on winterways old fashioned values and a school event. The annual banquet honors the Heardmore and Dominion Championship tug of war team with cups donated by Mr Veter Smith. Obituary for Robert Go McGaw of Galt follows, after a long illness. Mr and Mrs Geo Spence visit Acton family in Athabaska. New birth announced at Nassagawega from December 12 19. Postwar Canada remains agriculture’s leading economic sector.
A Financial Post writer notes no moderate decline yet in housing starts. Industry remains active as many in need or with capital have been accommodated, but the author predicts 1950 may follow 1949's huge building volume with a potential slowdown on the horizon.
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