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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
3
The Free Press editor reflects on Christmas traditions enduring amid evolving commerce and taxation. The piece contrasts simple old price clarity with today’s tangled taxes, subsidies, and subsidies across Canada and Britain, noting how tax schemes alter the cost of living and holiday shopping.
Canadians vote in municipal elections and pay homage to the officials deemed responsible for integrity in local affairs. The piece lauds professional municipal staff for smooth city services, noting they deserve credit while facing criticism when issues arise.
A wartime era editorial warns of fire risks from Christmas trees and urges safe practices. It urges readers to conserve electricity and vote responsibly, noting political engagement and public notices during the holiday season. The piece also reflects on year end reflections and greetings from island ships and friends.
The text urges careful fire prevention during Christmas with cautions about placing trees away from doors and escape routes, using electric lights with intact wiring, avoiding combustible paper near lights, and keeping fire extinguishers or water readily accessible to ensure safe and happy holidays.
Readable fragment recounts 1899 events from Free Press issue Dec 21 1568. Mentions Mis Cmwaie McPhail school closure Rockwood train delays light engines freight collision at Rockwood and hotel disruption after accident involving Miss Mable Thompson. Notes Warren passing college exams and family news including Mrs Arch McNabb and Mrs Payne. Also reports on Mrs Reuben Smith funeral and patient operation outcomes.
A 1929 era clipping notes winter’s old fashioned ways and local events. The Heard Thoream Cop Dominion Championship tug of war team is praised with a donor cup from Mr Veter Smith. Obituary details report Robert Go McGaw of Galt passing after illness while Frank Nassagaweya birth and farming life are referenced amid postwar agricultural notes.
The Municipal Council of Acton Ontario will meet as a Court of Revision in the Council Chamber on December 29 for appeals against the supplementary assessment for the year 19 and dated December 25. Notices of appeals must be received by December 29. Clerk J McGratchie.
A Financial Post writer notes a moderate decline in house building but says the industry remains active with many in need of housing now accommodated. The writer predicts that 1953 construction may not be far behind the 1949 boom despite near-term slowdown.
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