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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
2
This Christmas Eve message wishes readers a warm holiday greeting from the community of local businessmen. It reflects on domestic shortages and briefly notes a festive, shared sentiment, ending with the concise wish of Merry Christmas To All.
An Oshawa Times Gazette note observes attendants addressing customers as Sir or Sar, a courtesy rooted in military training. The writer notes most attendants recently out of the forces show disciplined, respectful behavior. The practice, they say, should continue to win goodwill for the business.
The North Halton area discusses a cooperative secondary education district linking Georgetown Esquesing Acton Nassagaweya Milton and other communities. Opposing Georgetown may hinder a unified plan while Nassagaweya residents favor improved arrangements for distant pupils.
A letter favors the school district as the answer while denying any imposition. The writers invite other plans and offer to hear new ideas. They acknowledge years of involvement but find current arrangements inadequate and support the Department of Education's best solution as presented clearly and fairly.
From wartime reflections, the speaker argues for a moral foundation over force. It highlights men who act from conscience, seek God's aid, and win others by example to foster a global renaissance.
The WEUB approved a 8 percent rise in new Canadian cars starting Dec 18 due to higher imported part costs and domestic labor and material costs. Ford General Motors and Chrysler may adjust prices with these changes applying to deliveries on or after Dec 18. Dealers worry about down payments tied to old prices, which the board says are refundable.
Editorial notes reflect on Christmas mood in Barrie and snow expectations. Local reports mention busy Post Ottie scene, Santa Claus deliveries, and the municipal elections with voter banter and candidate exchanges. A Winnipeg Tribune notice discusses transfer of Mr Asley and finance to justice. Canadian wartime economy praise follows.
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