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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
2
Christmas and New Year 1951 fall on immovable days, delaying the weekly Acton newspaper but still reporting on a free dance for Acton road repairs, the Acton Fair turnout, a large Hallowe'en party, a garage by law, and an Ontario Municipal Board reaffirmation of a sewer rate by-law at a special hearing.
A year end note thanks readers and staff for 1951 and expresses hope for 1952. The message notes unfulfilled goals from 1951 and the extra day in 1952, wishing happiness and health and suggesting wealth follows.
Acton 1951 recaps highlight utilities repairs finance road work and growth. Major items include water tank rebuild, tax rate set, new equipment and vehicles, sewerage disposal funding, school building decisions, paving projects, highway No 25 completion, planning board activity, and a 50 percent population rise per Dominion census.
Canada’s No. 1 Citizen group marks Louis St Laurent’s tenth anniversary in political life with tributes. Bruce Hutchinson of the Victoria Daily Times hails his record, noting rapid rise to prime minister and leadership of Canada from isolation to world presence. The tribute asserts the statesman’s domestic and international impact and his enduring Canadian identity.
A discarded booklet dated 1878 titled Mackenzie Reform and Revenue Tariff was found with polling division notes for Halton Nassagaweya. It shows a canvasser recording votes with 108 Reform, 32 Conservatives and no doubts, for candidates McCraney and McDougald.
The Free Press wishes readers a merry Christmas and notes acts of homecomings from schoolgirls and college students. Acton reports smallpox with Mrs A Vance quarantined, an isolation tent prepared, vaccination ordered, and health measures by the local board. Beardmore and Acton Tanning workers march home with turkeys as gifts.
The 14 lb 9 1/2 oz candy cane in Wiles window drew cheers as Charles Holmes correctly guessed the weight. A attic fire at the Rectory of Rev. McBride caused water and fire damage, requiring hose lines. Warden Mason received a gold headed cane from county councillors at a Milton dinner. A birthday surprise honored Mrs. E Huffman. A daughter was born at Brantford General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer J F Terry.
Church calendar entries list Sunday School times Morning and Evening Worship services, dates include December 20 1951 and December 30 1981. Events feature Fireside Hour, speakers, and youth activities with a general welcome for visitors.
Directory listing Acton Ontario doctors dentists veterinarians lawyers and real estate agents with office addresses and phone numbers. Includes travel schedule for Acton coach service Eastbound and Westbound with daily and holiday notes.
The Financial Post notes Canada’s trucking industry faces major change with Ottawa-led control anticipated within a year and railways expanding into trucking. The Canadian Automotive Transportation Association held the meeting where these shifts were discussed. Also mentioned is the Dunlop Observatory in Toronto housing the third largest telescope in the world.
The United Nations introduces a uniform highway sign system relying on pictorial devices to convey warnings without language knowledge. Travelers would understand critical notices regardless of country language, easing international navigation.
Canadian National Railways timetable shows daily and flag stop services with varied times. It lists multiple departures and flyers from Georgetown and Guelph with weekend and weekday patterns including Sunday only and Monday variations.
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