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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
2
The weekly editor reflects on the past year with thanks for enduring friendships and loyal staff. He notes long periods of service, celebrates community progress, and expresses wishes for health, happiness, growth, and prosperity in 1949 for the town and its people.
A Financial Post survey shows Canadians across most areas hitting record levels this Christmas. Retailers expect total sales to surpass last year amid mild weather and earlier buying spurts. Vancouver reports stronger gains with optimism echoed by other cities in Canada.
The Bank of Montreal notes expansion in Prairie oil fields and discoveries of titanium and uranium ore. It cites high grade iron ore on the Quebec Labrador border and the push toward affordable housing, praising Ford’s Model T approach as a blueprint for low-cost homebuilding.
Local notes from Acton recount an active hockey rink day with morning games and an afternoon skate session. The piece lists councilors and trustees, families visiting from surrounding areas, and Christmas visits to Guelph. It also records the death of Peter MacPherson, Sr. at Bower Acton on Christmas morning.
The writer notes yearly resolutions to create personal greeting cards but forgets until Christmas rush. They reflect on the beauty of greetings received and the allure of the quiet week after Christmas for reflecting on friendships and the thought behind cards.
The Bowmanville Statesman notes debate over whether George Drew should be called Honorable or Mr. Official orders outline who keeps the title for life. Senators speakers and judges may retain Honorable in retirement, while premiers and cabinet ministers do not. George Drew remains plain Mr. Drew after resigning as Ontario premier.
December 27 1928 issue notes New Year resolutions election of trustees for SS No 12 Esquesing John Allan Fred Denny and L O Johnston chosen. Harold Wiles hosts candy cane guessing won by Willie Hodgins 12 lbs 5 ozs weights 12 3 4 ozs. High School at Home program, dances and refreshments. Local marriages and deaths listed including George Henderson Alexander Waldie.
The piece argues that the caller of a coin toss should let the opponent call heads or tails. It claims the caller advantage is 3 to 2 against the caller, and that heads is chosen in 7 of 10 trials, while heads lands only 5 of 10 times.
Editorial notes discuss New Year goodwill and calendar updates. The piece laments travel hardships and government spending on highways and fuel policy, noting rising House fees and unclear allocations. It reflects on voluntary labor and public works but questions highway funding effectiveness.
Willoughby Farm Agency, head office in Kent, figures as Canada’s largest and oldest farming agency. Jorento Georgetown represents the firm with T Hewton listed for Georgetown contact through phone 382W.
Fragmented schedule notes show westbound routes to Stratford and London with times from morning to evening. Additional lines indicate service to Kitchener daily and variations for Sundays holidays weekends with several unclear codes and stray letters.
Fragmentary weather timetable shows special timings labeled Monday and Saturday. Obscure abbreviations suggest adjusted hours for specific stations or observers, with AM and PM markers and irregular spellings.
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