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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
10
The piece expresses thanks to readers contributors and local groups for 1954 and looks forward to 1955. It notes Acton and district as a mirror of local activity and praises editors for nearly 80 years while hoping health prosperity and shared work to keep Acton a better place to live and work.
The week between holidays is a dull period for news yet a time for stock taking and fresh starts. Noting resolutions and contemplations, readers may review the past and plan the year ahead while enjoying holiday greetings and gifts.
The article notes a shift toward earlier closing times for shops this Christmas season. Merchants reduced hours to avoid late crowds and provide fairer schedules for retail workers, reflecting a trend toward coordinated, reasonable industry hours and better shopping experiences.
The Vancouver Sun urges Canadians to showcase genuine hospitality, good roads, reasonable prices, and good food to strengthen cross border ties. It argues these qualities are the best advertisement to friends across the border and should be embraced without effort.
The piece argues Acton can obtain artificial ice rinks hospitals and swimming pools if citizens contribute money and time. It cautions against overburdening councils and notes maintenance costs follow any project. It estimates a $30 000 goal requires 300 subscriptions of $100 or 3000 of $10.
A Scarboro proposal offers a simple scheme to increase turnout. Voters receive a certificate after marking their ballot and officials ask to see it before addressing complaints. The plan aims to curb unfounded beef about municipal affairs.
The Wingham Advance Times warns that failure to progress risks decline while the Western Producer of Saskatoon argues new industrial growth and education beyond classrooms aid town prosperity. It notes apprenticeship offers practical training for youths while compulsory schooling can waste time without targeted skills.
A packed pre Christmas gathering in Burlington demanded action and a formal inquiry into the vague dismissal of Tred Lambert recreation director amid charges of incompetence and non cooperation. No council or recreation committee member attended. Erin Turns on Water In Erin the reeve and four councilmen activated valves at the new waterworks completing phase one costing about 75000. Takes It In Stride In Milton Arthur Ribble 82 was hit by a car on Triller Street and tossed about 40 feet. He was hospitalized in Toronto with a broken leg and later sat up smoking a pipe. no charge against the driver. Garbage Unit Popular In Milton Land fill garbage disposal machines are popular as council authorized purchase by by law. Acton remains without a machine of this type among North Halton towns. Bens in the Classroom in Oakville Oakville high school girls tried a bells fad causing distraction. boys annoyed. The Last and Longest In Milton council faced engineers and delegations over water development and housing permits. Water Rates Seen Up Georgetown expected to hike water rates with billing every three months and possible flat rate consideration. Spilt in Labor Banks In Oakville 350 UAW members voted to strike until provincial collective bargaining agreement and health benefits are met. Georgetown Garbage Unit Special Department In Georgetown the $1600 landfill machine is installed and may be put into operation early next year. The new employee class decision favored a special department. WIERD EXPERIENCE The Saturday Review notes Robert Cousins’s call to Dale Carnegie led to a misrouted contact with Mrs Carnegie. Since World War II BC factory output value rose over 100 percent.
Sunday schedule notes church services and classes for January 2 1955 with Lords Supper communion and evening sermon. Also lists local professionals doctors lawyers veterinarians real estate firms and transport timetables including Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways serving Acton and area.
A compressed record of Acton events: posting of telegraph and railway notes, Christmas card mail volume, public works, and local honors. Mentions post office, the Toronto Suburban Railway line dismantling, High School activities, curling season, nominee results, and festive town life with dinners, entertainments, and church events.
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