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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
2
The piece questions government funding sources to meet rising public spending and stresses high taxes raise living costs. It cites wartime levies like gasoline taxes that persist, notes 1938 dollar value at 58 cents, and quotes Prime Minister St Laurent on pensions. It urges voters to weigh demands against ability to pay and manage wages.
Canada Merges federal provincial and municipal efforts with voluntary groups to promote disease prevention and healthy living. The Health League of Canada schedules National Health Week from February 4 to 10 to educate the public about early diagnosis, balanced diets, and prevention of illnesses like diphtheria tuberculosis and cancer.
A report by H De Archibald and Dr Ward Smith concludes the drinking driver issue is larger than official figures suggest. A Toronto survey of over 900 accident-involved drivers found 23 percent had more than a trace of alcohol, with higher fault rates among drinkers.
An editorial ponders whether current generations can or should craft lasting plans. It weighs balancing present duties with future foresight and asks if today's efforts will yield stable, workable long term outcomes for those who follow.
The federal health department reports life expectancy up by twenty years and a one third drop in general death rates in Canada over fifty years. Halton County expands child health services at Bronte as medical advances boost health standards.
A concise column reflects on laziness, snow removal costs, and shifting social norms. It notes a linotype metal surge to 34.3¢ per pound from 10¢ in 1938, mentions aluminum bottles for packaging, and observes waning politeness with suggestions for reviving courtesy. It ends with musings on fines for absentee MPs as a possible budget aid.
The Merchants Bank welcomed the public to its new premises in the Warren block at Mill and Willow Streets. The interior and exterior fittings impressed visitors, with work by Canadian Office and School Furniture Co. of Preston. A rumor of James White Drover Erin's death proved false, as he recovers from injuries. Reeve Williams proclaims Saturday a public holiday to honor Queen Victoria, who is remembered on May 24 as a permanent holiday.
January 1931 brought warm weather, a busy school theatre crowd, and timely notices from Halton County. The Halton County Children’s Aid Society held its seventeenth annual meeting at Gordon Home Milton with energetic inspector reports. Over 400 attended the first reunion banquet for ex-service men at the Brant Inn with Sheriff Cal G. O. Brown as toastmaster. Acton and Burlington vie for hockey leadership with a Brampton win needed. Reeve A Mason was elected Warden for 1931. Norman E. Caswell, John Elvin Gamble and John Andrew McDermid were received as ministry candidates in Halton Presbytery Oakville. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Franklin Thompson in Melton.
A consignment of haggis for 75 lucky people was flown by TCA from Britain for the Burns Club dinner in Lofidon Ontario. The meal carried a greeting to London's mayor and Prestwick’s provost from Prestwick Georgetown Escapes. Fire escapes installed at Georgetown Public School reassure mothers despite prior hesitance by the Fire Department.
Sunday February 4 service schedule includes morning and evening worship. Thought for the Week emphasizes quietness and strength. Inter-church youth group to host a vesper and devotional program with planned speakers and hospitality for the evening service.
On Sunday February 4 1051 at 1000 a.m. Sunday School 1100 Morning Prayer and Beginner's Class and 700 p.m. Evening Prayer. All services conducted by Capt. R A Taylor newly appointed field secretary of the Church Army in Canada. A Welcome Awaits You and
Church calendar lists morning service at 11 30. communion at 12 30. afternoon Young People's service at Knox Presbyterian Church 7 15. Thursday prayer meeting at 8. Friday Mission Band at 4 and BY at 8.
Community listings show doctors lawyers real estate firms and services in Acton Ontario plus Canadian National Railways schedules for east and westbound trains and Georgetown connections. The page includes offices of Dr W G C Kenney D A Garrett A J Buchanan George A Sirrs and others along with local transport times and attractions.
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