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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1951
Page
2
A publisher voices rising costs in the field and argues for shared savings. It notes buying in bulk, modern machinery, and faster renewals as means to hold prices. The piece urges advertisers and subscribers to remit promptly and cooperatively to avoid further raises.
Halton County approves a 210000 budget for roads up from 183000 last year. Breakdown notes 134000 for maintenance 45500 for construction 9000 for machinery repairs and 21000 for miscellaneous. County roads total 130 miles at about 1600 per mile while total county street mileage is 738 miles with provincial and local authorities covering the rest.
A letter argues the prevalence of blaming “they” for local problems and urges residents to stop waiting for authorities and instead act collectively. The writer calls for more initiative and fewer excuses, urging Canadians to collaborate to achieve improvements.
Brampton Conservator reports local residents were bilked by two men in a car with a British Columbia plate who took about 46 from victims before leaving town. The piece urges caution and advises residents to verify credentials with police, as high pressure salesmen seek immediate payment and may display fake receipts or forged signatures.
At the Ontario Provincial Federation of Labor convention in Toronto delegates debated a plan to limit working hours to five days a week on Hamilton streetcar and Vers. Robert Ford warned government coddling could wipe out trade unionism, linking it to Soviet and British trends and nationalization pressures.
The Ninth Decennial Census of Canada planned for June will reveal shifts in family size and numbers. Between 1931 and 1941 the average children per family fell, while the number of families rose, and 1951 estimates expect further changes alongside rising birth rates.
Editorial notes discuss Easter six weeks away and a shift from Go West to Go South. New restrictions may reduce chrome trim on cars, with road chemicals in winter still a factor. Financial Post selected the piece as Editorial of the Week. a new chemical for hardening concrete is mentioned, though unnecessary locally.
From the Acton Free Press February 1 1901 the public school’s first century roll lists pupils across five departments led by Herbert Fyfe and Dan Ritchie in the top ranks. Acton town clerk is paid $150 for services.
The issue reports a January agriculture course at Kilbride ending with prizes, the Dublin Old Boys social in Acton, Acton Hockey topping group playoffs with wins over Brampton and Burlington, a magistrate convicting Blackburn and Merritt for assault at a Georgetown league game, and a Florida holiday departure by Warden and Mrs. A Mason.
Church services schedule for Sunday morning and evening with a Young People led evening service and B Y P U activity. February meeting announced at Guelph Asylum. Warty at Guelph.
A dense listing of Acton area professionals and services including medical doctors dentists lawyers accountants insurance real estate and veterinary services. Also shows coaches schedules and early 20th century contact details with office hours and telephone numbers for Dr W G C Kenney Dr George A Sirrs C F Leatherland Wright Real Estate Willoughby Farm Agency and Victor B Ruavley Funeral Home among others.
Hamilton Spectator highlights Egbert Oudendag a young Dutch painter who opened a studio in Hamilton and plans exhibitions. The piece notes his mentor Han van Meeresen and links his talent to Canada’s art scene. Also mentions Thomas Davis turning 100, a veteran stonemason from Wales with a life membership gold brick, and various archival curiosities from 1926.
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