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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
2
An old essay laments overuse of car horns as the horseless buggy replaces horse and buggy. It notes easy automatic horns tempt motorists to blasts that unnerve pedestrians and annoy drivers. It urges drivers to consider the impact on others before blowing the horn on city streets or during traffic jams.
A critical reflection on Brotherhood Week condemns superficial tolerance, arguing that real understanding is needed beyond forbearant politeness. The piece denounces discord among world leaders and emphasizes inclusive humanity across social and ethnic divides.
Campbellton editorial notes discuss the decline of a graphic header quoting biblical lines about earning bread by the sweat of the brow. The piece questions the persistence of this motif as it appears to be fading from view.
A lengthy critique denounces a British Columbia mayor's push to purge library shelves of material deemed political. The piece argues censorship harms democracy, warns against suppressing knowledge, and asserts ignorance, not danger, fuels fear. It urges keeping all sources accessible to dispel fear and uphold freedom.
The Canadian Red Cross Society mobilizes volunteers across Canada to relieve suffering and fund disaster relief, international aid, health and education, home nursing, veteran welfare and blood transfusion. Ontario branches are tasked with funding 2.14 million to sustain these networks and services.
The Financial Post declares Canada has not run out of jobs and there is work on new frontiers. It urges hard work, acceptance of tougher times after the war, and a proactive approach to seek employment rather than waiting for jobs to arrive.
A reader column by Jim Dill outlines the fluoridation debate, noting Brantford and other Canadian cities testing the method. It discusses potential health benefits, concerns about sodium fluoride intake, costs, and asks Acton residents whether to fluoridate the town’s water.
Erin firefighters battled a fire at a Murray home in the early hours with no serious damage. Another blaze at Frank George’s Orton home was already out on arrival. Georgetown Howard Wrigglesworth School wins a four room addition, with talk of a future new school as town grows. Union Gas seeks a pipeline franchise across Nelson township fueling industrial expansion. Burlington Garden Club notes early signs of spring despite snow. Oakville faces a potential battle over local improvement assessment notices. Bronze Council denies a $10 weekly raise for Constable Morley Johnston citing finances. Milton Chamber plans secret ballots on Saturday versus Friday closings for the retail district. Fire chief cites 200+ calls flooding the Laver farm fire switchboard. Commonwealth Development Finance Corp makes its first overseas investment in Pakistan. British cars at the New York motor show feature prominently.
On Sunday February 28 1954 a full day of religious services is listed. Morning worship with speaker Wm Ramsden from Buffalo University New York, subject Christ Men and the Church includes special music by the men's association. Evening worship features Pattures Hymns on the screen and Life of Christ. also included are Sunday school and various prayer and sermon times. Ash Wednesday observances noted for March 3 1954 with Holy Communion and services, and a note about school removal for divine services.
Sunday February 28 1954 schedule lists Church School at 9:45, Divine Worship at 14:00, and Evening Service at 15:00. The service quotes They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. A warm welcome awaits you.
Sunday church schedule and a dense listing of local professionals in Acton Ontario including physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett and Dr A J Buchanan chiropractor Dr H Leib and D J Armstrong. Also entries for funeral home Olive M Lampard piano teacher real estate and insurance firms veterinarians chartered accountants and solicitors with office hours and contact details. The page combines service times and a long directory of local tradespeople and professionals.
February 28 1904 issue notes promotions in Halton Regiment and local hockey match results. It reports Bishop Mills condemning card playing and women’s clubs, forecast five Mondays in February only once more in 28 years, coal deliveries, and early signs of spring with golf clubs planning for the season and the first robin sighting. A Japanese squadron nears Vladivostok amid World War I context and political shifts cited by the London Post.
Hectic council session reveals no details on location rental or landlord for a proposed Murray Memorial building. A major workshop on a truck and a furnace chimney incident occurs amid subzero weather as residents recount illnesses and local safety worries. Also notes Varsity Band concert in Toronto and a near accident involving Betty Turner on a sleigh ride. Finally, Preston clinches the OHA group championship at Acton arena.
Rail schedule notes Stenderd Tran Eastbound daily at 6 40 am daily except days 9 58 am 7 10 pm Sunday only 8 16 pm Daily Flyer Georgetown 8 08 am Daily Flyer Reetown 4 00 pm Daily 1 28 am daily except Western Pt Sum contains fragmented times and places in an OCR damaged timetable segments
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