Acton Looks Back on 1950 Town Achievements
The town of Acton reflects on 1950 milestones including sewer system upgrades with 350000 debentures, a new public school funded by 235000, population over 3000 and the town's first mayor and council. The year saw planning for a new water supply, a 100090 paving contract for Highway 25, a Mill Street crossing light, a new substation and records set at the Free Press anniversary. Esther Taylor became first woman councillor. the Acton Fair drew crowds amid cool winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
A. F. Greene’Co
Wallace St
Armaco Products
Esther Taylor
Predictions and uncertainties in New Year forecasts
The piece discusses how predictions for the new year vary from ambitious stockpiling amid a possible Russia war to cautions against trusting past forecasts like a 29 crash. It notes war and peace as major economic influencers and rejects making personal forecasts, urging reliance on common sense.
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Russia
First Winnipeg milk seller James Elliott marks 85 in Oakville
The Oakville resident James H. Elliott the man who first bottled milk in Winnipeg celebrated his 85th birthday last week in Oakville. He says he is in fine shape and notes a 80 year Methodist faith. Earlier he served on Assiniboine municipal council west of Winnipeg and was the sole white member of that group. Christmas break ins reported in Oakville with theft of blankets apples a radio presents and tobacco. Santa was not the only Christmas Eve caller. Churchill paintings cards sold in America via Christmas cards with rights to 18 paintings. seven printed this year and rest to be offered next year. Georgetown Herald bowler Al Zeravlev sets record 405 in series ending frames to total. wins a turkey.
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Winnipeg
James H. Elliott
Oakville
Lanark County
Assiniboiner
Mr. Elliott
Churchill
Christian Science Monitor
Guelph Mercury
Winston’ Churchill
America
Georgetown Heralds
al Zeravlev
Hugh Dickie
Sears
Ontario towns run government apart from counties, study shows
A Department of Municipal Affairs report notes seven Ontario towns govern independently from county councils. It highlights cheaper living in rural areas, with per capita taxes and debts lower in towns and villages than cities, though town and village debt rose sharply in the late 1940s.
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Ontario
Brockville
Trenton
Smiths Falls
Ingersoll
Gananoque
St. Mary’s
Prescott
Ontarios Department of Municipal Affairs
A Very Pleasant Holiday Weather Across The Season
The piece recalls a mild Christmas with a white-tinged air and a New Year lacking severe storms. It notes storms that blocked roads earlier in the year, a radio warning to stay off the roads, and brief mentions of snow in Anhur and Durham with minor traffic impacts in Gre town.
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Stonn
Anhur
Durham
Television's growth and cultural impact discussed
An analysis of television as a modern electronic development. It notes color TV approval, consumer pressures, educational potential when used properly, and concerns over conspicuous consumption and security issues with aerials. The piece reflects on the age marking influence and future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thorstein Veblen
Vebren
Editorial Notes on Work Week and Public Pay Increases
A Manchester speech by Charles Garland cites a shift from six to four days for many workers and questions on pay boosts for services. The piece notes 46.5 million dollars yearly in increased spending, potential layoffs of 6,000, and longer hours for some employees, with skepticism about austerity and overall approval for public sector remuneration.
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Charles Garland
National Union of Manufacturers
Manchester
Armed Services
Civil Service
Mounties
Local Elections and Community Notices in Free Press 1901
Nominations for county councillors listed by town with pairs of candidates for each district. A New Year calendar, church social notes, and a Knox Sunday School cantata reflecting the town’s holiday activities. Davidson and Anderson wed at Crewson’s Corners with Rev H A McPherson presiding.
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Nelson
Brettington
Jog Wilsotte
J. C. Smith
Oakville
Trafalgar
HW Cook
Geo Andrew
Esquesing
Georgestown
Webster
John Wriggleworth
Acton
Mro
Chas Mason
Methodist
Messrs Co
Matthews
Eob Moore
Town
Knox
A. T. Mann
Mintle
McKeague
Ruby Clark
Annie Cory
Davidson - Anderson
Crewson's Corners
H A McPherson
Atton
John T. Davidson
G.T R
Christmas Eve in Acton Drives Warmth and Cheer
The Free Press notes a festive Christmas Eve with a community tree lighting and Santa visits. A car capsize near Acton is reported with minor injuries, while gifts and warmth reach shut ins. Births and deaths, including Ramsden and Forbes, are recorded. An Acton resident relocates to Endicott NY.
Acton Ontario Church Notes and Sunday Services
Presbyterian Church schedules January 1951 services with divine worship Sunday school and morning and evening services. Parsonage contact listed at 29 Bower Avenue Acton. Includes Epiphany schedule with Holy Communion and Vestry meeting. Also mentions Canadian engineers' frost-resistance finding for concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganuds Acton
Ontario
Bower Avenua
A. Currey
Miles O. MI
Lam Tom
Qinace
Aim
Ber
Minner
Claus
Niblo-Clars
P.U. Satrday
Skatine
Acton
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Acton Ontario
Acton Ontario listings highlight medical and legal professionals including Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett and Dr A I Buchanan. Barrister C F Leatherland and Wright Real Estate anchor services with Willoughby Farm Agency and assorted professional contacts. Travel times and railway notices appear alongside miscellaneous listings.
Canadian National Railways Schedule Fragments
Eastbound service times include 644 am daily except Sunday and 710 pm with Sunday 6 pm and Georgetown 902 am. Westbound runs daily except Sunday and Monday at 156 am and Sunday Monday patterns. Additional notes show Saturday 230 pm and Sunday 43 pm with stops at Guelph 705 pm.
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Rionkys
Holida
Xcupl
Georgetown
Spim
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North East Wrest
Erin
EE Press
Free Press of Thurs
David Holmes
Orokeno
Cary
John Kentyer
Gwac Lon
Phayinpo
Guelph
Santa Claus
Notreat
Stephen Coxe
Arena
Ain Acton
Parker
Brampton
Forbes
Church Street
Nicholas Forbes
Abyiiany Reotar
A. Luxtén
Aptist Church Actory
Stanley Woodcock
Panter
TRAVELLER’S_GUIDE
J. A. McNiven
Lymon Block
Mill St.-Acton
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
Dria. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
George A. Sirrs
Mill St. Corner
Frederick, Acton
C. F. Leatherland
Notary Public Offices
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins
Atardy
Metropen
Victoria St
Toronto
Willoughby Farm
Tairgest
Canada
Kent
Victor B. Rumley
Funeral Home Funeral Home
R.O
B. D. Young
C. L. Young
M. —Veterinary—surgeons
Brookville
Mailton
F. G. Oakes
Kriew Ave
Travellers’, Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Coagheslea
Pauvy
Canadian National Railways
Acton Free Press
Mal St. Acton
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Member
Audit Bureau Circulation, Cwen.a
Ontario-Quebec
C.W.N.A
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