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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
11
Acton officially became a town effective January 1 and may hold a Dominion Day reunion this summer. The piece notes sewer work, historic anniversaries, and argues council should not fund the event, urging local organizations to form a planning group among Acton’s 2652 residents.
The Ottawa Journal reflects on a grandfather figure who endured life’s storms with faith in Queen Victoria and Sir John A. Macdonald, noting his simple routine, avoidance of taxation pain, and calm, traditional values as the world changes around him.
A fragmented view discusses ideology as a troublesome idea that divides people. It contrasts old words with new theories and compares ideology to barbed wire that harms if swallowed. The text notes ideology's age and the effort to reshape it into theology and a broader vision.
He painted the shape of a new world order and urged actions toward that vision. He spoke of raising public life above self-interest and planning nations by a Source of passion beyond death. The message framed illumination and hope through changing human nature to reshape individuals, nations, and the world.
A Cobourg Sentinel editorial argues against closing country churches and urges supporting rural congregations. The piece extols the country church as the social center where families attend, participate in W A and W M S groups, and where mothers and fathers alike contribute.
Until the objective is reached the Hospital for Sick Children, counting on municipalities beyond Toronto, continues its 4 million dollar building drive led by 8 A. Laidlaw. The appeal notes many will give in 1950 and stresses every dollar matters to keep the institution’s high standing.
Editorial notes touch on year end tasks in 1949 and January 1950 weather trends. It notes lower prices for eggs and bacon, a switch to black and whites license plates, and rusty bolts. It highlights Canada’s 1949 auto production peak, with 290000 vehicles built, while the US produced about 6.25 million.
Georgetown polled 283 votes and Acton 238 in municipal results. The Woodmen lodge officers are listed, telephone service upgrades proceed with new switchboard and cables, and a military kit gift is noted. Marriages and a death are recorded for local families including Moffat Kitching and Robert Lamb.
The report notes rail and car travel to Acton for hockey fans Monday night with a special radial train. Funeral services were held for Mrs C Hilder Brand of Acton in Kitchener. A golden wedding anniversary was observed on Christmas Day at the McLean home. A local hockey league is forming with teams from Eden Mills Rockwood Limehouse and three groups from Acton. Obituaries include Mrs William Edmiston Rouleau Sask and Olive Kitchen Nassagaweya aged 75 and 87 respectively.
The Financial Post criticizes full time parliament with high pay and pensions. It urges a drastic overhaul of work and procedure to prevent wasted time on trivial debates. Proper planning and expert help could enable parliament to work half as long, aligning with efficient decision making. It cites historical federal investment growth as context.
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