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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
2
An article marking International Printing Education Week, tracing the history from Gutenberg to modern presses. It highlights the impact of movable type, evolution of printing technology, and the role of newspapers in advancing printing progress and public enlightenment.
The piece critiques Ontario's five year effort costing hundreds of thousands and urges the Legislature to address the Education Commission's findings. It argues modernization is needed and calls for a minister able to give the report proper attention or a dedicated official to oversee it.
The Financial Post warns Canada’s export trade is too US and Latin America driven. It urges expanding markets in Britain, the Commonwealth, Asia, and other regions to avoid risk if Uncle Sam’s prosperity falters. The piece also notes winter driving hazards.
A reflection on how security shifts from personal duty to employer or government provision. It questions whether modern security is truly reliable and notes that true security ultimately rests with the individual’s ability to work and produce. It argues for returning responsibility to the individual in the end.
A Toronto reporter brands Windsor's recent mayoral vote as crooked and recounts swing toward Arthur Reaume. The piece urges active public involvement in nominations and elections, warning that free franchise protects democracy at home as in Asia.
The piece argues taxes rise with car purchases and daily goods as Canada moves toward military preparedness. It criticizes blaming business for higher prices, noting federal provincial and municipal taxes plus fuel costs. It calls for shared responsibility between buyers, drivers, and government.
The Gazette notes a Burlington bowler, Petey Nichols, achieved a perfect 450 and then another all strike game on consecutive Mondays with a forthcoming report. Georgetown area floods prompt ice clearing by Esquesing Township officials. The OBA mourns secretary William Snyder at 67 and Oakville’s Fred Snowball dies at 97. Burlington Fire Department banquet praised for culinary contributions. London Business Efficiency show features a broken loud speaker system.
Thought for the Week argues worry insults the Lord and mocks His promises. The column cites Rev. Ronert Wh. Abramstrong and mentions Knox Churches Acton. A new express train, the Scandia Arrow, now operates between Malmö Sweden and Oslo Norway.
Five year old Fredy Williams nearly drowned at Hendersons Pond last Wednesday. Elsie Milatz rescued him by grabbing his ear then coat, saving his life. In Acton a fiftieth wedding anniversary for William Hemstreet and life partner was celebrated with a reception and monument plans for Bombadier W Moore. Esquesing Agricultural Society elected local officers including Jo McQueen and Jos Flynn. A wedding at Esquesing saw Maggie Jane Scott wed James Edward Campbell while George Campbell married Adalizbeth Johnson in Acton Ballinafad.
The Free Press reports Robin sightings by Mr George Wilds and Mr Chas Allan on Sunday. Essays by Jack Lawson win in Ontario Agriculture Department contest. Acton fire losses for 1930 total 63.34. Girl Guides sleigh party hosted by Mrs C W Harrison. Halton County Educational Association annual meeting in Milton with ministers Robb and Culvey. supports a county health unit. Snow depth about eighteen inches. Acton water works reports 14 108 000 gallons yearly, 1981 gallons per person daily. Hydro shows 472 domestic, 81 commercial, 20 power, 18 rural customers. Died Catharine Wilson Stark in Trafalgar Township 1931 aged 70. Britain gives away 500 radio listening sets via Wireless for Bedridden Society.
Local listings show physicians surgeons dentists and veterinarians with offices in Acton Ontario including Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett and Dr George A Sirrs. Also listed are real estate insurance funeral home eye care and veterinary services along with a regional train timetable noting daily and holiday service to Kitchener and westbound departures.
Fragmentary timetable data lists daily and weekend flyer times for Georgetown and Guelph routes with multiple daily departures including Sunday only services. Entries include times such as 6.44 am daily, 9.54 am, 7.10 pm, 16 p.m., 0.02 a.m., 10.11 pm and various weekend constraints.
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