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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
2
The article notes Naasagaweya and Eramosa Townships begin their centennial year, reflecting mature Canada. It praises careful preservation of records, mentions pioneer histories, and anticipates community reunions tied to these anniversaries in 1949.
Canadians are the world's third largest butter eaters at 28 pounds per person. The Financial Post notes margarine could cut butter business by about 22 percent if Canadians switch, but production limits and U S margins would slow any shift. Americans consume around 6 pounds per person, and Canadian oilseed producers would need to reach about 70 million pounds annually to match demand.
A writer visits Maclean-Hunter Ltd. printing plant now moved to Richmond Hill with only mechanical operations at the new site. Editorial offices remain in downtown Toronto. The tour highlights expansive single-floor layout, vast equipment, and a modern cafeteria planned for workers.
A reader survey praises the new Maclean-Hunter plant for its large acreage, ample parking, and recreational facilities. The piece notes modern equipment and plans for further upgrades, commending the firm on growth and future vision.
The Barrie Examiner reports on a Better Farm House Contest sponsored by the Central Mortgage and Finance Corporation and the Women's Institutes. Women discuss kitchen size and propose a utility room for laundering and milk handling while keeping men out of the cooking area. they want electricity running water and central heating, and a kitchen window with sightlines to the driveway and barn.
The Financial Post notes Windsor reports 800 Canadian auto workers laid off after South Africa restricts car imports. The piece argues global trade links foreclose insulation and warns of mass layoffs unless Canada and the United States boost direct and indirect imports, stressing buying is as vital as selling.
Editorial notes contrast January thaw with last year’s cold spell as winter clearances begin. Halton on Tuesday elected Mary Pettit as Warden the first woman in the County to hold the position after serving as Reeve for several years.
Recounts from the Free Press dated January 19 1890 noting appointments at Acton Fire Brigade and a chief for 1899. Includes residents moving to Johnstown Kentucky price sale items advertised from January sale with numerous discount prices and a note that JCHT bought a coal business and weigh coats with prompt orders.
An excerpt from January 17 1929 reports youth interest in Mnowshoemp and skiing the mayors of Hrampton and Oakville seeking new industries for 1929 a house fire in Acton and church club formation. It notes the Ac ton Fat Fair elected Jo Warmith as president and lists 1929 church meeting plans and obituaries including Fred Hunter Phoebe Kirkpatrick.
Dr W G C Kenney lists offices at Phydelis and Surgese Succestor to Dr J A McNivend, Symon Bi Block Mill St. Office phone and residence at Chasel St with phone 150.
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