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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 25, 1951

Page

10

Our Way of Life and the Liquor Problem Debate Policy

The piece argues that alcohol damage drives separations and domestic strife, citing a 146 percent rise in cases from 1950 and urging action beyond fringe measures. It quotes Senior Major J Philp welfare director of the Salvation Army and notes liquor control research on drinking drivers, amid commentary on societal effects.

J. Philp The Salvation Amy Army Salvation Army Liquor Control Board Toreigh Korea

Country Correspondents Spotlight Community Service

Country correspondents provide weekly news from districts highlighting births marriages and deaths and local fires and kindness. They omit sensational items and focus on personal items that give life and warmth to the paper. They urge cooperation with district correspondents for special news items.

Sick Children Hospital's New Building Aids Canadian Health

Toronto celebrates the Hospital for Sick Children moving into its new 12 million dollar, 13 storey facility. The expansion doubles beds and expands teaching for doctors and nurses, serving sick kids within fifty miles and marking a milestone for Canada’s health efforts.

University Avenue Toronto Qnginnally Chidren Thistletown North Amenca North Amenca Canada

Ontario Municipal Association Seeks Changes in Grants

The Ontaries government discusses grant methods with the Ontario Municipal Association. Premier Frost pledges higher municipal grants and argues welfare and education should be locally administered. The association seeks standardized daylight saving rules to reduce regional conflicts.

Ontaries Leslig’Frost Fallaortha Towins Anc Ontario Municipal Association Ontario Frost Cith The Pre Mier

Toronto’s artificial outdoor ice plan draws taxpayer ire

A reader in Toronto notes workers laying foundations and pipes for an open air artificial ice surface in a city park. They question its necessity amid steel shortages and weather variability, urging smaller centers not to mimic city spending.

Toronto Ory Bathurst Street Canada

Editorial Notes On Winter Stocks And Cigar Sales

The note laments slow ski equipment movement this winter and weak refrigerator sales among Eskimos. It cites a 5 percent drop in cigar sales to 19 million in 1950 and critiques traffic deaths as mostly caused by hurry and unsafe highway conditions.

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Feline Doorman and Town News Spur Odd Local Tales

A Hamilton Spectator feature profiles a color named cat guarding a shop and cafe front. Oakville Trafalgar Journal refuses to sell for stance against liquor outlets. Burlington arena hosts 60 tons of ice packing with 100 volunteers. A mouse blamed for a house fire near Trafalgar Township. Erin Advocate reports a boy’s late night encounter with a growling animal thought to be a lynx. Weather brief notes January rainfall near normal in Georgetown area.

Hamilton Spectator William Prince of Orange Bill Oakville Trafalgar ‘Journal Burlington Arena Burlington. Gazette Earl Swift Hornby Trafalgar

Back in 1901 Taken from the Free Press January 24 1991

A historical table of contents note draws on an 1901 issue of the Free Press reproduced in the January 24 1991 edition. It references archival material and reprints items from early 20th century publishing.

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Acton Area Community Elections and Events Snapshot

The 1931 Hale ton Agriculture Society met electing officers E H Hunter president and others. Royal Templars of Temperance council elected Rev WC MacPherson captain and officers for six months. Queen died. Prince of Wales now King Edward VII. Beardmore and Co Toronto hockey visitors challenged Acton rink with local lineup amid ringer controversy. School, church, fair board activities, Chautauqua plans, and births and deaths noted in Acton community notices.

Haleton Agriculture Society E H Hunter Wri N Scott Peter Fisher Sounor William Clements F Chisholm Mercury Cedisterest UF Jase Gero Royal Templars of Telerance WC MacPherson WCC Willams Poc Alex A Seeard Chaptain Goa -Voncent Maas Annie Stephenson AT. Brown Mrx T Akins Prince of Wales Edward VII Beardmore and Co Toronto Acton Cameron Berlin Swackrhammer R. McDonald R. McIntosh R. Holmes P. Brown W. Pearson W. Hawthorne Win Cooper Knox Sunday School W Masales Wor. Elmslie Hartley Guelph AF Hagill Charmsan Acton Fair Board DD Wualdie W RR Kenhey C. McKenne McKechnie

Sunday Worship and Fireside at Knox Church

Sunday services include Morning Worship with a subject Mariners to Gal a, Evening Worship Playing the game through. Congregational Fireside at Knox Presbyterian Church offers hymn singing and tea. Note mentions Sunday School and Bible class and a sermon about coal deposits in India with high sulphur content.

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Acton Medical and Professional Directory Listings

Directory style item listing multiple professionals in Acton Ontario including physicians dentists veterinarians lawyers real estate and insurance firms. Also includes Gray Coach Lines schedules with daily routes to Kitchener and notes on holidays and weekends.

Canadian National Railways Timetable Fragments

Timetable fragment shows eastbound and westbound daily and Sunday services with multiple departure times. Mentions Georgetown and Guelph stops, varying hours, and flagstops with special Sunday and Saturday notes.

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