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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
2
A public appeal cites liquor linked domestic separations rising 146 percent in 1950 from 1949. Salvation Army welfare director Senior Major J. Philp argues for root action, noting alcohol cruelty and "debauchery" in daily life. The Liquor Control Board supports research on drinking drivers while expanding trade.
The article praises country correspondents for weekly news from districts. It highlights their focus on births marriages deaths and local kindness, noting minimal sensationalism and strong community ties through personal items in the weekly paper.
Toronto highlights a 13 storey expansion as Sick Children Hospital opens with 632 beds and 112 country branch cots near Thistletown. Thousands toured the new facility praised for expanding care and education for doctors nurses and parents. The piece lauds donor support and notes the centre serves within fifty miles, marking it North America's largest child care complex.
Delegation from the Ontario Municipal Association met with the provincial cabinet to seek changes in how funds for education welfare and public safety are granted and shared. Premier Frost pledged higher municipal grants this year while urging local autonomy and closer administration by communities. The group also urged standardization of daylight saving time to reduce confusion across municipalities.
A reader reports seeing workers laying foundations for an open air artificial ice surface at Bathurst Street in a city park. They question funding amid steel shortages and prefer focus on essential projects for taxpayers.
Editorial notes compare ski equipment and refrigerator sales to Eskimo markets and cigars business, noting weak demand. A Financial Post excerpt cites high auto accident deaths in the U S and Canada since the century began, blaming speed, dangerous highways, and reckless driving for fatalities.
The Hamilton Spectator profiles a front-door cat at a local shop snack bar. Named for William of Orange due to his color, the cat exudes regal ease and enjoys pats described with humor as part of the feature.
An item notes content from 1901 printed in the Pres Presa issue dated Thursday January 24 1991. The brief highlights historic reflections and reprints of early 20th century material with archival context.
1931 meeting highlights from Hale ton Agriculture Society list officers E H H Hunter president Wm N Scott first vice Peter Fisher second vice William Clements secretary Chis holm treasurer Also Royal Templars of Temperance elected officers for the next six months Rev WC MacPherson WC LC Williams PoC Alex A Secard Chaplain Geo Vincent Ree see Maas Annie Stephenson Gaseo AT Brown treasurer. The piece notes community events including a hockey match against Beardmore and Co Toronto with alleged imported players, a Knox Sunday School gathering, and local Chautauqua planning for February 9 10 21 12. It also records births and deaths: Wardlaw daughter expected, Ruddell obituary in Teasleaseny Township aged 68.
Sunday worship services and a Bible class are advertised with welcoming notes for attendees. The text mentions divine worship and parish activities, plus an invitation for information and praise. Interest in mining is noted with a remark about coal deposits in Assam, India with high sulphur content.
A listed directory from Acton shows multiple local professionals and services including physicians surgeons dentists a veterinary surgeon optometrist funeral home real estate and insurance firms and a Travellers Guide for Gray Coach Lines with schedule details. The entries name Dr W W G Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Dr George A Sirrs WM C Milligan B D Young C L Young F G Oakes C F Leatherland Wright Real Estate and Insurance and Gray Coach Lines with East and Westbound timings.
The timetable fragment lists eastbound and westbound departures for Canadian National Railways with various daily and weekend exceptions. Services include Georgetown and Guelph pickups with multiple times such as 6 44 am 9 54 am and 7 10 6 pm, plus special Sunday only and flagstop mentions.
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