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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
5
Many locals hosted friends from Toronto Orangeville Guelph Mount Forest and Islington over the weekend. Several families welcomed guests with Sunday visits while D G McLellan remains in Guelph hospital after pneumonia. Health concerns also touch Fred Weight whose condition is serious in Guelph Hospital. Rev James S Clarke visited town as guest of Rev ROH and Mrs Anderson at the manse.
The week’s hockey recap shows Acton losing twice with detailed lineups and penalties. Key players include Rombough Quin n A Forrester and Goque Bayliss, while overtime saw F Runnells taking penalties as McPhail and Nelson score later.
Dr MacNamara deputy minister of labor says Canada reached a turning point in farm labor in 1949 with demand catching up to supply. He notes stabilization, fewer seasonal openings, and warns farmers to hire more consistently. Immigration and social security for agricultural workers are discussed for future support.
Sunday January 29 1950 Rev HBE Moorhouse BS BD will preach and conduct both services. All are cordially invited.
11.00 am Divine Worldp 12 15 pm Sunday School and Bible Class 2 00 pm Divine Service They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Sunday January 29 1960 events list includes Sunday School at 10:30 am and a program titled The Gift of the Holy Spine later. Afternoon activities include Fray at 4:15 pm and Mlealon Hand at 1:00 pm. U YF Bittley and eagle observe Golden Jubilee with special services scheduled for February 39 and 20.
Sunday January 29 1950 Epiphany. Holy Communion at 9 00 am. Sunday School 10 00 am. Morning Prayer and Beginner's Class. 7 00 pm Evening Prayer. W elcom e awaits you at St Albus Guard Rester Hev W G Lattan BA.
Notice to creditors for the estate of William Hoban Front Blair deceased of Acton Halton County. Creditors must send full particulars by February 4. Administratrix Velma J West and solicitors KEARNS and KEARNS urge timely claims to be paid from the estate.
The Busy Ives Institute Marketing session opened at a home on January 11 with many ladies quilting an Institute quilt. The Nassagaweya Farm Forum met at Hendersons with strong attendance to discuss parity and floor prices and to form two groups. The Nassagaweya Institute hosted Rosy Bees with Sybil Bennett as speaker and Busy Fees performed musically. Reverend John Forbes preached at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church and friends wish Mrs Neward well. The Farm Forum at Lockers addressed tariffs with a conclusion that tariffs should not be abolished but revised and placed where needed.
The Financial Post reports a 1950 government plan to expand Canada's atomic energy program up to seven times. The proposal calls for 30 to 40 million dollars in outlays to build a modern isotope factory, positioning Canada among leading atomic producers. China Russia and India are noted as the three largest countries by population.
Healthy progress marked the Town Volleyball League at the Y with a strong turnout and approved executive slate. Marc Laferriere is president, Jock Honeywell vice president, Nac West secretary treasurer, as a season schedule and playoff format were set.
A capacity crowd enjoyed an evening of cards and dancing at Limehouse Memorial Hall under WI committee. Winners included Mr Gilbert English and Mrs So Wright for the cards and Mrs Jas Noble and Mrs F Miller for the ladies. Kam's orchestra provided music and Mr Lorne Widdla was floor manager. The spot dance went to Mrs Geo Sargent and Mr Bob McMaster. Mr McDermott of Brampton won the door prize. A vocal trio from Brampton entertained, lunch was served, and four new members joined Limehouse WA.
Curth C Dumm manager of a service station 30 miles south of Columbus Ohio describes a mile of highway known as the Mile of Death He reports 142 wrecks and 11 deaths in recent months and says most crashes stem from drivers not mechanical failures He urges a personal one man campaign to promote careful driving and highway safety so hospitals and graveyards stay empty of motorcar victims He notes the need for good roads lights and traffic controls but says will to drive carefully is the essential factor
A bride to be shows a friend a wedding guest list containing only married people. The friend questions it but the bride explains Jack’s idea to invite solely married guests to keep presents as profit.
A young father recalls a rough birth story to friends. A matron asks who had the baby and the husband points to his wife, noting she had an anesthetic. The quip underlines parental perspectives on childbirth.
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