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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1953
Page
2
The piece reflects on the Neighborly News broadcast last Sunday with Don Fairbairn handling duties. It notes broad appreciation from town and beyond and explains the effort behind a 15 minute program, inviting readers to understand the editor’s workload and the peers' grind.
The editor and son associate visited Toronto to tour CBL Studios staff. Reid Forsee, director of programs, led the tour of the back shop in broadcasting. Miss Ring gathers 200 plus weekly papers, Miss Dobson types scripts, and office space is split between two buildings for Friday and Saturday CBS work.
Journal recounts a Friday to Saturday CBS newsroom session preparing a broadcast script. Editors Jim and Miss Dobson finalize copy by four, then a timed trial in the broadcasting booth under a stop watch. The writer notes the pressure of timing and the temptation to rush, hoping legislation relieves municipal tax burdens in Toronto and other cities.
A local reflection on name usage explains how the broadcaster George Dills adopted and is known by the given name George. The piece notes family ties to the name George Macpherson Gills and the ease of being recognized as George beyond Acton and Milton.
The piece notes a forthcoming editorial change as Don Fairbairn takes over duties. It thanks the current staff for a pleasant handoff and promises a new viewpoint for readers. The exact start date is undecided, with plans to skip some Mondays and resume after a lost Saturday.
Halton County Council selected George Leslie as Warden for 1953. A veteran of municipal service, he has served as Councillor Beout Reeve and Reeve and was chosen without opposition. J J Stewart Reeve of Acton was also named as a potential Warden for future consideration.
An old trade adage explains wax used to hide flaws in sculpture and the buyer’s need for quality proof. It notes the origin of the phrase Sincerely yours as a pledge of truth, now a certificate that the writing is presented without deceit and truly reliable.
Some weekly papers that adopted Corona type years ago laugh at the fuss over the Toronto Star using its type for text. The face has been available and in use for several years.
The Georgetown Herald reports on town planning for residential and industrial expansion, with growth spreading from the county southward. Tax concerns rise as Bronten’s rate jumps 100 percent while police in Trafalgar Oakville and surrounding towns investigate a track incident and aid a pinned woman.
Brampton area set for power upgrade as Ontario Hydro unveils a new 60 cycle transformer station near No 7 highway three miles west of Brampton. Construction costs are estimated at 1 402 000 with spring start and completion aligned to a regionwide 60 cycle operation rollout by August 1954.
Wes Wolfe appointed chair for the Select Conference and Dinner Committees as plans proceed for a two day district event in April. Brantford Guelph and Woodstock participation noted. YMCA moved broom, eight members to assist Mother and Daughter Banquet, Father and Son banquet committee named.
Community church schedule listing morning and evening worship services at Christ Comes First and Worthy Work and Witness sessions. Includes Sunday school Bible classes and Holy Communion times. Local doctors and professionals named with office hours and contact details. Travel coaches and regional listings follow.
The Acton Public School Board confronts rising enrollment from six to forty five high school pupils and plans to convert a stone building to add space. Local figures include Ward officials Preston and Nehle with discussions on a temporary solution and a liquor act vote.
In January 1923 Acton figures Jo an Smith of Acton stars for Guelph Ladies' Hockey and Royad City Dawnup Harvey is named county Wanlen. Peel County trip to Norval draws 27% attendance with strong Peel youth interest. Acton Business Men's Association reports a solid year with several undertakings. Acton juniors suffer a tough hockey loss to Wilweed Gh. Died YAKLEY Annie M a Wat son wife of Albert Dikdey.
Fragmentary timetable lines show daily and Sunday schedules with multiple times and notes. Entries mention Georgetown surroundings with various daily and weekend exceptions and odd formatting suggesting OCR noise.
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