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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
3
The Free Press marks its seventy third year of publication in Acton. The note thanks readers and contributors for ongoing support as the weekly newspaper continues to grow with the town. The paper remains accredited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations as it honors its anniversary.
A speech marking eighty years since Confederation calls Canadians to preserve heritage and build a united future. It urges selfless sacrifice over factional interests and emphasizes honesty, character, and responsible citizenship across society.
The case outlines a $1,000 damages judgment for potential future accidents and notes amendments to the Highways Act. Automatic license suspensions would follow convictions for failing to stop, ignoring signals, improper turns, or driving with defective brakes. Suspen sions apply to drivers and owners for drunk or reckless driving, regardless of accident involvement.
Letters reveal Georgetown and neighboring towns clash over Acton Milton and Milton County Council votes on building a new school. Editor argues Georgetown reps show strength while others fear a white elephant at Speyside. calls for broad citizen input and calmer debate.
The article notes confusion over mid week holidays with many places marking two day observances. Brampton industrialists and workers favor placing holidays on Friday or Monday and plan observances. Some propose a thirteen month calendar to regularize dates to reduce confusion.
The editorial notes report exam results announced with pupils relaxing after a hot week. It cites Simcor County chattel mortgages totaling over two million dollars last year and rising this year with 612 registered with the county sheriff. weekly registrations range from 20 to 40. It also notes a newspaper ownership change as Roy Thomson and Jack K Cooke acquire the Guelph Mercury and Chatham News, expanding the Thomson group to eight papers, with no staff changes expected.
scattered timetable notes list eastbound and westbound daily and holiday services. entries include times for Stratford London Kitchener and Guelph routes with weekly patterns and flyer pickups at Georgetown and Guelph.
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