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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

2

Central High School Proposal for North Halton District

Readers examine the debate on a central North Halton High School located near Speyside with Esquesing Township proposed as the logical site. Advocates argue equal access for rural and town students, improved facilities, and better use of Acton Milton and Speyside routes despite municipal financial limits.

Moni Ofsteet Halton Stewarttown North Halton Speyside Milton Acton Millon Putin Sebo Ateq Georgetown Highway 25

Editorial debate on schooling Acton and beer sales policies

A Northern Halton editorial defends building a new Acton high school and urges open discussion on the issue. It critiques delays in education reports, weighs beer sale regulation, and notes Ontario reassessment plans and local tax concerns as part of a broader public policy dialogue.

Acton North Halton Ontario Department of Education Royal Commission

Editorial Notes on Weather Holidays and Road Conditions

Last week s showers ended the drought and cooler weather pleased readers. The paper delays one issue for a weeklong holiday and staff return August 2nd. Pedestrian safety is urged by the Highways Department and Highway No 25 conditions vary with season, with a stretch from No 10 to Milton reported good while the rest is barely passable.

Bowmanville Statesman Department of Municipal Affairs Rallon No. 10 Milton

Recollections of Acton Soeker From 1899

A garbled OCR word fragment chronicles Acton history with notes on 1850 laws, new stone crossings, brisk glove shop trade, tannery work, and a fatal accident involving Angus Mebarchean. It also references the death of Peron Man Phoyden’s son and multiple damaged lines about local events and names.

Acton ‘Tanning Co Angus Mebarchean Heath Fee Ouelph Brest Peron Man Phoyden

BREEZES OF THURALAY DEMONSTRATION AND LOCAL NOTES

The piece notes an Orange demonstration scheduled for ten tomorrow amid heavy rains that damaged some winter wheat but caused little overall harm. It mentions residents Messrs Win Watson Hartise Phas Wate and Hee 1. Poole winning a challenge trophy at Streetside rink and two Sunday School picnics at Know Church Edgewood Park and United Church Riverside Park. It records births, marriages, and local notices from Guelph with various names and dates.

Acton Watson, Hel, Hartise Phas Wate Hee Poole Baw Lens Know Church Edgewood Park United Church Hiverside Park Ouelph

Benglaniwyn Lant Cottage Weaver Weaves World Clientele

One man in East England town earns dollars to buy British goods. AW Jarvis, last of Lavenham weavers, once made the town the world center for handwoven cloth. His cottage supplies Savile Row and tailoring centers overseas with 600 yards of fine wool cloth per seat. His work reaches the Middle East, America, and the Far East. He weaves in a domestic kitchen beside his workshop while his wife handles duties at home.

Jarvis Middle East America Far East

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