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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
2
A light editorial piece laments power lawn mowers and industrial expansion. It argues for shared work, warns against unemployment, and praises gradual growth of existing industries as vital to a town's appeal as a place to live and work.
The article describes Metropolitan Toronto with a 25 member council, 1,250,000 population and 240 square miles, and compares it to the North Halton Urban Board formed by Millon Acton and Georgetown. It notes the boards operate with council approvals and aims at inter town cooperation as a new phase of metropolitan government.
In a recent Industrial Trend luncheon a small town group discussed attracting new industries. The loss of a long established plant due to declining demand was noted as towns compete, replacing bonuses with market driven site selection based on access to markets labor and available buildings.
Dominion Day announcements reveal a cabinet with few holdovers from Mr. King era. Six of twenty serve under both leaders, while several veterans, including Paul Marlin and James McCann, remain in key posts. Newcomers like Walter Harris and George Pradham are in their early fifties, signaling vigor alongside long-time ministers such as Jean Lesage and J B Pearson.
A nostalgic reflection on strawberry festivals once held for church causes, featuring garden fresh berries with cream and homemade cakes. The piece recalls community work by women, band performances, and long rides, noting shifts to modern living and pension concerns as festivals faded.
A columnist recounts a town council episode where a resident demanded compensation for a dog hit by a car. The piece laments excessive complaints and urges informed citizen engagement while defending council duties and accountability.
Local council actions include enforcing two hour parking in Georgetown and noting two hour limits. Erin contemplates widening Main Street with clerk reminders to the constable regarding lights. Burlington reports a $14 000 annual grant, up $2 from last year, tied to population. Millon prepares grounds improvements for Halton Agricultural Society ahead of the county fair. A fire destroyed a furniture van near Queen Elizabeth Bridge, causing $2 000 damage. Milton building activity exceeds one million dollars in six months, with permits totaling $1,016,200. Oakville reports a disturbing filth nuisance in North America, while Georgetown addresses a garbage dumping issue near a public park. Oakville-Trafalgar Hospital shows improved finances with operating revenue of $135,667.84 and a five month net surplus of $13,783.60.
Summer fashion favors light bright attire for men with conservative plaid shirts and short sleeves paired with shorts. Materials range from nylon which provides warmth yet remains a traveler’s asset in hot weather.
In Acton the 1934 exam results show all Acton pupils passing the high school test, with Miss M J Bennett’s class undefeated. Rev E Bril Unger inducted as rector of St Alban’s Acton and St John’s Rockwood. attendance at 81 Al Lan’s church, luncheon at parish hall, and a parish picnic at Bronte park. Orangemen parade and sports drew thousands. local council discussed a factory site and new bulletin board project. Community gatherings included Knox Sunday School at Riverstide park and multiple church events with large crowds and orderly conduct.
Acton listings show doctors dentists and vets with office hours and phone numbers. Includes lawyers real estate agents funeral home and transportation services with schedule notes for coaches and local firms in Acton Milton Campbellville and surrounding towns.
Canadian National Railways and local real estate listings appear with scattered timetable notes and multiple addresses in Georgetown Acton and Guelph. The content lists daily and Sunday schedule hints and several real estate agents including 83 Mill St Acton 385 and 78 Bower Ave Georgetown with brokers Muton Geldstraw and J E Shain.
The notice lists church timings for July 18 1954 with Sunday School at 10 AM and worship services at 11 AM and 7 PM at Knox Presbyterian church. It includes a quote about a converted Mottentot in Africa and a note about a poor child without it.
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