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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
2
The Financial Post argues American census data show a drift from large cities to suburbs and nearby towns. It predicts Canada may see a similar trend with 50 to 75 mile commutable centers expanding, offering cheaper living and less congestion while maintaining access to urban conveniences.
Municipalities have adopted Civic Holiday on the first Monday of August with broad, almost unanimous support. The date spreads summer holidays evenly, and while each locality could change it, there is no push for alteration. The writer questions why Victoria and Dominion Day remain on other dates, suggesting government action could align holidays to Mondays.
Dominion census data show Halton towns posting substantial gains since 1941. Acton rises from 2 063 to 2 898, Milton from 1 964 to 2 449, Georgetown from 2 562 to 3 435, Burlington from 3 815 to 6 014, and Oakville from 4 115 to 6 741, making Oakville the county’s largest town with the biggest ten year increase. Nelson township likely to show the greatest future growth.
A reader notes bumper crops this year with oats heavy to the fence tops and hay harvest hampered by wet weather previously. Farmers face the precarious harvest as storms differ by region, yet modern transport promises global distribution from Canada and beyond.
The staff announces Friday night closure for an annual summer break with plans to return the following week. Urgent commercial printing will be delivered beforehand and the issue will feature double features. The note wishes readers well and cites the August 9 return date.
The Intermediates deserve spectator support for the all home town team. Warnings about the end of cheap money, dangers of drownings and highway accidents mark the holiday weekend. Predictions hint at lower living costs soon, with calls to stay cheerful. C Harold Hale’s 64 years with the Orillia Packet and Times end and best wishes are voiced. The Chesley Enterprise criticizes education spend vs liquor costs Ontario.
A satirical recipe describes an incident where an ignorant individual fills a car with liquor and drives at high speed. The results are presented as a mock dish with a box as a final resting place and flowers as garnish, emphasizing danger and absurdity.
The Free Press notes Saturday half holidays for Storey and Son employees during hot weather. Wheat harvests progress though Hessian fly causes damage. Knox Sunday School children parade in holiday dress to the G T R depot for trips to Hespeler and Preston. Trotting stallion McCormack owned by G C Clark dies after two days illness. River Street water tank mishap causes wheel failure and dusty streets.
The Free Press notes council may advance a curfew by law if new evidence proves moral benefit. The finance committee projects a potential twenty mill rate after reviewing 190 yearly receipts and expenses. Esquesing township settles several accounts and local residents install electric lights. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York may pass Acton during their western tour. Reeve Williams recalls the faithful team Dick, a hearse and road work asset, dying last Thursday after years of service.
A chartered bus carried the banner All the way from Tulsa through Acton on Monday. Campers increasingly favor Acton park for tent sites. Miss Mary Locker leaves town soon after a church farewell with a purse of gold presented. A July 25 wedding unites Mildred Georgina Moore and Dr. Elmer J. Henderson in Acton.
The Free Press notes a Georgetown Band concert at Eldorado Park on Sunday amid persistent wet weather. A Beamsville wedding joined by local church groups, a St Alban's picnic, a Beavered garden party, and bowling for the Challenge Cup mark a week of community events. The Windsor Grand Lodge appointed Wm. Nesbet as assistant grand organist, first for Walker Lodge. Married Clark Papillon Acton at St Joseph's Acton July 14 1931 witnessed by Rev McBride.
July 20 1981 services include Sunday School at 10 20 am Divine Worship at 11 39 am and 7 30 pm with Rev Harold Kemp Islington Ont. July 29 and August 10 services begin 10 am Sunday School and 11 am worship. evening service at 7 30 pm. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm and B Y P U Friday 8 30 pm. All are welcome.
A dense listing of local professionals in Acton Ontario including physicians dentists veterinarians lawyers accountants real estate and insurance firms. It also shows Oakville Georgetown and Guelph travel schedules with coach lines and timetable notes across daily and holiday services.
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