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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

2

Speyside Front Window and Centre Status in North Halton

Historical notes discuss Speyside as a central point in North Halton District with limited growth and no newspapers or building sites. It argues the area has potential with widened roads and nearby desirable sites, while noting its prominence despite current neglect. It also mentions the death of a Canadian statesman and his lasting legacy.

Speyside North Halton Mies Speysde

Saturday night in town keeps charm of commerce

The piece notes cities show crowded Saturday nights while downtown shops stay closed. Outlying districts keep evening trade and communities value Saturday crowds. Authors warn against eroding Saturday night for Monday holidays or more parking meters.

Mackenzie King Obituary Reflects Long Canada Leadership

The Prime Minister of Canada for 21 years, Mackenzie King died after a brief illness. He steered Canada through war and prosperity, earning world recognition and shaping policy during a pivotal era. Born 1874 in Kitchener, he declined Harvard to serve his country and led the Liberal party to a historic 1935 victory.

Theorrow Gatineau William Jyon Mackenne King Canada Wilnam Lyon Mackenze King Dominion of Canada Mackenzie King Canida Germany Kitchener University of Toronto Harvard Wilfred Laurier Liberal Party George VI Queen Elizabeth British Commonwealth of Nations

It Is The Law Against Underage Tractor Operation

The Peel Gazette reports a law under the Highway Traffic Act prohibits anyone under fifteen from operating a tractor on highways. It warns that even careful juveniles pose danger and that employing or permitting underage operators is forbidden.

Peel Gazette

Editorial Notes on Tomorrow's World and Civic Life

An editorial chunk discusses democracy at risk and the need for planning future activities including ten year foresight for leisure. It notes a local storm with blocked doors, comments on advertising, and the idea that politicians are hired hands. It mentions Kingston and a rare summons over galvanized garbage pails.

Free Press from 1900 reports harvests fires and town progress

From the Free Press July 2 1900 note abundant grain harvests in farmers fields. Local building activity includes a new bank wall and several homes. Two barns burned in Fron Township, and a willow stump was dragged to the park. A marriage in Acton and progress on cemetery paths and brickwork are reported along with railroad prospects and a golf club match.

Plana Willow Stin Hank Jod McKee R. J. McNabb Fron Miro DD. Hobertaan Miro DD. Hobertaan Ospringe Winnie Wallina George Douglas Kequesing OW OP Campbell Yankding Acton Camptech Mall Willams Jaon MoeLauglin Nassagaweva Peregan Graham Henry Hall Brampton Ne Fo Lindsay Hetory Brampton Golf Club Wallace Wo Stark Joan McGrail Dan Mann Canadian Northern Railway Messm. Mann Mec Kenzie Ontario Winnipeg Saskatchewan Canadian Northwest Hiv Hall James Dronty Mars Faward Cleave Allof Erin Township

Acton Notes From July 11 Citizens Rally And Local Happenings

Community events include election night activities led by local Citizens' Rand and Oddfellows in Muttonwide. Miss Annie Collier receives a silver dowry from True Blues. JF Blinet and Macey Meroverth appear in local notices. High School principal MISA Fartington named. Conservative candidate Anderson reports 1107 votes countywide. The Horseshoe Club shows strong play. Baptist Church and Knox Church host gatherings. council plans grandstand refreshment booth move and pound sale. Margory Mann, daughter of Geo and Jennie Mann, noted in her 20th year.

Acton Rand Lappin Annie Collier JR K Anderson Malton Fartington MHS Domitian Hisase Hastera Baptist Church Fred Crowson Wo Coles Knox Church Ro J Murray

Fall fair dates at Canadian National Exhibition

The Canadian National Exhibition promises the most diversified show in America with displays and demonstrations across science art sport education agriculture music industry fashions electronics transportation and more.

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