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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
2
A visit to Pioneer Cemetery reveals damaged stones and a neglected lot with a makeshift baseball diamond. Town workers reset stones and cut grass, but locals urge adding trees and a permanent Cai memorial to honor Acton’s founders.
An amusing yet telling piece recalls Britain’s postwar relief as petrol rationing ended five years after victory. Cars inactive for years due to shortages return to the roads, with bent fenders and rusted remains showing the strain of long layovers. Britons relish their first unrationed spring drive despite breakdowns.
A reflective piece extols faith’s power to heal and unite, praising afflicted individuals who learn and cooperate. It notes the relief of feeling remembered by friends can tip the scales toward successful adjustment and marks these personal victories as gallant triumphs.
Shutin s Day this Sunday invites participation in a Christliche ministry. The piece notes repeated Shutin s Days yearly, praising how shut ins benefit others through solicitation and courage. Visiting a sick friend should be voluntary, not burdensome, as giving becomes a privilege for giver and receiver.
A warning piece on forest fires and the broader timber crisis in Canada. It argues that overcutting and careless farming threaten water supplies, soil productivity, and the land’s long-term value. Reforestation and conservation are urged to protect national resources.
The Senate Commons committee on old age pension security considers a unanimous report recommending a $40 a month pension at 70 with no means test. Another option is a means tested pension up to $40 monthly, administered by provinces sharing 50 percent of costs. The panel may propose two or three schemes and likely favor a pay as you go system over insurance funding, aiming to raise about $250 million extra beyond current payments.
Editorial notes emphasize Canada's growing role as a trading nation with a Toronto Trade Fair showcasing promising opportunities. The piece paints a bright future for the country as it highlights prospects across sectors and markets.
Acton notes from May 31 1900 recount local events. Carpenters bury on the repair to the new Baptist Church damaged by fire. A new planing mill at Brown’s appears operational with thirteen machines on two floors. Local residents recall an old frame dwelling behind Mr Henderson’s residence being torn down. it stood over seven years and belonged to the late Hugh Adams, founder of Acton. Grand Trunk Railway plans a new $28 000 passenger station in Guelph to access Jubilee Park. John Evans awarded carpentry work for Warren Vick. Henry V L Crampton handles brick work. John Kenney Jr returns to Dominion Heat and Shoe Store after five weeks touring for Oberholtzer & Co. Nelin Mensra Charlie and A Moore travel from Toronto, return days later.
Brief notes recall light frosts last week with minor damage and plans by Mr Charles A Tyler to build a tourist and service station on two acres two miles west of Acton. Empire Day concert praised Daughters of the Empire prize presentation. Acton hockey club reelects officers. council to discuss Fairview Cemetery perpetual care with an expert. Obituary notes John Grundy of Ospringe died May 26, 1920 at age 56.
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