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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
2
A call to recognize Shut-in Day on the first Sunday of June. The message defines shut-ins as people confined by age disability or illness who may be bedridden or confined to hospitals or homes. It urges communities to visit and support them in His name.
Acton and the townships of Nassagaweya and Esquesing reach an agreement for fire protection. Erin township is urged to join to ensure rapid help for fires near borders. The plan uses an old Acton fire truck and on call firefighters to cover emergencies in and beyond Acton.
The Acton business scene marks turnover with W. D. Talbot retiring after 28 years and E. E. Barr closing his store after 22 years. Other long established names change or pause as Harold Wiles contemplates continued activity and recollections surface of earlier owners.
A reader criticizes a magazine article urging men to train their wives for widowhood as the last straw. They argue men have limited lifetimes for teamwork and question the premise amid insurance pressures and funeral notices.
The column laments rapid land conversion along lakefronts and rural routes from Toronto to Montreal and British Columbia. It notes dwindling market gardens on Montreal Island, Queen Elizabeth Highway, and Lower Fraser Valley, as housing, industry, and highways push farming back. It warns on future losses and the changing landscape before stabilization or further decline.
The Wingham Advance Times laments taxes rising to fund what it calls luxuries such as baby bonuses and bombers. The Victoria Times urges revival of the Conservative party in Quebec but warns against aiding English and racist forces, while suggesting Mr Drew seeks short term gains despite potential grave harm to the nation.
By J ets interesting poster was hung up this week. I announced the coming Gand tattoo. Probably that will be the only major general attraction exclusive of garden parties presented in Acton this summer. The annual May 24 holiday has slipped by and no organization has found the effort to produce entertainment worthwhile, July 1 is coming. Civic Holiday and Labor Day are also on the calendar again this year. But as in other recent years it is not expected local celebrations will be held.
Georgetown council last week promised water and sewers for a 12 house subdivision in the park district. William McNally reviewed plans with the council and entry would be off Charles on a continuation of Joseph Street.
Sunday June sixth 1954 morning worship at 9 45 and 11 00 oclock at the United Church Acton Ontario Rev E A Currey minister church school at 9 45 a m evening prayer service 7 00 p m visitors welcome notes of renewal and welcome to all parishioners.
A dense listing of local professionals in Acton including physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan and Dr H Leib with offices on Mill St Willow and River Sts. real estate firms F L Wright W Bracken and RF Bean. veterinary services B D Young C L Young G Oakes. travel and timetable notes appear for daily services and flag stops across surrounding towns.
Renewed Maria Street bridge over Beardmore siding completed with new timbers floor and sidewalk. St Joseph's church reopened after seven weeks of redecorations with praise from Rev Father O'Brien. Empire Day concert drew strong attendance with 80 voice choir and local prize presentations. Mrs Thomas Statham dies at ninety. Mosquitoes persist as a seasonal note.
Community discussions cover dogs on town limits and assessor timers. School principal W H Stewart reappointed at 625 dollars and George Statham runs a new delivery rig. Pastor W S McAlpine departs for Brampton as Japanese Russians war news filters in. Acton baseball wins three straight in Canadian Amateur pennant race. Mrs Jeremiah Kentner laid to rest in Balinafad after long illness. Butter and eggs priced at 12 cents. Practical hint warns dust from vacuum bags when cleaning.
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