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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
9
The writer warns against silence in the face of injustice and the seduction of security. He argues eternal vigilance preserves liberty and urges citizens to resist complacency before freedom is lost, referencing global examples of nations fighting for their rights.
A discussion on aging rural populations and urbanization notes that older farmers face relocation to cities or institutions as homes shrink and heating becomes an issue. Welfare efforts balance with social security to keep elders engaged, with church groups forming senior clubs and housing projects preserving family life.
A long reminiscence recalls Amos Mason and his wife Mrs Mason as leaders in Acton's growth since 1921. He negotiated to buy the power house, led bands, aided YMCA efforts, built the Mason Knitting Company, served as Reeve and first Mayor, and supported community projects from Red Cross to pool campaigns. Members recount personal memories of his service and family, noting Acton’s incorporation in 1950 and Mason's ongoing impact.
Citizens discuss preserving Acton history by converting the Main Street River Street site of the town’s first public school and former Presbyterian worship house into a local museum. Storage limits, funds, and public exhibit plans complicate the effort as growth and space pressures rise.
Praise Not Amiss notes the Acton Decoration Day observance carried out Sunday. The piece commends the coordinated effort of many volunteers and reflects on memory, future planning, and the value of community participation in this yearly observance.
A reflective piece argues for renewed vigilance to defend democratic freedom. It cites historical struggles from Parliament debates to King Canute’s era, warning that freedom fades when people become complacent or compliant with oppressive governance. It urges active civic engagement to prevent further losses.
A selection of brief comments spans regional concerns from improved personal and enterprise economic positions to spring safety on ice. Ontario towns note hydro rate changes affecting all classes, while readers weigh garden choices and the role of government in health insurance discussions in Ottawa with officials from federal and provincial authorities.
Church calendar notes for June listing services at Alban's Anglican Church Pentecostal Tabernacle United Church and Baptist Church in Acton. Entries include Holy Communion morning worship Sunday School and youth classes with pastors Rev Kenneth Field H Blair Gordon Adams Rev Harold Slater and Rev André McKenzie across dates in 1948 1958 and 1968.
Reports from Fairview Plate describe youths in a grove clash with law while others exhibit at Acton Park. A horse incident injures Mr Sprowls and a man-case involves a brewer liquor license breach. Constance McIntyre and Amo Manon wed, and July 6 finds new baseball lineups and a busy Acton schedule with church, club, and school notices.
Directory lists doctors dentists optometrists lawyers and accountants in Acton Ontario with office addresses hours and phone numbers. Includes Gray Coach Lines schedules and Canadian National Railway notes for travel and connections.
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