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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
2
The editor recounts attending a two day convention of weekly newspaper editors in Ottawa. Two sleepless train nights allowed two full days in the city before returning. The journey overlapped with President Truman's travel, causing delays as his train was given priority on the route.
Delegates travelled by special buses to Rideau Hall for a day that featured informal greetings with Viscount and Lady Alexander. An afternoon tea and grounds tour showcased portraits and the governor general’s hospitality, including stories of Sir Harold Alexander and World War II leadership.
The report notes the wartime service of Canada’s present representative to Canada of King George VI with distinction and commends his peacetime service and efforts to foster friendships. It mentions a memorable visit from last Friday afternoon.
At the convention headquarters at the Chateau Laurier the Ottawa Journal editor Grattan O Leary spoke at the Association dinner. Awards for newspaper excellence were announced as diners enjoyed fine hotel food and excellent service. O Leary, a seasoned, widely traveled writer with Irish flair, held an hour and a half audience captivated.
Editors from both provinces met Hon. and Mrs. John Bracken at breakfast on Saturday. The event included brief remarks by Bracken on world problems and a chat with former PC leader Gordon Graydon in the hotel lobby. editors noted cordial exchanges and mutual respect for politicians in both parties.
The party toured the 800 acre Ottawa Dominion Experimental Farm in wet weather, viewing stock barns, horticultural buildings, old equipment exhibits, and the testing shop for new gear. Officials from China joined. the visit highlighted Canada wide branches and the farm’s role in developing seeds and aiding farmers nationwide.
Fragmented timetable notes show various daily and subdaily departure times for multiple routes. Notes reference Georgetown and Guelph stops with different frequencies, including Sunday and Monday exceptions, and flagstop terms.
Editorial notes celebrate Father’s Day success and announce Dominion Day Tuesday as a mid week holiday. It notes Free Press holiday closure from July 28 to August 5 with no paper issued and praises the Orangeville Banner’s fifty fourth year and Editor McKittrick.
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