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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
2
The Acton Free Press marks its 75th anniversary with a sixteen page section due July 6 featuring early files from 1875 to 1890, a feature on Acton’s growth and church histories, a plant story, and a progressive history of the paper. The edition will be advertisement free and join the regular weekly issue with a modernized format.
Editorial notes discuss increased runs and community events at Public and High schools, a welcome Sunday gathering at Altes Park, and student attendance after classes. The piece notes Canada’s 1949 fire losses, forestry statistics, and prevention calls. Bowmanville editor reverses front and back pages to honor a promise about Classifieds.
Local notes recall events in Acton during 1900 including marriages at Cedar Grove and the town’s social gatherings. The text mentions residents Maie Sarah CG Matheson and Alexander T Huens, and lists several delegations and community roles reflecting county and regional educational association activity.
Tuesday events at the Ontario Aquaculture College drew notable attendance from Acton district residents while a Sunday gathering featured Jas Algie and the Hrampton Band. Acton district farmer clubs held a picnic at Stailes Pack Erin with a pleasant outing. Knox Church Acton hosted a Presbytery service led by Rev Po Mathieson for Miss Mary FE Anderson’s mission to Koreans in Japan.
A dramatic World War II episode centers on a covert operation known as the Death Side. Commandos allegedly triggered an explosive charge on a bridge, sending troops into a perilous descent. The mission, led by Drains of pepes, is tied to a harsh winter setting and high casualties.
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