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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
3
A reflective note on community anniversary planning and long term celebrations. It recalls Saskatchewan’s 1955 golden jubilee and contrasts western stamina with eastern reunions. It cites Acton's key dates including the post office establishment in 1844, town incorporation in 1950, and village incorporation in 1875.
The Ontario Department of Highways has long installed roadside picnic tables in shaded spots along highways. City families use them for outings but traffic limits space for games. Litter and vandalism have reduced welcoming signs, pushing picnics toward cottages and small towns while many city residents rely on roadside spots for easy access.
At the annual Maclean Hunter Publishing Co meeting President Floyd S Chalmers declared Canadians should seek foreign ideas and products while living the Canadian way of life Outsiders can help but Canadians must bear the core responsibility for building a strong independent Canada The Financial Post notes the sentiments and calls for national sovereignty balanced with openness
A Financial Post writer cites a survey estimating 150000 alcoholics in Canada with 50000 in Ontario. The average alcoholic misses 187 days yearly, costing industry millions. Alcoholism is categorized into three classes and is most common among skilled workers, with the retired group least represented.
A reader recalls children playing a cap gun game shouting Bang You're Dead and contrasts it with news of mock air raids. The writer questions when kids become adults and suggests adults should model constructive, fear-free play rather than recreating past wars in a land of opportunity like Canada.
The Grand Forks Gazette and Pembroke Standard Observer echo calls for community pride and fiscal awareness. Citizens are urged to back clean streets, well kept buildings, painted fences, and litterless lots while recognizing taxes fund these services.
A local column reports substantial evidence of beavers in Fairy Lake near Nassagaweya township. The piece discusses recent tree damage, possible dam sites in Beaver Meadow, and potential impact on the lake and surrounding residences, weighing migration and human introduction theories.
North East West reports no new information on the large optioned block of farms east of Georgetown amid ongoing rumors about the type of development planned by a mysterious corporation. No decisive news has emerged, keeping plans for the development indefinite.
Sunday services list for St Alban s Anglican and United Church of Canada in Adon Ontario for June 27 1954 includes Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy Baptism and Evening Worship with sermons and choir rehearsals Also notes about church school classes and a combined Anglican Protestant service with motivational quotes from Dr Norman Vincent Peale Sunday June 27 1954 features messages by Mrs Kellington of Guelph and regular congregational events at the Friendly Church Parsonage 29 Bower Avenue and phone contact for Miss Lampard Organist and Choir Leader
Ontario voters backed Liberal Mitchell Hepburn with a sweeping majority. In Halton County Liberal Thomas Blakelock won by the largest Liberal margin ever for the riding, once a Conservative stronghold. Acton school board chose Duncan MacRae of Lucknow as principal at 1700 dollars yearly. Lakeside IODE held an early evening picnic in Acton Park with races for children and adults. Girl Guides led a church parade at St Albans, Ballinafad hosted an Eastern Rally of United Church Women. Celebrations marked Rev. and Mrs. Aitken’s 25th wedding anniversary.
In 1904 citizens expect council to authorize enough money this summer to paint electric light poles. If city poles are painted, telegraph and telephone companies will be urged to do likewise. The bowling green thrives with generous lending among players and a few members already own bowls. A Saturday match featured Rev D Dick and Rev J C Wilson using bowls from local hotel proprietors. An elementary school basketball game drew interest as a rare sport introduction by two lady teachers, with points mainly from free throws and fouls. Acton remains a popular auto route. Mr Robert Agnew reports a flourishing Park Ave garden with early potatoes and tomatoes. A blind horse drowned after wandering from Fairy Lake where the harenas lingered. Equalized assessments were discussed by county council. E F Earl sought 15 for Milton fire brigade’s August demonstration, with a standard 25 grant to Halton Farmers Institute.
Directory listing physicians dentists veterinarians and other services in Acton Ontario. Includes contact details office hours and addresses for Drs Kenney Garrett Buchanan Leib Oakes Y, Youngs, Bean, Wright Elliott Candler Leatherland Rumley family funeral home and others. Also features railway timetable notes and local ads.
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