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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
2
A fragmented columnist recalls a murder after a liquor dispute and laments liquor industry profits. The piece notes brewery expansion plans, liquor board actions, and political debate on taxation and enforcement while questioning social impact.
The piece surveys an unusually harsh winter easing into spring with unstable weather. It notes Canada’s bright employment gains in manufacturing, Ontario business and housing growth, and rising power use, while the Korea conflict casts a global chill. A robin signals renewal as nature hints at cautious optimism for spring.
Napier Moore cites in The Financial Post that Vancouver’s young University of Commerce benefits from strong business links. He argues close contact with industry and active cooperation of Vancouver business heads give students practical experience and guidance. He stresses faculty with real financial and business experience. The columnist urges all universities to maintain such ties for current and future success.
Premier Frost's budget address touts no new taxes and no tax rate increases. Highlights include reductions in race track and hospital taxes, free school books for Grades 1 to 12, $2 million for that purpose, and $1.345 million more for university grants. Education spending rises to $63.2 million for 1951-52, up $6 million. Additional rural improvements, hydro extensions, bed grants for care facilities, $2 million for cancer research, and continued indigent care funding.
A viewpoint argues against a universal 40 hour week noting Canada’s pioneer work ethic and vast untapped resources. It urges sustaining longer hours to develop the nation while stressing the need for national preparedness amid a global crisis.
Editorial notes discuss a New York mayoral stance against Seaway and question if U S mayors must all consent. The piece mocks fashion trends and weather while reporting a federal surplus of 548 million dollars and urges civilian defense readiness and Red Cross support.
In Esquesing township the Georgetown hockey win 4 3 over Acton is noted with the Acton lineup listed. A town party at Mr Fyfe Somerville Nas sagaweyn is reported. Births marriages and deaths totals for 1900 are given. A fire at Mill and Main streets was contained without brigade aid. Changes in business ownership include G A Mason’s butcher shop sold to A W Johnston. James Reid and L Near wed at residence of the bride’s father.
In Acton the 1931 hockey clash with Stratford drew over 1800 spectators and gate receipts exceed 500 dollars, a new arena record. Harold Bailey escaped injury when his car was struck by a CN train at Main Street crossing. A quiet Valentine wedding bound Annie Evelyne Tubman to Robert Fletcher at St. Albans Church. A new Acton legion post was formed with officers named including W J Gould and J M McDonald. Also reported: Mrs R Tait and Mr David Tait plan to reside at Dome Mines South Porcupine, and the Mitchell family welcomed a daughter at Willett Hospital Paris.
Earl Mountbatten of Burfla a British Commodore for Sea Scouts offers a bursary of 12 pounds to enable Sea Scout participation in the Teeland expedition of the British schools Exploding Society next summer.
Sunday worship and study details listed for Betipsures church with morning and evening services. Includes sermon topics Jeet The thame and unity of the Betipsures and The Episde to Philemon, plus a Thought for the Week on grace. March 1 schedule shows Divine Worship at 11 00 am and 7 06 pm with Bible Class at 2 15 pm.
Canadian National Railways schedules Eastbound and Westbound departures from Acton with multiple daily times. Local services include veterinary and medical professionals, funeral home, eye care, real estate and insurance listings, and affiliated business notices for Acton and area including Guelph and Georgetown.
A visitor sees on an inspector’s desk a carved figure of Stalin posed peacefully with hands behind its back. The figure is turned to reveal a bloodied sword in its grasp. The inspector notes it was made by a Ukrainian now living in Winnipeg.
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