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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
3
A historical reminiscence recalls Miss M Jarvis of Philadelphia who proposed a yearly second Sunday in May to honor mothers. The piece highlights the widespread adoption of Mother's Day, its religious observance, and the influence of mother love on leaders like Henry Ford.
Firefighters urge caution as grass fires and debris burnings rise with seasonal cleanup. Brezes can spread embers from rubbish and old papers crossing roofs and buildings, so keep a careful watch on bonfires and rubbish disposal.
A 1949 booklet notes Canada earned about 282 million from international visitors in 1948, nearly all from the United States, with almost seven million cars entering the country. It stresses tourism as a major industry and warns that other nations seek these dollars, urging better service to attract them.
The document notes substantial spending on food services, lodging, transport, and recreation totaling near 60 million, with food stores and hotels leading. It urges citizens to act as goodwill ambassadors to promote Canada’s tourist industry through everyday friendliness and service.
Voters face a seven week campaign as Canada set June 27 for election day. The piece argues electors should consider taxes and government spending, noting incomes and promises while urging restraint and careful judgment on how 245 Ottawa decision makers will spend funds. It reviews Imperial Oil annual report highlights, including vast wells, 1643 miles drilled, $34 million freight, and a 344,373,320 production revenue split among materials, manufacturing, freight, marketing, taxes, and profits.
Editorial notes celebrate Sunday as Mothers Day special and note Barrie ratepayers will vote on a 141000 extension to the Arena. The Powassan News marks its forty second anniversary with founder J B Lake still at the helm and hopes for long community service. A humorous rumour claims Christopher Columbus was the first socialist due to his voyage destination ignorance and debts.
Recollections from Acton include a 63 degree shade temperature and a runaway incident on Main Street injuring a baby carriage without serious harm. Acton stores close early on specified Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays. Local tax roll lists real estate and personal property values with population and age demographics. A Williams store opening and an incident at a power house caused street damage and a minor fire.
A cluttered local page notes weather impacts and community events from May 2 1928 with public utilities progress including an improved window exhibit by the Pulldog Troop of Hay routs and comments on a Hew Scout program. It mentions Mrs Anna Maddox and Miss Dewis Maddock moving to Toronto and a fraternal visit by the United Church Young People's Society to Milton Society. A birth is recorded for Sunday April 28 to Mr and Mrs George H stan Ue a baby boy.
A garbled weather schedule lists daily times with exceptions for Monday and weekend days. It references flags at Guelph and specific times such as 117 am 12.390 am 848 am 640 pm 74 ppm 136 p.m. and 843 am with exceptions for Saturday and Sunday plus a 619 pm flag note.
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