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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
4
The article recalls historic praise for mothers from Lincoln to Napoleon and notes no official proclamation is needed. It urges personal observance in 1951 with flowers letters gifts and special remembrance as Mother’s Day approaches that Sunday.
An impartial brief explains democracy as self rule with elected institutions and equal rights including freedom of thought. It contrasts communism as a system aiming for common property or wealth distribution, noting Lenin's 1917 platform and later distortions under Stalin and in Russia today.
An Editor and Publisher Magazine note from New York lauds weekly newspaper editors for their hard work and community value saying they are the safety valve of the neighborhood and worthy of sympathy and praise.
The piece notes Canadian readers face confusion over Canada’s capital and the U S national anthem variations. It cites New York Times quizzes and points to widespread geographic mix ups and shifting patriotic songs across countries, urging caution amid abundant news.
The Ninth Decennial Census due in June is expected to show Canada’s population surpassing 14 million, with Newfoundland counted separately for the first time in 1951. Growth has shifted from rural to urban areas, with about 60 percent living in cities.
The council discussed permanent pavements on Mill Street to the G T R crossing and voted to have a by law prepared. A curfew by the Milton Barriero authorities was reported as successful. A payment of 61.93 was approved.
May updates cover Euchre Championship results at the Dominion Inn with Captain John Mellor missing key players, bank staff transfers, a quiet Presbyterian wedding in Georgetown, Acton Public School winning the Halton Musical Festival trophy, hockey social with the Holy Name Society guests, and a Winnipeg native John A. Henderson passing away in Chicago.
A reader argues that fundraising appeals and subsidies must show clear costs and financing. The piece urges transparent plans detailing amounts and methods, noting living costs and taxes as the ultimate payers for pensions, education, and aged care.
Crurkenes Sunday May 13 1951 features Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. and Family Day at 11.00 a.m. Includes christenings baptisms and reception of members, choir concert at 6.30 p.m., sermon What is a Christian at 7.00 p.m. Rector Rev W G Luxton and Whitsunday services follow with Holy Communion at 9.60 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 7.00 p.m. Junior Confirmation Wednesday 7 p.m. Adults 7.15 p.m. Welcome awaits you.
Sunday School Special Mothers Day service 4 30 p.m proceeds. Rev W N McDonald Galt Ont 11 30 a.m evening service 7 p.m led by Rev Hugh James Cheltenham Ont Soloist Mrs Hutchson. Week night meetings Friday 4 p.m Mission Band junior 4 30 p.m older classes 8 p.m B Y P U Bert Boyd. Tuesday May 15 Mission Circle annual meeting and officers election at Mrs G Wagner home. Wednesday May 16 8 30 p.m Prayer meeting.
A directory lists medical and veterinary professionals in Acton including physicians dentists and a veterinary surgeon. It also shows local real estate firms, insurance agents, a funeral home and eye care services with contact details and office hours. The bulletin includes Acton coach schedules west and east bound plus special flyers for Georgetown and Guelph stops.
An 1880 Stouffville Tribune page was found by Arthur Engleby. The item shows gilt ads and oddities such as $12 suits on sale for $6.74 and free cures for consumption. It notes a Bible contest prize in gold and Russian telegraph law quirks.
A damaged elm trunk toppled power lines, forcing near universal school cancellations. Electric crews replaced downed wires and removed branches delaying reattachment. return varied by building, with public and high schools resuming by Tuesday morning. One room, Miss Bentley’s, remained closed due to heating issues in a separate building.
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