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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
2
The Press Owes Its Community A Debt
An editorial reflection on the duty of newspapers to the public, noting the value of journalistic services and the financial pressures from advertising and free space demands. It argues the need for public support and intelligent recognition of the press as vital to community welfare.
Acton Town Annual Report Seen As Key Local Progress
Big business annual reports from Ford Imperial Oil and brewers show how firms relate to shareholders and the public. This week we feature Acton Town's annual report, highlighted as a vivid tale of progress and its role in Canada's economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Co
Imperial Oil
Canada
Acton
Acton Town's Annual Report Highlights Shareholder Interest
The passage argues Acton should view the town as a business with taxpayers as shareholders. It stresses transparency in spending and tax burdens, noting that annual reports reveal whether the town carries excess costs or arrears and enabling each taxpayer to judge the investment's safety.
Progress In Products A Look At An Auto Maker's Growth
A booklet traces a car maker from 1904 when 17 workers built 117 cars to a 1949 year with 14 257 employees on 240 acres producing 112 130 vehicles. The piece compares output per worker and notes the fivefold price rise and evolving technology. The author questions the arithmetic used to measure efficiency.
Big Cities Are Parasites Editorial on Urban Drain
The Financial Post editorial condemns Toronto for trying to tax income of people who live outside the city but work in town. It argues large cities depend on surrounding areas for support and profits and points to the drain of education and resources from home communities to urban centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Toronto
the Post
Editorial Notes and Public Notices of Acton
Examination timelines reflect study applications for the year while youth energy and activities like skipping ropes and roller skating draw attention. Community items note cemetery upkeep, motorization of town services, and relief funding discussions for Manitoba floods. Ontario highway officials spar over literacy and driving responsibility amid evolving road safety guidance.
Recollections of Acton Fire and Local Losses
Fire destroyed the barn and damaged the Hap tt Church and outbuildings near Acton on Thursday afternoon. The blaze spread from a kitchen fire at a neighbor and forced rescue efforts as the Baptist church suffered severe damage. Local residents Mr No Po McLam moved to London for work, Wm Ho Wellies opened a groceries store, and the Walker family lost their log cabin home in the blaze. The Baptist Church donors sent a ten dollar cheque to reward service in saving the church.
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Francipal
T. T. Moore
Gunner W. J. Moore
van Wykelie
South Africa
Thomas Easton
New Baptist
Bastetin
Cook and Tower
Acton
London
No Po McLam
GT. I
McLam
James Mclam
Wm Ho Wellies
Picton
Agnew
William Walker
Harvey
Baptist Church
Acton Notes Guelph Hospital Nurses Class Graduates
May 15 1930 item highlights Dora Lambert Acton among Guelph General Hospital Nursing Class of 1930 graduates. Attendance at town events includes Girl Guides concert and Baptist Church service as well as cemetery entrance plans approved by Council and a pair of obituaries for Acton residents George Dylls and John Alexander Symon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Beardmore and Co
Crescent
Acton
Guelph General Hospital
Dora Lambert
Baptist Church
Forsyth
Innerkip
Girl Guides
Women's Institute
Fairview Cemetery
Dills
F. Browning
Toronto
George Dylls
Symon
George Warren
John Alexander
Jack) Symon
James and
Elizabeth Symon
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Daniel B Nunn
Notice to creditors in the estate of Daniel Bowman Nunn of Acton Hatton. He died about April 16 1940. Claims must be delivered to Graham Graham and Bowyer Brampton Ontario by May 2 1950. After that date executor distributes assets to those entitled.
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Daniel Bowman Nunn
Acton
Hatton
Brampton
Ontario
Graham
Graham and Bowyer
Inflatable lounge chair hits market with adjustable back
The Financial Post reports a two pound inflatable lounge chair made of Vinylite plastic resistant to moisture salt and oil. It has no right parts and folds into overnight storage with an adjustable back and a 10719 inch seat. A chaise longue model is also offered.
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Financial Post
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