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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
9
The text argues newspapers face impossible perfection demands yet serve as community mouthpieces. It notes advertising funds sustenance, free space expectations during public campaigns, and the need to cover wages, overheads, and news services.
The issue reviews annual reports from major firms and highlights the Town of Acton as a notably active organization. It stresses the report's value for employees and the community, framing Acton as playing a vital role in Canada's economy and industrial system.
Citizens as shareholders review the town annual report to assess how taxes fund maintenance and improvements. The finance figures allow comparisons to gauge financial burdens and tax arrears, informing each taxpayer on the safety of their municipal investment.
A booklet chronicles the rise of a major car maker from 1904 when 17 workers built 117 cars to 1949 with 14 257 employees on 240 acres producing 112 130 vehicles. The piece notes rising efficiency yet playful arithmetic doubts about per man output.
The Financial Post editorial argues that large cities parasitize outlying communities and farms. It cites a Toronto alderman’s tax idea and stresses the city drains talent and education from surrounding towns to fuel urban profit.
The piece notes exam time and student focus, spring activities, and Mother’s Day generosity. It highlights Acton’s motorization with multiple municipal vehicles and discusses highways literacy concerns raised by Minister Concett, urging safer driving practices and better public understanding. It mentions Fairview Cemetery upkeep and Manitoba flood relief as timely topics.
From the Lasue of the Free Presa May 34 1660 a letter from Gunner W J Moore reports his arm broken by a mule kick while in Van Wykelie South Africa. A fire at Acton destroys barns sheds and damages the Baptist Church with extensive loss and calls for relief.
Beautification on Crescent by Beardmore and Co with trees to enhance the area. Acton folk attend Guelph General Hospital Nurses Class of 1930 graduation with Dora Lambert among graduates. Baptist Church service mentions resignation of Pastor Forsyth to take Innerkip call. Girl Guides concert draws large Town Hall crowd. Women's Institute plans for Fairview Cemetery entrance approved. DIED DILLS at F Browning Toronto residence May 10 1930 aged 40s. SYMON John Alexander Jack Symon of Acton died May 11 1930 in Toronto aged 19-20.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Daniel Bowman Nunn late of Acton Hatton retired farmer who died about April 16 1940. Claims must be delivered to Graham Graham and Bowyer Brampton Ontario by May 7 1950. After that date executor distributes assets to those entitled and disclaims undisclosed claims.
The Financial Post reports a two pound inflatable lounge chair with no right parts that tucks into an overnight cost. Made of Vinylite plastic it resists moisture salt cand grease oil and sun heat. It features an adjustable back and a seat measuring 10719 inches. A chaise longue model is also available.
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