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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
14
Motivational lines urge persistence through hardship. It contrasts the easy start with sticking to effort, reminding readers that success built on prior defeats endures longer. The piece encourages self belief and continuing the effort despite setbacks.
At a Monday night Public School Board meeting two male teachers were named to fill vacancies created by resignations. A new sales office and showroom for A S Nicholson and Son Ltd opened in Burlington last week. Jack J Cunningham of 75 Ontario Street escaped injury when his three quarter ton truck rolled over on Ormond Street early Saturday. Police Chief Earl Jack of Dundas spoke at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce dinner on Youth Recreation, noting efforts to keep youngsters active through sports shows and bands.
Morris plans a four seater saloon built for home and overseas markets. It reaches 60 miles per hour and achieves six miles per gallon. Sir Miles Thomas of the Nuffed group says overseas orders total 48 million dollars.
Community notes preview the Acton YMCA annual meeting set for Thursday June 19 at the Y. The column thanks Rob Parker and Hank Orr McLean and praises the Acton Arena display with Acton High School students and the bunny show coordinated by Mrs Root and mothers.
A Bank of Montreal personal loan plan assists homemakers in financing home improvements. The ad promotes a $100 loan at 27 cents per month repayable in twelve installments with no extra charges. William Clayton, manager, invites readers to visit for confidential help.
Over thirty Milton business leaders met at the Council Chamber to reorganize the Milton Board of Trade. Charles Heffernan was elected president after Fred Armstrong and John A. Elliott withdrew. The group aims to add names to the Soldiers Memorial and continues a flood relief drive with 63 packages sent and 120.46 dollars raised. Trinity College of Music forms a local examination centre with Alec Pudwell as secretary. June exams set for June 16 led by Arthur Collingwood and, in Canada, the University of Saskatchewan dean will direct.
Student cites a math problem about work rates asking how many men build a house in an hour. Teacher recalls the scenario and a parent argues the union would not permit such a task, reflecting classroom humor on labor issues.
Local reminiscences from Acton list a new sidewalk on Lake Avenue and street watering in Georgetown. Guests visit from Toronto and St Louis as community events mix with school trustees meetings and a shop fire in Toronto. Obituary notes Mrs Sarah Coulson Adams, 47, in Guelph.
Hopes for opening ceremony fade as officials skip grand entrance. Youthful lineups push the game, with Acton and Milton featuring young talent. Acton's park thrives with two diamonds, a fishing haven and a busy event schedule. this week offers softball tonight and the Legion Race Meet Saturday, plus a men’s dance in the pavilion.
The Free Press notes new seating installed at Wonderland Theatre this week by R. L. Gregory and Son as tourist traffic shows signs of revival. The Hamilton Conference appoints Rev. C. L. Poole and Rev. R. E. Zimmerman to area posts. Georgetown Lumber Co. wins school remodel contract set for September. A St Alban’s Bible Class picnic occurred May 28 at Blue Springs. A daughter was born May 25 to Mr and Mrs John Precious in Acton. Flora McEachern, widow of Peter McEachern, formerly Caledon, passed away.
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