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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
6
Motivational lines discuss perseverance and faith in oneself. It contrasts easy starts with lasting endurance, noting that success built on defeat endures and that quitting leads to loss of faith. The piece urges readers to keep trying and finish what they begin.
At the Burlington Public School Board meeting two men teachers were named to fill vacancies caused by resignations. A new sales office and showroom for A S Nicholson and Son Ltd opened in Burlington. Jack J Cunningham escaped serious injury when his truck overturned on Ormond Street. Police Chief Earl Jack of Dundas spoke at the Burlington Chamber dinner on Youth Recreation, noting concern over snarky youth behavior and promoting sports shows and a band.
The Morris car, a four seater saloon capable of 60 mph and 6 mpg, is pitched as Britain’s first People’s Car. Sir Miles Thomas of the Nuffed group says overseas orders exceed 48 million dollars.
The community notes an important Acton YMCA annual meeting set for Thursday night June 19 at the Y. It also reports Acton Baseball’s May 24 opener against Milton, a close game until the seventh inning when Milton’s pitcher faltered.
A housewife visits the Bank of Montreal with her husband to discuss a personal loan plan. The ad touts low cost financing for home improvements with payments of about 27 cents a month per 100 dollars over twelve months, promising no extra charges and confidential help from William Clayton, manager.
About thirty Milton merchants and business men met at the Council Chamber to reorganize the Milton Board of Trade. Charles Heffernan was elected president after Fred Armstrong and John Eliiote withdrew, citing time constraints. The group plans to add to the Soldiers Memorial and lists twenty two local names eligible for inclusion from Milton Ward 1. A relief effort for Britain flood victims saw Milton ship 63 packages and raise 120.46 in cash. Trinity College of Music announced a local centre for examinations with June tests on the 16th led by Professor Arthur Collingwood at University of Saskatchewan and Trinity College London.
A student question about a house building riddle prompts a parent to say the union would not allow it. The exchange references labor efficiency and worker numbers in a casual classroom moment.
Local notes recall a new sidewalk on Lake Avenue and Acton street watering at 75 cents a day. Visitors include Toronto guests Mrs. Warren and Misses Tiny and Maggie, while MP D Henderson visited from Ottawa. A Toronto department store burned for an estimated 250 000 dollars, insured. Acton Public School trustees met and approved second report and payments totaling 12.75 dollars. Died Adams Sarah Coulson 47 years old in Guelph.
The piece notes a lack of opening ceremony in baseball, highlights youth emphasis in Halton County League with Acton using young talent and three juveniles for Milton, and describes Acton park as a hub with multiple facilities. This week features softball tonight, Legion Race Meet Saturday afternoon, and a men's dance Saturday evening in the pavilion.
The Free Press notes a full tourist week with new seating installed at Wonderland Theatre by R L Gregory and Son. Local Church and school board updates follow with clergy assignments and a remodelling contract awarded to Georgetown Lumber Co. A St Alban’s Bible Class picnic is reported at Blue Springs and births announced in Acton and Argyle.
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