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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
2
Residents praise municipal workers for scarifying grading and graveling streets in Acton. The yellow road maintainer was visible daily, dust nuisance noted, and taxpayers urged broader Ontario support for local improvements and lower costs.
Bowmanville Statesman argues that organized building trades have priced themselves out of the housing market with high wages and low productivity. The piece notes fewer houses will be started this year than in 1951, most not for rent, and questions how low cost state housing could be allocated without means tests or risk of favoritism.
A New York State visit reveals a local meeting where a school board presented a budget totaling 2 293 355 dollars an increase of 367 263 over last year. The tax levy rises 2 82 per thousand, with state aid for school expenditures estimated at 1 358 21 and 935 177 to be raised by municipal taxation.
The piece argues for uniform retail hours amid varied local practices. It proposes a plebiscite allowing customers and nearby rural residents to vote, hoping to guide action and reflect customer needs in setting business hours.
Editorial notes discuss June as the month of roses brides and fruit while noting a rise in women drivers with new plastic cars. They mention weather for Victoria Day, damp fireworks, planning vacation folders and away from work weeks, and warn of metal washers or slugs in 25 cent machines. Also railways shift from steam to diesels and a CNLR president states no more steam locomotives will be purchased.
Oakville papers joke about snipes and yacht club shoots while gossip hints at new snipes owners amid sail shortages. Georgetown's Bob Goldham earns praise in a Detroit Times item as a standout team player praised by Lew Walter, Edna Jacques and others. Nearby, Edna Jacques tops a Canada US England survey of notable women.
Sunday services listed for June 1 1952 include Bible classes at 10 am, Holy Communion at 11 am, and Evensong and Sermon with Acts 2:4. Morning Worship at 10 am and related programs are noted. A diversely scheduled church week includes Bible study and youth activities.
A government survey shows 94 percent of Canadian households own radios. Canada has averaged about 700000 radio receiving sets annually from production and imports since the end of World War I.
The Acton column recalls Victoria Day celebrations with visitors to Georgetown and a quiet political meeting. It notes a violent wind and rain storm, a notable May 27 1902 snow remark, and local figures including Joseph A. Speight’s funeral, Joe Boyd’s police exam, and a strong cemetery plot demand at Fairview.
Blooom time graces the countryside and Rudolph Kowalskis makes a debut as a professional wrestler winning his first bout. U F O Clubs honor Miss Ethel Graft and Mr Fred Anthony before their marriage. Western Canada wheat shipments to Churchill seaport announced. Grace United Church honors new arrivals C Franklin and family from Port Dover. Acton gears up for Dominion Day sports and a wedding at St Alban's Church Alberta Hoare wed William Elliott. Reeve George Barber dies suddenly on Mill Street after eight years in office. Graff Anthony marriage announced Limehouse. Women live four years longer than men, per statistics.
An Acton business directory lists doctors, veterinarians, a chiropractor, and real estate and insurance firms. It includes Dr W G C Kenney, Dr D A Garrett, Dr A J Buchanan, B D Young, C F Leatherland, Lever & Hoskin, A J Crandell, D J Armstrong, Wright Real Estate and Insurance, Bracken Real Estate, plus Grey Coach Lines schedules and local telephone numbers.
Train times listed with Georgetown Guelph and other stops including Sunday and holiday exceptions. Obituary and funeral home notices along with medical and optometry appointments appear among the community notices.
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