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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
2
The town of Acton faces a major sewerage installation with paving plans on main streets and side streets graveling to a packed surface. Drivers through neighboring areas praise Acton while hoping for careful travel as water services are replaced and roads gain improved surface.
In a letter to readers the paper laments higher postal rates after a large operating deficit and urges patience for improved service. It notes irregular delivery from Friday to midweek in towns like Toverito and Canada wide issues, urging readers to report late deliveries. The Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association investigates with no results yet.
The piece notes heavy holiday traffic on roads and rail as Canadians prepare for summer vacations. It highlights Americans as the main foreign visitors, with tourist spending of 260000 dollars in 1950, down eight million from 1949, and urges welcoming American travelers to sustain local business and growth.
A regional column laments rising traffic accidents and severe injuries as 1800 Canadian industrial workers stayed home by morning. It warns drivers that most crashes stem from carelessness and urges careful driving this summer tourist season, ending with a prayer for safer roads.
Community reminder marks the first Sunday in June as Shuttins Day to support those confined by age illness or disability. Readers are urged to visit or send flowers gifts or letters to brighten the lives of shut-ins and to continue their kindness throughout the year.
The International Trade Fair opened in Toronto this week. The fourth fair aims to keep trans Atlantic channels of foreign trade open to Canada. Census taker urges cooperation with a smile and ready information to present a true picture of the community and nation.
The Free Press May 30 1901 notes J B Mackenzie securing a remodeling contract for Dublin School and a fireworks display at Beardmore’s on Victoria Day. It also reports J D McKee selling his drug business to F R Brown of Chicago and Pan-American Menagerie visiting Acton on June 11.
The 1931 Acton Lepton delegation attended a Brampton monster rally last Friday evening. Mr and Mrs J S Davidson of Winnipeg visited Acton this week as Bank of Montreal manager. Empire Day prizes were awarded by the 10.D.E. Pupils presented a flag to the town. Sir Harry Brittain, MP for Acton England, visited and spoke at Knox church schools. The bowling and tennis seasons opened with the Acton Citizens Band present. Rev Bennie received a pulpit gown from the Knox Guild cast for a recent production.
A Rural Scene column argues inflation harms Canadians with life insurance, pensions, bank savings, and government bonds. It urges reduced purchases, no subsidies, and voting against politicians promising spending so money retains value. It notes a pilot becoming an ace after destroying five planes.
The Financial Post surveys a proposal to move entire British communities to Canada and notes obstacles. It argues mass migration would not solve integration issues and warns against forming immigrant blocks that delay adapting to the Canadian way of life.
Two well dressed women visited the New York Academy of Medicine library and asked to view photographs of famous New York doctors. They laid out the pictures, examined them closely, and one woman declared the pictured doctor she preferred.
The Friendly Church invites at Cnneones United Church of Cannds Acton Ontario with Rev E A Currey HA Minister Mise Organist details. Sunday June 3 1981 schedule includes 10 Sunday School 11 Morning Worship subject The Doctrine of Providence God Overrules and 7 Evening Worship No 5 in the series What Christianity Is. Quote: Whatever makes men good Christians makes them good citizens Daniel Webster.
Baptist Church Acton and St Alban’s Anglcan announce Sunday June services for 1951 including Sunday School Divine Worship Communion and prayer meetings. Be ginners communion for newly confirmed at Trinity Be ginners service features Mr George A Elliott preacher with evening prayer welcome.
A local directory listing physicians surgeons dentists lawyers and professionals in Acton Ontario with office addresses hours and telephone numbers. It includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Dr George A Sirrs Barrister Tom Willoughby Faras Agency Wright Real Estate Eye Care optometrist veterinarians and coaches timetable information for local acton travel.
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