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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
3
Town citizens are urged to attend Citizens' Night or Nomination Night at the town hall Friday. The event aims to discuss the municipal work of the past year and plan for the year ahead, seeking broad participation to fill all offices.
A Free Press preview notes 24 shopping days remain before Christmas and urges early planning. It predicts a strong season as travel speeds up and shop windows show stock. A special shopping edition will be published next week to spotlight local gifts and encourage buying at home.
The Financial Post notes local government is vital for police, fire, water and sewers, street upkeep, education and public service training. A Citizens Research Institute survey shows voter turnout for municipal elections below half nationwide, with Montreal and Toronto at about one in three. Canada spent over 800 million dollars in 1953 on current account for residents. The piece also mentions CN rail expansion to Kitimat and car transport to Terrace Kitimat in British Columbia.
The piece argues federal revenue from car taxes outpaces industry wages and taxes, forecasting a budget deficit due to car surpluses and unemployment. It critiques blame shifting among governments and unions, urging a shift in defining daily essentials and adapting to global competition without scapegoating.
Canada is advancing rail construction with over 1000 miles of new track aimed at resource and industrial growth. When projects finish, total line length exceeds 44 000 miles across 24 railroads, led by Canadian Pacific and Canadian National from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. The expansion signals a vibrant, economy driving rail network.
A reader laments Remembrance Day public holidays reducing service attendance and school closures. The piece notes fading holiday meaning and contrasts Christmas focusing on Santa with its Christian origins, recalling a family story of a European child surprised by local customs and a prayerful blessing amid holiday feast days.
Trafalgar township discusses locating a federal building between Sixth and Eighth Lines near Queen Elizabeth Way after wiring minister of public works. Bronte sees heated contests for council seats and Utilities Commissioner with over 70 at nomination meeting. Oakville faces a two month Ford labor tie up amid CMHC payment concerns. Bronte and Erin report school space shortages and new water mains. Georgetown, Burlington, Milton cover landfill, water, annexation plans and Plastunics Ltd expansion with multiple local workers named.
Sheila Paul of Acton won first in a Guelph Kiwanis Music Festival class for 16 year olds with 86 marks. She also placed second in the under-1 year olds class with 90 points, reflecting a standout violin performance amid a competitive field.
A historical church page lists Sunday November 28 1954 events with morning worship pictures hymns and a “Thought For The Week” from Luke 7 45. It includes morning Sunday School Bible classes and evening services plus a welcome line and brief quotation about those who wait upon the Lord.
Hector Wickens campaigned for a decade to have a street drain installed in front of his home in Bridgeport Ontario. He was elected to the town council this year and the drain work was completed quickly by a crew of workmen.
The Acton area reports on the Halton county Sunday schools annual convention hosted by Acton with chair Thomas Moore Nassagaweya and listed speakers from Acton Lowville Palermo and more. Obituary notes Samuel Worden dies in Michigan and Mrs David Smith noted as longtime local resident. A large chimney at Acton Tanning Co reaches 145 feet. a new boiler is under construction. A barn fire at John Watson's Bower Ave causes $200 loss.
The 1934 issue reports the frame building on Mill Street between Hassard's store and the Hydro shop was torn down last week. Acton's main street modernizing work continues with the Y M C A building nearing completion and its heating system soon ready. Dr Harold Mowat passes Fellow Royal College of Surgeons exam in London.
A directory style page listing Acton area professionals including physicians Dr W G C Kenney and Dr D A Garrett, a barrister and notary, accountants, a veterinarian, a funeral home, real estate and insurance services, and multiple travel and railway timetable notes for Canadian National Railways with time schedules and stop details.
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