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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
10
The piece calls Monday as national Thanksgiving Day and a public holiday, praising Canada’s abundant harvest despite shortages. It urges daily gratitude and faith, noting Providence has provided plentiful crops and urging praise, hymns, and thanks for the bumper yield across fields and valleys.
The Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention at Niagara Falls draws praise from the Financial Post for weekly papers reaching millions. R A Giles cites local weeklies boost community and national opinion, urging harder work and fair pay while highlighting local advertisers and reader support as proof of community strength.
In the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association contest the Free Press Canadian Champion Acton and Milton papers placed among the top ten in the 1000 to 2000 circulation class. Kree Press ranked fourth and Canadian Champion seventh. three winners led the field.
The Kimwood Herald Elwood, Empire Advance Virder, Acton Free Press Canadhia Champion, and five Ontario papers placed among top national entries with two Halton County papers noted. Other Ontario papers listed included The Delhi News Gananoque Reporter and Clinton News-Record.
The Financial Post reports Ontario Hydro faces public anger as power shortages spark a flood of advisories urging reduced use and altered schedules. Hydro chairman Robert H. Saunders blames citizens for not heeding spring warnings, while the public calls for stronger protection of consumer interests from the public commission.
The note urges focus on government for the people as party leaders are chosen. It cites Fall Fairs ended, upcoming Thanksgiving and plowing marches, and a drought of attention to Christmas shopping. It notes Canadian farm income rising to $620 million first half from $450 million prior year due to higher prices.
In 1898 residents debate electric lighting with plans to put a by law to a vote. Manufacturers in town seek power for 250 lights. early plant output expected 400 to 700 watts per unit. A separate item notes Mr. Robert Wallace recovering from a foot injury. Local grain prices listed. first national prohibition battle at the polls favors abolition. A wedding notice records Mabel Webb marrying Robert Kiteside at Ospringe.
Acton has enjoyed splendid athletic meets and sport days. town exchanges crest and flag with Cheltenham and acts of homage spread. Rally Day services were held at Knox and United Churches. Miss Elizabeth Cumming of Fergus died. Lillian McKeow married Milton Watson. Ida Beswick wed Geo Jeffrey Cole. Thomas A McClure died at home in Acton.
Notice to creditors and others of the estate of Alexander Mann late of Acton Halton Foreman who died around June 19 1948. Claimants must file proofs with the undersigned solicitor by October 16 1948 before distribution. Dated Acton Ontario September 23 1948. Tas Hsste Robertson administrator by her solicitor CF Leatherland Acton Ontario.
An administrator named Richard Leavens of Fonthill Ontario solicits claims against the estate of Robert Charles red Tasivens who died in August. Creditors must present proof by October 16. After that, the estate will be distributed as directed. Acton Ontario date September 23.
Fragmented notice lists daily morning and afternoon service with time windows and exceptions. Mentions Georgetown Flyer, Westbound and Saturday routes, with missing or unclear names and days.
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