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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
10
Week end visits to the United States sparked a surge at the Canadian border as travellers returned with cigarettes apparel and intoxicating beverages. The 48 hour stay rule remained in effect with duties collected as goods crossed the border and shoppers displayed gaudy gadgets for children and Canadian whisky brands.
A local letter argues against Sunday commercial sport and businesses open on Sundays. It warns of a creeping profit motive, urges a day of rest, and favors quiet Sundays with religious services.
A British survey reports 79 percent of housewives suffer fatigue anxiety and low mood with many minor ailments. The article notes doctors offered no strong fixes and jokes about walking barefoot on floors, while critics warn of practical social discomfort.
A Montreal man was fined 25 for refusing to give his name and address after a car accident. The article stresses the legal duty to provide writing when asked, and urges readers to exchange details to avoid later trouble after minor collisions near town.
The Canadian Finance Minister announces permits allowing Canada residents to spend any reasonable amount for travel in the United States. The previous $150 annual limit ends, but Form H permits are still required for trips over $50 in US funds or $100 total funds. Banks can approve up to $500 per trip for business travel and up to $500 per year for other travel, with larger requests referred to the Foreign Exchange Control Board for approval.
Editorial notes that Thanksgiving Day lacked ideal weather for eating as many visited with highway traffic heavy and rain later dampened mood. Port Credit Weekly marks Toronto Township centennial with 60 pages, fine illustrations, credit to editor B C Smith. Construction equipment on No 25 Highway renews hope pav ing starts before winter, while the contest between finishing the job and winter arrival remains unresolved.
A 1900 Free Press item recalls a GTR depot chase by C. W. Kellys team and a quick return of the horses to Dominion House sheds. It notes Scottish entertainers Inavhoe Camp with Gavin Spence and Flora Macdonald, a favorable public reception, a broken drought with rains, a large Friday crowd, and an off ground wheel of fortune order. Also records the October wedding of Alexander Lawson to Miss Mary Scott at the bride’s parents’ residence.
The Inter County Softball League began at Act Arena with doubles Georgetown Ladies defeating Acton Ladies 10 to 4 and Georgetown leading 12 to 2 in the second game. The Kingston Players staged An Evening with Shakespeare in Acton Town Hall under Acton Continuation School. Reverend Ho We Watts preached at United Church.
Unusual bank financing in Oakville secures a $100 000 loan from the Naval Bank of Canada to fund the Memorial recreation centre combining an artificial ice arena and community hall. Total project cost is $212 000 with $190 000 already provided via debenture authorization.
Milton town resolves against building a central high school in North Halton District. The Milton delegation supports operating the existing Milton High School and building a new school in the county's north end. CC Heslop reports attendance at Hatton Agricultural Society event with 10,000 people. Net profits for Milton Brick Co show eight months of operations with earnings and taxes detailed.
A balanced grassland program aided by good machinery reduces labor and erosion while lowering costs and increasing profit per acre.
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