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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1951
Page
8
The writer admits missing the royal couple during their Toronto visit yet praises Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth for their grace. They note boisterous but sincere crowds, the St. John Ambulance efforts for injuries, and the warm reception that won over even those who did not see them.
A provincial framework exercises over sight on municipal actions through boards and departments and must accept accountability to taxpayers. The piece argues provincial bodies push responsibility back to municipalities and urges departments to face the consequences of their sanctioned schemes.
The piece notes the hunting urge remains strong regardless of meat prices. It frames hunting as a yearly ritual driven by outdoor enjoyment, with seasoned and amateur hunters alike joining the trek before winter.
A column reflects on falling leaves shedding from trees across town. Wind scatters them into streets and corners making streets untidy while residents sweep and burn or haul away debris before winter. Next spring buds and fresh green promise renewal.
A reflective piece on how a hometown newspaper tracks a person's life from birth notices to school results, sports, weddings, achievements, and ultimately obituary notices. It emphasizes the paper’s role as a constant community record and the intimate link between resident and local journalism.
The piece discusses England elections on November 22 and forthcoming municipal contests. It notes rising Los Angeles newspaper prices from seven to ten cents and urges readers to address delivery delays with postal workers. It questions Canada’s flag while urging a distinctive Canadian emblem.
A scrapbooked reminiscence notes Count de la Vaux failing in a balloon Atlantic crossing in 1901. It predicts a Russia Japan Korea quarrel and recalls the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York touring Ontario towns. Acton crowds watch the Royal Train pass with flags and decor, while other local updates mention a telegraph operator job in Denver, a Chicago funeral in Oklahoma, and the electric light committee starting morning services.
In 1931 Acton area news covers unemployment discussion at council, Hillsburg field report, and a Halton County Teacher’s Convention at Knox church with meals at United church. Georgetown High beat Acton-Georgetown by one point in a field day, and local marriages and deaths are recorded. Johnst on Say ers wedding, and Donald McKay dies at age 94 in Fiquesing township.
Old Age Pensioners will again be invited as guests of the Canadian National Exhibition. Over 700 pensioners received tickets last year for Exhibition Park and the Grandstand. Applications go to James Garrick, Office Manager, CN Exhibition, Toronto 2B. Tickets valid for one day. choose Aug 28 29 30 31 or Sept 4 5 6 7 and include pension serial number.
Researchers from the Minneapolis Honeywell company report women need less heat due to more subcutaneous fat and a 10 percent lower metabolic rate. Automatic home temperature controls can protect both partners by adjusting heat automatically.
A late 19th or early 20th century directory lists doctors surgeons veterinarians and a solicitor in Acton Ontario with office addresses and phone numbers. It also notes real estate and insurance firms in Acton and surrounding towns, farm listings demand, and Oakville Gray Coach Lines daily schedules with routes to Kitchener and Guelph.
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