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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
2
Monday night Halloween festivities in Acton are led by the Y's Men Club with community support. The article praises the club's efforts to steer youth toward safe, organized fun and improve the town's image after past mischief.
The Canadian Legion asks Acton residents to wear a poppy to honor veterans and remember the dead. The funds support emergency help for veterans and families locally, with speed and discretion for those in need, and a pledge to assist through local channels.
The article notes Prime Minister St Laurent stated the government will await the Royal Commission on Arts and Science report before defining how Dominion assistance to provinces for education should be structured. The motion, backed by R R Knight and supported by the PC party, seeks expanded and equalized educational opportunities.
George Drew of the Progressive Conservative party argues federal aid should come without attempts to indirectly control education in provinces. The Royal Commission on Arts and Science is due to report next spring, while Ontario’s education department faces interwoven provincial and municipal rights tensions as plans remain unsettled.
The Financial Post argues that Canada must assume full stature by moving away from appeals to Britain's Privy Council and embracing a modern national framework. It contends profits secure jobs by funding investment, expansion, and safety nets, urging workers to support profitable employers to ensure stability and growth.
Acton plans a memorial service on November 11 with Lieut Governor Lawson to unveil the Soldier's Memorial addition. The community event follows reports of local turmoil from sewer work and road projects. Also, Acton Boy Scouts preview their new hall tomorrow night, highlighting broad community support and invitations to all helpers.
In the Free Press issue from Thursday October 26 1400 readers recall Acton winning the provincial lacrosse pennant. The piece notes Carl Williams from the Crescents suffered finger injuries and Wesley Campbell received 1000 with two children 500 each in a damages case against Acton Tanning Co. and Heardmore Co. Campbell died of anthrax while handling hides.
A column recalls a 1929 visit by G T Thurston of the Journal Littleton MI. mentions the first snowstorm and hall curtain installation in Town Hall Lakeside Chapter LODE held a social function with new curtains presented by Regent Mrs Jas Adamson. It also notes a autumn wedding at Scenery Heights and a obituary Frances McKeown. British science debate on Piltdown skull origins referenced with Dr Oakley comments at Newcastle.
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