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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 28, 1954
Page
3
October shadows fall as Halloween lands on a Saturday with youths awaiting costumes and neighbors hosting organized events. Citizens are urged to celebrate safely, keep sidewalks clear, and avoid vandalism while noting power changes bringing 60 cycle lighting and fluorescent upgrades across Georgetown Acton and Milton in coming months.
The Financial Post argues Canadian floods reveal a careless history of deforestation drainage and improper development. It says valleys have been paved with bridges fills and housing in urban zones, creating flood paths. It urges relocation of industry to smaller towns and preservation of open spaces to reduce flood risk.
The report notes Acton moving to 60 cycle electric power next month with industries preparing and some sites already using converters. It recalls an era when the municipal plant supplied lighting from dusk to midnight and the hydro plant arrived around 1912, ushering broader electricity use over 42 years.
The article praises civilian mobilization after a hurricane, noting the Ontario Hurricane Relief organization formed quickly to aid victims. It urges continued donor support and generous, sustained help from all citizens to rehabilitate and meet surviving needs.
The editorial notes that newspaper week slipped by in October while acknowledging many other special weeks exist. It defends the paper’s focus on weekly news over calendar design and reserves sympathy for other groups seeking recognition for their pursuits.
From the Alta Bulletin, voices warning that organized labor holds great sway but must balance actions with public welfare. Persistent disregard could erode privileges unions currently enjoy, urging prudent use of influence.
In Acton editorial notes explain a local Chamber of Commerce is being organized after weeks of groundwork. The piece urges broad community involvement, cooperation with town groups, and a focus on boosting Acton rather than personal conflicts. It calls for sincere participation from all citizens.
Wages are denied unemployment insurance for 1700 laid off amid a model change at the Oakville Ford plant. The UAW local faces strike pay obligations for about 2500 idle workers as 800 began picketing last weekend. Other regional notes cover robberies, town planning outlooks, and Halton County vote plans.
The Dublin Women's Institute met at Mrs C Thom son’s home for October. Twenty three members and four visitors attended. Funds of 25 dollars were voted for flood relief and nine dozen diapers sent to Brampton Salvation Army Depot. Ten dollars were allotted to a family in Acton from Holland Marsh. A euchre and dance were planned at Stewarttown. Mrs McIntyre chaired the meeting.
The Friendly Church in Adea Ontario invites all to October 31 1954 anniversary services led by Rev Ernest Baskeer and features morning and evening programs at 1100 am and 700 pm with hymns prayers and sermons. A warm welcome extended to all attendees with choir rehearsals and evening activities listed.
In southern Saskatchewan style relief, a carload of vegetables fruits and groceries was shipped from Acton to aid drought. Hornby Women’s Institute hosted a banquet with toastmaster President Stanley Hall and speeches by regional reeves and councilors. Enumerators were named as voters lists are prepared. A year ago Fairy Lake ice lingered. Ospringe church fowl supper featured multiple performers. Born October 24 1934 at Guelph General Hospital to Victor and wife a son Robert Victor Rumley.
The Rat Portage town is changing its name to Kenora as part of a regional shift reported in the October 27, 1904 issue. Community notices include Knox church Guild activities, including essays on Tennyson and Longfellow, and plans for support of a northwest missionary. A new grain elevator is under rapid construction by contractor Mackenzie. A farewell service for Rev. Dr landy Joliffe, a missionary in China, is announced for Rockwood Methodist church. Local advertising highlights New York jackets and Acton souvenir china variants.
A dense listing of local professionals including physicians Dr W G C Kenney and Dr D A Garrett, a solicitor office, accountants, veterinarians, funeral home, piano teacher, insurance and real estate services, and other services in Acton Ontario with addresses and phone numbers. Includes medical, legal, veterinary, and real estate entries along with mixed miscellaneous listings.
Canadian National Railways timetable snippets list daily and Sunday departures across multiple routes. Timings reference Georgetown Georgetown and Guelph routes with various morning and evening services noted, including exceptions for Sundays and Saturdays.
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