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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
2
Thirty years after Acton voters backed waterworks in 1919 many changes have followed including more industry, paved streets, a separate high school, an arena, parks, and improved fire protection. With sewerage on the ballot next Monday residents recall past foresight and pledge to vote yes.
Attendees recall last Friday afternoon opening ceremonies where Viscount Alexander opened the 70th annual C N E. Canadian provinces sent young delegates to the platform to meet the Governor General and Lady Alexander. The evening featured Leslie Sell singers, Canadian artists presented by the Toronto Star, and a Royal Marine Band concert on the benches.
We plan return visits to enjoy the annual event each year and spread holiday leisure over the days. The long running show window of the nation promises something for every visitor with sights and sounds that please and entertain.
Opinion in Peel County splits on dissolving the joint Old Peoples Home partnership with Halton. After forty years of operation the partners agree the growth and new burdens require separate facilities. Building a Halton home promises space, but dissolution will cost both counties yet seems the prudent path for future years.
Highways Minister George Doucett warns a danger-filled Labor Day weekend with heavy traffic and many travelers. He cites past holidays with fatalities to urge sensible driving and walking to prevent more deaths on the highways.
Editorial notes say schools reopen next week with rooms freshened for a pleasant new session. Ontario broadens liquor outlets in Toronto and elsewhere with little resistance. Life insurance sales rise nationwide, July ordinary life sales up over year. A Gallup poll questions voter honesty and car usage by party, showing notable ingratitude among riders of Liberal and CCF cars. Canadian water waste blamed on dripping taps. town councils in England repaired leaks to curb loss.
Farmers begin fall seeding as Acton celebrates a lacrosse win over Galt 1 0. Acton players Cornett Ryder Gumey scored. Waterloo and Hettin paraded after the match. Miss Patterson resigns as third grade teacher. replacement sought at $27 yearly. Nell McNabb and Angus Jonasson return from Johnstown NY. Geo Ramshaw leaves for Chicago.
A Saturday baseball game at the Wonderland Theatre site saw the town team beat Tanner 13 to 12. On Monday evening Mr W T Gregory announced talkies would be installed at the theatre soon, signaling a return to local entertainment amid town activity.
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