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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
5
Local notices list residents visiting relatives in London Toronto and Toronto area weddings and travel. Names include Miss Sadie McIntyre Miss Etta Dilla Mrs Sopay Mrs Isabelle Winfield Mr Leonard Easdown Sr Mr Alex Cripps Mr Dirk van Goegen Mrs Reidt Mr Thomas Storey Mr and Mrs Wolfe Mrs Finna Russell Miss Elizabeth Stone and others with several hospital and travel updates.
Sunday worship hour withdrawn this week. Church School meets at 10 am. Combined evening service in Angilvan Church at Totloey. You are welcome at any hour.
The notice lists a Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 00 am and Divine Service at 7 00 pm. It invites all to attend the church a welcoming message emphasizes inclusivity.
The Village of Acton plans to apply to the Ontario Municipal Board to convert Acton into a town. Erection to take effect on or about September 15, 149 13-50 J McGeachie, Clerk.
Families from Acton Georgetown and nearby areas spent Sunday with Miss Nellie Hall at Bigwin Inn Lake of Bays Muskoka. Rev L Pickering recovering at home with services led by his son John at the United Church last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cutts announce Constanse Mary Molly Cutts to Robert Elwood Johnston son of Mrs Johnston and the late Rast Johnston with marriage in mid September. Mr and Mrs Frank Hodgins of Powassan Ontario announce Barb Hodgins to Alvin Ritchie Moore son of Mr Gordon Moore Acton Ontario with marriage in North Bay on Saturday September Ard.
The author argues democracy falters when fear grows and the state assumes control. He warns of totalitarian regimes where press is bridled, dissent is forbidden, and revolution becomes the only path. He cites Germany under Nazi and communist influence as warning signs.
Retailers brace for fall with a wait and see stance as stocks sit plentiful. Stores delay bulk orders while some offer 8 to 10 percent lower prices due to cheaper materials, though many doubt large quality gains are possible.
The International Wheat Council, formed under the 42 nation pact, selected London as its permanent home after its first Washington meeting. The council will meet twice yearly and as needed, with delegates from each ratifying government.
The Milton court convicted Phil lip Forbes for breaking and entering and stealing five dollars from Joseph Jones, sentencing him to 16 months in the Ontario Reformatory. Steve Hull faced similar charges. both denied entering the home. Joe Gaudry was charged with abducting a child. a disused factory on Main Street was cited in testimony. Other cases included disturbances at the Legion Hall and arrests for intoxication and fighting at Milton Arena.
The government authorized release of butter stock details noting Dominion Bureau of Statistics figures showing 366 million pounds in storage as of August 1, with 41 million held by the Dairy Products Board. Consumption remains steady with seasonal production peaks May to September. government storage aims to smooth winter shortages. Also reports Courtaulds (Can) textile plant in Cornwall Ontario boosting viscose rayon capacity to 10 million pounds annually, with most machinery sourced from Canadian manufacturers.
A circulating gas fired heater designed for wall mounting fits between standard centre studs with no special construction. It is suitable for new or old houses and is compact enough where floor furnaces are impractical. It delivers about 8 000 cu ft per hour and can heat two average rooms. Front panel is 16 inches by 61 5/8 inches, depth 36 inches. Manual control is standard, automatic option available.
The defense led by counsel George E Elliott contends the suspect burned his own home without intent to defraud. A statement to Constable James Bradley mentions drinking before the incident. Cecil Brazier faced assault charges against his wife with injuries requiring medical care, and was ordered to provide a $500 surety while keeping the peace or face two months in jail.
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