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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1951
Page
2
The Rever Rambler published a four day daily edition from Blue Springs Scout Reserve for the First Canadian Rover Moot, printing by 5 a.m. as campers received copies. Staff note the schedule required a night shift to maintain the daily section and explain the unusual Labor Day effort.
The younger generations are at school now packed off to classrooms after summer vacation. Education is a long term process producing benefits beyond facts learned, shaping future citizens as arithmetic and other subjects build discipline and understanding.
Fall fairs unite exhibitors and townspeople, offering training, socializing, and local pride. Acton hosts its community fair September 21 and 22 with prize lists available from the Secretary, inviting cooperation to showcase the district’s harvest and agricultural bounty. Thanksgiving follows on October 5 with gratitude for the season’s bounty.
The article notes Lakeshore Boulevard lanes reserved for city traffic and fewer for C N E visitors during the national event. It suggests improving by expanding band concerts with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performing strictly band pieces while criticizing current mingled musical portrayals.
The Financial Post reports July housing starts fell by at least 4.5 percent, with a 63 percent drop in NHA loans, signaling a rapid housing program slowdown under money controls. May and June declines plus an overall seven month drop of 18.5 percent contrast with earlier gains, though year-end completions may stay high due to a 1950 backlog. Ottawa faces pressure to ease restrictions amid widening trade deficits and consumer concerns.
Editorial notes discuss city street repairs for exhibition, expected town readiness for the fair, and motorists’ need for alert driving. It cites progress on county equalized assessments after five years of work and predicts improved roads for Attom Fair visitors with paving advancing and the worst likely over.
The 1901 prize list for the Acton Agricultural Society exhibition, to be held Thursday and Friday October 3 and 4, features a large specials section with stronger prizes. Tug of war will showcase several top national teams as part of the attractions.
The Acton Free Press notes 84 residents registered unemployed in Acton and 294 pupils returning to Acton Public Schools with 35 in the beginners class. Brampton announces Manwell Starkman opening an optometric practice. 150 visiting firefighters joined Georgetown Fire Brigade and church parade. Acton teams to star at the Canadian National Exhibition under trainers Ritchie and Eccleshall. Frances Carswell of Galt married David Christie Henderson of Preston. Gwendolyn Homewood married Edward George Tyler of Acton at Grace Church Milton. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Martin of Toronto.
Burlington residents win knitting prizes and a mural prize at community fairs. Oakville baseball beats Clarkson 11 to 5 to reach OBA playdowns. Warriors' Day at the Ex sends two Georgetown Legion buses with most riders returning on time.
Sunday services listed at 10.30 am Sunday School and 7.30 pm Evening Service. Friday event for DB.Y. P.U. held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Reid. Prayer meeting at 8.30 pm on Wednesday.
A historical page lists professionals in Acton and surrounding areas including veterinary surgeons D Y Young and F G Oakes, a barrister C Leatherland, accountants Lever & Hoskin, and real estate firms Wright, Willoughby Farm Agency, and Dyment. It also details eye care by WM Milligan and travel schedules for Acton coaches, with numerous local phone references and notes on service years.
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