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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
17
The writer recalls attending an event at the CNE grandstand featuring Hell Drivers performing risky stunts. They describe the crowd's thrill, the drivers' close maneuvers, and a subsequent impromptu road test through Acton and Multan Streets, noting poor highway maintenance and a shared sense of reckless driving among spectators.
A streetcar motorman stops mid block to guide a fair haired girl with a milk quart across a busy thoroughfare. The act, seen amid hurried crowds, illustrates a city heart beyond its surface pace and prompts reflection on kindness in a restless world.
Harvard economist Prof. Summer Slichter notes a century ago over half the workforce worked for themselves and now under one in five are self employed. He warns that declining self direction could empower organized labor and weaken business leadership.
The article describes the start of a new term at Golden Days School, with students and teachers returning. It notes the mix of excitement and weariness as pupils begin fresh grades, meet new teachers, and face different work, while some view school as a step toward future careers and broader life in high school and beyond.
More than one and a third million dollars in family allowance payments have been distributed to Canadian children since the act began five years ago. The notes from Newfoundland to British Columbia cite improved clothing, schooling, and welfare as funds reach 1,867,598 families in June 1950.
Local reminiscences note 1900 times as the Free Press of Thuredsy Sept 6 recalls milder weather and busy streets. Reports of street work, crossing improvements, and a horse team spooked by machinery highlight daily life. Public schools reopen with staff assignments listed for multiple departments.
The 1930s era bar scene notes an eventful 1958 evening in Acton Fell as Upper Mull Street property once built by George Town Laa nter Coatwut was sold to the Baptist section and renamed The Baptist Parsonage. Local figures Norval Hretal and others attend the dedication amid a pageant of contestants and a visit from Morand Mare Mietiach Piogie.
Mr Tarry McKenzie was appointed Clerk Treasurer of Erin village after council discussed several applications. Mass Lawise Brown of Fergus will be the Public Health contact with the Wellington County Health Unit and will oversee public health nursing in Erin and Eramosa Township. Junior Farmers and Junior Institute held their regular meeting at the Kurt home with a large turnout. William Graham, a respected Bria Township citizen, died early Thursday and funeral services were held August 22 at the Chapel of Chimes Vancouver. Tessie Hamilton, wife of the late James Gillett, died August 19 at age 84.
The Maccabees drill team of 39 from Alberta tents 1 2 5 and 17 will perform as a special one night feature during the Canadian National Exhibition Grandstand event on Thursday August 31 in Calgary. A telephone company warns that banging the receiver may cause trouble when a man bangs while talking to his wife.
George-town Olympic riders Mr and Mrs Ken McMillan attended the Ottawa Exposition last week for the first time and earned eight firsts five seconds two thirds and two fourths with their hares. They plan to compete next at the Canadian National February event. James and Jim Branden left Friday for Petawawa training. A St Andrews Day pipe band photo appears in Detroit Free Press. William Boat named manager of the Roxy Theatre in town.
An elderly Texan visiting California for an angler banquet grows amused by tall West Coast fish tales. When asked to speak, he jokes that Texas has no bragging fish, declaring with a measurement gesture that Texans measure fish between the eyes.
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