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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
2
A reader recounts an afternoon at the CNE grandstand watching drivers perform risky maneuvers on a poorly maintained road. He notes the thrill, then imitates the stunts in Acton and Multan Streets, concluding residents may be thrill seekers in the district.
A street car ride through downtown shows a motorman helping a small girl cross a busy street. His simple act contrasts with the rushing crowd, prompting reflections on city heart and broader themes of greed and power at the national level.
Harvard economist Prof. Summer Slichter notes that a century ago over half the workforce were self employed, now less than one in five are. He warns the trend toward more employees reduces management responsibility and could push business leaders from organized labor.
Pupils and teachers resume lessons for the new term at Golden Days School. The start brings fresh workloads and new teachers for many, while others prepare to advance to higher grades and face changing subjects and surroundings.
More than one and a third million dollars in family allowances have been distributed since the act began five years ago. Newfoundland cites a letter describing how funds help clothe feed and educate children, with a detailed $671.23 purchase list including boots and a cart for an invalid child. By June 1950, 1,867,598 families received monthly cheques across the country from coast to coast.
A noisy, garbled midwestern-era town column notes the Watmen street work progress, a crossing project by Street Commissioner Willems, horse teams frightened by a machine shop, and local street repairs. It mentions school reopenings and staff, plus various names and local events amid faded OCR.
The 1958 Acton Fell event at the new arena built by George Town Lanter Costnut on Upper Mall Street is highlighted as a major attraction. Contests included Gold medal in the center and top awards for contestants. McMillan of Bris won gold, with others placing. The procession notes the farewell of Anbell as a highlight, and references to Acton and neighboring towns.
Erin council appointed Tarry McKenzie as Clerk Treasurer after reviewing several applications. Louise Brown of Fergus will be Public Health Nurse for Erin and Eramosa Township, with duties across district health services. Junior Farmers and Junior Institute held their regular joint meetings at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Kurt, drawing many young attendees. William Graham, a respected Bria Township resident, died at his home. funeral held August 22 at Chapel of Chimes in Vancouver. Tessie Hamilton, widow of James Gillatt, died August 19 at age 84, noted by Advocate.
At the Canadian National Exhibition on August 31 the Maccabees drill team from Alberta will perform a special one night feature in the Grandstand. The 39 members come from Tent Hives 1 2 5 and 17. A Calgary telephone warning about receiver banging is noted as a humorous aside during the report.
Mr and Mrs Ken McMillan and family exhibited their horses at the Ottawa Exposition last week for the first time and earned eight firsts five seconds two thirds and two fourths. They also placed highly at the Ottawa Winter Fair and plan to compete at the Canadian National in February.
An old Texan at a California banquet mocks West Coast bragging about fish. He quips no fish in Texas is impressive, then notes Texans measure fish between the eyes, underscoring regional pride with a humorously blunt line.
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