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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
9
The narrator recounts a Friday at the CNE grandstand watching Hell Drivers perform risky car stunts. After fueling bravado on Action street and Multan Streets the author notes rough road conditions, frequent spins, and a general sense that many drivers are similar in reckless style.
A noon street car ride reveals a motorman guiding a little girl to cross a busy street after she clutches a milk quart. The scene contrasts surface city life with its hidden kindness, urging readers to value small acts amid greed and power struggles.
Harvard economist Professor Summer Slichter notes a shift toward government dependence and fewer self employed workers. Ten years ago over half the workforce was self employed. now less than one in five is his own boss.
Golden Days School bells signal the start of the fall term as students and teachers begin classes. Students face new grades and teachers while some will miss classmates as they move forward, with kindergarten through grade 12 presenting fresh routines and choices for future careers and education.
The Canada family allowance program has paid over 1.3 million dollars to children since inception five years ago. Newfoundland highlights the impact in a letter noting improvements in clothing and education for ten children. By June 1950 nearly 1.87 million families received monthly cheques, spanning from Newfoundland to British Columbia.
A dated 1900 reminiscence describes a warm spell with 90 degree heat as bricklayers lay new stone crossings on Warm Black Street. Various trades and shops, including Grinedells machine shop, are mentioned along with street scenes and local incidents. Public schools reopened with staffing noted for several departments and principals as the town reflects on past years.
In 1930 the Acton Feauoin One new arena becomes a centerpiece as the Georgetown Lumber Court property on Upper Mall Street is sold to the Baptist congregation and renamed The Hospital Personage. Contestants compete with Gold and Silver awards while local residents attend events and visit the nearby street scenes.
Erin village council appointed Larry McKenzyne as Clerk Treasurer after review of several applications. Mass Lane Brown will head Public Health at Wellington County Health Unit and oversee nursing services in Erin and Eramosa Township. Junior Farmers and Jantar Institute hosted a joint social with a roast at Harry Burt’s home, drawing many youths. William Graham, a respected Erin Township resident, died at his home. Funeral held at Chapel of Chimes. Tessie Hamilton, wife of James Gillett, died August 19 in her 84th year.
The Maccabees drill team from Alberta Tent Hives 1 2 5 and 17 will join Calgary Stampeder drill team for a special one night feature at the Canadian National Exhibition Grandstand on August 31. A telephone company warns against banging receivers during calls to avoid trouble with spouses.
Ken and Mrs McMillan attended the Ottawa Exposition last week with their horses and achieved eight firsts five seconds two thirds and two fourths. They previously placed at the Ottawa Winter Pair and plan to compete next at the Canadian National Exhibition.
An old Texan at a California banquet listens to grand tales of West Coast fish talk. He finally remarks that Texas has no fish worth bragging about, then notes Texans measure fish between the eyes to keep comparisons in check.
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