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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
2
The piece questions who runs the country amid leadership delays as Mr. King relinquishes the ministerial post and Mr. Se Laurent assumes it. It criticizes Ottawa and Ontario’s political inactivity since a June election where the Premier lost his seat and has not indicated any run. The writer argues leaders may be superfluous and praises private industry management.
Acton enjoys a secure water supply despite dry weather and higher use due to a new reservoir built three years ago, added water sources, and a large pumping unit. Meters measure consumption, and there have been no lawn watering restrictions or fire safety concerns.
A reader recounts attending the Ex with focus on the Welsh Guards and the Kitchener Musical Society Band. They praise the evening program while critiquing the Welsh Guards program for lacking band oriented pieces. The note also highlights a liquor free two days at the fairgrounds and calls for continued temperance.
The Department of Education launches the Ryerson Institute of Technology offering a practical program for youth to learn trades and skills for a good livelihood. The new institute marks a positive trend in provincial education.
The Ryerson Institute at 50 Gould Street Toronto operates as a civilian school after wartime use for returning soldiers. Open September 21, 1948, it offers 0 to 24 month courses in electronics, jewelry repair, drafting, photography, fashion crafts, cookery, barbering, hairdressing, and business courses with diplomas granted on graded work. Ontario residents pay 25 dollars yearly, non-residents higher. courses include short industry sponsored options. Applicants must be 18 or older.
September reminds homeowners to inspect heating systems and chimneys. Proper cleaning and repairs reduce fire risk from furnaces boilers and chimneys and lower fuel costs. Begin inspections in late summer or early autumn before cold weather arrives.
Daylight Saving Time ends next Sunday and the lost hour returns. Britain employs 1,082,000 civil servants, up from 408,000 in 1948, while mining and agriculture face a 140,000 worker shortfall. The piece critiques government control and notes a turbojet engine for civil use could power small aircraft. It urges drivers with courtesy for high speeds and forests predictions of simpler, cheaper cars appealing to buyers priced out of current models.
Readable items note Acton station sold tickets to Toronto during a fair, farms changing hands near Crewson's Corner, R Wansbrough buying Wm Swackhammer's farm for a good price, J Osbourn selling to W Cripps for 2250 dollars. Mrs John Cameron visiting Acton relatives. Frosty nights begin. duck shooting in season. Electric light deputation to visit Newmarket Stayner for plant plans. Marriage notice: George H Locke of Harvard College to Grace Isabel Moore in Toronto.
In Acton on Monday a wedding took place at St Joseph's Church with Helen Neble daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gibbons Victoria Avenue marrying Willmond Cripps of Acton. Also noted were library board appointments and local notices including a death in Erin and a man named Murray.
Daily schedule notes show westbound service with exceptions on Monday at 1:17 a.m. and 1:20 a.m. and Sunday patterns at 3:47 a.m. and 6:50 p.m. Saturday and Sunday restrictions apply. Flyer at Guelph indicates service change except weekends at 6:10 p.m.
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