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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1953
Page
3
The Acton Fair faces weather risks for Friday and Saturday September 18th and 19th. Organizers stress rain or shine preparation, gate receipts, and ongoing community support as vital to the event's success and turnout.
The writer describes attending the CN E closing day with rain and cold, noting a preferred final night program of relaxed bands and request songs. They recall 75 years of Ex experiences, changes like machinery hall now used for storage, and the sense of ceremony and progress guiding the event despite no attendance record.
The note credits the Free Press high standing to editors staff advertisers readers and loyal cooperation from Acton residents through the years. It speaks of shared success and plans for further improvements while promising to keep pace with the community and express appreciation to all who aid in delivering the local weekly paper.
The piece argues that living in smaller communities cuts reliance on city systems and questions metropolitan planning for Toronto. It notes delays in milk, bread, and newspaper deliveries and rail strikes that disrupt city life, suggesting self-contained groups may be preferable to expanding large urban areas.
The article encourages local social church and educational groups to organize reporters for fall and winter activities. It advises writing concise post meeting reports immediately, mailing or dropping them at the newspaper office, signed for authenticity, to keep the community paper representative and timely.
Thousands of farm families across Canada receive no pay in some crop years. Farming is a high risk venture with potential long term gains, yet protracted bad weather and marketing conditions can erase all yearly effort and investment.
Reader argues Acton council should not hire a town manager citing democracy efficiency and possible dictatorship. Compares to Pilate, notes potential salary around 5000 dollars, and questions feasibility and cost. Mentions Oakville advertising for one after plebiscite approved two years ago. Town council vote set for next Monday. citizens urged to share views.
Georgetown residents toured Stratford during the National Film Board festival season and watched moving pictures shot for the show in a tent. Spectators filled the seats as Eric Christmas entertained between scenes. The piece notes other local items from Trafalgar traffic projects to a 93rd birthday, a fatal Erin shooting, a Golden Wedding, and water skiing guests at a poolside gathering.
Thought for the Week urges education of children with help from all, as a church service invites broader participation. Arthur Wellesley referenced in a dated note, signaling a historical church moment. All welcome to join the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity service on September 20, 1953.
Sunday September 7 1953 schedule lists 10 00 am Sunday School for all ages 11 00 am Morning Worship and 7 30 pm Mr Patterson farewell service at the church.
A compact listing featuring physicians surgeons veterinarians and legal and financial services in Acton Ontario. Includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan B D Young C L Young Wright Real Estate and Insurance Valuator Realtors accountants Leatherland Candler and Rogers Funeral Home. Addresses phones and office hours where shown.
A 1903 note recalls Canada’s population potential while reporting a disrupted GTR water valve fault that dumped 35,000 gallons and forced an Westbound train to use a siding. Sightseers ignored a vice president D D Mann car, deriding the aging railway and Esquesing Agricultural Society’s 8th annual exhibition in Georgetown.
Heavy early frost marks September opening while Acton District residents attend Tom Blakelock’s Oakville picnic. Lloyd Milles wins Ford car ticket at Stouffville event. Acton Citizens’ Band performs in Georgetown Park as cool weather persists. Pergola project at Acton Pioneer Cemetery advances for Fair Day visitors. Acton Park sees a 5-5 draw with Guelph and a 6-5 win over Fergus in a doubleheader. Born Weber in Acton is a daughter on August 31 1933. School parade permits and May pole dance prize money announced for rural district children’s load.
Eastbound daily services start 540 am with exceptions. Georgetown flyers run 902 am and 10 27 pm. Westbound trains operate daily except Sunday and Monday at 2 22 am and 12 00 am, with other days varying.
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