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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
4
Acton hosts an autumn fair on Friday and Saturday inviting residents to enjoy the last outdoor outing before cold weather. The event highlights agricultural crafts livestock and produce with a chance to meet farmers and learn about farming trends.
A letter urges pride in national identity as Canadian flags replace American displays. It argues for an official flag to show nationhood and asks businesses to stop flying American symbols near royal visits and border areas, urging consistent Canadian display nationwide.
Dr Gordon Bell argues chronic alcoholism exceeds tuberculosis and polio in suffering and is largely preventable. He calls for education and prevention, criticizes liquor profits for promoting alcohol, and urges measures to curb sale to protect public health in Canada.
A newspaper editorial condemns anonymous letters to editors and council members, arguing they undermine responsible governance. It urges readers to sign criticisms and be prepared to explain their remarks, noting officials and newspapers are human and open to error.
The piece argues the new county assessment system in Halton has failed after five years. It notes ongoing conflicts among Georgetown, Esquesing, Acton, Milton, Nassagaweya, and North Halton High School assessment, with no decisive resolution from the Municipal Board and rising cost and legal entanglements. It urges Ontario authorities to provide fair justice free from politics.
Town residents are urged to keep streets clean and avoid litter while Dominion census figures remain infrequent and used by assessors. The Free Press exhibit at the Fall Fair will showcase old Ac ton pictures and home paper items Friday and Saturday in the Hall. The Financial Post inquiry suggests schools should stress democratic government citizenship and history more.
The Free Press reports the nation mourning McKinley’s death with the world bowing in grief. It notes public sorrow and reflects on the impact of the tragedy while mentioning local sights such as Ramshaw’s Mill Street show window and activities of the Junior League floral service. Millinery openings are being prepared.
The article records the warm September weather, the sale of a grocery business by J. G. Lindsay to J. L. Kingshatt, a Bannockburn Women's Institute shower for Tillie McCullough, Acton Citizens Band drum coat of arms painted by Lindsay, United Church choir’s social for Miss Jean Kennedy, and a successful Acton File for HOT despite bad weather.
A mixed regional digest reports a new Burlington Guides and Brownies building opening, a Lord Mayor visit to Oakville, a Brampton river-diversion project with yard removals, and a Milton casualty tale. Also covered are landfill debates in Oakville Trafalgar, a Canadian Champion tribute to Beverley Smale, and a 1950 Canadian union membership rise.
A fragmented listing page shows Acton Ontario businesses including Wright Real Estate and Insurance, veterinary services by D. V. M. Young and others, notary, accountants, realtors, and a partial note on operating hours. appears to be a local business directory with addresses and phone references. The text includes names such as Guelph area firms, Oakville services, and H. Dyment Realtors, plus miscellaneous ads and hours information.
Daily and Sunday flyer schedules appear with numerous times including Georgetown and Guelph stops. Entries reference multiple daily departures with exceptions for Sundays and Mondays and scattered late evening shows.
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