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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
11
The fall fair returns to Acton Park this Friday and Saturday as a community showcase of farms gardens and handiwork. Organizers seek public help to manage costs and welcome exhibitors and volunteers to greet visitors and assist on fair days.
In Acton the nomination event drew only four to six participants of 2,965 residents, despite a 1400 eligible pool. The piece laments citizen apathy toward municipal affairs and urges attendance at council meetings and by law changes.
The author laments modern packaged brown sugar losing moisture and lumpiness, preferring the old harvested bin form. They note cheap brown sugar and molasses fed to cattle, urging retailers to stick to traditional selling methods to keep costs and nourishment in check.
The piece argues September high school graduates face a choice between practical and arts education and lauds Ryerson Institute of Technology in Toronto. It notes rapid growth from 100 to 700 students plus 1600 night-class enrollees and highlights courses in costume design furniture arts business electrical technology radio food technology and more.
A recent visit reveals Malton airport’s growth and modern facilities. Many planes run at full capacity with regular schedules. The writer encourages locals to spend time at Malton, noting approachable ground travel costs and the appeal of air travel nearby.
Editorial notes express hope for good weather for fall district fairs and mention first samples of local grown potatoes. It questions motor license plate responsibility and comments on a week of moist weather. It notes federal MPs pay during a special session and ponders unemployment insurance stamping. It praises advertising signatures in business and the link to credibility and profit.
The Free Press notes the annual Methodist Woman's Missionary Society meeting elected officers led by President Mrs Easton and vice presidents Mrs Hag ar and Mr Nar rush. A large crowd later watched Sir Charlie Tupper pass en route to a Conservative demonstration in Guelph.
The community extends sympathy to Mrs Fyelyn New and to Mr and Mrs Ralph Neville and family on the death of Russell Neville after a lingering illness. Several relatives and friends visited and extended condolences. Notable visitors include Mr and Mrs Carl Willard and daughter Jean, Mr Thomas Scott Jr of Sheffield, and Miss Madeline Kellington of Tomato.
The Free Press notes remodeling of the former Mrs Bearhope store for new tenants and enlarging Wonderland Theatre to install talking pictures. Acton welcomed the Lieutenant Governor with Alfred Beardmore and Col A O Heardmore from Toronto to open the Acton Fair of 1930. The Arenas debut night impressed as a first trial, and local births marriages and deaths are listed, including a son born to Mr and Mrs Fo Wet and the marriage of Douglas Kenney to Ling HO Keyonen. Elizabeth Lynd, daughter of Witham and Flora Lynd, died at St Marys Hospital Niagara Falls NY.
Faquesing Township Council holds September meeting with unanimous attendance. Motions approve payments to hydro and communications firms, lamb relief claims, and faxes. approve county equalization plan. authorize road and grant payments to Acton Milton and Esquesing areas. arrange tenders for a culvert. set 1950 school tax by law first reading.
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