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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
3
The fall fair returns at Acton Park for a town and district reunion showcasing farms gardens and handiwork. Organizers seek community help to keep costs down and invite volunteers exhibitors and friendly welcomes to visitors.
A nomination meeting in Acton drew only four to sixteen attendees from 2965 residents, despite 1400 eligible voters. The columnist laments apathy toward municipal affairs, noting petitions for by-law changes and frequent council inquiries while few citizens take responsibility for electing town officials.
The piece argues for keeping brown sugar sold by weight rather than packaged. It notes cheaper, rustic spreads like molasses and brown sugar once fed to cattle as economical options. The writer pleads for retailers to stick to traditional weighing methods to curb rising living costs and preserve nourishment.
The Ryerson Institute in Toronto offers hands on programs in costume design furniture arts business electrical technology radio broadcasting and more. In its third year the school has grown from 100 students to over 700 with 1600 taking night classes and courses filled as it addresses gaps between high school and specialized work.
The article recalls a late visit to Malton airport, once overlooked, now highlighting its modern facilities, public accommodations, and regular schedules. It notes planes often carry full loads and encourages readers to spend a few hours there, finding it accessible and affordable for travel.
The piece discusses expectations for good weather to boost district fall fairs, notes first samples of large potatoes from a local grower, and calls for more quality produce. It mentions motor vehicle license plate responsibilities, a week of moist weather easing tasks, and reflections on federal MPs pay and advertising signatures in business.
At the annual meeting in 1900 the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society elected officers led by President Mrs T Easton and vice presidents Mrs J McHagar and Mr J Narrush. Other officers include Mrs HP Moore as recording secretary Mrs Jas Moore as treasurer and Mrs Jas Brown as treasurer. A large crowd gathered at GTR station to glimpse Sir Charles T Upper as he passed toward Guelph for a Conservative demonstration.
The Free Press notes remodeling of the former Mrs Bearhope store for new tenants and enlargements at Wonderland Theatre for the talkies. Lieutenant Governor Ross opens Acton Fair 1930 with Alfred Beardmore and Col A O Beardmore present. The Arens performance on opening night draws strong praise. local births, marriages, and a death are recorded for September 1930 and nearby areas.
The September council meeting notes efficient actions including paying hydro, telephone, and local board bills. approving relief and road expenditures. funding local agricultural societies. arranging tenders for a culvert. intertown drainage transfers. and first reading a by law to assess school districts for 1950.
The community extends sympathy to Mrs Evelyn Neville and family on the death of Mr Russell Neville after a lingering illness. Numerous relatives and friends visited and shared in the sorrow, including Mr and Mrs Carl Willard, Jean, and Mr Tramas Scott Jr of Sheffield, and Miss Madeline Kellington of Toronto.
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