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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
2
A triple inquiry examines the Belmont Hotel fire in Ottawa that killed two. The blaze started in the second floor cocktail lounge and the hotel liquor license has been suspended amid calls to curb alcohol outlets and a push for more investigations before further fatalities occur.
An investment dealer argues that a municipality's good name influences bond bids. Reputation factors include sound administration, per capita debt, loan sizes, and the finance officer and elected officials. A reeve with a bad reputation could delay market entry for a municipality seeking funds.
The Singer Sewing Machine Co. of New Jersey faces a prolonged strike begun May 1, costing workers nine million dollars in wages. City relief rose from six thousand to eleven thousand in a month as plans to move the plant circulate. Nearby, Chicago printers return after 22 months idle while Ontario lithographers press for higher pay, with mixed results.
The Winnipeg Free Press criticizes government surplus as misleading and warns that high revenues rely on fragile foreign trade. It notes workers and employers lose money after strikes, and Marshall Plan funding to Canada will shrink, with Europe losing dollars as 1952 approaches.
A historical note ties Uncela’s philosophy to Abraham Lincoln as it recalls his warning against pressuring thrift weakening the strong or harming wage earners. The piece emphasizes self-reliance and warns against borrowing, class hatred, and overreach that erodes initiative and independence.
Editorial notes point to Acton Fair as the major upcoming local event with exhibitors and visitors preparing for a standout 1949 edition. The piece also notes stabilized fuel oil supplies, subdued coal strike threats, and Canada’s Sterling moves influencing life abroad and at home.
Recollections of Acton notes include Beech-nutling as a weekend pastime for youth. Mrs Jenne B Matthews sells her bakery to Chester Matthews who takes over next week. Pupils advance to higher departments as enrollment grows. Milas McQueen reports over 70 in his class. Edward Nicklin Jr begins as express messenger on North Western ponds at six dollars monthly. Waldie family plans Europe and Egypt winter travel. Council debate on extending electric light, proposing eight more lamps and street lamp relocations on Hower and Malin streets. Town sells off street lamps to Port Campton for 175 and lamp posts at 25 cents each. street lighting changes end.
The issue reports a rat and wether roast in Limehouse by Storey Glove Co employees. A barn fire on a Mr oA G Clarrhkipe farm near noon. Judge W Munro named to Alton County bench succeeding Judge Eliott. E J Winsard buys Matthew's residence to convert to a drug store and residence with storefront extension. A quiet wedding at Eramosa Sept 14 Myrtle Adelaide Hamilton marries Earl Nelson Lambert Acton. FE Po Moore elected President of Ontario Magistrates Association at Barrie convention. A gold nugget found in 1869 weighed 147 pounds.
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