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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1954
Page
11
The Acton Fair of 1954, despite bad weather, drew on 40 years of trial and a strong cooperative spirit between rural and town residents. Officials praise all who helped, from president Ray Everdeil to exhibitors and visitors, noting the event’s enduring appeal and the memorable donkey baseball and teamwork.
The Guelph transformer plant opened with a high energy ceremony featuring Hon. C. D. Howe and Hon. Leslie M. Frost. Over 700 people are now employed as part of Ontario’s decentralization push. The event marked ongoing expansion across Ontario with new factories and housing amid a period of growth for Canada.
The piece lauds Canadian independence spirit shown in recent weeks. It highlights Marilyn Bell’s feat surpassing a world long distance swimmer and condemns American decorations at Niagara Falls. It praises Canada’s flag, Canadian talent, and the armed forces massed bands concert at the C N E, urging more Canadian effort and self reliance.
Prime Minister St Laurent praised Liberal policy as building a strong united Canada during a speech at the Reform Club in Quebec City. He defended French Canadian culture, criticized Duplessis on provincial autonomy, and urged more leaders like him to shape public opinion across Canada.
The piece argues English refugees in Canadian schools broke the stereotype of reserve. It describes how English students initially stood out with expressive speech and lively enthusiasm for extracurriculars, then adapted to Canadian life while retaining warmth and sociability. It ends noting postwar Canadian schools may still be catching up to English student eagerness.
Announcement last week publicized a new $400 000 supermarket on a 10 acre site in Oakville with 16 000 square feet of selling space and parking for 500 cars. Construction is set to begin next week.
The Women's Missionary Society of Acton United Church met at Mrs. P. Binnie’s home on Tuesday September 14 with President Miss M. Z. Bennett presiding. Worship was led by Mrs. Hannah and group on India and Canada. Miss Bennett led the study book on the Church in India. several new families were discussed. Mrs. F Cleave spoke on India and Canada. Miss Henderson, and Miss Simmons, Miss Mo Main, and Miss Margaret Evans attended. Evanston World Conference guest speaker planned for October Thankoffering meet. Closing prayer by Mrs. Hannah. light lunch served by Mrs. Hannah’s group.
The Sunday program lists Rally Day Service at 7 00 p m Evening Worship Morning and Church School times on September 26 with a Beginners Class at 11 00 am September 28 features Sunday School at 10 00 am Morning Worship at 11 00 am and Evening Worship at 7 00 pm. Thought for the Week notes Where there is no Christian Sabbath there is no Christian morality.
Acton hosts the twenty first annual fair with Duncan Mirshall opening ceremonies. Local contests include Harmonica, Banana Eating, Baby Show, and distances prize winners. A gasoline storage outbuilding explosion challenges the Beardmore plant. The M C A building progresses, a cornet concert is held, and the Free Press begins temporary quarters relocation.
Windsor Ont. tCPs Ted Gardiner a fast man with a hoe saved his family when his son cried out about a 30 inch diamondback rattler. Ted dispatched the snake with a couple of swings. In Edmonton jokes about mosquitoes in the north persist says RCAF survival school official, who would endure weeks in subzero weather over a summer insect plague in the Northwest Territories.
The St Boniface historical society opens a new museum displaying the pistol that killed Thomas Scott and the ropes used to hang Louis Riel. Scott faced execution in 1870 for opposing the provisional government. Riel was hanged at Regina in 1885 for his role in the uprising.
A compact Acton community directory listing physicians surgeons dentists veterinarians and service providers with office addresses and phone numbers. Includes travel coaches schedules and a section for real estate and insurance services in Acton Milton and Guelph areas.
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