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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
10
The town and district celebrate a unified effort to recognize those who served. The project required many meetings and extensive time from Reeve, Councillors, and citizens from all walks of life. The community's cooperation and inclusive planning set a warm welcome for all who returned.
The Acton Branch of the Canadian Legion seeks a Liquor Control Board beer license for their Main Street premises. The Acton Press editor condemns selling beer and urges rejection to protect service members and community welfare, noting two existing licensed hotels suffice.
Rural communities lost some entertainment avenues as wartime absences reduced youth activity and local events. Families increasingly relied on cars to access city venues, weakening neighborhood traditions and community spirit. As the young returned, familiar pastimes failed to revive, prompting a shift toward urban substitutes.
The district plans to bring back local sports and full use of the arena for year round entertainment for young people. It notes the winter season may again feature plays and concerts by district youth, aiding community fundraising and development.
The piece sketches Mark Twain’s reflections on river pilots forming a strong union that disciplined river traffic, its decline as railroads and commoditized towing altered the trade, and the fading of piloting as a distinct craft amid industrial shifts. The article shifts to praise for the Salvation Army Red Shield Campaign and its community work during wartime.
Editorial notes discuss the strike era, Fire Prevention Week to reduce winter fire risk, price controls costs in Canada, and questions about price regulation. Mentions Daylight Saving Time ending and clocks set back Sunday with standard time resuming, noting potential railway schedule adjustments and evenings changing next week.
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