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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1951
Page
3
Rain drenched the Acton Fair drawing hearty patience from President Parker, Secretary Swackhamer, directors, exhibitors, and visitors. Despite showers the arena at Acton park proved a capable center for the program as everyone hopes for better weather next year.
A Mil ton meeting endorsed Dr. H. H. Hannam on inclusive price controls. The group argued production and distribution costs drive prices, while farmers’ returns stay fair, urging a return to free trade and less government price intervention.
A four year study by a committee of education business agricultural and labor representatives urges overhaul of high school training for youth who enter the workforce. It argues most Canadian youth do not pursue university and calls for education tailored to non academic paths and stronger ties between schools and industry and universities.
The Elora Express reports smoother surfaces and less traffic bottlenecks on No. 25 Highway from Acton to Milton, then Dundas Highway or Queen Elizabeth Way. Improvements on the Dundas Highway enhance the journey, making the route widely liked for scenery and comfort. Motorists praise the road as among the finest in the area and increasingly popular for trips to the city.
A comparison of reference books and poets shows autumn receives more quotes than summer. The piece notes autumn is linked to harvest and dusk in dictionaries, while summer is treated as a transient season with fewer notable lines. Residents praise autumn colors and outdoor drives to enjoy the annual galaxy of color.
Editorial notes discuss street surfacing delays and fall weather affecting fall fairs. It cites Thanksgiving and Daylight Saving Time changes, estimates turkey populations and mine strike costs, and muses on farm leadership and the impact of widespread painting on farm appeared prosperity.
A fragment from the Free Press issue dated September 24, 1931 recalls how the good old days appeared more appealing in past decades. The truncated text hints at nostalgia and historical reminiscence.
Reconstruction of local events notes Rearney beating Nupur 4 3 in the first game of the Intermedial baseball finals. Also reported are the death of Lincoln Goldie of Guelph, railway water tank plans, Esquesing School Fair results, and local notices on marriages and business closures.
Mrs ET. Burke and daughter recount Jamaica hurricane experiences as their hotel and other north shore tourist properties withstand the storm. They describe the wind surge, sudden silence, and the challenge of the rebuilding after the core pain of the tempest.
A damaged text fragment describes a tiny school where children sit on stools and play ball. It mentions a stone building with white walls and trees near the grounds. The poem hints at pride in learning and leaving school someday.
The notice lists September 1030 a.m. services at Stistley Archool. Morning Service at 10 nan, Evening Service at 2.20 pan. Includes wing-song, Wednesday prayer meeting, and Friday BYPU.
Directory lists doctors dentists veterinarians lawyers and real estate insurers in Acton Ontario with offices in Isyman Block Mul St Acton and Willow River streets plus railway coach times from Acton to Georgetown and Guelph including various phone numbers and service notes. It includes admissions to medical and legal services and a transport schedule with daily and holiday variations.
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