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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
2
Citizens praised municipal officials workers and contractors for cooperative efforts to improve park entrance streets ahead of Friday and Saturday events. Despite early difficulties with sewer upheaval the routes to the fairground remained passable and in better condition than before the sewer work began.
The Financial Post argues corruption in large cities stems from apathy toward municipal affairs and reluctance of business to engage. Criminals seek civic influence, while industry's withdrawal from politics leaves a vacuum allowing crime and police interference to grow.
A senior civil servant argues unemployment insurance should aid short term joblessness, not fund lavish living. He warns Canadians not to view unemployment funds as personal savings and notes the program relies on employer and public contributions.
A provincial and federal audience is urged to support a plan to decentralize by moving more branch offices to towns with lower costs and rising employment potential. The piece argues that cheaper space and housing, plus job creation, could offset reduced communication convenience and spread government reach beyond industrial hubs.
Ontario cities face upheaval as daylight saving time and hydro supply questions collide. Local centers within forty miles of Toronto and Hamilton rely on synchronized time to operate milk, industry, and city offices, making staggered hours impractical and causing widespread disruption.
The article muses on autumn colors seen along country roads between Acton and Milton on No 25 Highway. It notes vivid reds yellows and oranges against green, likens the sight to a travelogue of Canada at its best, and recalls poems about autumn scenery.
Ontario readers note weather hindering Fall Fairs and smoke affecting daylight across Canada. The piece argues business must stay solvent to provide service and profit supports wages. It critiques grammar trends among the rising generation and emphasizes the value of regular advertising and signature on cheques.
A wide display of awards noted for heavy horses light horses wagon and roadster classes. Winners include McDonald Bros Kerr & Son McCutcheon and Ismond with prize foals yearlings and mares across multiple divisions. Other named farms and riders collect cups for best stock in show including Harness and Roadster divisions.
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