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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1949
Page
18
The Acton Agricultural Society hosts its 34th annual exhibition drawing town and country to the fairgrounds. The event revives regional shows once common in Halton Burlington Oakville and Nassagawega with Oakville resuming after 26 years. Friday and Saturday feature the district’s finest farm products and livestock.
Walter Legge editor of the Granby Leader Mail and a longtime weekly journalism advocate has died at age 58. He led the Ontario Quebec CWNA division and chaired national CWNA committees on advertising and finance. His death prompts tributes to his Christian kindness and fraternal spirit from colleagues coast to coast.
An Ontario weekly editor faces violent personal abuse from the mayor over a proposal for public excluded committee meetings. The Financial Post argues the press has a duty to report public business and scrutinize officials when meetings with closed sessions occur. Also notes ratepayer notices under the new Schedule for County uniformity cause public uproar.
Article discusses 1950 tax rate levels based on mill rates, reassessment fairness, and advice to compare properties and location. Praises Mr Harrap for fair assessment and notes devaluation effects on markets, travel, and Canadian purchases. Encourages buying Canadian to offset higher costs.
Next week brings Thanksgiving and gratitude for Canada. The Financial Post notes a 25 percent rise in Ottawa corporation taxes so far this year. Acton Fair looms with promise of better weather than last year. Roadwork on No. 25 Highway worsens between Acton boundary and No. 7 junction. Fire prevention week runs Oct 9–15 with winter readiness urged. Guelph Memorial Gardens reports a $27,000 profit in 10 months. $11,000 redirected to lower taxes. An Owen Sound fireman injured, later died from a wall collapse during firefighting at Dornoch highlights cross-town risk sharing.
The Acton Ladame team dominated the annual softball tournament, defeating Georgetown and other rivals in close contests. Reports indicate a steady run of fixtures with Acton securing two wins and setting a high standard for upcoming games.
The column recalls Acton life in 1890 and notes a close call when a man was struck in the forehead by an axe while splitting kindling. It mentions a lacrosse match, winter savings on fuel, farm moves including Michael Lamh selling and James Moffat relocating, and community events with sports and a factory display.
The passage discusses a person named YY Daw and their view of high value in serving groups such as church, charities, and schools. It highlights personal reward from helping others and relates this to an insurance agent aiding community security and happiness.
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