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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
13
The town urges residents to study the auditor's report on Acton's finances to understand debt, services, and costs of education and police fire protection. It notes councils will govern finances for 1955 and that the 1953 report remains a strong reference.
In a tense exchange the busy man delays offering help as others push for a firm pledge. A momentary pause follows a plan to secure assistance, with no clear commitment until further discussion.
Readers recount a fall fair experience in Acton, noting a large turnout and extensive printing displays. The event fostered personal contact between town and rural visitors, with over 800 coupons filled at the exhibit and a new understanding of farm supply origins.
A reflective editorial recalls early settlers facing few hurdles while building mills schools and homes. It questions today’s planning zeal and legal demands, suggesting too many rules suppress the initiative of would be entrepreneurs and local leaders.
The piece notes a shift from wood and coal fears to modern fuel systems. Pipelines deliver natural gas and electric power use rises, reducing concern about heat sources. It emphasizes ingenuity will find better heating solutions as supplies are finite but not immediately exhausted.
The Regina Leader-Post argues that western farmers have the most at stake in immigration benefits. A larger Canadian workforce would reduce farmers dependence on volatile world markets and foreign competition.
John Wack argues Canadians must tackle American misconceptions directly. He urges national efforts through clubs, authors, student exchanges, and CBC rebuttals to dispel myths and promote accurate views of Canada and Canadians beyond polite jokes.
Fire chief reports false alarm then tree house fire with signs youths were present. In Georgetown youths wander into a bush causing a stir. Burlington faces high recreation costs with township subsidy debate. Oakville incident ends with head injury from a falling bowling pin. Erin discusses waterworks petitions. Georgetown police dispute over provincial forces. Milton sees stolen outboard motors. Malton hosts a new rest room opening with Salvation Army band miscue.
Nellie McPhail died September 15 at her Campbellville home aged 74. Funeral service conducted by Rev James Sutherland September 18 at St David's church. Interment followed in Campbellville cemetery. Survived by two sons John R. Campbellville Neil H. Milton a daughter Jelena Cooke St Catharines and six grandchildren. Brothers William Saskatoon George Perth Australia sisters Janet Devlin Moose Jaw Margaret Norsey Benito Elizabeth Campbellville. Predeceased by husband Peter McPhail.
Reading the Free Press from 1964 recalls Acton fair events in 1904 including a penny perfume machine demonstration and new cash register installation by Mosars C F Goodeve Co. Local businesses like Beardmore Co Acton Tanning expand with a 100 hp motor and $50,000 spend. Acton Bowling Club rinks visit Orangeville for matches revealing green quirks. Community notes cover church rally day service and Dr Ault address.
In 1934 the United church Sunday service featured Young People's Society leadership with Prof Melean of OAC Guelph as speaker. Col George Drew and Capt Eddie Baker planned October Adam audience talks. Prizes were awarded at the Times House School play with students including Elmer Burt Elva Ritchie Bruce Lindsay Edwood Snow and others.
A compact listing of Acton professionals including Dr W G C Kenney physician surgeon with office in Lyman Block Mill Street, Dr D A Garrett at Willow and River Streets, barrister solicitor notary public, and travel schedules from Acton Coaches and Canadian National Railways with times and routes. Also includes dental surgeon Dr A J Buchanan, Dr H Leib, veterinarian F G Oakes, and local real estate and funeral service providers.
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