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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
3
A Town meeting note urges ratepayers to read the auditor's report to understand costs of education police and fire protection and the debt burden. It argues that familiarizing with the 1953 and 1955 financial outlook helps voters assess municipal services and council budgeting before 1955 elections.
An unclear notice describes seeking a prompt favor from a busy man and promises a safe, reliable assurance. It hints at planning time and dependence on the busy man’s cooperation, noting a time frame and the need to secure help without delays.
Staff reflects on the fall fair in Acton, noting strong interest in printing exhibits and a larger understanding of farm life. More than 800 attendees engaged with the booth, underscoring town and rural outreach and the value of direct contact at the event.
The piece reflects on early settlers meeting needs with little red tape and questions if today’s planning slows progress. It contrasts past ease in building mills, homes, schools, and churches with current burdens from legal, tax, and labor demands, suggesting a surplus of planners and a shortage of doers.
The piece notes shifts in heating fuels from hardwood and coal to oil and natural gas delivered by pipe and electric power. It argues worries about fuel exhaustion are outdated as technology and supplies evolve, trusting ingenuity will find better heating solutions.
The Regina Leader-Post argues that western farmers stand to gain most from immigration benefits. More migrants could reduce farm dependence on volatile world markets by increasing domestic labor and stabilizing feeding needs in Canada.
John Mack argues Canadians must tackle American misconceptions about Canada without waiting for U.S. driven education. He notes efforts by the Canadian Club Canadian Authors' Association and CBC to distribute material and promote dialogue, urging direct, convincing rebuttals at tourist spots and informal meetings as a strategy.
Fire chief reports false alarms and a tree house fire with no children found nearby. Youths wandered into a bush in Georgetown causing a scare before being found. Burlington faces high recreation costs with shared funding proposed. An Oakville bowling accident left a boy relieved after a pin struck him. Erin considers a village waterworks system amid petition drives. Georgetown debates provincial police stay with mixed opinions. Burlington boat owners lose motors to theft after overnight exposure. Molten marks a municipal rest room opening as the Salvation Army plays nearby.
Nellie McPhail died at her Campbellville home on September 15 in her 75th year after a brief illness. She was born in Ayrshire England and is survived by two sons John R. Campbellville and Neil H. Milton, a daughter Jelena Cooke of St Catharines, six grandchildren, two brothers William of Saskatoon and George of Perth, sisters Janet Devlin Moose Jaw Margaret Norsy Spy Hill Jean Lyons Benito and Elizabeth Campbellville. Rev James Sutherland led the funeral at St. David's Church Campbellville followed by interment in Campbellville cemetery.
A 1964 Free Press item recalls Acton Fair events from 1904 including a June Clover perfume vending machine, a new National cash register, J A Anderson’s electric lighting, Beardmore and Co. tannery upgrades with a 100 hp motor, and a $50,000 investment. It notes bowling trips by Acton bowlers and a well attended Methodist church service and Sunday school quarterly review with praise for Dr Ault.
The United church service on Sunday featured the Young People's Society with Professor Mclean of OAC Guelph as speaker. Col George Drew and Capt Eddie Baker will address an Adam audience in October, sponsored by Duke of Devonshire and Lakeside chapters. Mary Young won the girls tennis title and a silver cap, Donald Ryder took the single days prize, and George R Poole earned his BA with honors from Queen's. Officers of the Young Peoples group are listed, including J J Stewart as president and Velma Blair as pianist. Limehouse School Fair prizewinners include Filmer Burt Elva Futchie Bruce Lindsay Edwood Snow Betty Burkhalder and others.
Acton and area listings for doctors bakers and lawyers with office hours and contact numbers. Includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr John Scott A J Buchanan H Leib real estate agents veterinarians and funeral home details plus coach and railway schedules for Acton and Milton region.
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