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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
10
The piece argues municipal taxes fund essential local services like schools water streets and garbage and suggests residents compare municipal versus provincial and federal taxes. It notes municipal levies are bluntly visible while other levies are concealed.
An editorial urges farmers to treat soil as a vital raw material and promotes contour plowing to reduce erosion. It highlights water shortages, reforestation efforts in Haiton County, and the need for broad conservation to secure the nation’s food supply and economy.
The Financial Post reveals that of 593000 raised by the United Emergency Fund for Britain only 880 dollars went to food. The piece condemns charity betrayal, urges safeguards, and calls for penalties for both big operators and small thieves to protect public trust in Canadian charities.
A proposed constitutional amendment would let provinces impose a three percent retail sales tax to fund old age pensions. The plan would raise prices, even on small items like six cents for The Free Press, forcing retailers to absorb or pass on the tax. Opponents urge halting new taxes and cutting government spending instead.
The Huntsville Forester cites The Toronto Daily Star cautioning Ontario towns about funding new arenas amid a wave of public demand. Fergus faces a 9000 debt, Waterloo loans total 25000, Kincardine seeks more funds, Owen Sound arena declines after a strong first year, showing risks of precipitate projects.
Editorial notes that county roads are generally poor for travel but note the season is brief. It compares public reaction to small increases in milk prices versus larger liquor price hikes, concluding liquor is not an everyday necessity for all.
A Milton couple wedding tour miscue in Toronto ends with the groom knocking on the wrong door and being shooed away. A revived local baseball club elects officers for the next season. Millinery openings in Acton attract shoppers despite bad weather with new hats and colors on display. A freight train incident west of town disrupts travel. Rumors persist of an old shack near Maun Street as a suspected drinking spot, leading to a Carrie Nation style raid by three women securing a deck of cards.
Old home town notes report maple syrup priced at $2.50 a gallon locally. Winter's heavy snows linger into spring. Miss Clara Ebbage returns to Toronto after a visit. Knox Young People Guild visits Georgetown. United Church Men's Club concert and play draw crowds. County Council cuts salaries by about $4000. Mr Panton receives $400 honorarium. Died woods at St Josephs Hospital Guelph March 26 1921. Pryor Mary Ann Hodgins dies Acton March 31 1931.
Twentyfive reindeer from northern Sweden will be moved to Scotland in a limited trial to assess whether reindeer can be raised successfully there and provide useful outcomes for future farming efforts.
The piece argues that outdoor exploration is mentally and physically taxing yet rewarding, contrasting it with the ease of indoors. It notes the lure of vast skies, rivers and mountains, but warns fatigue and ego challenges from crowded streets. The author urges getting out more despite inner reluctance.
British doctors may now transmit X ray photos to colleagues abroad using the Post Office Cable and Wireless Photo Telegraphy service. The new facility enables urgent remote consultation, expanding international medical collaboration.
Sunday timetable shows church and school activities including Alfred Kitchen event and youth service in Eyenham with prayers. Friday at 4.15 pm Manion Band performance noted. Public notice format reflects small town schedule with local groups and times.
Directory listing doctors lawyers real estate firms and services in Acton Ontario with contact numbers offices and hours of operation. It includes physicians Dr Kenney Dr Garrett Dr Buchanan Dr Sirrs veterinarians Dr Young Dr Oakes optometrist Milligan and coaching schedules for Acton departures and Kitchener service.
A collection of scattered train times for Canadian National Railways listing daily and Sunday departures, with various flyers and routes including Georgetown and Guelph services and unusual time stamps. The text shows inconsistent formatting and multiple exceptions for days of operation.
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