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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1962
Page
19
A discussion of Acton's 1962 tax plan notes 90 percent of homeowners will pay less due to a re assessment completed in 1941 and a lower residential rate. Industrial and commercial taxes rise, aided by provincial grants aimed to reduce residential and farm rates, widening the mill rate spread. Councils warn this shift may deter new industry while preserving needed municipal maintenance and services.
Halton County Council approved a 2.3 million dollar budget highlighting a decade of growth and higher costs for residents. Oakville faces a large county share increase while Milton Acton Nassagaweya see tax relief. Burlington Georgetown Oakville and Esquesing rise, and overall per capita costs climb as services expand.
Fragmentary editorial notes discuss thrift and the best days to pay on time in government and democracy. Mentions Edmund Burke and a theme that good men must act to prevent misrule. Reflects historical concern with fiscal virtue and civic duty.
Readable excerpts recount Acton life with jury of small-town items. A 1912 report warns about underage pool hall visitors and enforces rules with possible $20 fines. A 1942 update covers St Albans Guild lunch changes due to sugar shortage, war fundraising, puppet shows, maple syrup scarcity, YMCAs sports, and street light vandalism fines.
A tied Georgetown council vote defeats a motion to rescind plans for a Deltex subdivision ratio by law. Jane Tatepayers opposed the by law at last week's meeting, aiming to curb home building in the area. Aldershot owners and other ratepayers back more open school board meetings, criticizing high spending in meetings. A Brampton resident proposes a new city hall over the Queen Street river diversion, citing European precedents. Oakville debates cadet use. a cadet radio is hired. Malton approves 13 000 for a branch library as residents push for books over a mobile service. Milton Council discusses routing near Highway 25 and track obstruction plans, with rail lines to be reconsidered to ease traffic.
A vivid, chaotic scene unfolds as a real horse runs loose through the street with a rider on its back. Onlookers shout for safety while townsfolk recount similar past spectacles and the dangers that followed. Children watch in awe and amusement as the animal dodges obstacles and spectators react with mix of fear and delight.
A rambling diary-like recount describes chaotic milk wagon chases and a Greek tragedy style shooting illusion, mixing festival week mishaps with domestic moments. The narrator notes a lively but imperfect week, detailing children’s events, a clever prize mix up, and a quiet cat nursing beside a towel cradle.
The 1962 Easter Seal Campaign runs in 226 Ontario communities with a $1,000,000 goal. Sponsored by Ontario Safety for Crippled Children and Rotary Kiwanis Kinsmen and other service clubs, the drive seeks broad public support to provide medical care and treatment, instill hope and self reliance, and help every crippled child in need.
Jefferson City Missouri doctor faces constant prank calls as teenagers dial his number 5432 and shout Blast Off when the receptionist answers as 54921 leading to plans to change the number.
Ballinafad reports a Birthday Dinner at De Cat residence with attendees and a dessert luncheon in Tetsburgh on Thursday hosted by Mrs Alex Mitchell. First Aid Class concludes with a Sunday post exam meeting. 4H club activities include a March home meeting at Dine Snow’s with a white sauce lesson and cheese sundae for lunch. A Toronto university guest speaker Paul Wilkinson delivers a sermon at St Paul's. A local tale recounts a clever dog scam where coins and a dead rat are used to impress a newcomer at a meat market and saloon.
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