Ups and Downs in 1962 Tax Rates for Acton
The reassessment completed in 1961 lowers the residential and farm mill rate while total taxes stay similar to 1961. Industrial and commercial taxes rise, aided by provincial grants allocated to reduce only residential and farm taxes. The town faces a higher mill spread and pressure to attract new industry as industrial shares grow. A new budget funds equipment and maintenance of public buildings and services.
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Acton
Acton Free Press
Diffs Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Ontane
Audit Bureau of Circulations
CWNA
Ontario Quebc Dison
CWNLA
Canada
England
Commonwealth Countries
Othe
United States
Post Offic Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
Growing County Budget Highlights 1962 Halton Plan
Halton County Council approved a 1962 budget reflecting a decade of growth with a total of 2.3 million dollars for county services including health Centennia Manor industry commission registry office and child welfare. Per capita costs rise for residents with Oakville Burlington and Georgetown facing notable increases while Acton Milton and Nassagaweya see tax reductions. The budget signals rising government costs across municipal and county levels and raises questions about whether growth yields proportionate returns.
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Halton
Ciid
North Helron
H.gnaboo
Registy
Oakville
Trafalgar
Gekville
Burlington
Acton
M.lton
Nassagaweya
Georgetown
Esquesing
Editorial Notes on Solvent Living and Democracy
Editorial fragment argues the best way to stay solvent is to spend minimal after payday, contrasts government by country with democracy, and includes fragmented references to C Douglas Althar and Edmund Burke, suggesting a debate on virtue and governance.
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1. C. Douglas
Old Times in Acton 1912 and 1942 News Snips
Items from the Free Press across 1912 and 1942 cover local concerns in Acton. Youths frequented pool rooms despite age limits. school exam results list names. council roads and customs park plans progress. new customs officer duties begin. winter snow and home purchases noted. Library totals rise. sugar shortage alters St Albans Guild lunch. War Victims Fund aid raised. puppet show and arts events highlighted. maple syrup scarce but tasty. YMCA sports and court fines loom. street light damage prompts enforcement.
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The
Free Press
Dublin School
Pearl Stewart
Willie Douglas
Bobbie Winton
Minnie Stalkiar
Sandy Melsaac
Jay Cosie Keith
Stewart Stew
Arthur Thompson
Reta Gibbons
Errol Sprowl
Sarah Creamer
Elinor Stewart
Johnnie Frank
Beatrice Melsa
Beatrice Cream
James Dob
Brock Street
C. W. Mason
George Stowell
Guelph
St. Alban’s Guild
Gordon Currie
Col. A. O. T. Beardmore
S. G. Bennett
Beardmore and Co
Acton
Beardmore Employees’ Association
Toronto Telegram
Fred Pollard
Toronto
Reeve J. M. McDonald
League
Association
George Fountain
Mace Sprowl
Bannockburn Literary Society
Ann Luty
Fred Anthony
Lila Speers
Margaret Thompson
Audrey McArthur
Y.m.ca
Johnnie Gray
Sul
Brampton
Harrop
Hydro Department
District Georgetown vote defeats subdivision bylaw proposal
Council defeated a motion to rescind Georgetown plans for a new subdivision density law as ratepayers filled last week’s meeting to oppose more home building. Aldershot property owners and other associations backed more open board of education talks, criticizing tax dollars spent in closed meetings. A resident proposed a new city hall over the Queen Street diversion, citing European precedents. Oakville police discuss cadet program expansion and a hired cadet radio operator. Malton allocates 13000 for a Malton branch library, with residents demanding solid books over bookmobiles. Milton councillors debate routing a Milton bypass and consider a western town wall and railway alignment near Highway 25.
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Georgetown
Delrex
Burlington
Aldershot
Associatons
Educe
Brampton
Queen Ster
Bert Topham
Horse Runaways Spark Town in Wild Street Chase
A vivid reminiscence recalls a week of horse runaways in town. A real tirade of chaos as horses galloped public streets, riders vanished, and townsfolk reacted with alarm and amusement. Young Kim witnessed a strangest sight, while townsfolk pondered a bygone era of dramatic street adventures.
A Week of Ordinary Mayhem and Family Laughs
The narrator recalls a lively week filled with misfit farm scenes and festival antics. Milk wagons terrorize a horse, a music festival sparks family pride and jealousy, and a humorous tally of certificates and prizes rounds out a domestic tale.
Easter Seal Campaign Aids Ontario Crippled Children
The 1962 Easter Seal Campaign runs in 226 Ontario communities with a $1,000,000 goal. Ontario Society for Crippled Children, joined by Rotary Kiwanis and other service clubs, urge full public support to help crippled children through medical care and moral aid.
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Ontario
Ontario Safety For
Rotary
Liogy Kiwanis
Ontario Society For Crippled Children
Teen phone pranks target Jefferson City doctor
A Jefferson City Missouri doctor receives constant calls as teenagers shout Blast Off when hearing 54321 on the line. The doctor plans to change the number to stop the prank wave, highlighting how simple digit combos can spark persistent mischief.
Birthday Dinner and 4-H Meetings Reported in Ballinafad
The Ballinafad community held a Birthday Dinner at De Cat's home with relatives present despite sickness. The 4-H club met at Dine Snow’s with six girls answering roll call and discussions on leftovers meals, fish and meat use, and a white sauce for rice and cheese. A First Aid class concluded its sessions before exams. A humorous note describes a dog tossing counterfeit dimes in a saloon and returning with a rat and more coins.
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Don Smith
Babs
Dine Snow
de Cat
Acton Ontario Medical and Professional Directory Listing
A condensed Acton Ontario directory lists doctors lawyers optometrists and transport services with addresses hours and phone numbers. Notable entries include Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert C Buckner F C Wright A J Buchanan and C F Leatherland QC along with Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways timetables.
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Robert C. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton
Ont
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Edmund Burke
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CNCR
Kim
Citi
Max
Bailev
Hugh
Towson
Muniay
Ome
Cat
Jefferson City
Ballinafad
Lelifford Reat
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Nyo Aieng
Tao Tang
Young Peoples’ Union
Bright
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Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Lymon
Mill St. E
Actos
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and River Sts
Entrance River SA
Acton, Ont
F. CL. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
H. Leib
Mill and
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
Mill’ Street
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C. Notary Public
Spm
A. Braida
Paisley St. Guelph
Ontaro
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
E. L. Buchner
R.O
John St. S. Acton
Robt. R. Hamilton Optometrist
St. George's Square
Main St. North Georgetown
Gray Coach Lines
Canadian National
Sun
Statford
Stratford
Chiropractor
David W. Gohn
Mill St
St Monede
Tue
Thor
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