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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1961
Page
10
Acton council holds 1961 budget at 1960 level with no tax increase and funds for needed municipal equipment. In Halton, population growth elevates challenges for the Children's Aid Society as unmarried mothers and home protections rise, doubling costs since 1955.
The spring season highlights the farmer as central to daily life and the economy. It notes farming as a productive art, entwined with nature, tradition, and rural wisdom passed from generation to generation despite mechanization.
The community notes praise Bell Telephone for underground cables and ice resilience while aiming to disturb few trees. Easter school vacation sees Acton teams in hockey tournaments at Milton and Georgetown and skaters training in Guelph. Principal McKenzie's Easter classes are voluntary and public spirited. Rotary Easter Seals and Cancer Society fund drives begin, urging support amid a gas price comment from Toronto.
A veteran teacher recounts six months amid teenagers. He admits bias and boredom with teen culture yet notes shifts in behavior from hostile to loyal when teens show genuine vulnerability and courage. The piece reflects on adult reactions to youth.
A teacher recalls volatile classroom dynamics with teens who range from unruly critics to budding leaders. He notes the clash between adult expectations and adolescent behavior, describing varied teen archetypes and the fragile, evolving student teacher relationship.
The writer reflects on April time changes including daylight saving and income tax reminders. He recalls a tiny keepsake box from youth with photos, coins, and family mementos, found by thieves and later sorted for storage. He urges readers to explore old boxes or photos for memories during leisure time.
The item notes Sunday football by youths in a field south of the country violates Canadian Sunday laws with heavy penalties. It reports the opening of a Milton Heights post office at Toronto Pressed Brick Works and appoints John Appleyard as postmaster. It covers R E Griggs taking over as Metropolitan Bank manager after years at Sutton, a positive school inspection, 256 pupils on the rolls at both high and public schools, and an upcoming honor roll release. It mentions J P Worden’s barber shop going to sale under mortgage next Saturday, a Guelph YMCA fundraising push reaching 30 000, Electrician Snoddy joining city council with a 55 monthly salary, and council approval of the arrangement.
A 1941 note records a social at Lorne School on April 4 with crokinole contests and a lunch, naming prize winners Mrs. Hugh McCutcheon John Allan and Hugh O’Rourke. It also notes the 53rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McArthur, and a Mason lodge visit by Rt. Wor. Bro. E Cusford with a notable conferral effort.
Directory listing doctors lawyers opticians and services in Acton Ontario with addresses phone numbers and hours. Includes physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert L Buckner and others plus optical podiatrist accountant and coach lines information.
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