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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1955
Page
6
The text surveys Easter origins and meanings from lunar dating to Lent to the Easter lily and Good Friday, urging church attendance and reverence for the resurrection. It then shifts to a critique of municipal mill levies, their visibility, and calls for expert study to make taxes more palatable within local government.
A weekly item hints the provincial government may withdraw police services from municipalities over 2000 population, with 3500 cited locally. The piece questions intermunicipal coordination, security gaps, and the feasibility of a rapid province wide shift.
The piece argues for clearer municipal tax announcements noting that the mill rate drives many taxes yet residents often overlook total amounts and hidden levies. It points to sales tax, gas tax, and payroll deductions as examples, urging simpler presentation amid widespread levies.
A 1100 worker survey reported in Fortune finds US workers rated higher than government leaders and unions on intelligence and honesty. A Canadian Unionist report by Gower Marklin notes Tata iron and steel in India is highly unionized, yet low pay for laborers. He argues living standards depend on machinery and capital, not unions.
The item urges support for the Rotary Easter Seal campaign to help crippled children. It notes people counting days to month end for trout season and tax filing. A Trade Fair brochure promotes North Halton District with a three color map, towns, and district advantages for industry and homes.
In Burlington officials review aging by laws such as a junk dealer rule and taxi driver cap requirements. Oakville faces a street renaming dispute over committee jurisdiction. Trafalgar township raises teacher salaries from 2400 to 4400, Milton eyes a new hospital, and Georgetown seeks staff for town employments. Erin hints at political timing, Oakville Red Cross swimming face Lake Ontario conditions, Towarf funding debate in Bronte, Milton paper hits 2000 circulation with growth plans.
On Easter Sunday April 10 1955 morning and evening worship services are scheduled at the Baptist Church. Sunrise service at 7 00 a m followed by church school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m. An evening service at 7 00 p m features the Easter message Now is Christ risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept A warm welcome awaits all.
Sunday schedule lists services from 7:00 a.m. surprise service to 7:00 p.m. evening service. Includes 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. morning worship with a 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting. Also notes BYP program and Wednesday? evening meeting.
The Free Press reports a Sunday radio advertising ban starting May 5 on most Canadian stations excluding time signals and public services. Sales talks on Sunday broadcasts may be reconsidered. Other notes include a successful Get-Together banquet, Legion Vimy observance, an Acton musical toast, and a Tri-County league election. Travel Jubilee to Europe offers April 30 to May 6 with fares listed.
The 1905 Acton Lawn Bowling Club, formed with few experienced players, held its annual meeting in the town hall on Monday electing officers led by patron D Henderson and president HH RP More. Dr A W Nixon spoke on Liberal appointments while decorations and fashion entries drew attention. Local street paving and a Main Street improvement project were noted as councilor Willys plans.
Directory listing physicians surgeons dentists veterinarians and lawyers in Acton Ontario with office addresses and phone numbers. Includes real estate brokers insurers funeral home and local coaches schedules. Notable entries: Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Dr H Leib F G Oakes and C F Leatherland. Also RuraIey Funeral Home and bus coaches to and from Acton.
A garbled OCR summary lists Eastbound and Westbound schedules with daily and Sunday variations. Frequent times include early morning departures around 6:40 am and 7:13 pm, with additional flyers and stops noted for Georgetown and Acton areas, plus weekend adjustments.
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