New Math and Education Budget Woes Stir County Debate
The editorial criticizes the Department of Education for budget finalization issues in Halton and Acton Milton, noting computer errors overpayments and late grant structures. It argues for clearer formulas and a simpler apportionment table, while praising progress in the new county board system and urging reforms to prevent repeated miscalculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of Education
Department of Education
County Board
Acton
Milton
Halton
Weekend farmers retreat to farmland near cities
Weekend farmers, mostly professionals and businessmen, are relocating to rural plots for five days in the city and weekends on the farm. They seek clean air, exercise, and escape from traffic, despite land costs, water issues, and fence disputes. Tax deductions offer some compensation. most expect little profit but value ownership and a simpler life. The Financial Post covers a Toronto journalist’s experiences with such retreats.
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Toronto
The
Financial Post
Revenue Department
By-law in Goderich offers bounty on skunks
Goderich approves a 2.50 bounty for each skunk killed with disposal on the owner’s property and an affidavit required to claim. Health official calls skunks a health hazard amid spring breeding fears. Those disposing before the by-law may not receive rewards.
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Goderich
Student Activism Yes Not Student Terrorism No
A columnist rebuts a Halifax reader and a Red Deer student letter, defending measured protest while condemning arson and vandalism. He argues against double standards in law for rich and poor, cites personal jabs, and maintains support for reform without endorsing militant methods.
Acton Free Press reports on local modernization and notices
The Acton Free Press issue notes a September need for more school space and calls for immediate school changes. It announces Acton’s new telephone exchange replacing magneto service with a modern switchboard, enabling direct calling without crank calls. Population figures cited as 2100. Various local items include a Home for the Aged survey, Epworth League elections, Women’s Institute meeting, and a 20 year column by Gwendoline P. Clarke.
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Acton
Gwendoline P. Clarke
The
Free Press
Mary Pettit
Halton County
Four Prohibition Questions Face Ontario Electors
Fifty years ago Ontario voters faced four prohibition questions, deemed confusing but likely to be rejected. After months of debate Acton appointed Harold Nash Farmes as clerk and treasurer, replacing the late A J McKinnon, with a $400 annual salary. A Camp Niagara deserter on his father's farm described Acton as remote and civilization distant, making return to duty seem impossible.
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Ontaro
Harold Nash Farmes
A. J. McKinnon
Camp Niagara
Birthday memories and hockey legends from a sports fan
The piece reflects on turning 18 with a nephew’s birthday while recalling Leaf lore and hockey heroes like Syl Apps Teeder Kennedy and Rocket Richard. It contrasts youthful optimism with aging perspectives and notes how sports dominated conversations among older fans.
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Ambition
Kennedy
Rocket
Richard
Family Birthday Boy and Policy at The Saturday Evening Post
A nephew turns 18 amid a lively family celebration, while editor George Lorimer faced reader protests over a risqué serial in the Saturday Evening Post. Lorimer defended the magazine’s limits but noted the characters’ actions between instalments.
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The
Saturday Evening Post
George Horace Lorimer
Sanitary Board Organized and Local Notices
The Board of Health convened with Reeve Pearson Clerk Moore W R Kenney Robi Wallace and Hf P Moore present. Inspectors start duties May 16 and citizens praised for complying with Public Health Act. Post Office warns against writing on margins of newspapers. letters require envelopes and postage. Prices: pus nine cents potatoes 35 cents a dag spring pips $1 each. Unmuggled dogs shot in Berlin and Waterloo. Property transfers: Perryman Jr sold house to David Mills for 600 at Frederick and Agnes Sts. John Chisholm Jr sold brick house on Lake Ave to Judith Norrish for 1050. Abram Stauffer relocated building to Church and Elgin for W Mason. Annual meeting of the officers of the 20th Lorne Rifles held.
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Board of Health
Reeve Pearson
Clerk Moore
W. R. Kenney
Robi. Wallace
Hf. P. Moore
Acton
Berlin
Waterloo
Thomas Perryman Jr
Frederick and
Agnes Sts
David Mills
John Chisholm Jr
Lake Ave
Judith Norrish
Abram Stauffer
Elgin St
Church and
Elgin
W. Mason
20Th Lorne Rifles
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Bower Ave
Bower and
Willow Sts
Storey Glove Factory
Kenney House
Halifax
Barrie Sandham
Barrie
Time Magazine
Red Deer
Alta
Acton Free Press
Ontario
CWNA
CWN
Canada
Otter
Ey Une
Hartley Coles
Hie Press
Pek
McKensie
Dad Skuce
Sanderson
Epworth League
Kev. Moyer
Annie Bennett
Clara Moore
Mes. Moyer
J. C. Matthews
Bertie Speight
Stewart
Edith Dennla
Roy Brown
Pearl Hakes
Mom Brown
Lotte Maton
Neil McNibb
Women's Institute
Knox Church
Miss Mclntosh
Fog Vedl
Imlach
Toronto Maple Leafs
Punch
Mike
Yoas
Violet
Uncle George
Post
Lorimer
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