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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
4
A new folder from the Canadian Forestry Association outlines its aims and activities in woodlands waters and wildlife defence. It highlights educational outreach to youth tourists and camping groups and shows funding sources including government grants special subscriptions fees and advertising.
An Ontario editorial argues against easing divorce access citing increased divorce filings when moving procedures to Ottawa and potential remarriages. It warns that easier paths would harm moral standing and elevate lax attitudes toward marriage.
The article recalls Acton’s 22 mill tax era in 1922, then reveals that it was artificial. Debenture debt 7.33 mills, Public School 0.57, county 2.75, library 0.50, fire protection 2.00, general 1.33. 1020 millage splits include county 10, school 13.05, library 0.50, salaries 3.2, waterworks 8, general 7, street lighting 1.718, general 3.45. It argues higher taxes brought better services and living standards, noting water, power, roads, and fire protection uplift residents’ costs.
A letter to Goodyear Tire Co shareholders cites steady Canadian business and strong per capita wealth, urging optimism. Ontario cemetery neglect prompts continued investigations by Hon. Forbes Godfrey, urging maintenance of sacred grounds. Senate debates on liquor export ban seen as political stagecraft, yet temperance reform gains.
The Ontario Highways Department ran a deficit last year with $99,000 more spent on roads than revenue. Total debt stood at $129,207,000 with maintenance, interest, and retirement costs. Revenue was $17,010,000, leaving an excess expenditure of $80,000, contradicting the belief that license and fuel taxes cover all road costs.
An analysis of Premier King's House of Commons remarks questions the tone and intent of his unemployment plan. He signaled willingness to fund provincial programs to a degree, but rejected federal aid to Tory governments, citing recent old age pension spending and Ontario’s municipal burden.
The piece notes ongoing date guessing contest popularity with dates extending toward 1931. It cites Canada as a leading wheat exporter and second in flour, after the United States. It reports a $350 donation by the Acton Hockey Club for rink debt and mentions Hydro and private power company interests in Ontario. The Acton Women’s Institute raises funds for a Fairview Cemetery entrance, and tributes the death of Cin Blackader, publisher of the Acadian Recorder, noting the shift from hand-set types to modern composition.
Local residents report visits and travels including Dr and Mea Hulchisan with two children from Mampton spending Sunday with Mr and Mrs Weta Air. W W Hosael and family of Avion hosted a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs George Maparl. Wot Posraon and Herbert Theobald returned home after a fortnight with Ottawa friends Mr and Mrs Prank McAlister. An new home was moved into by their friends at Facetlyrchased from Miss Reid. Toronto officiated at Audette Shore on Sunday. In Reverend Downer absence Gun led services at Ksurna Presbyterian and at Ooprioge Preabyteria Church. Mrs Cho Harbour of tenth One will reside with her brother An McAllister after marriage. Adeaberton and Miss Hetty Hutton honored in a lake Wr. Sulton wedding at Erin recounted in local note.
Community reports show inspectors visiting Central School on Monday and the Walter Commission meeting with no decisive vote. Durlingan Game Association drew a large crowd as plans for future hatchings were rejected. Ottawa dispatch notes a May 18 Beach dispute, while Beach protection proposals consider a new groyne. Local residents return from travels. several additions and repairs are underway on Dundas Street. A theft at L A Wilkinson’s store netted cigarettes worth about twenty dollars.
Murky tidbits report Mullton planning barn work this summer and Mrs Brinkman visiting Winnipeg family. Birthdays, school events, bank transfers, a fire at Yiemink home barely contained, and local officials updating school facilities and church appointments accompany social chatter across Milton and Georgetown districts.
A nervous woman in a sparsely settled New York village had a tooth extracted by a dentist who, finding she had no money, offered to waive the fee. The woman could not recall her husband’s name, and the dentist pressed for it, jokingly asking the patient to call him by a nickname.
The notice states hours from C pm until ¢ p.m with evenings by appointment. It mentions gas for extractions and that services are available all day Wednesday, indicating a flexible schedule and special services offered at the drugstore.
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