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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1956
Page
3
Discussion at the Acton council last week weighed who deserved credit for a nine mill reduction in the tax rate after last year’s eleven mill rise. The piece notes public demand and rising costs shape taxes and suggests next year may bring further mill rate drops with increased assessments, while cautioning councils cannot conjure more money without higher costs.
The Cincinnati Inquirer notes most U S retail firms and wholesale firms employ under 20 people. Ninety seven percent of service businesses employ under 20, with most under four. The paper argues small business health is vital to the national economy.
Halton County Council approves a 15 percent levy shift giving towns more funds for their own roads while reducing county road budgets. Critics say county roads lack value for money and demand better service amid growing highway competition. Nomination meetings hint at reforms, with council members pledging action to improve road maintenance.
English company planned to open an airplane parts factory in Durham with building orders and staff, but a deceptive meeting in Collingwood led to a questionable sale. Mr Martin and Mr Holt from Durham flew to Toronto to seal the deal but faced a troubling outcome and a sour dinner later.
An article argues for preserving tree cover to protect soil and water during spring melt in Canada. It notes open fields shed snow quickly, causing rapid floods and soil loss, while shade trees retain snow and allow gradual infiltration. Bush land and marshes act as sponges for surplus water. removing them increases flood risk each spring.
Lower meat prices with lamb at 21¢ a pound pork roast 30c and T bone steak 59c. The Fin separate Post notes prices may not sustain rock bottom as heavy supplies loom. prices in Toronto and Montreal hover near the federal floor of 23 dollars per hundredweight, offering no clear relief.
Various brief items reflect seasonal changes and small observations. daylight saving time set to begin next Sunday April 29th. A Barrie library study notes television can’t fully replace non fiction reading. An apple blind test reveals taste bias toward color, green fruit judged sweeter when unseen.
At a United Bible Societies conference in Hayward Heath England Dr Marc Boegner noted common ground between Rome and Geneva. He cited growing Protestant Bible use by Catholics in France and new Catholic translations expanding access. He blamed scarce Bible colporteurs for distribution gaps and urged more outreach.
Alan Hall reports finding an egg inside a hen egg in his Dundas highway hatchery pen. He notes it is the strangest sight in 20 years in the business and wonders if the same hen lays the repeatedly large eggs.
In Moose River Nova Scotia a miner’s rescue ends with two survivors and a death while local notices report Henry Chalmers receiving Spanish American War and Army of Occupation medals, Halton YOA elects Walter Linham president, Acton councils discuss garbage collection and street repairs, Acton Minor ball club showcases talent, and Parry Lake records a late date for the last ree.
Premier Whitney maintained his policy to appoint a commission on electricity for Ontario. Acton would require 90 to 32 per horse power to supply power, with 7,000 horsepower in use. The plan would cost Acton over 10,000 dollars yearly, more than four taxes. Community notices include a missionary visit from Rev Walter Curre, a Mill and Church Street cleaning, a town hall concert by the Cornet Band, and local social events.
A directory style listing shows doctors dentists and veterinarians in Acton Ontario with offices on Mill Street Willow Street River Street and other local streets. Also listed are real estate and insurance firm contact details plus rural transit times and signals.
Convenes at 9 55 am Church School 11 15 am Morning Worship 7 00 pm Evening Prayer Rev Evan H Jones B A L Th R 8 30 am Holy Communion 9 45 am Church School 11 00 am Beginners Class 12 00 am Morning Prayer 7 00 pm Evening Prayer St Johns Churches Rockwood 9 30 am Morning Prayer Sunday April 22 1956 9 45 am Church School 11 00 am Gideon Service 2 00 pm Church School Teachers Workshop 7 00 pm Divine Worship 8 15 pm Parents Night They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength A warm welcome awaits you Baptist Church Acton Ray H Costerus Pastor Parsonage 115 Bower Ave Phone 206 10 00 am Sunday School 11 00 am Morning Worship Rev Frewen guest speaker 7 00 pm Evening Worship 8 15 pm BY PU Wednesday 8 pm Mid week Service
In Kelowna British Columbia a service club Rotary is raising funds to support the purchase of 16 parcels of property for the construction of low rent rental homes intended for pensioners. The move aligns with city plans to expand affordable housing.
A church notices a midweek service and prayer meeting at Cottage, with a Rite study led by Rev OJ Reid. The event includes a Wednesday service and evangelist sessions set for April 22, 1956, at 7:30 pm.
The item lists several inconsistent time entries such as daily schedules, Sunday openings, and Georgetown times with apparent OCR errors. It notes daily slots around 10 to 7 with Sunday exceptions and a Georgetown Fiver time, but many words are garbled and uncertain.
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