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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
3
The article notes growing interest in supplying gas to Acton Milton area as two companies seek rights to serve expanding communities. With rising electric costs, gas could power heating and industry, possibly from Canada or local development, as towns gain water, sewers, and paved roads.
A Canada Ontario survey shows education costs drive up municipal expenditures with 35 percent of municipal spending on education, up from 29 percent since 1946. George C. Croskery calls for greater support from provincial and federal governments as taxes rise and services face curtailment.
Spring brings door to door solicitors and quick return schemes. Investigate before you invest and avoid deals not verifiable in your community. Stay alert for reliable merchants and brush off strangers before any sales talk.
Acton residents remain ignorant of town finances though the mayor and council push transparency. A 1955 mill rate analysis, 1954 report availability, and a civic discussion at the Chamber of Commerce aim to inform voters and curb idle speculation.
Ontario Minister of Highways Hon James N Allan praises daily and weekly newspapers for providing part time job opportunities to school children. He says these roles help character building and ease family finances while democracy rests on press freedom and ethical journalism. He urges appreciation of community papers and their service.
The note highlights spring building activity and road work as winter ravages subside. It urges advancing clocks this weekend. It marks the tax form deadline and the start of trout fishing season while Ontario ramps up provincial election preparations despite no official date.
Local council member accused Public Utilities Commission chairman of assault in a dispute at the PUC office. Magistrate ordered the councillor to pay 20 in court costs and found the PUC man innocent. Also reports include a skunk incident at Oakville Post Office, Milton hospital drive plans, lakeshore ammunition find, and a rocket accident injuring a Burlington youth.
The Rouyn-Noranda iQue press argues that audiences seek quality literature and that films show a market for higher reading material. It asserts the home is the best place to cultivate this taste and consumer interest in better books.
Sunday April 24 1955 morning events include Church School at 9 45 a m Divine Worship at 11 a m and church parade. Evening Worship at 7 p m carries the message They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. A warm welcome awaits you.
The Free Press issue from May 20 1966 records local seeding completed by William Y Gray of Crewsons Corners and notes municipal appointments including Thomas EF Price as municipalificer to succeed RD Granam. It lists officers elected at the Acton ranch meeting with WH Stewart as President and Frea Plank as treasurer. reports police investigations, and multiple community committee assignments and roles for local governance and social events.
From the Free Press issue of Thursday April 25 1935 comes notice of William Mainprize retiring after over forty years with Beardmore Co. Acton plant. The long service reflects a strained era of industry and loyalty as both employee and employer look back on decades of work and shared experience.
Directory lists doctors surgeons dentists veterinarians real estate and insurance firms accountants and lawyers in Acton Ontario. It includes office addresses phone numbers hours and services plus travel schedules with multiple daily coaches east and westbound.
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