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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
5
A letter argues for Daylight Saving Time to bring time uniformity and reduce scheduling chaos in railways. It notes public adjustment costs, parking meters as revenue, and calls for shifting clocks Saturday night to standard time until September.
The Halton County centennial should be marked this year with a community event. Officials note the population of about 40 000 could organize a fitting celebration, citing Nassagaweya Township and other counties with centennials. The piece urges initiative to recognize a hundred years of Halton.
The piece argues parking meters generate about 76 million dollars across 2800 American cities last year and questions whether any revenue is allocated to solving parking problems. It notes Edmonton collected 123 thousand dollars and spent nearly 100 thousand on parking solutions, questioning other cities' use of funds.
The piece argues that when Halton assessments change, mill rates must be adjusted accordingly so taxpayers pay for actual services received. It notes confusion from frequent assessment shifts, urges clear oversight by councils, and warns against basing taxes on prior year mills. It recalls past 20 mills and rising property values.
The article extols service clubs like Acton's Men's and Rotary for filling gaps in community needs. It notes members gain fulfillment from service work, support local emergencies, and initiate projects. Growth of clubs worldwide is seen as a path to greater goodwill and world peace through international understanding.
The Free Press will start Tales and Tintypes a feature in Acton focusing on turn of the century glass negatives by A T Brown. G A Dills will write notes about early town scenes including the first station and a strike to water roads. The project aims to present historical images with new printing plates and may become a companion book for Acton’s Early Days.
A collage of town items notes summer camp plans at Turkey Point near Acton with 100 Guelph lads and 25 Acton boys, land purchases for cottages at Min ion, water mains questions to the Municipal Board, Milton park work on a baseball diamond, Oakville tax talk and mill rate rise to 41, plus municipal matters on transportation deals and a Georgetown pool study.
A hunter bursts into a party claiming he met a great big bear in the woods. He says he gave the bear the entire gun. A companion asks if he gave him both barrels, prompting a lean punchline about relinquishing all firepower.
In Ottawa Fielding reports a record surplus of 13.5 million and a debt reduction of 5.6 million. He notes Canadian bonds worth 9520000 at 4 1 2 percent, a 10 million bank-note increase, and a 10 percent reserve against 6 million Post Office bonds. He warns Britain on reciprocity and joint commissions with the U S. Abram Stauffer enhances his Church and Elgin residence corner terrace.
The clipping notes early spring weather in 1933 and local events in Ontario towns. It mentions Meadowview Baptist Young Peoples Union visiting Acton, A Kannawin starting a small box and crate plant, lawn bowling and tennis club finances, and a football meter car crash toll with damages. It also records a death notice for Christina Cooper Scott.
Local roster lists doctors including Dr W G C Kenney and Dr A J Buchanan in Acton plus veterinarians Dr D A Garrett and Dr F G Oakes. Also features funeral home Victor B Rumley, organist Olive Lampard, notary C F Leatherland, and accountants Wright Real Estate and Insurance. Includes bus schedules for Acton and Georgetown with CN Fastbound times and daily/weekly flyers.
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