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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1968
Page
2
In Acton the editorial praises council members for their hard budget work while noting rising costs and the risk of false economy. It urges careful consideration of mill rate changes, recalls public input, and supports reasonable remuneration for councillors given increased municipal workload.
The price squeeze hits Acton Milton Georgetown Fergus with budget cuts and proposed mill increases. Milton cuts 35000 and 10000 from high and public school budgets. Fergus asks Centre Wellington District High School for a 14.1 mill rise and a 145394 extra, Georgetown blames council for construction delays. Acton council requests 30000 cut but is refused. Both sides face higher costs and limited control as friction between councils and school boards continues.
Ontario statistics show 246 farm tractor crashes with motor vehicles in 1967. Seven tractor operators died and 48 were injured, while three car occupants died and 90 were injured. Property damage exceeded $210 000. Most crashes stemmed from tractor operator carelessness, two thirds of police charges. Safe driving urged and Slow Moving Vehicle signs recommended.
A reflective examination names leaders and figures such as Winters Hellyer Martin Turner MacEachen Greene Sharp and others. The piece weighs perceived strengths and flaws in personalities and campaigns, noting dignity, integrity, eloquence, and political missteps amid a changing Liberal landscape.
The writer compares Pierre Elliott Trudeau with Lester Pearson, praising Trudeau's charm and intellect while warning against overestimating immediate gains. He recalls Kennedy’s charm, notes Laframboise as a possible alternative, and predicts critics will soon judge Trudeau by results rather than image. Pearson is fondly but critically remembered as a capable leader.
Ontario accounts for 78 percent of Canada's fully manufactured exports. In 1966 Ontario exported 1.803 billion dollars in fully manufactured goods, part of a national total of 2.301 billion. Ontario also held large shares of live animals, food and beverages, crude and fabricated materials, and special trade transactions within the country's 10.325 billion export total.
About 2 000 fans at Hespeler arena saw Acton Tah ners beat Hig Sundridge Beavers 11 8 to clinch the Ontario int. Bucko McDonald and others were mentioned amid sideline incidents including a bottle being thrown at Bucko. Acton players list includes Heth Woods Exla Marro Ben Baylikg and more. Social night by Acton Fall Fair awarded Duncan Waldie and Io Marzo to receive OSHLA trophy for most valuable member.
At the annual Farmers' Club meeting on May 2 1918 at Hill's store officers chosen include President Robert Kerr and First Vice President R N Brown with other posts filled by Blake Vannaker W L Mullin Duncan McDougall John McGregor Thomas Kennedy Bert McKeown and C M Beswick The club handled about 10000 dollars in flour feed seeds sugar and related goods Post office revenues grew with stamps totaling 5656 93 and 3675 money orders issued The postmaster was paid 251 23 with salary 1752 for the year Two assistants share part of the postmaster's pay Red Cross funds gained 33 from Robertson and Collier Wonderland Picture Show featured Robertson singing and playing the oscarina a collection for the Red Cross was held with approval of Mr Gregory
75 years ago on April 27 1893 William Willams boat and shoe dealer purchased from Robert Creech of Woodstock the mill street shop and dwelling for 1350. John McLean bought west part of Tot 32 for 3000. Local Health Board, J B Pearson reeve, fixed time for sanitary inspection and monthly slaughterhouse inspection. Bishop Charles Hamilton visited St Albans and St Johns Rockwood. Acton Cornet Band offers to play on Saturdays and holidays. Dublin storm reported wires tangled with wheels. Esquesing horse fair at Georgetown today. Pedlars and tramps unusually numerous.
The Church of St Alban the Martyr Anglican at Willow and St Alban's Drive hosts Holy Eucharist at 9 00 a.m. Church School and Morning Prayer follow at 10 30 a.m. Rev Ritchie McMurray is guest clergy. Lethel Christian Reform Church in Acton Ontario lists English and Dutch services with Sunday School and evangelistic meetings. Special events include a flying missionary talk by Rev John Spillenaar and weekly prayer and study sessions with various programs through Friday.
The Rev Gordon Winch will preach Outside the Stained Glass at morning worship. A coffee hour and dialogue on his work and church mission follow at 11 00 a m. Churchill Church services and Sunday School cancel to join Trinity service with Mr Winch.
One hundred years ago in The Canadian Champion Milton April 23 1868 the Establishment Church of Scotland Milton invited Rev Peter Ferguson to return as pastor. Rev Robert Burnet of Hamerton preached a fervent sermon from Romans chapter twelve noting uncertainty about Ferguson’s acceptance while at Kincardine. Clergymen present included Rev Mr Stewart of Horphy Edmison of Waterdown Rev Gillespie of Esquesing Mossy Blackstock Kay and Brock of Milton.
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