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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1954
Page
2
A retrospective note argues that income tax time brings added costs beyond levies for Quebec and Ontario business, with clerical staff and inspectors required and government spending rising as taxes expand. The piece urges Canadians to resist escalating government spending and more levies.
The piece assesses high school tax levies across districts including Walkerton 11.3 mills Hanover 12.75 mills Wingham 5 mills Chesley 8.6 mills Acton 4 mills Milton under 3 mills and notes North Halton’s five municipal rates vary by assessment. It argues North Halton’s three schools and $350 000 building program yield favorable costs despite lacking gymnasiums and auditoriums.
The Financial Post notes a nine year decline in the national debt from $13 billion to about $11 billion, a 17 percent drop from the 1946 peak. Interest payments fall to under 2 percent of gross national product, with debt increasingly held by Canadians.
A columnist recalls a lecture on the power of memory for names and addresses and laments outdated mailings. The piece notes wrong names persist for years, joking about a printer’s identity and stressing that correct names and proper addressees improve correspondence and recognition.
The essay notes a changing self rather than time, as May Day brings spring gardening and fishing memories. It contrasts Isaak Walton’s contemplative angling with modern pursuits like car speed, while recognizing May 1st falls on a Saturday and still excites a group who fish and reflect by waterways.
Bowmanville and Barrie papers quote a speaker urging a higher Canadian population as the answer to many national issues. He argues Canadians enjoy a high standard of living but must demand more to avoid losing ground while other countries advance.
G A Dill recalls Acton electric power history from oil lamps to municipal plant around 1900 and Stacey Glove Co lighting. The piece notes initial plant on Bower Avenue, later hydro in 1912, and a 60 cycle system planned by year end.
Nelson township residents joined urban neighbors in Burlington County opposition to a proposed town dump on low-lying land near Brant Museum. A delegation leader presented a petition claimed to be 100 percent signed.
Volunteer canvassers drive donations toward the 3150.00 CNIB Building Fund for a new sightless centre serving Halton Peel Simcoe York and Muskoka districts plus Metropolitan Toronto. The project aims to aid over 2000 blind residents with employment and new housing options in the five county area. L G Williamson CNIB employment director notes benefits for county residents and income support for sightless in their homes. John and wife recall past marriage jokes as a light moment amid the report.
Sunday May 2 1954 lists morning worship communion at 11 00 am evening worship 7 00 pm and Sunday school 9 45 am church school rally 2 15 pm evening worship 7 00 pm with prayer meeting choir rehearsal and BYPVU activities at 8 15 pm.
A local directory listing professionals in Acton Ontario including real estate, insurance, law, veterinary and medical practitioners. It notes contact phones and office locations on Mill Street and surrounding streets, with historical service durations and travel coach schedules to and from Acton.
The Free Press reports Acton plants plan to switch to Daylight Saving on Monday with several firms deciding or delaying adoption including Beardmore Leathers Mason Knitting Co Storey Co Hewetons Shoe Co and Acton Machine Co Indestructible Milk Crate Co. Local land purchases by Means Duval Papalen and George Somerville propose homes and poultry facilities near Sart south eastern Acton Mine.
Sunday disappointment as Rev Mr McAlpine resigns from Aeton and Georgetown pastorates. Report of frozen water pipes in Milton and nearby mishaps at a Chinese laundry. Social events include a Hamilton Church speech at Clark House and a banquet. Advertisements note fresh wrappers and new summer vests for men at Rob Scott's Mill.
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