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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1962
Page
2
The piece argues CBC funding from taxpayers, totaling 70.4 million, carries deficits despite revenue gains. It notes private TV siphons ad income, fairness to taxpayers, and urges tighter links between revenue and expenses in government funded organizations to protect artistic aims.
A composite commentary urges citizen engagement in municipal matters and critiques government expenditure. It discusses the role of industrial promotion, zoning, and infrastructure in attracting industry, warns against pension regimentation, and questions Ottawa imposed savings schemes while noting electoral factors had limited impact on policy.
Stolen car reports and gasoline theft marked Monday night in Acton. An abandoned Galt vehicle was found north of Acton. police continued the force investigation. Acton Bowling Club hosted a regional tournament with entrants from Milton Guelph Georgetown Grand Valley and Acton. Notable awards included the Cay Savage shield and a special wrist watch for front page. Leslie Gregory dies after airplane crash in a swamp near Haney Harbor. M Madill provided witness accounts and aid. Red Cross fundraising continues with overseas aid promised.
The 1912 issue notes completion of switches and sidings into Beardmore Tannery with a steam locomotive soon to run toward Frederick Survet. It also reports post-break-in at Statham’s grocery and seizure of stolen goods at Super’s vacant store, leading to an arrest effort by Chief Lawson and inquiries into the offender.
Brampton council passed a by law seeking designation as a city from the Ontario Municipal Board. Attaining city status would remove Brampton from county services such as jail and health facilities, with an estimated ward population around 18 500.
The article notes lower church attendance on Sunday amid holiday travel and dry weather. It mentions vacations by Mrs. George Aitken and others in Muskoka, sparse harvest activity, and light rains affecting fields along Flora and Maroon highway. Local residents Bruce Hosking and family visited Grimsby, while Rev. Allen F. Cook led services at St. John's Church with Holy Communion observed.
A reflective column celebrates the humble candle as a solace amid outages and fear. The author recalls childhood fires, family warmth, and bittersweet memories, contrasting past cozy light with a longing for electricity and safety.
The Ballinafad WI met at Mrs Ada Kirkwood’s home with President Mrs Leo Jamieson presiding. After the Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, roll call named the minister who married you. Minutes discussed, letters read from WI sponsor and WI friend in England, then civic notes. A social finish featured humorous readings and a Queen closing.
Dr W Fr McDonald and wife Dr Doreen McDonald with children depart Port Credit for a two year medical mission in Africa. Local attendees at the McDonalds sendoff include Mr and Mrs C Binnie and others. Sympathy extended on the death of Robert Lawrie of St Elizabeth Hospital. Funeral at St Albans Acton. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Andress of Penticton and daughter visit Port Credit friends.
A dense listing of Acton Ontario professionals including doctors dentists and lawyers with offices on Mill Street Willow River Street Main Street and other locations. Also lists rail timetable notes from Canadian National Railways and an appraiser and insurance service at 20 Wilbur Street. Includes multiple phone numbers and some business hours.
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