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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1960
Page
9
Acton chooses its 1961 council with John Gay leading and several new faces joining. The editorial notes low voter turnout at 45 percent and urges greater civic participation while acknowledging past council decisions and the challenges of town administration.
The Financial Post cites Walter J. Gordon arguing Canada must focus on growth not inflation. He warns real output may fall 7 percent 1957–1960, unemployment rising toward 8 percent, and urges policies: easier money, manufacturing push, urban renewal with a Municipal Development Bank, and a temporary income tax holiday to revive spending.
The piece depicts the annual nomination meeting as a tense, dramatic show in a small town. It contrasts seasoned politicians and crowded scrutiny with ordinary hopefuls including a determined woman in the fourth row, facing a high stakes moment as campaigns begin.
A county church calendar lists services for Alban the Church of St. The Martyr Anglican Knox Church Acton Presbyterian Christian Reformed Baptist Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle and United Church of Canada December 11 1960 with timings Holy Eucharist church school and prayers at multiple locations. notes midweek celebrations and parish hall events.
Bill Smiley sketches a chaotic nomination meeting where Pinkiss faces Doc Socum for council, Mrs Bantam delivers a tearful exit, and old George vents about sidewalks and taxes. The crowd thins as the magistrate’s court looms and the chairman defends the school board amid lively campaigning.
Safety experts warn festive hazards from toys to decorations threaten homes. They urge supervision for inflammable toys and kerosene use, small trees, water bases, cautious placement, electric lights off when unoccupied, fire-safe gifts, and careful dressing and kitchen supervision for children.
A compilation of local incidents from Acton area: a buggy wreck after a freight train strike on Mill Street injures no one seriously. George Hilson faces charge for housebreaking and theft. Board of Education notes Principal Stewart resigning for Parry Sound with salary details and Miss Humphries seeking raise. Postmaster Matthews injury and recovery progress. Christmas tree plan for Post Office site. HLL hockey team plans with Acton connections. Force bowling team moves to first in Guelph league. Acton England mayor acknowledges Acton Canada contributions for a Spitfire fund. local merchants seek war-time support and a snow removal note.
A long directory page lists practitioners in Acton Ontario including Dr W G C Kenney surgeon dentist and Dr D A Garrett physician with contact details. Optical and hearing aids offered by E L Buckner and Robert L Buckner. Barristers C F Leatherland A Braida, accountants Lever and Hoskin, podiatrist Edmund G Morgan, and chiropractors Roy Riddell. Gray Coach Lines schedules and Canadian National Railways travel options also shown with East and West bound times.
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