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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1931
Page
2
A plan to hold the nomination meeting a day after nominations close is urged for Acton. It would let candidates reflect on issues and prepare responses before public addresses. The idea mirrors practices in Barrie and other municipalities for two meetings.
The Hon. Col. Price urges municipalities to cut costs as county rates surge and provincial and Dominion levies push taxes upward. Acton exemplifies the strain as the Highway Department pushes a third road without county input, later reversing after county opposition.
The 1931 Canadian census reports a total population of 10 353 778, up 1 565 820 or 17.82 percent since 1921. Ontario leads with 3 426 498, followed by Quebec 2 860 703 and Saskatchewan 821 281, with several provinces showing double digit gains. Figures are subject to further correction by the Census Branch.
Florence Dart of Philadelphia won a silver trophy in a definition contest sponsored by the Women's Advertising Club of Chicago. Her definition states advertising as the art science and business of creating favorable public acceptance demand or desire for any worthy product or service.
The town votes brought a new slate to Acton Council with Reeve-elect Barber and Councillor-elect Nicol among experienced members. A Councillor elect stated readiness to serve Acton without fear or favor, promising continuity in advancement as expressed by the majority.
The piece argues Addison’s idea that only those who have proven themselves should criticize others is impractical, as it would end most criticism. It notes that many who lack achievement critique leaders, and that such criticism from untested hands is meaningless. Only accomplished individuals’ judgments carry weight.
The Tri Free Press recalls three notable local bridges, including Main Street over the highway and a cost query slogan, a school creek footpath bridge that proved modest, and a Maria Street crossing debated for nearly twenty years. Acton residents prefer fewer large crossings and find ordinary bridges bothersome.
Nearly two million motorists crossed from the United States into Canada in the first half of 1931. Total admissions reached 1,780,883 with 1,274,508 staying 24 hours or less, 500,833 up to 60 days, and 542 up to six months. Ontario led provinces with 1,302,850 entries. Windsor logged 611,084 entries, including 83,732 for 24 hours, with Bridgeburg and Niagara Falls also popular crossing points.
Winter’s severity inflates auto license prices while pedestrians feel little effect. Post election calm ushers in Christmas holidays and a stated Christmas spirit. Gandhi is said to have packed for his return trip though other reports see packing as minor in the journey. The editor says a rival accused him of aiding municipal candidates and expresses rival newspaper sympathy after Toronto’s municipal elections.
A nostalgic note traces Overseas Mail week as Canadians mail parcels home while families recall Christmas pasts. It contrasts cheerful farm chores with parents awaiting unwritten letters, reflecting on mothers, sons, and daughters separated by distance and time.
The notice lists eastbound and westbound daily run times with exceptions for Sundays and holidays. It includes stops such as Georgetown and times around 9.42 p.m. for eastbound and morning times like 1.40 p.m. for westbound.
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