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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
9
The Glasco Report warns that government expansion and inefficiency drive costs and crowd services beyond budget. It notes charges often do not cover costs and blending funds reduces citizen value while recommending cost cuts and restricted new activities.
The piece analyzes pressures to split Halton county into rural north and urban south electoral areas. It argues Halton is not yet large enough to warrant division and notes concerns over metro expansion threatening the south. A single representative for about 115 000 people is favored as a balanced approach.
Sydney J. Harris argues that people dismiss safety on short trips while acknowledging the belt’s value. He criticizes inaction, noting he installs belts yet never uses them, and calls for mandatory seat belt use as essential safety. He links personal neglect to broader societal ignorance, warning of a coming smash up.
Professional directory listing doctors lawyers optometrist and other officials in Acton Ontario. Includes D A Garrett physician and surgeon, Robert D Buckner physician, T B Moore physician, C F Leatherland barrister, A Braida solicitor, Bruce Ghoamaker manager, E L Buchner optometrist, and travel times for Canadian National Railways and VIA routes.
February appeals seek 250000 for China relief. Ration books issued after Friday meeting covering Georgetown Acton and Esquesing Nassagaweva townships with offices in Acton and Georgetown. Volunteers needed for clerical help and card filling urged. Local theatre to host Mrs Miniver for two nights. Dublin section held a literary meeting with staged stunts. Garbage collection deal with L Waxman approved. Acton W I sent four boxes to Russian relief.
Fifty years ago a small group watched a procession of luminous meteors across the northwestern sky around nine in the evening. The rare phenomenon prompted many citizens to thank their stars as anniversary church services continued longer than usual.
A reader argues for expanding domestic training beyond cooking to include home management and marriage skills. The piece satirically critiques opponents who dismiss homemaking while urging parents to deepen interest in their children’s education and adapt to a changing society.
A column on bridge bidding discusses hand nine at Acton Bridge Club, advising North to support spades and aim for game or slam. The piece floats into broader remarks on gendered insults and plans for marriage education, urging practical life skills alongside traditional subjects.
Ford Motor Company's 1962 wage bill totals 69.7 million with a large portion paid to Oakville workers. Ontario plants include Oakville, Niagara Falls and Windsor as assembly and manufacturing sites. Messages on area planning note a 20 mile Etobicoke Valley nature trail proposal via Snelgrove and Brampton. Councillor Brydon pushes to Metro conservation for posterity. Esquesing annexation eyed as Milian seeks expansion near Georgetown. Aldershot sewer work anticipated as Milton library seeks $77,000 building on Main St tennis grounds.
Traditional Scottish night at the Y's Men Club featured pipes by Bob Currie and a Burns address by Oliver McLachlan of Guelph. The event included guests Mr McLachlan and Mr Wery, plus notes on club exchanges with East York and Christ Church New Zealand. The speaker reflected on Burns and homeland devotion, recounting Burns's life, poetry, and humble beginnings.
Luxton young people's group met January 13 at a hall for an afternoon event supervised by Mr and Mrs Creasey Se They planned a tobogganing party at Wietry Mewton's home for the following Sunday A discussion on choosing dates preceded a bowling party on January 27 Eleven members attended bowling with Gail Fryer Cavell Marshal Don Price and Helen Marvis among those recognized for scores and pins
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