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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
10
Broadcloths in multiple colors 36 inch wide priced from 49 to 79 cents per yard. Pink blue white navy and other shades. Gingham checked and plaid suitable for curtains aprons dresses and skirts. Criskay embossed cotton in white aqua red navy pink chartreuse 89 cents per yard.
The township’s industrial and commercial assessment improves to 50 percent with Ford-Oakville support, as total assessments rise to 26.24 million on a population of 9,903. Residential assessment amounts to 13.199 million, giving a 60-40 balance goal as officials note.
Milton residents Mr. and Mrs. L Skuce addressed the Silver-Wood Women's Institute at Ston’s School on the Seventh Line. Mr. Skuce showcased three year old European trip photos to a large audience.
Halton county farm forum groups in February voiced the need for better understanding between farmers and urban residents. Suggestions included interchanges of speakers, visits, radio and TV use, and improved newspaper reporting to raise consumer interest in advertised products.
The Burlington and Suburban Planning Board moves to heal a rift with Nelson over the planning area. It plans to invite Nelson to sit down and discuss, aiming for cooperation on subdivision and street plans. Chairman Gordon Gallagher stressed planning’s importance and urged dialogue.
The Lagny farm forum January 31 met at Lagny school with good attendance. Mac Sprowl of Acton presented slides from his European tour which were enjoyed by all. February 7 guests were Verney brothers, and Mr and Mrs Whitelock of Milton attended. Keith and Nancy McKenzie, aided by John Michie, visited their uncle Kenneth McKenzie in Malton's Workmen's Compensation Board rehabilitation centre, where he suffers hand injuries from New Year’s Day and undergoes therapy.
Bronte names Fred Oliver as committee chair to push a village recreation center at the athletic grounds and seeks Township deed of land. Millward cites a $250 engineer study for a dump site to support a combined recreation hall and municipal building under one roof with a 25 percent grant toward a $20,000 maximum cost.
Engineers Philip and Roberts estimate Kerr Street widening and resurfacing at $362,000 and hospital expansion at $400,000, totaling $762,000. Oakville’s total funded debt in 1946 was $74,535. The new $762,000 would add to existing net obligations of $1,416,194, signaling a significant debt increase.
Georgetown Council may suspend a 1940s closing by law on gas stations after a petition presented by five garage owners led by Fred Harrison and Al Zeravlev. Harley Motors, Bouskil's Garage, and lanes Garage represented 45 percent of seven outlets seeking late opening in rotation. The petition asks to suspend the by law and stop early closing during the week.
William Davey, manager of the Acton branch, announces government backed home improvement loans through the Bank of Montreal. Loans cover repairs and renovations with low 5 percent interest, monthly repayments, and eligibility for single family, semi detached, and small multi unit dwellings in need of work. Residents should contact Davey for details and eligibility.
The Round Room upset Chrome as Ken Papillon led with a 754 tricount and John Robson posted 350 singles. League standings show Rolling Room atop Feb 7 with 68 over Chrome 63 and Specialty 53. Other strong totals include Shirley Turkesz 633 triple and Lil Woods 207 single.
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