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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1968
Page
19
The council passed a motion to buy three steel stenographer desks and chairs plus a desk and chair for the assessor at an estimated cost of $997.50 including tax. Reeve Hinton opposed, urging budget considerations. the mayor and others urged prudent spending.
Hatton Mutual Fire Insurance Co. held its annual meeting at Acton Library where officers were re elected for 1968. Claims paid totalled 42633 while net profit reached 45986. Policies in force number 2066 with insurance value 37612553. Surplus stands at 178746 and assets at 267985. Officers listed include Lorna E. Chamberlain, Thomas J. Brownridge, A. T. Moore, and Robert W. Shortill, with directors H. Craig Reid, Norman Camelon, James T. Fisher, and Cameron M.
The House of Commons considers the Income Tax Act to implement the Mint Budget. Spending estimates for government departments follow, with a week devoted to amendments to the Patent and Trade Marks Acts. Concerns over safety of imported drugs under new rules are discussed alongside Food and Drug Directorate capacity. Notable local names include Calvin J. Aitken and R. M. Barden. Largest claim in 1967 totals 16,163 for a barn fire in Esquesing.
North opens into a spade lead misplay, South botches a three no trump bid, and declarer uses a heart ten to force three diamond tricks. Only one pair reached game as East-Wes tstumbled. winners were Jack Coats and Bill Coats with several near misses among regulars at Acton Bridge Club last week.
The Drug Directorate will increase its staff to enhance inspection services on imported drugs. The Government agrees to study any proposed amendments from Members of Parliament with careful consideration due to safety concerns.
Councillor Bill Williams, returning after resignation, can likely attend most meetings. His employer granted permission after reading of his plight, Williams thanked the council, and stressed there was no pressure from Dr. Oakes who was delegated to review the resignation with him.
North Halton residents are urged to stop dumping garbage on township roads. Milton OPP reports complaints across Esquesing Nassagawoya townships with penalties up to 50 dollars for first offences under Highway Traffic Act Section 98. Residents are advised to use official disposal sites during open hours or arrange sanitary disposal. Also noted is a tidbit claiming Charles Bradeeye invented freezing foods for best results.
A brief note advising readers to include a special number list for times when going out with a baby and caregiver. The text emphasizes practical tips to help both the adults and the baby sitter stay relaxed during evening events.
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