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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1958
Page
10
The Acton Bree Pras notes 1958 figures showing $225,734 in taxes on business and realty, a 2 percent dollar increase and a 7.2 percent rise in wine sales. It reports 2,134 licensed establishments in Ontario, up 29 from last year, with $34,653,281 spent on premises improvements, and criticizes liquor control as prioritizing money over public welfare.
A Canadian winter employment campaign promotes steady work patterns by aligning government, business, unions and households. It argues that year round activity reduces unemployment costs, boosts purchasing power, and improves industry efficiency, noting seasonal peaks can fuel inflation. When everyone works, everyone benefits.
Canada plans the March 31 federal election with an anticipated cost near 9.4 million dollars. Enumerators will be paid 25 dollars plus 10 cents per name and 15 dollars for list revision, with rural names priced at 1 cent per name. Parliament members earn 8,000 dollars annually plus a 2,000 dollar expense allowance paid as a lump sum, continued through March 30.
In the year just tabled before the Legislature the Liquor Control Board notes a rise of 14,574,309 gallons in overall beverage consumption. The province gathered 34,100,000 from total revenues of 154,000,000, with the federal share at 97,000,000 and municipalities receiving 860,918 in Neente.
The piece argues that true strength lies in accepting responsibility rather than seeking constant anxiety free leisure. It cites Bishop Sheen on anxieties and stresses personal duties to family, community, country, and God as essential to democracy and social wellbeing.
A collection of brief opinions urges a return to simple schooling over heavy technology and space projects. Readers from multiple towns criticize modern speed and praise the old one‑room schoolhouse while noting election campaigning and public voter turnout. A comment questions vandalism and civil behavior amid overall civic discourse.
A Toronto convention of the Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association crowned Eddie Johnston as Editor of the Year. The event at King Edward Hotel honored long service and camaraderie among Ontario and Quebec editors, with remarks by dignitaries and memories of past leaders in Timmins and Montreal venues.
The March 2 1958 church calendar lists services for multiple denominations in Acton Ontario. Anglican St Alban’s begins with Holy Communion and morning services, United Church hosts morning worship and junior church, Baptist and Presbyterian churches publish morning prayers and baptism notices with afternoon and evening meetings.
The Planning Board agreed to request $2000 for 1958, to support future planning and water and sewage needs. Deacon presented a town map and discussed land area photo reproductions at $50. Leatherland spoke on the municipal board hearing and zoning bylaw action set for March 13.
The community celebrated at the arena with band performances and a war era style drill. Acton Citizens Hand organized a post workout dance and a charity game featuring Good Beat and John Me. Hugh's Canadiens faced Maple Laafe in a close match with strong crowd support.
The article reports a January or February hockey match between Arion and Ken June, describing a warmly contested game with Acton and other players named. It mentions planned appeals, local officers, and a community scene including a church gathering, street lighting plans, and a town event around hardware and metal trades.
A historical listing shows doctors surgeons and dentists in Acton including Dr. Robert Buckner on Wellington Street and Dr Holeib at Frederick Street. It also lists legal firms, insurance agencies, accountants, optometrist, and transport services with office hours and contact numbers.
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