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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 27, 1964

Page

9

Debated Halton County Boundaries and County Wide Taxation

Opinion piece argues shifting taxation and services to a Halton county level could reduce boundary fights between Oakville Milton and Burlington. Proposes unified tax collection, countywide services, and direct lines to county offices to ease complaints and cut deficits. Warns political battles will persist as long as taxes and borders drive policy.

Halion Oskville Esqueting Georgetownie Oakville Oroup Milton Burlington Ona Haltort Welcone Estate Theratlves Talpht Helton Red Southern Schoola Luch Hallion Toronto Hamilton Halton

Farewell sermon at St. Alban’s Acton and church gift noted

Rev. Brooks concludes six year ministry at St. Alban’s Acton and St. John’s Rockwood with farewell sermon. S. G. Bennett donates funds for a new organ and interior decoration. War Service League adds three overseas names. Acton district reports 200+ serving overseas and a Boy Band concert showcases local talent.

Lssue Free Press St. Alban's Acton St. John's Rockwood A. Brooks S. G. Bennett War Service League M. Tyler J. Waterhouse F. Morac Inds Bol. Davidson C. B Swackhamer Toronto Waldie Joan R.C.F W. D Young Jessie Kenney Nora Buchanan Dully Cwac Morris D. G Taylor L. C Anderson A.c.ea Molozzi G. A Irvin CSM J. Doble J. R Turner W.L Boyes Jack District C. W. Mason J. MM. Creighton

Windsor Converter Ltd to Move to Brampton

Windsor Converter Ltd a Windsor based packaging firm for Ford Motor Company will relocate to vacated Union Metal Mfg Co of Canada premises at 45 MacMurphy Ave N Brampton. Operation to begin in April and proximity to central Canadian market influenced site choice.

Brampton Windsor Windsor Converter Ltd Union Metal Mfg. Co. of Canada Ltd MacMurphy Ave

Halton County Council Approves Rebates and Purchases

Halton County Council approved rebates for overpayments totaling $215.53 to Acton and $254.65 to Georgetown. The purchase of 25 to gallons of industrial latex paint from British Paints Oakville at 428 a gallon for Boe was also approved.

Acton Georgetown British Paints Oakville

Mrs Neil McGill Passes Away in B C

Obituary noting the death of former Acton Nassagsweya resident Sarah Jane Brownlee also known as Mrs Neil McGill in Kamloops BC in her 96th year. Mentioned emigration from Northern Ireland in the 1870s and links to Acton Nassagsweya and surrounding communities.

Neil McGill B.C Sarah Jane Brownlee Acton Nassagsweya Kam Sarah Brownlee Northern Ireland Jusenyaweya Massa

Up North Dwellers Contend With High Rents And Winter Time Blues

A local speaker rails against life in distant cities like Montreal and Halifax while venting about high rents and heavy traffic at home. The diatribe contrasts northern suburbs with warmer locales, noting winter hardships and the common refrain of waiting, raising a family, and paying bills.

Demb-Paradise

Entry problems and tactics in a bridge club hand

A discussion of how to manage entries in bridge, with an example hand from the Action Bridge Club North South vulnerable. The article explains forcing entries and the lead problem for West, then analyzes declarer play and the impact of distribution on the club hand. It ends with contrasting views on city life and privacy and notes winners from the club.

Declarer Action Bridge Club Denter South West Fast East East Ieta Nodwell Glenn Banks Reed Gloria Coats Mary Hooker Bruce McQuarrie Hull Saul Vidodaset Waele Deby Wetsettee

Rockwood To Host Free Presa Event In Pictures

Fragmentary notice describes Devee and Harris as participants in Rockwood for a Free Presa gathering. The text indicates a gathering or display involving local figures and a standing mat scene. Further details are unreadable.

Rockwood Devee Harris Losi Geal

Professional Directory And Travellers Guide In Acton Ont

A dense listing of local professionals in Acton Ontario including physicians surgeons dentists optometrists lawyers and miscellaneous providers with addresses phone numbers and office hours. Notable entries include Dr D A Garrett Dr R O Buckner Dr Y B Moore and others across Willow River Streets Wellington Street Mata Street and Mill Street.

D. A. Garrett Willow and River Ste Entrance River St. Acton, Ont Robert Buckner Wellington St Acton Ont Moore Mata Sire North Corner Mata Aid Mill Street Ontario

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