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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1963
Page
11
A 1963 council discussion in Acton centers on potential conflicts of interest over insurance commissions. Councillors Johnson and Wood urge disclosure of which agents hold policies and how commissions are shared, calling for a municipal inquiry and a full public report.
A fragmented letter references Section 3-1-0 of the Municipal Act. It notes concerns about representation and selling in town contracts and says the municipal board has not issued a ruling. The writer hopes for a 1963 council with an open mind, despite uncertainties.
Saturday night intruders smashed exterior windows at M. Z. Bennett School and Acton District High School. At M. Z. Bennett about $75 in cash disappeared after ransacking Miss Heather Jackson's room and other classrooms. Acton District High School saw windows broken and loot taken from the principal and front offices, totaling $8 in petty cash. The break-ins were reported by Jimmie McKeown to caretaker Colin MacColl and investigated by Constable Bruce McArthur with Corporal Ray Mason.
A collage of church listings from Acton Ontario notes multiple denominations including United Church of Canada, Acton Baptist, Christian Reformed, Pentecostal, Anglican, and Baptist. The material lists service times, Sunday schools, Bible classes, organists, and pastors such as Rev. Andrew H McKensie and Rev. Stanley Gam, with locations and contact details.
Statement by J Bert Wood at Acton Council 1963 meeting outlines adherence to municipal act provisions on contracts with companies where a council member has a stake. He cites 1960 Western Assurance Company contracts, amendments in 1962, and Toronto Department advice deeming eligibility intact if regulations are followed.
A counsel's opinion analyzes whether writing insurance policies creates a contract that would disqualify a councillor under The Municipal Act section 34(1). It cites Rex V. Ketcheson to note contract timing, urges disclosure of interest under section 1983, and frames morality vs legality in whether a ratepayer could challenge a councillor’s involvement.
Homeowner E MacDonald of Acton files a protest under the Municipal Act section 351 G alleging conflict of interest if Mr Wood represents both the town and an insurance firm the town conducts business with. The protest is submitted as a resident and taxpayer.
The executive of the M Bennett Home and School Association met to discuss a resignation letter dated December 4 that leaves the presidency vacant. Minutes from the November meeting were read and accepted. A three month program was outlined. funds remain frozen in a local bank until the act charter is produced.
The article notes Dr Harryperce MP touring civic sites with host George Barbeau at Mason Knitting and the A P Firebrick plant. Barbeau welcomed the Tuesday curling group and spoke at Rotary after stopping by the Free Press. A Georgetown care surge is mentioned.
Turk Head of Rangers, led by Mrs. Ted Franklin, taught weaving Turk heads at the scout hall. The unit enrolled members and plans to visit Sea Cadets in Guelph to earn ceremonial items. They await invitations to join other Ranger and Rover groups for tobogganing in the Caledon Hills in January.
The fragmentary text hints at a sparse tourist scene with no visible crowds and a cautious expectation that numbers may rise later. It suggests patience as activity level remains uncertain and dependent on time or conditions.
Twelve tables of euchre were played at Bannockhum School on Saturday evening December 29. First prize went to Clare Wihoun, second to Wes, with Brorey and the ladies Hrat Mes G Burt and Mr. M Stark also noted as prize recipients.
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