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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1963
Page
3
A local resident urges clear disclosures on commissions and insurance agents tied to town contracts. The letter calls for a municipal inquiry and a public report, arguing council actions must serve Acton residents, not personal interests.
Thieves smashed windows at M Z Bennett School and Acton District High School on the east side of the street. They looted desks, grabbed cash, and damaged four classroom doors before fleeing. Jimmie McKeown reported the broken window and led police to the scene. Authorities say $75, plus small cash from the high school, were stolen.
Sunday schedule across multiple Acton churches lists services at Acton Church, Acton Baptist, Asian Reformed, Acton Pentecostal, and St Allan Anglican. Includes topics such as From the Balcony to the Witness Stand, The Ki of God, and Hear After Death What For the Christian with times for worship, Sunday School, and Bible studies.
J Bert Wood explains compliance with municipal rules during 1961 and 1962 contracts with Western Assurance Company. He notes amendments to the Municipal Act and discloses his pecuniary interest, confirming no conflict in serving on council and citing advice from Toronto Department of Municipal Affairs.
A municipal affairs counsel notes that writing insurance policies could create an interest disqualifying a councillor under The Municipal Act section 34. He cites Rex V. Ketcheson to show delivery timing affects contract status and urges disclosure and abstention if such matter comes to council. The morality versus legality of the issue is for the councillor to decide.
Home owner and taxpayer E MacDonald protests council member Mr Wood representing both the town and an insurance company the town deals with. He cites section 361 G of the Municipal Act and allied sections, asserting a conflict of interest. The protest is filed from Acton at the letterhead address.
The M Z Bennett Home and School Association held a Thursday meeting at Mrs George Hargrave's home. Cyril Shione resigned as teller and the presidency is vacant. Minutes from November were read and approved as Claire Lynch outlined a three month program. The group discussed fundraising and the need to produce the old charter to access funds frozen in a local bank.
Dr Hurry Bee MP toured Mason Knitting Company led by Roy Gustin, and the A P Firebrick plant hosted by new mayor George Barbeau. He greeted the Tuesday curlers at Mason City and spoke at Rotary after a Free Press stop. A rash of car thefts occurred in Georgetown last weekend.
Turk's Head or Rangers blue Turk's heads were braided Monday at the scout hall. Leader Mrs. Ted Franklin taught weaving and enrolment as the group prepares to visit the Sea Cadets in Guelph and aims to join other Ranger and Rover groups starting in the Caledon Hills in January. The welcome mat remains open for new members.
A partial text fragment notes a lull in tourism and hints at disrupted visitor flow. It mentions unclear references to local sites and potential impacts on stays, with no clear dates or named places. The readable portion signals reduced traveler activity.
Saturday evening December 2 saw scores of players at Bannockburn School competing in twelve euchre tables. Clare Wilson won the men’s first prize with Wes Brorey taking second. ladies’ honors went to Mrs. G Burt with Mrs. M Stark as runner up.
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