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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1962
Page
3
The piece argues a lower dollar raises import costs and urges Canada to improve competitiveness. It notes postwar cost rises from government spending and warns depreciation could lift living costs unless export price discipline and lower costs restore world confidence.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports from 1,672 Canadian families in 40 cities that average weekly expenditures reached 107 dollars or 5 570 dollars annually. Food and shelter exceeded a third of spending. housing cost 911 dollars yearly. other major items included tar 518 dollars clothing 508 dollars and taxes 378 dollars.
Ontario Safety League cites Vatican City fines and an 18.6 mph average speed while considering doubling fines and raising limits. U S states Wisconsin Virginia Mississippi Rhode Island New York adopt front seat belt laws by 1962 to 1965. Rear-view checks and self fear on expressways are emphasized for safer driving.
A mixed 1912 rural scene recalls a fire at a home on a hillside with neighbors saving belongings and one fatal near miss. Acton and Toronto mentions include Eddie Wadell and Les Wadell sustaining injuries during a sliding play. Baptists beat Anglicans in a church league game led by H Holmes while pitcher George Hynds labored to find form. A Toronto man’s car fire incident on John Street ends with minor damage after quick water dousing. Dominion Day celebrations, fire brigade events, baseball games, and athletic contests draw crowds and participants from locals and outsiders.
Notes from 1942 include engagement of Miss Patricia Paxer and Dalhousie Mit staff at Continuation School, Rev CL Poole taking charge at Acton United, and Acton Cubs camping at Blue Springs. Reports cover a police case in Guelph, a vehicle collision at Mill and John Streets, wartime rationing at a United Church picnic, Erin Township by law on roaming dogs, War Savings Stamps sales, and a Lorne Scots parade to St Alban’s Church led by their band.
In Georgetown a taxpayer from Ireland asked permission to paint his front hydrant green but no councillor supported the idea. Brampton reports a test pilot killed when his bush plane crashed at Brampton Flying Club during a routine flight. The accident was the club’s first in 14 years. Burlington residents oppose an Kiwanis skating rink near their homes, citing noise and disruption. Oakville councillors approve a $600 planning fee for subdividing property, affecting Alf Jennings. Streetsville a Lakeview merchant accuses 31 stations of zoning violations by selling non core products. Milton debate on Oakville Milton amalgamation sparks talk of Halton County-wide merger.
Michael Joseph Bennett fifty one died on a weekend fishing trip near Picton. A Beardmore and Co purchasing agent, he was active in sports including bowling with the Tiger Cats, and donated time to Alcoholics Anonymous. He leaves wife Kathleen and five children, with extensive family ties in Guelph and Acton. The funeral was held at St Joseph’s Church with interment at Marymount Cemetery.
An editor laments holidays amid high tempers and costs but plans to survive by strict routine. He sketches a detailed daily schedule from dawn to night, aiming to stay sane while managing family chaos and the lure of leisure.
Presbyterian Young People spent a holiday weekend at the Cleland cottage near Bancroft. About 50 bass were caught for breakfast across two mornings. Swimming and boating were enjoyed, shore supper Saturday night, church in Coe Hill Sunday, and lodging in two cottages and a tent. Attendees included Joyce Rennick, Donna Rennick, Janet Aitken, Joanne McKenzie, Nettie Tryssenaar, Mike Rogers, Milton Ball, Barry Cleland, Brian Sheridan, Sims McPhedran, Ian Pennycock, Charles Tully.
Dr D A Garrett on vacation June 30 to August 6 inclusive office hours Mon Wed Fri mornings phone 853-0341 or 853-1956 Dr Robert D Buckner physician surgeon 39 Wellington St Acton Ont phone 853-1240 hours 6 8 pm afternoons by appointment Dr T B Moore 2 Main Street North corner Main and Mill Acton Ontario res 853-0135 C F Leatherland QC barrister and solicitor notary public office hours 10 am to 12 pm 1 pm to 3 pm Saturday by appointment only phone office 853-1330 res 853-1745
Fire near Lang Field Road after supper Saturday is blamed on children smoking. The blaze spread across lots and down a steep hill, lingering in a thick bed of fallen pine needles before crews quenched it. A pressure hose needed to be placed under the track to reach remaining smoldering debris.
The 50 page high school year book is being distributed this week. It lists all the students with grade 14 portraits and class photos in other grades. Staff photos and the staff adviser are included. Terry Hamilton led the year book committee and Mrs Jess Galloway advised.
Constable Morsey fills in at the Burlington headquarters detachment while Constable Mervin Harness is on holiday, as the Ontario Provincial Police adjust staffing for the period.
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