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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1962
Page
2
The Parks Board recommends a separate Recreation Committee to operate a year round community program and manage facilities at the Community Centre and arena. It seeks a bold group of citizens and a full-time director to develop organize and run the plan with immediate appointments to start the winter program.
The rule of thumb that taxing more than one third of national income signals trouble is echoed as not cried wolf. 1961 national income at 27.943 billion with taxes of 9.897 billion, 35.5 percent, while deficits at all government levels widen the gap between spending and revenue.
From the 1942 Free Press issue a wedding at the Ricketts home in Guelph unites Miss Muriel Near Ricketts and Charles Reginald Weard with guests and family details. The section also notes wartime charity boxes shipped by Acton district and local civic mentions including a deputy reeve’s injury from a barn accident and a call to purchase War Savings Stamps.
Grade of notices from Bronte and nearby towns describe street light replacement on Chishom Street E Bronte to improve safety after assaults. Georgetown seeks a rat control plan amid resident claims dangers to children. Brampton plans highway upgrades and Milton reports zero traffic fatalities this year all in period of town reports.
Alton County warns vacationers about poison ivy hazards with tips to recognize the plant, prevent contact, and reduce exposure during trips. It notes regions where ivy thrives, signs for cottage and resort areas, and urges reporting patches to authorities.
Conservatory exam results announced with student Pame pupus of Wes Msn achieving high marks in theory and performance. Grades range from firsts to honors as exams were conducted at Gay tah re TN and Marans Coles.
Heather Millar, daughter of Ma and Mr fiord Milla, and granddaughter of Mrs Wesley Murray of Acton, appeared recently on the Tins Talent Time program on Hamilton television.
A reflective, satirical piece on how summer affects people as they age Charles Wooten notes boys at ten relish endless heat and freedom while fifteen-year-olds suffer social and financial pressures. By twenties, summer is welcome but work-bound. in midlife, duties intensify and leisure fades.
CITA sets September 14 15 for the Acton Fall Fair with directors promising one of the best shows yet. Nino Braida to head the fair board for a second term, assisted by Lloyd McEnery Calvin Aitken Fred Kentner Sr and Mrs C Wo Swackhamer as officers. New classes added to Shetland ponies and pumping horses events with new trophies. exhibits include sheep hops poultry grain and preserved items.
Minnie Jean Elliott WMS life member died at Mogon Ditat Hospital on Thursday. Daughter of Thames and Anne Someralle El Sett, she lived in Darin Nelson Township and Milton before moving to Kingston and Harrowsmith, returning to Martin Street in 1987. Survived by brother David and sister Mre Keabells Watson. She belonged to Kawachur Mitten and the Wameas Mie missionary society.
A readable public notice lists an Acton Ontario office address at 2 Main Street North corner Main and Mill. It provides a lawyer contact Nolan Public Quke Hour 1am to 12pm and Saturdays by appointment only with phone Off MRT. Res AST1745 Acton.
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