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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1962
Page
2
The piece argues that political prejudices energize voting and debate, noting how contests arise every few years to stir public discussion. It cites Oliver Wendell Holmes on prejudices, reflects on pollsters and undecided voters, and urges lively national debate to awaken informed electorate action.
A provincial budget analysis explains a billion dollar program and its impact on households. It notes 45 percent of total spend goes to municipalities, and average Ontario families pay about 713 yearly toward the program, up 20 percent in five years. It breaks down sources like gasoline tax sales tax corporation and income taxes and highlights education health and welfare as major areas. The piece cautions that rising costs mean higher burdens as demands on government grow.
The Canadian Statesman notes that industry not only creates local jobs but also funds municipal costs, supports charity and recreation, and buys from local suppliers. It asks if bringing new industry to Bowmanville isn’t a key council concern.
In 1912, the Free Press notes a leap year party at the town hall with generous invitations for ladies. Bread deliverer Mr. George Statham strained his left side after a fall on icy pavement. Georgetown hockey failed to appear for a scheduled match with local boys, while Acton offered to travel, but no return, and the hydroelectric project plans move forward with poles soon. Johnstone Hardware sees James Symon take over, continuing a family business legacy.
North of Acton details car crash near Acton injuring Gordon Aitken and Harvey Fisher from Ospringe after rear impact by a truck beside D. D. Morrison farm. Jessie Russell sighted first robin of the year. Rockwood residents face flooding from thaw with river high water and Hor top's dam overflow. Wool Combing Corp seeks 20 company homes. council discusses water, light, streets, grading. Bannockburn Society met with Clarence Coles. program included Mrs Hall instrumental, Sonnetic solo, Coles reading, policy. Acton Continuation School and Rockwood exchange tied hockey game 3 to 3. Kenimer red, Veldhuis two, Masters one for Acton. Rockwood’s Fowke scored twice, Dunbar once.
Grade 13 students failing to surpass a 35 percent mark must pay five dollars to take Ontario Department of Education exams. refunds available for those scoring 50 percent or better. Burlington reports a five day careers week with 21 students gaining practical office experience. Brampton jokes aside about a weed–dog catcher hybrid. Streetsville notes students wearing no badges at school. Gforgetown proposes a bylaw penalizing snow tossed onto plowed roads. Milton features a 9 year old resident sharing a recipe for long bite sharpening.
In a reflective piece, the author argues middle aged men possess steadiness and crisis handling, contrasting them with excitable youths. He cites John Glenn as an example and describes personal experiences balancing family roles, asserting mature men excel in diplomacy and reliability under stress. He muses on why women favor older partners, concluding fine middle aged men are in demand and not easily replaced.
Mrs Mary Margaret Elliott age many years died at her home 20 Main St on March 1 after a four year illness. Born in England she lived in Guelph for two years and in Acton the past fifty years. Husband Roland Arthur Elliott preceded her. Survived by sons William Edward Percy Brampton and daughters Mrs Martin Nellie Aurora M Fountain and Mrs Cripps Marargel, and 23 grandchildren. Funeral by Rev Donald West at Rumley Shoemaker funeral home on March 3 and burial at Fairview cemetery.
Flora M Sutherland died suddenly February 26 1962 at Winnipeg Beach residence. Wife of Charles A Sutherland she had lived at Winnipeg Beach 33 years after moving from Acton Ontario in 1916. Survived by sister Mrs C Leverix of Vancouver BC Funeral February 28 at York with Rev R S Lederman officiating Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.
A young schoolboy by Mill Street returned a dust watch dropped by Bet Elderstey, renewing the visitor’s faith in humanity. The boy vanished before the lender could thank him, but his act impressed the downtown crowd on Thursday last week.
The United States Government asks Congress to approve 5.5 billion dollars for next year to fund space exploration. Officials estimate by 1964 the program may cost seven billion annually, more than any peacetime U.S. government outlay prior to 1936.
An eight member team of electrical industrialists and officials will spend two days in Europe to study markets and competition, promote Canadian appliances, and gather information for domestic industries. Key figures include H R Force Acton, company directors, and department officials from Trade and Commerce, with representation from unions and the Canadian Standards Association.
C F Leatherland Q C Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public lists office hours from ten to twelve and six to five with Saturday appointments. Phone numbers given are 853-1330 for the office and 853-1745 for the residence in Acton.
The ceremony will mark the cornerstone laying for the new county building. Warden Wilfrid But and local officials will gather at the courthouse to place a 9 by 2 inch cornerstone containing copies of the original by law, 1961 county council minutes, and possibly local newspaper clippings.
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