Acton municipal tax rate set at 51 mills for 1953
Citizens generally welcomed Acton s tax cut from last year s 64 mills noting a surplus helped set this year s 51 mill rate. Comparisons with Smiths Falls Bowmanville Milton Georgetown Burlington and Bronte show Acton aligns with other towns using new assessments. The piece urges prudent public demands while praising council and staff, and ends with a World War II era MacArthur quote on enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Smiths Falls
Bowmanville
Milton
Georgetown
Burlington
Oskville
Bronte
Canada
Experts and Specialists Face Overcrowded Expert Field
A reflective piece argues that many self described experts and specialists fail to fix problems, noting a broad view former jack of all trades often solved issues. It questions standards for expertise and suggests individuals do more for themselves to cut the surplus.
Thomson Company Buys Brampton Conservator In Canada Deal
A Toronto area note says Roy H. Thomson's firm has acquired the Brampton Conservator and nearby papers, expanding a network that already includes several Canadian and U S titles. The Charters family remains active in Brampton with printing ventures, while the Conservator passes to new owners after 79 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Company
Brampton Conservator
Toronto
Roy H. Thomson
Canada
Florida
Canadian Daily Newspapers Association
Canadian Press
Conservative Party
Brampton
Conservator
Charters
Charters Commercial
Budget Changes In Ontario Grants And Tax Shifts
The provincial budget removes sales tax, raises the per ton price of newsprint, and details new grants to municipalities. Halton gains 41215 with per capita rates of 1.75 for over 5000, 1.60 for 2000–5000, and 1.50 for under 2000. The system aims to aid smaller towns without forcing higher spending, while gasoline liquor and vehicle fees stay uniform nationwide. The piece questions per capita disparities and suggests incentives to grow populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Halton
Nassagawega
Nelson
Trafalgar
Ontario
East Ward notes on coronation plans and local fairs
Residents of East Ward and surrounding towns discuss coronation celebrations and upcoming events. Plans include a street dancer, a day of festivities, fireworks, beacon fires, a week long carnival in Burlington, and souvenirs for children. New schools open in Halton county and Oakville expands as growth continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halen
Acton
Burlington
Lewston
Hurvice Vluba
Halton
Oakville
Qewietown
Lorne Shiel
Tsat
Limehorse
Georgeman
Duke Mulder
Jance
England
Linehorse
John Noble
Reading Between The Lines Ed Claims Over One Third Of Tax Bill
Council reviews the 1054 budget setting a tax bill rate of 51. The article explains where tax dollars go for a $2 000 assessment, detailing school, county, administration, police, fire, public works, welfare and more with notes on county shares and service funding. Continued on Page Sir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dills
Council
Halton
Halton Centennial Manor
Sunday Church Services and Local Listings Acton Ont
Cinarenes Mixa and church leaders listed for Sunday March 15 1934 with 1000 am Sunday School and 1100 am Morning Worship plus evening program. Local physicians veterinarians accountants lawyers real estate and other community services and schedules for Acton Ontario and nearby Guelph including transportation times and business addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praxer
Young Peoples
Artette
College Stotes Baptist Church
Toronto
Marnipal
Toran
Church School
The Good Old Days May Have Seemed Better
A fragmentary 1903 note from Acton discusses new Indiatry use and a hedwan factory, local arrests for petty crimes, and praises anniversary church services led by Nev Le Farmer. It notes Canadas change toward prosperity and immigration prospects, plus eight weeks of sleighing and a return of herdbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Fontinudia
Herbeck
Acton Town Hall event draws big crowd in 1933
A 1933 report notes the Town Hall drew a good crowd for a three act rural comedy "Dwacen Dublin" in Acton. A Carnival by the Apene Committee and Acton Business Men's Association drew color and lighted displays. Burlesque costumes, a four team hockey match, and a late dance ended near midnight. Obituaries list John Alveet of Banday and Staiph Lambert of Mann Direct, both long time residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benin
Actondale
Dublin
Cosume
Busnes
Tien
Acti
Unehey
Leon
Wiuvebridge
John Alveet
Aciun
Banday
John Canerorl
Wheliebe Secale
Cunpbell
Lambent
Mra
Hebt
Wren
Mann Direct
Arian
Munday
Lysd
Staiph Mathias Lambert
Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wcich
South Pacific
General MacArthur
Che Acton
S¢ Mill St E. Acton
Ont
Audit Bureau of Circultions
Cw.n.a
Ontario-Quebec
C.wna
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G .A. Dills
Wast
Turttington
Tony
Nore
Doh Marehall
Hirlegton
Tamilton
Ford
George Durt
United Automobile Workers of America
Lower Middle Road
Queen Elizabeth Way
Campbellville
Abe Brin
Nationel
Floyd
Grieshack
Ciledon cHultan
Rot
Alex Sim
Paudita
Cinarenes
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert HW. Armstrong
Dwight L. Patterson
Bower Ave
Water Street
Georgeto
F. M. Fletcher
United Church OF Canada
Friendly Church
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
Mixa O.M Lampard
A.C
St.“Alban’s Church
Ralph E Price
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Medical
W. G. C. Kenney
Hurgeon
Bymon Block
Mill St. Acton
D. A. Garrett
Hurgeonef
Willow and Tiver Sts
River Street
A. T Armstrong
Mall
Kant
A. J. Buchanan
Lehman Klock
Mall St
H. Leib
Omer
Comer Mall
Frederick Streets
Bam Woom
D. Young
Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville
F G Oakes
Knox Ave
Ral
Lioyd
E. Auliffe
Guelph
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkink and Hardy
Metropoltan
Victoria St
Torun
Albert J. Crandell
Chartered Accountant
Main Street
D. J._ARMSTRONG
Chiropractic
Frederick St . Acton
Victor Brumley
KOME
Olave M Lampard
ATCM
United Church
Thunetage
Park Ave
Gray Coach Lines
Sai
Turdey
la Cripps
Iine
Free Pree
Thueeday
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