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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
3
Halton-Peel Home for the Aged estimated at 102835 dollars approved after debate. Some argue Halton should build its own facility as both counties grow, suggesting two buildings instead of enlarging the current joint structure to meet future needs.
The message urges nationwide support for the 1949 March appeal seeking 5 million dollars. It emphasizes Canadian Red Cross Society’s role in alleviating suffering, preventing disease, and aiding disaster response through volunteer workers and cooperative effort across the country.
Judge Moon of Parry Sound notes the Department of Municipal Affairs proposed method uses fire measurements heating plumbing and finishing as data to value property but finds the Practice may not comply with the Assessment Act. He says assessment should consider land and building value from use location replacement cost rental and other value affecting circumstances.
Judge Moon criticizes a Department of Municipal Affairs table used to assess land values. He notes depreciation rules and square foot based calculations may ignore building condition and location. He urges valuations should follow the Assessment Act and be fair rather than rigidly applying the figures.
The Financial Post argues gasoline taxes remain high postwar with provinces taking 11 cents per gallon in some regions and a cent or two more elsewhere. At 22 mpg drivers pay about half a cent per mile, and Ottawa’s wartime tax remains despite moves to rescind. The piece notes car ownership costs twice those of 1939 and urges tax relief for cheaper driving. It also criticizes Ontario’s budget for not easing the tax amid a large surplus.
Editorial notes discuss a $2000 annual salary increase for Ontario Cabinet members and the resulting push to keep taxes high. It also covers early spring building, a harsh March, snow totals, a provincial revenue boost from gasoline taxes, butter quality fines, highway signs, a Briton joke ad, Saskatchewan and Manitoba bond yields, and concerns about underage drinking and enforcement.
A scanned 1979 reprint lists Acton happenings in 1899 including Mr John J Lawcon securing a brick veneered dwelling contact, Mr Geo T Locker moving to Acton for a tannery job, sidewalk improvements toward Fairview Cemetery, and reminders about animal control and spring potato prices. It notes an accident involving Mr John Mitchell Limehouse and announces births and deaths in the community.
An almost full house enjoyed Ballinafad players in The Path Across the Hui at Town Hall. A note from a United Church group presented Florence Ada Edith Milla with departure wishes as they leave town. Township of Eaquesing reports 1928 operations surplus of 4527 dollars, total surplus 12486.13 dollars. Mr and Mrs Joseph Coleman of Indiana Harbour visiting Mrs Anderson. Co operative Store being refitted to house Symons hardware soon. SAYERS On Sunday March 7 1689 Frank sever beloved husband of Margaret Dredge in his 50th year.
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