Ontario budget offers tax cuts despite critics
Premier Frost unveils a modest budget promising no new taxes and some reductions. Corporations gain 2.6 percent net on income and pension fund deductions. estates under 50 000 relieve succession duties. tracks tax drops to eight percent. mortgage tax in Toronto York and Hamilton to be reposted. Surplus estimated at 185 000, while average Ontarian sees little benefit amid high revenues and taxes.
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Ontario
Frost
Toronto
York County
Hamilton
Abbott
Drew
Old Acton high school and refining future in Canada
A writing recalls the Smith estate conversion to a continuation school in Acton nearly 50 years ago, with additions to serve a growing pupil population. It notes the old stone building, future room renovations, and Acton’s evolving landscape as Sarnia’s refining expansion is forecast as potentially Canada’s largest.
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Sydney Smith
Smith
Burling
Builing
Acton
Smnoc
Pont
Dc Allan
Sarnia
Canada
Warning signs and sight lines on highways
Readers note misplaced warning signs reduce safety on roads. A hedge blocks view near a highway approach, and moving a sign a few feet could improve awareness. The letter argues safety relies on sign placement and on drivers and highway caretakers exercising judgment.
Double on Motorists Earn Benefit From Safe Driving
The article discusses auto insurance rate relief for drivers with no accidents in three years and debates compulsory insurance. It notes Ontario drivers pay a dollar to a fund for uninsured motorists and proposes a license rule tying coverage to permits, with a possible up to 25 fee for unsatisfied judgment funds. It also references spring arrival expected Saturday and mild weather with little snow.
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Ontario
Surplus Indicates Advertising Shortfall in CBO Report
The CBO reports total income from public sources of 12 091 317 with 5 841 317 from licence fees and 6 250 000 from a special annual grant. An operating surplus of 3 697 000 remains unspent from the grant, despite a condition that advertising on national networks would decline. Advertising revenue stayed nearly constant, suggesting potential to cut or end advertising funding.
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CBO
Death of Joseph Statin Draws Editorial Silence
The column notes the death of Joseph Statin and states the editors prefer to refrain from comment, despite lingering opinions about the event and its local significance.
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Joseph Statin
The Most For Your Money Easter Seals Drive Campaign
A month long fundraising drive by the Ontario Society for Crippled Children aims to raise 475000. Acton Rotary Club conducts the Easter Seals sale urging envelopes be mailed to all and donations to support over 6000 handicapped Ontario children, camps, clinical work, and local aid efforts.
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Ontario Society For Crippled Children
Acton
Rotary Club
Crippled Children’s Society
Ontario
Sanety
Crippled Children's Society
Acton Rotary Club
Death of 17 year old Collingwood hockey player Bob Gilles
Georgtown Herald notes Bob Gilles a 17 year old defenseman from Collingwood died from injuries after a junior hockey game on the way to Toronto General Hospital His parents hail from Halton and he was in his first year of junior hockey This item follows with local notices on anniversaries and town affairs in Halton and nearby communities.
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Halton
Bob Gilles
Collingwood
Georgtown Herald
Humphrey Gillies
Goldie Gillies
Georgetown
Robert English
Glen Williams
Toronto General Hospital
Reading Between The Sins: Acton Town Business Changes
The article notes many changes in Acton’s business scene along Main Street. New Shell station by Frank Toth Jr. and Bilton Perry’s brick store with upstairs living space. Sandy McIsaac’s Highway Garage. C K Browne’s moved confectionery. several new homes. Dominion Hotel sale sequence ending with Harold Dedels. Ed Jennings Acton Garage now a mixed use building housing Plastonics and potential new tenant. Bell Telephone exchange site now hosting Acton Branch Canadian Legion.
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Main St
Guelph
Frank Toth Jr
Bilton
Perry
Rand
Sandy McIsaac
C .K. Browne
Dominion Hotel
Dominion
Harry Holmes
Royston
Harold de
Friendly Welcome At United Church Acton Ontario
Sunday March 22 1953 events include Sunday School at 9 00 morning worship 11 00 Bible class 12 15 and evening worship 7 00 with special music from The Word by a college street quartet A Prayer meeting and Bible study in Acts on Thursday 8 pm plus March 28 services featuring morning worship 11 00 and evening worship 7 30 and moving pictures Films with thought for the work The Rev E A Currey is minister at 29 Bower Avenue Parsonage Acton Ontario
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Quartette
College Street Baptist Church
Toronto
United Church OF Canada
Acton
Ontario
Friendly Church
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
Wheelock
Jesus
Moving Pictures
Acton Professional Directory Lists Local Medical and Legal Experts
A historical Acton directory catalogs physicians doctors and surgeons in Acton and nearby towns with office addresses and phone numbers. It also lists barristers solicitors Notaries Public veterinarians accountants real estate agents and other professionals along with service hours and contact details.
The Good Old Days Seemed Better in 1902
A 1902 Free Press item looks back at 1903 era fondly noting changes over time. The piece reflects nostalgia for earlier days and contrasts past life with present conditions in a concise column.
Acton News Summary from 1933 Imus Free Press
In 1933 Acton notes a hockey loss 4-3 to Georgetown, and treacherous roadways with minor accidents. Property trades include Gordon Hall sold to A G Claridge, with tenant James Andrews staying until next year. Farm sales include Robert Bilton buying John Walters farm for 2800 and John Ritchie selling 150 acres to John Franks for 3000. Embroidery lessons, hatchery leadership change, rising horse prices, and local births and scholarships are mentioned along with church activities and park hockey results. Acton council expands Cemetery Board from four to five members with the reeve becoming ex-officio member.
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Gordon Hall
A. G. Claridge
Glen Williams
James Andrews
Claridge
Robert Bilton
Crewsons Carnera
John Walters
John Ritchie
John Franks
Mesara
W. Hemastreet
McNabb
Toronto
Firstbrook
Anthony Mason
John Arthurs
Paul S. Kennedy
Bessey
Hillsburg
Wm. Beney
Rand
St. Patrick's Day
Misa Olive Rokes
T. D. J. Farmer
Acton
Perth United Church Young Men's
R. L. Davidson
Parkviews
Acton Council
Obituary Notice for Sarah P. Maidens in Ac ton
At the home of her son W K Graham on Knox Avenue Ac ton on Saturday March 11 1933 Sarah P Maidens widow of the late John Knox Graham is named in this notice as a deceased member of the community.
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A? Graham
W. K. Graham
Knox Avenue
Acton
Sarah P. Maidens
John Knox Graham
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Che Acton
Hree Press
Oot
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
CWNA
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G. A. Dilly
Noath East
Laurence Burt
William Johnston
George
Roy
Elmer
Kenneth Hamilton
Erin
Lloyd Burt
Burlington
Campbell's Corners
Burlington Suburban Area Planning Board
Oakville
Ford
Bronte
Ratepayers’ Association
Trafalgar
Municipal Board
Trafalgar Township
Beaver Brush Co
Montreal
By Jim Dills
Ted
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert H. Armstrong
Dwight J. Patterson
Bowet Ave
Water Street
FM Fletcher
M. Lampard
A.T.C.M
Whichcote
ST. Alban’s Church
Ralph E. Price
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mall St. Acton
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Armstrong
Mill St. East
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mill St
H. Leib
Comer Mill
Frederick Streets
Leatherland Barrister & Solicitor
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Metropolitan
Victoria St
Albert J. Crandell
Chartered Accountant
Main Street
D. J. Armstrong
Frederick St. N. Acton
Victor B. Rumley
Ambulantes
B. D. Young
C. L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
W. R. Bracken
Lioyd E. Auliffe
R. F. Bean ‘ Mill ST
Olive M. Lampard, A.t.cm
R.M.T
United Church
Park Ave. Guelph
Gray Coach Lines
Kham
Sun To Chener
Danly
Canadian National Railways Standard
Sun
St Guelph
the Free Press
Free Press
Acton Hockey Club
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