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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
3
A town council discussion warned the Citizens' Band about long term financial risks of constructing a band building. The note notes recurring costs heat light water maintenance and potential reductions in municipal grants. It urges caution and suggests delaying any building program given uncertain grant funding and increasing operational costs.
The piece tells how Anna M. Jarvis, founder of Mother's Day, promoted the second Sunday of May as a day to honor mothers. It recounts her early life in Grafton West Virginia Saint Andrew's Methodist Church, her 1907 memorial for mothers, and her push for city state and national observances culminating in Wilson's proclamation. It notes observance spread to Canada Latin America Europe and the Pacific and her death in 1948 at age 84.
Hazen Argue M P resigns from the New Democratic Party claiming the party now holds class control of a national political faction a dark threat to Canadian democracy. The remark provokes indignation and ridicule among critics while noting opinions differ on its excess.
The Free Press offers a space for the three federal election candidates in Halton County to present their views. Readers are invited to compare platforms and assess the candidates through these weekly columns.
Sandy Best argues portable contributory pensions for all will restore employability for the 40 plus group, praising Conservative social policy. The speech cites Diefenbaker era family allowances and inflation, recalling Halton area figures from 1957 to 1959 as context for proposed reforms.
Oakville Ont May 1 Halton Liberal candidate Harry Harley outlines a universal health plan designed to reduce fear of costs and ensure access without mandatory participation. It covers doctors fees diagnostics and will be funded by provinces and the federal government with no new large economic burden. The plan prioritizes children under 16, most seniors and hospitalization with no premiums for some, and expands scholarships, mental health, dental care, and unemployment benefits during illness.
The New Democratic Party candidate Carl Rouleau argues foreign policy dominates voters' concerns. He asserts globalization requires joint action and criticizes Canadian dependence on the United States while advocating UN strengthening and admission of Red China to the United Nations.
A writer narrates weighing a career offer against family life. The choice involved moving to a city with cultural perks but higher costs and upheaval for children, versus staying in a quieter place with space and nature. Ultimately laziness to move kept them put.
Dobbie, 47 years with Beardmore Co, aged about 67, died May 3 at Willett hospital Paris after eight weeks illness. He retired 14 years ago and lived with his daughter at Clifford Harriston and Paris. Born 1878 Limehouse he was predeceased by wife Lena Procter and survived by daughter Agnes James Dobie, sister Mrs William Ablen, brothers Hyat Taranto H K and Alex, grandson Jim and two great grandchildren. Funeral May 5 in Acton with Rev W Smith and Rev E Pinkerton, pallbearers E Rookes R Turner John Greer G McFadden E Lambert F Anderson. Interment Fairview cemetery Acton.
Speyside PS pupils study Canadian coins and paper tell times while a bat in a jar entertains the class. Room 2 sings for a festival and earns two plaques. Room 3 notes three baseball teams with umpires. science includes wildflowers and tadpoles. Room 4 reports a mixed spelling day and new library books. overall spring brings baseball leagues with captains Newell, Melanson, and Dredge. Room 5 notes back to school and guidance on bullying and high school differences.
A dense local notice lists Acton Ontario professionals including Dr Robert D Buckner physician and surgeon at 39 Wellington St and 68 p.m. Afternoons by Appointment, Dr Buckner also at 20 Wilbur St with insurance appraiser services. It records C F Leatherland QC notary hours, optometrist services, and transit schedules from Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways detailing daily, weekend, and holiday times to Toronto and Stratford with board points at Georgetown and nearby streets.
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