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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
13
canvassers prepare to visit homes to secure pledges during the week of May 15. Neighbors and friends conduct phone calls and house visits to explain the project and encourage support without high pressure.
This Sunday is Mothers Day across the continent and the piece argues for recognizing mothers year round. It notes the planned tributes in songs programs and editorials while urging appreciation beyond a single day.
Ronald Anderson of the Toronto Globe and Mail notes commodity taxes are higher in Canada, helping push up retail prices beyond U.S. levels. He cites tax gaps on cars, cigaret lighters, movie projectors, and electronics, and suggests provincial indirect taxes could replace consumer sales taxes as a more efficient, hidden-price burden.
The piece contrasts Soviet secrecy with American openness in space ventures. It argues the Russian method shields success but breeds doubt, while the American approach offers live coverage and full details. It suggests the citizen has a right to know government actions.
A humorous column muses on mothers from Eve to modern moms, weaving myths, history, songs, and pop references. It pivots to heartfelt thanks, noting mothers shape children through schooling, adolescence, and aging, ending with a warm Mother’s Day wish.
A reader reflects on public school music programs of the past and contrasts them with modern report cards and daylight saving. He recalls weekly classroom performances, a lack of formal music festivals, and a strict disciplinary incident with a rubber strap. The note mentions local community projects, a new Community Centre fundraiser, and honors for a friend.
The Ontario Safer League notes that when turning left onto a one way street the car should move into the extreme left lane. The Highway Safety Branch offers an illustrated leaflet Good Turns in Traffic detailing correct turning technique.
During a Monday evening meeting of local citizens the Action Citizens Band was formed with J. Hue as leader and officers Brown, Moore, and Thurston as organizers. A portable saw accident harmed Robert Fulton and Jeremiah Bell suffered wrist and arm injuries. James Laurett injured his arm at a saw mill. Residents anticipate a busy spring with Fairy Lake boating and community cleanup efforts.
The town reports changes at Beardhware and Co. plant moving offices from Toronto to Ada. Legion branch hosts_Lieder Night and President's jewel presented to Bob Moonadtadie. Music by Landsborough Spielvopel Mason and others. council letter from Wool Combing Corp of Canada thanked for cooperation. Coroner's jury notes no charges in Ray Harding death. bicycle incident cited with lightless bike. Corporal J J Moesker of the Netherlands Regiment attended the car involved.
Directory lists doctors dentists barristers and solicitors in Acton Ontario with office hours and phone numbers. Also includes travel coaches schedule with Eastbound and Westbound departures and irregular times.
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