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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

4

Editorial Must-Now Collect Sales Tax 22

The piece notes May 1 as the start date for Frew Press to add sales tax on all job printing and discusses resistance, bookkeeping burden, and a pledge to comply. It also salutes improvements at Fairview Cemetery in Acton, praising tree trimming and upkeep ahead of Mother’s Day, and highlights Empire Day May 23 with a patriotic education message for Ontario schoolchildren about Canada’s Diamond Jubilee year.

Ti Frew Press Fairview Cemetery Acton Department of Education Ferguson Hov Sds Canada Ontario

Be Fate at Leaat Court Battle Over Trafalgar Township Bonds

A county council tie on settlement basis sparks a delegation to Frisma County. critics charge County Council with narrow sectional interests pushing debts onto the whole county for limited gains. The piece questions fairness, technicalities, and tax burdens, urging scrutiny of tax-raising practices and the eight million in taxes raised last year.

Leaat Trafalgar Township Hulton County Frisga Coun Trafalgar Uel

Fergus News-Record editor marks 25 years at helm

J C Templin completed twenty five years as editor of The Fergus News-Record last week. A page of Fergus pictures from a quarter century ago is reproduced, celebrating his long service and the paper’s stand in town.

J. C. Templin Pergus News-Record Fergus Templin News-Record Tie Fann

Community split shows strong Jubilee celebration backing

A large audience last Thursday night united to plan a Jubilee Celebration on July 1 to 3. Representatives from all areas expressed eagerness to help and drive the project forward. Reeve Mason, heading the organization, can be proud of broad community support and confidence in a successful event.

Reeve Mason Acton

Ontario Convention Season and Farm Trade Outlook

The Farmer's Sun notes eight months of conventions with about 140 thousand delegates and an estimated five million tourists to Ontario. It forecasts strong demand for farm products as stockmen prepare fancy beef, veal, lambs, cattle, hogs, poultry, dairy, and vegetables to meet expected prices, urging farmers to secure a share of the trade.

Ontario Ottawa Guelph

Canadians Should Be Allowed to Call Themselves Canadians

In Ottawa the census bureau's refusal to let individuals born and raised in Canada record as Canadians sparks House concern. Members urge national unity and racial equality, noting many inheritances from Welsh Irish English Scotch. Minister James Malcolm says he will press the bureau before the 1931 census to change this, arguing Canadians of all descents deserve a Canadian identity.

Canada Census Bureau Ottawa Bureau of ‘Atatis- Yes Ware James Malcolm Bureau of Statistics Kincardine Review

Editorial Notes From Mount Forest Confederate Jubilee

The Mount Forest Confederate marks its diamond jubilee with Dominion celebration while local issues loom. editors reflect on delays by Bell Telephone on poles at Main and Mill Streets and vandalism at the park entrance. Praise to editors Wright and McDonald, with respect from veteran to recruit, and a nearby press meeting invite.

Acton Bell Telephone Company Main Mill Mount Forest The Dominion Wright Wellington County Press Association

Recreation booms in Canada’s national forests

A striking feature in national forest development is their use as recreational areas. The public eagerly grasps holidaying and recreation possibilities. In several forests across four western provinces summer resorts have been laid out with cottages erected by citizens. Provisions also accommodate campers with camp sites along motor highways through the forests.

Canada Wester Provinces

Oakville Neigborhood News Highlights Local Events

Oakville residents share updates from visits and travels across England and California. Bride Mrs. Hertram Tobba wed Mr. Hertram C. Tobba in Burnington. Community members announce moves, hospital stays, and social visits, with assorted family news and school happenings.

Local Notes From Burlington And Vicinity

Local Burlington items report various moves and events. Willians Campbell moved, and local stores commenced holiday wear today. Mrs A T Inlaw returned from western Victoria trip. George Clifton joined Toronto Star staff while studying at Toronto University. John Wray of Windsor attended funeral in town. Captain Dan Henderson arrived for uncle’s funeral. Wremen drill team set to drill at Confederation Calibrations on July 1. Mrs Snew Huseby left for Erith Columbia after home stay. Mr A W A Lagee and Milas Curtla attended a nephew’s wedding and visited Curtly home. Miller Pourt, formerly with General Electric at Petsiboro, spent weekend here and will join Diamond State Vibra Company in Montreal.

Willians Campbell Uta Royal Bank of Canada A. T. Inlaw Victoria B. C George Clifton Thas Toronto Toronto University John ‘Wray Windsor John Wesby DelFolly Dan Henderson Arbor Cleveland Ohio Mendéeruan Confederation Woodr Wtack Mee Snew Huseby Huffalo Erith Columbia Prowth A. W. A. Lagee Jaffereth Neod Milas Qorth Curtla Hubert Curtly Moulevard My. Miller Pourt Wluctrio Petsiboro

Georgetown Centennial Chighration Sparks Poor Attendance

A garbled Georgetown notice reports pothole repair needs on pavements and lawfulness concerns about youths. Mentioned are residents Harridon and McWinley of Toronto, Dr Webster’s circle, Councilor Marolay departing for three months, and a fire scare at the tram area. July centennial celebration plans falter as few attend a local gathering.

Mra Harridon Toronto Tapent Munday Hkwinley Sunkin Alana Nire Crick Gra Georgetown Dr. Webster Marolay Mr. Caa Durtlay Heward Hasek Geoy Kegnedy

The Seventies Dollars Help Save Dartnet Church

A congregation faces financial strain as members debate funding. Mr Nehdold and supporter Mr Wichfeld pledge to cover most shortfall. seventy five dollars remains. The effort, rooted in faith and prayer, secures the church’s salvation for another year despite limited work.

AL a_i Mr. Nehdold Cums Forwand Heart Pres Mr. Wehnold Mberal Qurnet Mealin Micht Mary Tichfeld Avery Wichfeld Nya Darnet

The Neighbor Who Was a Brilliant Journalist

A correspondent recounts a tale of a small, unassuming man named X that reveals the power of trust and recognition. In a city bank queue, a teller questions a check and an elderly mechanic faces an accusation. The journalist describes how Abbott, a neighbor, steps forward, asserts the note’s validity, and writes his name across the back, prompting the teller to count out the ten thousand dollars amid a look of reverent surprise.

City Bank Ime Nign Nechanic Mitead

Coast to Coast Radio Reception Mystery Broadcast

Fragmented OCR describes a Vancouver radio broadcast with mentions of CNALV Vancouver station and Wallfax Radio Association. A dramatic scene unfolds with a butcher and a mysterious product as a sales pitch. An asthma remedy by J. Kale Joge is touted as a life saver amid chaotic dialogue and confusion.

Vancouver Browdcaat CNALV Canallan Nationsl Wallfax Walthius J. J. Kale Joge Wathnia Gy Esarmines

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