Acton's Bright Future Linked to Infrastructure Growth
Acton, an Ontario town, plans municipal upgrades including paving on Highway 25, a school expansion, sewerage and water improvements. Proximity to shipping routes via St Lawrence Seaway and Toronto Windsor highway could attract industry, boosting living conditions and attracting new investment.
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Acton
Ontario
Star Weekly
Main
Mill Street
St.Lawrence Seaway
Hamilton
Toronto
Toronto-Windsor
Canada
Editorial Page Speaks For Town Readers In Editorial
The piece argues editorials are the newspaper’s soul and urge readers to engage with town issues. It defends editorials as a unifying, constructive force aimed at informing on worthy projects and matters of public interest. It invites continued readership from those who skip editorials.
Ancient taxes then and now a weary tale of burden
The piece compares modern taxes with historical levies from Judea Egypt and Syria noting high rates and heavy enforcement. It reflects on public mood during tax time and jokes about letters to editors and MPs while recalling Caesar Augustus decree and Cyrenius governorship. It ends noting today’s taxes feel grim but perhaps not as harsh as in antiquity.
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Jesus Christ
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
Nazareth
Caesar Augustus
Cyrenius
Syria
Ancient
Judea
Department of National Revenue
Egypt
Holidays and the 24th of May Open Weekend Debate
The article discusses holiday observance timing and whether May 24 should be celebrated on the nearest Friday or Monday. It notes flexibility when New Year’s or Christmas fall on weekends and favors aligning holidays with long weekends, including Queen Victoria’s birthday celebration.
Fire Cooperation: Help Firefighters Reach Properties Fast
Citizens are urged to cooperate with town fire departments. Do not follow or block fire trucks, especially on snowbound or dead end streets. Park so equipment can pass. the fire service is funded by taxpayers and aimed to protect your property.
Investigations and Kefauver Effect Across Canada
The piece argues television fueled a fad for crime probes starting with Kefauver and Windsor, noting Ontario aims at police oversight. It questions the cost of probes like the Hope Commission on education and warns against endless investigations as a fashion rather than needed reform.
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Kefauver Crime Commission
Kefauver
Canada
Windsor
Ontario
Hope Commission On Education
Editorial notes and local opinions on taxes and canine noise
An Ohio town drafts a barking prohibition and officials discuss driver monotony. A cab company official links change availability to a driver’s life. A cost survey estimates $10 000 to raise a child to 18, provoking debate on investments and social choices.
Acton council tardily advances debt debentures sale
The May 16 1901 Free Press reports Acton council met Monday adjourned session opened tenders for four percent consolidated debt debentures valued at 4000 with sale at a premium noted as a sign of strong credit. Curfew by law delayed. miller F Gleb expands Acton Flour Mills by purchasing John Harry property for a brick residence.
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Acton
F. Gleb
Acton Flour Mills
John Harry
Mill St
Park Ave
Monaaty
Guelphistrict Woman's Foreign’ Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Easton
Hagar
Harris
Rockwood
Fairy
Lake
Ballinafad
Stafford Z. Bennett
Susie Robertson
Arden
Manitoba
Holy Wedock
Toronto
Canada Glove Works
Acton News Roundup Highlights Local Sports and Obituary
May 1931 report from Acton notes Acton High School defeated Rockwood 15 to 8 in a softball game. A hardball practice game saw the Regulars beat the Yankees 9 to 4. The Hockey Club held a well attended annual meeting, while the Acton Women's Institute elected officers for 1931 32. Presbyterial and church meetings drew 200 plus participants with strong sessions. Acton WCTU emphasized temperance work in schools with prize winners announced. Agnes Mary Elizabeth Cripps died at 67 in Acton on May 14 1931.
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Atkinson
Agnes Street
Acton
Mary Elizabeth Cripps
Henry Allinson
Erin Township to Build Two Bridges Opposite Lots 10 and 20
Erin Township Council regu lar meeting at Hillsburgh on May 7th accepted the Road and Bridge Committee report recommending two new bridges one on the fifth line opposite Lot 10 and the other on Erin and Caledon Boundary opposite Lot 20. The committee had met May 3rd to discuss road improvements and ditching and trimming to improve fair conditions. Resolutions included cooperating with the county to clean and repair a neglected cemetery annually if trustees and locals cooperate. The treasurer was instructed to proceed with tax sales on lands three or more years in arrears and to pay general accounts and specified amounts for sheep and relief and roads expenses.
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Erin Township
Hillsburgh
Reeve Goldwin Burt
Erin and
Caledon
Wheeler
Swackhamer
Y M C A Board Reports Activities and Plans
The V Board met May 7 at Dick Bean’s home. A nominating committee was named to replace retiring members as the nine-member board may rise to twelve. Cliff Sutton, secretary, said the circus is canceled this year but an open house and demonstrations are planned. Plans for Yo centennial include sending a Cleveland delegate. The lounge remains a popular hangout and the juntar craft club runs sewing metal work and art classes.
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V Board
Dick Bean
Cliff Sutton
Cleveland
Acton
Juntar Craft Club
Acton Medical Directory and Travel Schedule Listing
A compact Acton section lists physicians Dr W G Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr George A Sirrs along with a dentist, a barrister accountant and real estate agents. It includes a funeral home eye care veterinary services a coach timetable for east and westbound trips from Acton and related travel notes.
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Robert H. Armstrong
Eld
Alban's Church
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W. G. Luxton
Marin the
Mission Rand
Mission Band
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Professional Directory and
Traveller’s Guide
W. G.C. Kenney
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Burreen
Willow and
River Sts
River Street
A. J. Buchanan
Dental Surgeon
Leishman Block
George A. Sirrs
Mill St. Corner Frederick, Acton
C. F. Leatherland
Notary Public Office
Lever & Hoskin
Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
Willoughby Faras
Agency
Bay St
Empire
Georgetown
Tom Hewson
Valuators
Appraisal Institute of Canada
Guelph and District Real Estate Board
Guelph and District Insurance Agents’ Association
Victor B. Rumley
Jprome
A. T. Brown
D. Young
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F. G. Oakes
V.S
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Knox Ave
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Canadian National Railways Standard
Guelph
Acton Free Press
Post Office Department
Ottawa
United States
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