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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1948
Page
2
County Council is urged to publish concrete examples comparing old rate assessments with the new plan in each municipality. The call stresses three residential three retail and three industrial cases per urban area and three farm examples in rural townships to show the plan’s impact on taxpayers.
Canadian exports to the United States surge to a projected 165 million in September, far above wartime peaks and near double the 1947 figure. Eight months show an 110 million monthly average, led by beef shipments, manufactured goods, and continued base metals, lumber, newsprint, and pulp exports.
The fortieth annual report shows 196,500 rural consumers served by 24,400 miles of rural lines at Oct 31 1947. 21,000 new customers were added and 1000 miles of primary lines built despite material shortages. October peak rural load reached 146,625 kW up 20 percent, with permanent residents driving demand into late summer.
October demand reached 142120 kilowatts in August, with 1947 year end showing 35000 rural applicants awaiting service for 1948. To meet needs, 5300 miles of new primary lines must be built and 30000 new consumers served in 1948, plus 3400 miles of rural lines. The report faults Ontario for inadequate power planning and funding.
The piece notes gradual improvement in Halloween observance with less destructive mischief. It credits past efforts by service clubs and family participation for a saner, more enjoyable night. Parents and children joining in are key to reducing trouble and may inspire better attitudes on other days.
The Financial Post asserts highway carnage outstrips murder as Canada loses 4129 lives on roads last year, averaging over ten daily. It urges stricter driver licensing, removal of dangerous spots, and heightened caution by motorists to prevent needless deaths and injuries.
The piece urges early Christmas shopping and energy conservation amid shortages. It notes television prices from 700 to 800 and Canadian potatoes remaining affordable. It highlights Canada’s university enrolment dip and marks Tom Kennedy as Ontario’s new premier, praising his experience and steady leadership.
The October honor roll at Nannockburn School lists M Watson A McDonald J Henderson M Kennedy Mabel Mann R Watson I Donney H Dobble A Henderson S Cole Rosale Mann M Moffat E Denney Tenn Moffat M McDonald S Watson G Moffat A McNair and a teacher. A golden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs George Hynds was held at 230 Simeone St Toronto. Benjamin Watkins died after a horse accident Monday night. Obituaries: Katie Conley of Speyside died in Buffalo aged 31. John R Cook aged 38 of Exquesing died November 1.
Local items include A McCann selling his residence on Min Street to Hiram Fisher who will move to Acton. John Chapman honored with a teacher’s bible before leaving St Alban’s Sunday School for a new post in Toronto. Hallowe’en parties marked by Young People groups. Reverend George W Barker of Grace Church Toronto spoke at Acton United Church anniversary services. Obituaries note Mrs John Wilding of Freeport Out and Rev Richard Ernest Zimmerman Moorefield aged 41.
L Wilson, a chiropraxy electro-therapy practitioner, advertised from the Bell Telephone Building in Acton with contact phone 303.
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