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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
2
The council proposes a December vote on a by law to raise the annual band grant from about £500 to £1000 under the new 1950 assessment. Voters may see this as doubling taxes if not approved. The issue should be on one ballot question to avoid confusion, recalling past sewer vote confusion.
The term Indian Summer describes a calm dry hazy period in autumn not tied to a fixed date. It occurs between mid September and late November and arises from dust and smoke near the ground due to little wind. The label is not tied to a specific interval.
A Halton County agri rep named J. E. Whitelock serves as the farmers adviser on soils crops diseases and pest control. He travels widely, knows farmers personally, and lectures on modern farm methods though his pay is described as modest for such vital service.
A new generation of young farmers backs the agricultural representative’s leadership, joining in farm activities and showing wholehearted cooperation. They recognize the programs pay handsome dividends for themselves and their communities.
A column argues against provincial lotteries and Sunday sports in Toronto and Quebec plans. It warns government gambling and pro sports drive profits at public expense, urging governments to prioritize general welfare over narrow interests across provinces.
The Financial Post reports Ottawa has become the main purchaser of butter, funded by taxpayers, with an estimated 60 million pounds total. government operates the butter market after wartime needs end, prompting questions about why the Agriculture Department remains in the business.
Ontario changes to the Highway Improvement Act shield cattle owners from damages when livestock stray onto roads. Deputy Minister J D Miller notes a farmer faces only a nominal fine if animals cause a crash. Unlike railways, highways are not fenced by the province. landowners bear the obligation to fence adjacent roadways.
The piece stresses counting the days to Christmas but notes it won’t be enough as the last week nears. It urges nominations and municipal elections engagement and calls on citizens to participate actively to improve their town rather than complain.
Snow fell Friday night as Acton locals report on prices in the grain market and trading activity. Key items include John Kennedy's illness, William Arnold buying a Malin Street dwelling, W P Campbell’s expansion plans, land purchases on Mount Campbell, and a new house underway at Brack Street and Victoria Avenue. Also noted are William Cameron and his daughter Lilian returning from Britain and the Georgetown paper mill safe blown up with $4000 taken.
A compilation from Acton notes the Anniversary banquet at Floenezer Church hosted by Mrs Cooper and Mrs Van Cooper with a twenty fifth wedding anniversary address by Dr A C Lovell. The Anglican Church led Georgetown Softball League to a 11 5 win over Oddfellows. Marriages include Mary Alice Vannatter to William Martin Near at Georgetown United Church Parsonage and Ada Ruth Walker to William John Finlay at Knox Church Acton.
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