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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1948
Page
10
Tomorrow night marks municipal nomination for Acton trustees and candidates for public bodies. Citizens are urged to suggest capable locals, obtain written consent, and participate during Community Service Week from November 26 to December 6 as Acton prepares for the coming year.
The Financial Post notes many cities used postwar reserve funds for maintenance during wartime, then found funds insufficient after 1939. Calgary and others tapped savings too soon, keeping taxes low but depleting reserves and delaying planned repairs.
The Prime Minister Mackenzie King, dean of Canadian leaders, closes his reign after twenty one years in office. He surpassed Britain’s William Pitt in years at the helm and leaves a long record of loyal service and national development. Canadians hope for his good health and private happiness in retirement.
The transfer of power from King to Louis St. Laurent was completed with traditional formality. The new Prime Minister named his cabinet and faces challenges as he leads Canada, with public opinion hinging on how he and his ministers address national problems.
The notice explains that candidates must be residents or within five miles, hold $300 assessment qualification as tenant or owner, and either be present at nomination or send written consent. If nominated for multiple offices, the candidate must choose before nomination ends or be declared for the first office only. A declaration of qualification must be signed by nine p.m. the day after nomination. otherwise the nomination is void.
The United Emergency Fund for Britain starts a three week Canada wide fund drive from November 4 to December 5 to aid needy Britons. It coordinates provincial bodies and local committees with plans for bulk food shipments to Britain under advisory supervision.
Editorial notes urge residents to attend tomorrow’s nomination night at the Town Hall. They remind every state has a date and invite shopping in local stores before Christmas, emphasizing support for nearby businesses during the four weeks ahead.
Preparations for winter weather continue with snow fences being placed and a cautious forecast that the mild spell will not endure much longer.
Recollections from Acton Soril Seolesess back in 1898 note Halton High and Public Schools employ three teachers. E B Collins sells the butchering business on Main Street to Gardiner and son Maurice with Fred, who will run it. Miss Jessica McDonald resigns after seven years at Lorne School. Miss Currie to fill vacancy. W A Lasby sells Durham bull to John Clark of Teeswater for 135 dollars. Epworth Leagues of Guelph district hold fourth annual convention. Married near Singleton Walter Near to Eliza Singleton at Georgetown residence of Dr Roe on November 16.
A 1928 Acton note sheet reports banquet attendance by True Blue Lodge members in Toronto. Burlington School Board seeks 90000 for ten room High School addition. Dr and Mrs T D J Farmer plan winter in New Orleans. Farewell for Erin residents to move. Auto thieves steal Maxwell from H L Harrilson. Acton Creamery sold to Halton Cream and Butter Co. Marriages and deaths listed including Hemstreet Easterbrook nuptials and Allan Somerville obituaries. Formal Academy dress color noted.
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