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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
2
The Acton 48th Fall Fair is reviewed as a mixed success with weather aiding positive turnout and many volunteers praised, while funding limits and high expectations created disappointment. The piece reflects on local traditions, the role of tea leaf lore, and political contemplation of future elections.
Government spending far exceeds tax revenues with taxation rising to 35.5 percent of national income in 1961 and 34.3 percent in 1960. Public awareness lags as people focus on direct taxes while total tax take includes municipal, provincial, and federal levies. The piece urges politicians to recognize that spending must be restrained to avoid fiscal crisis.
A 1912 retrospective from the Bres Press page titled The Good Old Days recalls life in 1912 with humor and local color. The feature looks back at daily routines, notable events, and community moments from that era.
In 1942 a new room for the pricey department was opened on Monday in acolig. Attendance was light with a few pupils present. The brick white facade at the Williwai black area is an improvement. Local businesses, Steed's Williams' shoe store and Speigte's hardware, will gain attractive storefronts. Reports mention upbeat plans and civic activity including electric light outages and public events such as a band concert and fairs. The canal, a drowning incident, and burglaries are noted among other local news items.
The piece wanders through autumn nostalgia, contrasting modern anxieties with past rituals. It muses on preparing for winter, grand and grandma duties, and the emotional pull of seasonal changes, while mixing whimsical reflections with practical chores and family echoes from earlier days.
A crowd of about 2000 attended the first industrial exhibition in Georgetown where merchants and industries showcased local products to visitors from town and Ontario. Liberal leader John Wintermeyer officially opened the show. Nearby Oakville info centre hosts visitors from across Canada and beyond, recording the event. Streetsville promises action against zoning bylaw infractions with crackdown on home-based businesses. Burlington discusses nursing assistant training at Joseph Brant hospital with up to 40 Hamilton students in a 26 week clinical course. Brampton crews film Culldength movie at Albion Hills with Hollywood animals. a worker’s house gets a free paint job for color filming. Milton kicks off a cooperative tree planting program with 50 percent subsidy up to 200 dollars total. trees to be planted at residents’ fronts, priced 2.50 to 6.50.
Toronto Star critic Ralph Thomas profiles F. Euringer, detailing his powerfully built frame and quiet assurance. The piece traces his career from Hart House and Straw Hat Players to Yale Drama School and CBC serials, noting his shift toward directing and writing while highlighting his uncertain winter ahead and the pivotal impact of Twelve Angry Men on his career.
A Pringle family reunion near Arden marked 150 years of Canadian ancestry. About 50 attendees, including seven children of the late W. W. Pringle, gathered at Kennebec Camp and ate turkey at Willard Thorton’s restaurant. Notables included former MLA John A. Pringle and retired journalist Alex Pringle, with guests from Kingston, Montreal, Elmira, and Toronto.
Ernest E Cripps 86 of Kitchener died at home after a lengthy illness. He farmed near Acton for many years, came to Kitchener 21 years ago and retired 11 years ago. Born near Acton April 22, 1876 he was the last surviving member of a family of 10. Survived by wife Janet Brown and five sons Richard Willmond John Elwood Ernest and a step son Thomas Coole. five daughters Vera Beckman Elsie Hagedom Maretta Whetstone Ilda Fisher Beatrice Tessaro. 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 1:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. D A Dakin of Blair. Burial Fairview Cemetery Acton.
Acton Ontario professional directory lists Dr T B Moore physician at 2 Main Street North corner Main and Mill Street with phone pres B5k2580 and residence 853-0135 A J Buchanan dental surgeon office SA Mill Street hours 9 am to 6 pm closed Wednesday afternoon telephone 8541750 C F Leatherland QC barrister and solicitor notary public office hours 10 am to 12 pm 1 pm to 5 pm Saturdays by appointment only office 8521330 res 8521745 includes Westbound travel times 10.27 am 12 57 pm 2.57 pm 5.27 pm 7.27 pm 9.12 pm 11.32 pm 1 02 am Fri Sat Sun and holidays
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