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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1962
Page
18
Citizens call for a critical appraisal of all factors before adding to town real estate holdings or increasing maintenance costs. Suggestions include studying administrative procedures, reclaiming space in the town hall, or using the YMCA building, with questions about how long it can function as a YMCA and whether more space is the answer.
Council weighs purchasing the old post office for a municipal office amid rising workloads and debates cost. The letter warns against adding another depreciating building and highlights Canada’s fiscal strain, deficits, and need for policy shifts to spur domestic capital and production. The piece cites a Commercial Letter article from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce on deficits, foreign investment, and the necessity to balance government spending with growth.
Decorators from Toronto work on St Joseph's Church interior as steeple is removed and a new road laid. Local reports note wet weather, planned diversions, and community activities including school dental inspections and a marriage at St Joseph's church. Guelph plans and millinery events are mentioned along with the ongoing potato shipments and prices.
A 1942 wartime column reports on a new permanent recruiting office at FOL Wrights office MV St Actut in charge by Tom Langford with service overseas. It lists war era officers teachers secretaries and volunteers, discusses harvest work by Wan Emergency Committee and 184 helpers, notes a birthday party hosted by Mrs J Syovon and a quiet wedding at Ballinstad, plus a community auction and memorials for fallen soldiers and WW II services.
A two day check in Milton district finds many underage smokers, with questions about where youths get cigarettes. In Oakville Ford of Canada plans a double shift in 1963, while Port Credit reviews a 625 building budget and a junior vocational school move. Burlington eyes transportation study. Brampton notes local political criticism. Milton unveils plans for a Milton Track Fare show to boost annual events.
A family gathering celebrated Mr Gibbens’s 87th birthday with relatives including Mir and Mis Cohe May Cull, Acton Me, Thos Paputon Acton, and others. Attendees from Hanover and St Josephs marsh sent cards and best wishes. Mrs MacColl tends the flower garden and enjoys oil painting as a hobby.
WG Phippin of Toronto appointed campaign organizer for Halton and Peel counties. Campaign covers Etobicoke township Lakeshore municipalities and Hamilton city with sales totaling 1 798 400 dollars and expected 5 percent rise. Ormsby A Doherty supervises Golden Horseshoe region including Brant Welland Lincoln Haldimand Halton and Peel.
A chaotic banquet season recalls a Canadian club selecting a distinguished speaker who failed to deliver. The prepared plan collapsed as nervous tension and hidden agendas surfaced among organizers and audience, leaving a sobering lesson on public address.
Sympathy is extended to Mer Eugene Ferguson and family on the sudden death of his brother William Thavald amid Centennnial services at Conte Presbyterian Church Galt. Rev Dr Geo Atthen led a large gathering with Mrs Freeman organizing wider science programs and a Sunday School session. Refreshments followed evening services as attendees heard tributes from many local families and ministers.
Directory listing for Acton Ontario includes physicians Dr D A Garrett Dr Brewster and Dr T B Moore with addresses Willow and River Street Main Street North and phone numbers. Also CF Leatherland DC barrister and notary public with limited hours and Stratford Strathford details and agent contact.
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