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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1960
Page
11
The town faces uncertainty as the proposed new post office may be stalled by a revived federal works program. Opinions varied on need and location and the issue has drifted without clear direction. If built, the site should be suitably located to aid unemployment relief.
The Acton Park season ends as fall approaches and snow drifts loom. The St John Ambulance Brigade is commended for weekend first aid, tending minor injuries and feet scrapes. The community thanks the brigade for its service and hopes it continues its vital role.
During World War Two a British admiral, colonel, major and captain managed a paper heavy project. The captain’s sole command finished all work by lunch, inspiring Parkinsons law that work expands to fill time. Professor C Northcote Parkinson later advised Ontario to cut spending and trim departments, noting private firms handle monumental common sense, while public enterprise grows paper mountains.
A Toronto Globe and Mail analysis shows that in 1959 a married two child family must earn far more to equal 1939 purchasing power. Taxes and inflation push after tax income down, with high earners needing dramatic income increases to maintain living standards. The piece argues transfer of tax burden and wage growth influence migration to the U.S. and higher government spending.
The narrator traces his shifts from sharp critic to town editor, council member, and finally teacher. He recalls embattling editors fearless for progress, irritable subscribers, petty town politics, and the harsh economics of cattle farming, ending with praise for teachers' dedication and love of the work.
A Milton family suffers two misfortunes in one day as a man breaks both legs threshing and his daughter Mary is struck by a car. In related items a trench speaking club forms in Guelph and scores updates are arranged for Hamilton Tiger-Cat games. Writs are issued by a Toronto law firm for injuries from a Hillsburgh bus crash. Cass urged faster speed limits on Highway 10. Orangeville’s Legion Branch 233 wins Branch of the Year for community service and youth sports efforts.
The first regular Y's Men's club meeting led by President Earl Mosales opened the Acton season. G W McKenzie received honors for his recent Milwaukee convention appointment as Coordinator of Club Services. Doug Copeland reported Acton placed 504 stamps, 44th in numbers, 7th in Ontario, and 2nd in the central district.
Nine year old Doro thy Ann O Rourke from Speyside school played her grandfather s violin at Music Day CIE contest winning in the Old Time War division with his favorite waltz. Her mother Mrs D O Rourke also competed in the over 35 violin class and received a cash prize.
In 1910 Acton locals celebrate A G Clarridge winning a pumpkin premium with a single vine bearing 21 perfect fruits. A Baptist Bible class forms with JF Burrell teaching and officers including William Worton and J S Nicholls. Reports cover vandalism at Dolly Varden kilns, a serious explosion injuring William Miller, and a Toronto Lime Co reward offer. Other items note pavement work on Mill St, vestry moves, painting at the town hall, Civil Defence armbands, street subdivision interest, and War Savings drive progress.
Directory style notice listing several doctors lawyers and notaries in Acton Ontario. Includes DR D A Garrett dentist physician at Willow and River Streets, DR A J Buchanan dentist, C F Leatherland QC solicitor notary, B Braida solicitor notary, Hastings and Payne barristers solicitors notaries, W Roy Riddell dentist and palmer? office hours and Saturday constraints. Provides office hours and appointment by telephone references.
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