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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1958
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a matter regarding ANCE identification and a case before the ministry. Names and details are unclear but indicate ongoing parliamentary or legal discussions in Toronto with no full context available.
Citizens Bet terment League of Millbrook urges a yes vote on January 15 to support legal government stores for liquor and beer, arguing to keep alcohol out of Millbrook and to reduce highway crashes. The notice explains two separate ballots for liquor and beer stores and states beverage rooms cannot be established even with a favorable store vote.
Millbrook businessmen show strong support for the government plan, with virtually all favoring a yes vote for the perceived public benefit. The campaign centers on local stores and business leaders urging community backing.
A local appeal urges Millbrook residents to vote YES on two questions to fund schools and services. It argues empty stores hurt commerce and threatens higher taxes on homes if a large building is torn down to dodge the tax load, urging turnout for economic recovery.
The campaign argues government outlets in Millbrook curb overindulgence by rationing and limiting access to beer and liquor. It asserts that easier availability promotes greed and that voting YES on both questions supports true temperance and Millbrook’s prosperity.
A local message urges Millbrook citizens to vote yes on both questions in the January 15 referendum. It defends the yes campaign as tolerant and factual, condemns negative tactics including petitions and pressure, and urges voters to consider their families and village well being before casting their ballots.
A call to Millbrook voters urging a yes vote on both questions to establish Government Outlets. The message argues liquor should be legally sold locally to curb bootlegging, provide about six jobs, and allow Ontario to monitor incidents from Queens Park.
In 1957 dry towns backed by voters increase beyond any year since 1920 repeal of the C.T.A. Small communities awaken as Crystal Beach Niagara Falls Havelock Beaverton Newmarket Midland Cornwall Kitchener Chalk River Rolph Township Bobcaygeon Eastview Stamford Township St Catharines Wolfe Island Township Larder Lake Port Perry Smooth Rock Falls Fauquer Township cast affirmative ballots.
Local notice from the Committee for Legal Control thanks friends in Cavan for wishes and support during their government outlets campaign. It singles out Cavan Township donors for advertising contributions as a sign of community backing.
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