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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1931
Page
7
A reflective piece describing the end of worldly pursuits as final conditions are met. It imagines a sequence of endings from industry and commerce to entertainment and religion. The tone is apocalyptic, urging moral reckoning as life concludes with judgment.
A sermon on humility urges believers to seek the lowest place at feasts and to help the poor, citing Luke 14 and Matthew 25. It highlights Jesus and Paul as examples, warns against self exaltation, and encourages care for children and the needy while looking toward the resurrection.
April meeting highlights a talk by FE Griggs of the Metropolitan Hank on financial basics for women. Local notes include job searches, council salary decisions, and a tale about a boy learning printing and woodwork, urging youth to pursue trades and avoid wasted time.
A Post reporter visits Mr Verney and Mr George Lolth the barber duo on the London to Edinburgh line who have shaved 10 000 passengers since spring 1940. They describe shaving at high speed and the need for a steady hand as the train rocks.
A timetable lists daily departure times and notes Sunday exceptions. It references Toronto Terminal Keele Hirec and St Clair Avenue for freight delivery and pickup by special express freight, with multiple daily slots including morning afternoon and evening times.
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