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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
9
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription rates and cancellation policies with notices on delivery continuity and address changes. It notes advertising terms, error liability limits, and requests written proof for corrections. Editor is G Arlof Dills with office contact details.
Copies of the 1939 Auditors Report are offered to Acton ratepayers with details on town finances, taxes, arena revenues, and board budgets. The forty page book, free at the Clerk's office, covers utilities, libraries, parks, cemetery care, and more, plus a quiz of questions and answers about town debt and finances.
The Tak' Frre Press editor reports five years of service as a Justice of the Peace. He describes hesitation at the appointment, the burden of collecting levies from motorists, and repeated resignations prompted by dissatisfaction with the duties. He notes a recent request for immediate resignation and expresses relief.
The writer reflects on five years of occupancy in the Acton Free Press office. They acknowledge the contact gained, lessons about human nature, and potential editorial value of material. They express hope their public service was not wasted and look forward to relief to devote time to publishing and printing work.
The Canadian Y M C A raised 4.6 million dollars from Canadians for its war work with troops in Canada and overseas. It spent funds on hot drinks beds and stationery for soldiers, and provided athletic equipment. The Y borrowed money to begin wartime services and pledged every dollar would be used wisely to maintain morale for soldiers sailors and airmen. Acton and district are urged to contribute and not miss the appeal.
Editorial laments persistent radio fees and taxes while noting clear highways and spring thaw. The piece questions Miss Agnes MacPhail for Senate and highlights two ex journalists elevated to top Dominion posts: a Globe writer as Tariff Board chairman and Watson Sellar as Auditor General.
Fragmented clipping notes Dr. Manion remark on a failed operation. Owen Soundman convicted for liquor sales and a 264 pints plus 11 gallons tally. Canada election cost estimated at 3 million dollars, down from 1935 due to voter list system. Real estate ad leases describe high advertising percentages to boost annual sales and rent.
Ontario voices call for an advisory committee on agriculture as Canada’s war production shifts to provinces. Ottawa supervision remains, Ontario waits for federal directions. Campaigns for Agnes MacPhail Senate appointment and criticism of Ontario officials follow. Other items note relief costs, judiciary reforms, and road safety debates.
A jumble of physician and surgeon listings with addresses and hours, plus lawyers and notaries, veterinarians, auctioneers and a railway timetable. It includes Dr J A McNiven, Dr E J Nelson, Dr W G Cullen, Drs Freed and Stevenson Campbell, C F Leatherland, and others, with office hours and contact numbers. Also contains travel timetables for Georgetown and Guelph routes and notes on service days.
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