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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
2
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription cancellation to avoid arrears after expiration unless notified otherwise. Advertising rates require written proofs and liability limits apply if errors occur, with correction requests to the editor and business office.
Mr Blakelock announced $25,000 will be spent this year on preparing the second line road for permanent highway construction. The project, though not finishing all grading and surface work within the year, signals the strip will join the Provincial system and aid summer travel. The county has prepared extensively, and the second line is expected to become a completed link soon.
The Show Is Over The County Musical Festival ends for another year with Acton pupils and teachers reflecting on the experience. Adjudicators praise music’s value in education, noting it should have a place in the curriculum alongside arithmetic and geography.
The article argues Canadian newspapers should self examine after the Oshawa strike and criticizes sensational tactics in U S press. It cites a radio bid by an American photographer to incite disturbance and warns that press groups must avoid half truths to preserve public trust.
The two year old road surface on Mill Street in Acton has developed dangerous holes in several spots. Poor road edges cause water to pool after rain. The Provincial Department of Highways now oversees the central twenty feet and will need repairs this year. The hope is for a longer lasting fix than the previous surface.
Canadian manufacturing in 1935 employed 582,874 workers with salaries totaling 590 million dollars. Output reached 2.8 billion dollars across 25,491 establishments. Non ferrous metal smelting and refining surpassed pulp and paper in gross value, while central electric stations grew alongside forest and mineral based industries.
At Monday’s meeting the Clerk outlined that debentures drawing over four mills in taxes retire this year with reductions not until 1937. The shoe factory debenture and Manin Street pavement payments wind down, Auditors' Reports due next week show Acton in good financial shape.
Premier King attends the Coronation pleased by an industrial dispute settlement. Mayor Robbins wears a personal gold chain to the event. The municipality consolidates nuisance by laws into one bylaw published in this week's Fro Press. The Railwaymen's Organization protests a 25 percent license fee cut for public vehicles while transport owners oppose wage increases. Georgetown Council passes special taxation rules for farm land property.
Sunday School lesson on Abraham emphasizes faith in God's call to separate from his people and homeland. It covers promises of a great nation, exalted name, prosperity, and blessing for all, plus tests of faith through journeying, famine, and obedience leading to renewed revelation.
Dominion Agriculture circulars outline recommended seed rates for common crops across Eastern Canada and the Prairie Provinces. Rates vary by climate zone soil type and crop variety with experiments guiding the ranges. Eastern Canada values are generally suitable for average conditions though some varieties may warrant adjustment.
A Scottish cottage incident began a national love for smoked fish in Canada. A haddock hung by a peat fire dried and inspired a culinary trend that spurred Canadian fish industry growth. Over decades Canadian firms built international reputations and a leading role in dried smoked and pickled fish exports.
Text cites Romans 4 11 describing Abram as the spiritual ancestor of all who trust God and the father of the faithful seen through succeeding centuries. It notes the promise that his seed would be numbered and his belief in the invisible.
The headquarters staff of the Dominion force to represent Canada at the Coronation is listed with ranks and units. Front row includes Lieut. Colonel J B Layh MOC VD. Lieut.-Colonel QR Furfind. Colonel J Ell Streight MOC Int Cavalry Brigade. Lieut.-Colonel R Ik Phortt Royal Cunitctor Artillery Adjutant Major B Wilkes VID. HACK ROW shows Lieut-Colonel O G Donovan VD Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. Lieut J Q Gillan Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps Paymaster. Major H F Webber Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Quartermaster.
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