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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
2
The Acton Prep Press notes that most subscribers prefer uninterrupted service if they fail to remit by expiration. Subscriptions are not carried in arrears long term unless canceled. Advertising rates apply on application as indicated in column headings.
Citizens and nominees in Acton decide no election is needed after a noncontentious nomination meeting. The council will stay to finish projects like the Marin Street bridge while Canada’s war production and Allied logistic efforts are highlighted, noting strong Allied and Canadian contributions.
A collection of editorial observations notes Christmas shopping timelines and winter driving cautions. It recalls 1943 motor license plates delaying sale to March and cites Canada’s wartime industrial effort with a McGill principal. Churchill remark hints at government stance on Vichy relations.
The Red Cross notes continued aid to Russia with gifts from Canadians surpassing 2 million dollars in the past year. Supplies in 1941 included surgical dressings hospital items warm clothing valued at 121 140 and 156 069 15 for cottages and related needs. Food totalling about 25 000 and a 100 000 gift to Mme Maisky supported the Russian Red Cross Committee in London.
Ontario racing bets totaled 16 920 015 dollars in 1942 up from 13 650 148 the year before. Long Branch Jockey Club at Dufferin Park drew 1 624 460 on the line. Toronto tracks saw 11 251 065 wagered over 56 racing days with 354 200 in prize money. Canada wide bets reached 25 470 013 dollars, up 4 107 284 from 1941, while prize money dropped to 1 061 290 in 1942.
Quebec coastal fishers target a record cod harvest as CP reports over 50 million pounds by October and an expected 55 million, up from 44 million last year. Despite submarine dangers in the Gulf of St Lawrence, crews like Leming’s persist, with women joining factories and men collecting scrap material for war efforts.
In English court proceedings the prosecutor explained rationing rules using clear examples. Half a pound of tea yields 140 cups, half a pound of butter serves 80 meals, and four pounds of sugar covers 512 beverages or meals.
In Calgary, women fill roles from blacksmiths and machinists to bell hops and shoe workers. Over 700 women have been placed in jobs once held by men, including 26 construction workers at a new military hospital. Thelma McLaughlin, 26, a hoist operator, recovers from a severe accident when her overalls were caught in machinery.
A 46 year old laborer was sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labor for absenting himself from Home Guards parades.
Co F Leatherland and B A Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public issue marriage licenses registrar of births marriages deaths with offices in Acton 22 and residence 151 Kenneth M Langdon Barrister Solicitor Notary public office in Dubile Georgetown Gregory Theatre Acton appointments 63 or Georgetown 88 Tuesday Thursday 1 30 pm to 4 pm Evenings on request B D Young V S BVLee Veterinary Surgeon Brookville Ontario Mitton 14674 Frank Petch Auctioneer and representative Commercial Life Amuzante Co Knox Avenue Acton phone 130 391 Charles Street
Fragmentary timetable notes show daily flyer runs at Georgetown and Guelph with times like 6.38 pm 9.19 am 4.19 pm and 9.55 pm. Mentions exceptions for Sundays and Saturdays with scattered post times and service designations.
Fractured transit update describes coach departures and route changes with references to days of week and destinations including Stratford and Kitchener. Partial notes mention cancellations and limited service following staff decisions.
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