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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
3
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription terms including rates and address changes, cancellation preferences, and that continued service is assumed if not canceled. It advises advertisers to proofread and limits liability for errors, with contact details for the editorial and business office.
A local discussion argues for shifting municipal elections from late year dates to November or earlier. Acton adopted earlier dates in December 1922 and most citizens favor keeping the change to avoid holiday conflicts and give retiring officers time to wrap up matters.
Acton Nassagaweya and Esquesing Townships praise the first War Appeal progress. The district reports the per capita target was met or exceeded, with final returns still pending. Officials commend organizers for strong community effort and success across municipalities.
A editorial urges abolition of the tin pot type of politician who criticizes while lacking constructive methods. It stresses wartime unity, responsible leadership, and the need for censorship considerations for all critics, not limited to foreign born writers.
The Fergus News-Record celebrated its Inside Page twentieth first birthday last week noting its start around the same time as The Old Man column began, recalling the paper's early history and role in local life.
The Fergus newspaper reflects on its long running history page and contrasts with another editor. It recalls twenty one years of feature work, past prizes, and a shared age remark with the rival editor. It also mentions early motor vehicle license displays in the newspaper window.
The War Supply Board awarded 2.8 million in orders the week ending December 5, bringing total government war purchases since September to nearly 48 million. Most contracts went to Canadian firms, with two exceptions: a 500 thousand dollar order to Britain for ordnance and 280 thousand dollars to U S manufacturers for aviation and optical supplies. Wallace Campbell chairs the board, with all provinces sharing in the awarded contracts. Canada has progressed quickly since war began, with little profiteering compared with the last conflict.
Editorial notes highlight eight shopping days left before Christmas and urge prompt buying. They discuss hockey readiness on artificial ice, a new Canadian apple juice for breakfasts, and Canada’s gasoline sales in early 1939 compared to 1938. Other items cover comments on The Free Press Christmas issue, centralization of death sentence administration in Ontario, rising bank debits, and a November employment gain. An Abraham Lincoln quote about honest living closes.
Canadians claim trade and production gains predate war with September 1st data. Analysts note war orders boost spending, but urge planned economy. Ontario reforms for justice administration propose consolidating courts and cutting positions, with emphasis on aiding the poor in crime cases.
A visitor asks a grey haired ostler from Yorkshire about his long stay of sixteen years at a smart country hotel. The ostler explains the master is also from Yorkshire, implying a humorous confusion over who holds the position.
The article notes 20,000,000 umbrellas as a symbol of morale and suggests Chamberlain's influence boosted orders for umbrellas. It reports Lancashire cloth replacing German rayon after subsidy removal and praises local textile goods for quality and fastness compared with German products.
A short note suggests unique gift ideas to surprise a friend during Christmas. It emphasizes choosing something different for someone who already has many possessions and aims to evoke lasting appreciation through thoughtful presents.
A reader notes a relative or friend who once lived in Acton would value receiving a copy of the item referenced, suggesting nostalgia and local history value for residents connected to Acton.
A prospective book titled Acton's Early Days recounts boyhood and girlhood memories and aims to settle common questions in friendly discussions. Indexed for easy reference, the volume is described as valuable for reference and a generational heirloom for Actonians.
The Free Press offers a complimentary volume to readers who subscribe for three years in advance. The offer requires the three-year subscription to be paid starting now.
A Christmas card accompanies a gift subscription promising 52 weeks of weekly reminders from a friend. The offer emphasizes ongoing pleasure and thoughtfulness with a price of $2.003.
A brief note highlights Long Distance service as a simple means to hear a voice and stay connected, praising those who use it and the ease of keeping in contact.
An OCR fragment lists services including dentistry by P. W. Pearen and legal notices by C. F. Leatherland and B. A. Barrister, with office hours in Acton and Milton. It mentions X ray services, gas extractions, notary public duties, and a registrar of vital events, plus Thursday openings in Rockwood.
Daily except Sunday timetable lines show Going East and Going West departures with various times across morning and evening slots. The text lists multiple times such as 645 am 9.49 am and 6.28 pm among others without full context or destinations.
Fragmentary railway timetable reads multiple times 6 51 am 9 11 am and 2 01 pm with 4 21 pm 6 31 pm 8 46 pm westbound bound for London in the snippet.
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