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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
2
The Acton Free Press warns advertisers it will not be liable for errors in advertisements once proofs are requested in writing. Corrections must be noted and signed by the advertiser. unnoted errors limit liability to the proportion of the space affected by the error.
The piece notes rising populations near cities with Halton showing gains and Burlington leading growth while Acton reaches population milestones. It cites War Savings success in Acton industries and highlights Canada’s booming Christmas tree trade with exports to the United States rising to about six million trees in 1939 40 and detailing species preferences and shipping practices.
An editorial column reviews late winter arrival for Christmas shopping in Acton, plus notes on permits, rationing, and fuel. It includes praise for Grattan O Leary and William Shirer, discusses war impact on business, and congratulates Fergus News-Record editor Hugh Templin for twenty four years of Inside Page service.
Ministry of Health figures show 1500 schoolchildren saved from death and 1500 from serious injury during air raids, based on casualty ratios and child population.
A fragmented report indicates that London plans to offer cheese alongside meat poultry or fish in restaurant menus. The note suggests bakers and suppliers may shift to accommodate the new dietary option for diners.
The piece reviews strict holiday rules banning public gun use, explosives like crackers, and public demonstrations under acts such as the Treason and Sedition Act and a corruption prevention statute. It notes exemptions for certain games while highlighting penalties and odd exceptions involving Christmas practices and safety measures. Descriptions include nurses reporting hazards and proposed protective gear from the Ministry of Home Security.
Activity times for Dai and Danty routes with Sunday restrictions. Service window includes morning and afternoon slots such as 949 am and 219 pm, plus late evening 1143 pm. Details reference flyer times and places including Acton Standard Time and Guelph.
Fragmentary timetable from Gray Coach Lines shows eastbound and westbound routes with unclear times. Some entries mention Alam and Landen Ma m with scattered hours, and a note on service days indicating daily operations with weekends and holidays variations.
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