Remembering Christmas Joys From Town Christmases Past
The letter recalls the Free Press Christmas issue with Santa on the roof and a famed Guelph ad by G. D. Pringle. It notes toy displays at George Hynds and C. C. Speight shop windows, Frosting woes, and Wm. Stark’s mechanical toys shaping holiday memories. It contrasts past and present children’s Christmas experiences.
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Free Press
Santa Claus
Peris
G. D. Pringle
Guelph
George Hynds
Wm. Stark
C. C. Speight
Acton Inaugurates Municipal Garbage Collection In January
The plan, funded by general taxation, benefits households tenants and property owners. Critics say landlords may pass added costs to tenants if taxes rise. until then no renter should pay for a service not yet assessed. Small rented homes face 6c monthly, while higher valued properties incur higher burdens. some argue rent increases would cover costs, others call these excuses.
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Acton
Democracy on trial at home and war effort
A letter argues Canadians failed to grasp wartime seriousness and must all share the burden. It defends government accountability while stressing that leadership strains require public help, noting figures like Chamberlain and Lord Lothian as examples and urging every citizen to do their part to support democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lord Lothian
Norman Rogers
The Ambitious Town Seeks Better Homes and Streets
Some towns drift without effort, excusing decay in yards and fences. Ambitious towns see neighboring towns with fine streets and thriving business centers, return motivated, and begin to improve local conditions. Residents roll up sleeves to raise standards and boost progress.
Christmas Countdown and War Savings Appeals
Editorial notes emphasize five days till Christmas with shopping and mailing urgency. It cites Canada aircraft production in 1939 and 1940 cheque totals, plus local Muskoka slot machine licensing, election views on licenses, and a call to invest in War Savings Certificates to support wartime efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Toronto
Parliament
Rowell-Stross
United States
Usurer Fined for Charging High Interest
A Brampton Conservator report notes a man fined $100 after conviction for charging 6 percent a month for years. The piece laments repeated small fines for preying on distressed youths and calls for stiffer sentences against such robbery and usury crimes.
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Tobbery
Brampton Conservator
Butter Shortage Looms In Canada As Demand Grows
The Canadian press notes butter and cheese supply pressures amid wartime demand. Dominion stocks at November 30 total 41.8 million pounds, down 7.7 million from a year earlier, while November consumption rose nearly 3 million pounds. Officials caution shortages unlikely until spring, with rationing or price rises as possible responses.
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Ottawa
United Kingdom
Dominion
Department of Agriculture
Prices and Trade Board
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
United States
Instructors Gather for Dominion Ski Unit Course
Representatives from nine infantry regiments and major training centers join officers and NCOs at Yansdowne Park Ottawa for a comprehensive ski unit course. The program pairs theory with field work and equipment care, preparing instructors for their home units.
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Dominion
Yansdowne Park
Ottawa
Camp Borden
Petawawa
Valcartier
Atlantic Command
Pearl Found Aboard Sydney Singapore Flying Boat
During lunch on the Sydney Singapore flight a passenger eating oysters discovered a seed pearl rolling in a serving. The find added curiosity to the meal aboard the air service in Sydney New South Wales.
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Sydney
N.S.W
Australia to Send Greece 10000 Tons Wheat Free
Prime Minister Menzies announced Australia will supply Greece with a free gift of ten thousand tons of wheat. The gesture comes amid ongoing aid efforts and reflects wartime support between Allied nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Menzies
Australia
Greece
Transportation timetable notes with city flyer references
The clipping lists going east and west schedules with times for daily and weekend services, including Georgetown and Guelph flyers. It records multiple time stamps such as 6.04 am, 9.49 am, 00.0 ce, 00.0 pam, and 11.43 pm, noting days except Sunday and Saturday/Sunday only services.
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Pam
Georgetown
Guelph
Wtooe
Guelphoo
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Acton Free Press
Uless
Free Preas
Garlof Dills
Spectoral
Globe and Mail
Chartered Banks of Canada
Huntsville
Muskoka
Collingwood Bulletin
Acton Free, Press
J. F. Singleton
Dominion Department
Evergreen Playground
Vancouver
Victoria
Evergreen
Canadian National Express
Childres
Vraugreava
F. L. Wright
J. A. McNiven
Bowes Avenue
Elgin Street
E. J. Nelson
WM. G. Cullen
Mill Street
Frederick Street
C. F. Leatherland
B. A
Kenneth M. Langdon
Notary Public Offices
Gregory
ACFON
T. Seynuck
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
B. D. Young, V.S
B.v.se
Brookville, Ontario
Milton
F. G. Oakes
V.S
B.v.sc
Knox Avenue
Frank Petch
Commercial Life Assurance Co
Charles Street
Canadian National Railways
Gray Coach Lines
London
Sun
Kitchener
Stratford
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