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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
2
The piece reflects on Christmas as an all inclusive season where giving and receiving extend to all. It notes the joy of universal goodwill and offers a brief editorial wish to say Merry Christmas to everyone.
A large part of the business block faced fire danger Monday but the fire brigade contained it to a frame structure. A modern brick building nearby escaped damage, highlighting risks from lax building by laws and urging stricter enforcement to prevent costly fires.
The writer urges courteous Christmas messages between Mackenzie King and Mitchell Hepburn to ease tensions and extend to global leaders. They call for focusing on finer acts by leaders and note the value of obituaries' balance, concluding with reflections on a three line item becoming longer.
An Acton reminiscence recalls letters to Santa from prominent citizens and institutions in 1939. Some desires materialized such as a new shoe factory industry and better council cooperation, while others like school additions, sports championships, and a new fire truck went unheeded.
In Etobicoke and Elmira addresses, Minister L J Simpson outlines aims for broader support of bright poor students through a future scholarship fund and a common first year in high school. He promotes transitioning from classical subjects to shop work and home science for the 91 percent not entering university, with attention to affordable costs.
Dr Bligh of the Wartime Agricultural Experimental Station Kentville explains a cheap method to propagate currants gooseberries and grapes from current year wood stored in a cool place. Cuttings six inches long with two buds are planted in spring two to three inches deep. Bundle storage malts protect from frost and ensure uniform callusing.
A boy returns from school claiming he is second in class behind a girl. Father questions the result but the boy argues that girls are no longer as mere as they used to be.
A letter from T A Rubbel a president of a Toronto company addresses Canadian rural weekly publishers. He cautions against competing with big dailies and urges focus on local agricultural developments and community needs to aid both the district and the paper.
Bowmanville ratepayers will vote on five by laws at the municipal elections. Election day should see a good sized vote cast. Warden Hewson set a new style in speakers for the Warden's Dinner. Hon. Eric Cross gave the main address. The Christmas edition of The Free Press is appreciated for its cooperative spirit. New calendars are appearing though not yet useful. Some drinkers observe Christmas lightly. Farmers report raids on wood lots for Christmas trees. Cutting down large trees for small tops is objected to. The Public Utilities Commission and Council contributed to a Christmas streetscape. A lighted tree and colored lights boost the season. Ace High Brewery were fined 25 plus 005.45 for non payment of sales tax in Guelph Police Court over three months. Habits in some lines of business are noted as growing quirkily.
A fragmented schedule listing dates and matchups across teams including Boston Americans, Detroit Americans, Toronto, Chicago, Canadiens, Rangers, and Canadiens. The OCR text mixes months and days with team pairings and venue hints, showing a dense but unclear calendar from a historical period.
Agency notices list C F Leatherland and B A Barrister Seileiter Notary Public with Acton address. Court work advertised as attended promptly with office hours and appointment phone numbers for Acton and Georgetown.
Eastbound and westbound daily rail times listed for Acton service with limited weekend and holiday exceptions. Key departures include early morning and evening slots, with multiple daily stops and special Sunday/Saturday patterns noted.
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