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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
2
The Acton Free Press notes most subscribers do not want their service cut off if payment is late. Subscriptions will not be carried in arrears without cancellation notice, and continued service is assumed if the subscriber wishes it.
The Free Press ends 1939 with thanks for kindness loyalty and support from readers business colleagues and community. The editor wishes a happy New Year and a successful year ahead for all who read the message.
A look behind the scenes at Acton Post Office during Christmas rush shows a service strained by peak mail, with estimates of 5,000 more cards processed this year than last. Gratitude is offered to the postmaster and staff as the rush ends and New Year greetings begin.
The writers plan a short post Christmas break after the holidays to rest from work. A mound of Christmas cards sits unread on the desk, each bearing warm wishes and thoughtful messages from friends. They hope to savor the Yuletide notes and wish all readers a joyful season.
A brief note praises improved observance during Christmas and hopes the good conduct extends through the New Year. It condemns driving after drinking and urges sensible merriment and good will, noting accidents occur when people ignore this.
Acton faces 1940 with optimism as relief aid shrinks and manufacturing gains. The town reports strong employment, diversified industries, and expanding output, suggesting solid growth ahead and improved conditions for residents.
Editorial notes reflect on happiness and the New Year while noting elections pending to decide County Council and Wardenship for 1940. It discusses municipal promises, seasonable weather, and civic duties, urging elector responsibility amid wartime context and contrasting acts in Austria Canada and local communities.
Ontario residents witness a restrained departure as Canadian soldiers head to England with a grim, understanding mood. Trenton sees a near-miss fire event where a young Air Force member saved a plane, risking serious burns. Public notices urge curb on loan sharks and emphasize road safety enforcement during holidays. Soldiers study French and German at Parkdale Institute while in Toronto.
A jokey exchange asks what a man who marries two wives is called and answers with bigamist. It extends the same riddle to three wives, yielding bigamistry.
A Christian Science Monitor excerpt argues modern children lack work experience and value of money. It recalls farm life and rural chores as formative, noting early rising and farm tasks built pride, discipline, and lessons, while suggesting better yet simpler ways to reintroduce work today.
A compact notice lists Dr E J Nelson physician and surgeon with electro therapy, Dr W M Cullen and L M C G as associates with office hours. Co F Leatherland barrister notary public handles marriage licenses births and deaths. Acton office at 22 Georgetown Gregory Theatre Building notes office hours and contact details. local attorneys advertise hours in Milton and Acton with appointment only options and evening availability.
Transit notices show routes and flyers for Georgetown Georgetown Guelph with Saturday operations and Sunday exceptions. The fragment mentions Going East Daly and weekly or daily schedule notes, highlighting geographic stops and flyer-only services.
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