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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
2
A historical issue notes the history and business of Ontario telephones. It lists residence and editor Garlof Dills and references the office in Severs Thoredas et Actes.
The paper thanks readers and contributors for a year of service to the community. It highlights volunteers, staff efforts, and community support across weeks and events, noting improvements to facilities and programs shaping the year’s memories and progress.
The article notes rising domestic electricity use in Canada driven by abundant water power. It highlights 27 percent growth to 1,187,116,000 kilowatt hours and asserts over sixty percent of Canadians enjoy electric light and labor-saving devices. It describes widespread electrical appliances in kitchens, basements, and living rooms and references regional power advantages and evolving consumer habits.
Fragmentary text discusses service and privilege and compares favorably with centers several times Acton size. It mentions providing adequate juice to patients and serving within a privileged role. No clear events or entities beyond Acton and centers are identifiable.
Two provincial officials assure County Councils will proceed to choose wardens. In Halton Reeve Victor Hall of Trafalgar is named as a strong candidate, with Reeve F L McCutcheon of Seton also well fitted. Acton’s A Mason last held the post eight years ago.
Fragmentary biblical text describes Andrew bringing his brother Peter to Jesus and Jesus naming Simon as Cephas. The passage cites John 1 40 42 and Matthew 16 18, with reflections on faith, the calling of the apostles, and the spread of Jesus message amid crowd reactions.
A reader argues for Canada’s social and economic development through immigration and industry. The piece urges firm democratic ideals, honest labor relations, and civic responsibility to shape national growth and avoid dictatorship, calling for prudent policy and public virtue.
The article notes Canadian jockeys contending in a high profile event with Johnny Longden, a 71 year old Calmere rider, expected to challenge in what appears to be a marquee race. Details mention New York, Europe, and a contentious payout as Canadians vie for top placings and a potential championship.
Local notice details hours for officer duties and appointment at Knox Avenues Acton with address 136. Instructions indicate specific officer days Tuesday and Thursday with time slots around 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm and on request.
Fragmented timetable lists westbound and eastbound leg times with scattered notes for Acton London and intermediate stops. Entries show multiple daily departures with times ranging from morning to late afternoon, including reference points and partial route labels.
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