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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
2
The verse paints a northern scene with firs and pines dressed in ermine as a lordly winter robe. It reflects on frosty air the wind and snow while children play with ruddy glow under a sunlit, frost tinged landscape.
From The Free Press of Theriday February 1, 1912. Rev BE F P Staunsell of Palermo is appointed to S t Alban's Church and will assume charge around March. Other items note a military inspector, leave of absence for Rev George A Little, a departure for overseas of Pte Robt Major, Boy Scouts activities, and local library statistics. A geese and ducks study describes James Bay as a major waterfowl rendezvous with large marshes, tidal flats, and a funnel shaped bay attracting migratory birds.
In Trans-Canada Air Lines terms payload equals total weight available for revenue passengers, mails and express after subtracting plane weight and fuel. For a Lockheed example, basic weights show payload about 2310 pounds with full tanks and 6 380 pounds basic load, yielding about 1840 pounds operating load and 170 pounds per passenger on average.
The article recalls James Sharp and Elizabeth Botts from Erin who built a fine gardened home on Queen Street and left a thousand dollar parsonage bequest. It traces neighbors on Queen and Young Streets, mentions John Russell and Hannah Sharp, and notes Wellington Street’s development and Henry Denny’s family home as Acton’s streets grew.
Dr. McCullough discusses rectal cancer as a major but often curable disease with early diagnosis. He warns that painless beginnings, vague symptoms, and misattributed bleeding delay treatment and reduce cure chances, urging prompt microscopical checks for induration and immediate investigation of lower bowel bleeding.
The passage praises local residents for serving the church and helping neighbors and notes that fellow citizens hold them in highest esteem. More next week.
The article urges the public to seek thorough medical exams if signs appear. It warns that a cursory check is insufficient and stresses that cancer status dictates prognosis and treatment. Consulting a doctor promptly is advised to determine if cancer is present.
In 1937 Ontario used about $71.18 million for current accounts plus capital road outlays. Over $20.6 million covered interest and exchange on provincial debt, $10.6 million on debt charges funded by Hydro and commissions, and $18.275 million on public welfare including $13.278 million for direct relief. Welfare and education dominate the remaining outlays, with notable sums for Mothers' Allowances and Old Age Pensions.
The record shows education receiving $1,888,000 plus $1,204,000 for vocational education and university funds, while health tops the tally with $6,128,000 on current account. Major items include $2, two hospitals grants of $3,297,000 and $62,926,000 for provincial facilities, with highways exceeding $4,000,000 current and $8,000,000 capital. The five largest current expenditures total over $61,600,000 of $71,000,000. The Public Asset details note a $500 grant to Ontario Temperance Federation.
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