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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
2
The Acton Free Press notes ads are accepted with no liability for errors unless a written proof is requested by the advertiser and returned signed. Corrections must be clearly noted. If errors noted are not corrected, liability is limited to the proportion of space affected. Editor G Arlof Dills.
Flags at half mast mark the death of Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor General of Canada. Born in Scotland in 1875, he studied at Glasgow and Oxford, served in World War I, and held key political and literary roles before taking office on November 2, 1935. Canadians recall his warm rapport with the people and his dedicated service during a demanding term.
A 1904 booklet on By laws of Acton Board of Trade is cited. The piece notes past firms such as a Chamber of Commerce and Business Men’s Association, laments inactivity, and urges renewed organization to grow Acton’s business and share in Canada’s prosperity.
The piece notes the clash between Dominion law banning Slog 1 machines and municipal allowances for operation. Bracebridge’s Regal Machine Service agrees to pay 4140 dollars for fifteen machines, while Barrie licenses arm amusement devices at a 100 dollar fee. Operators eagerly anticipate profits from annual fees over four thousand dollars.
The speaker condemns the practice of gambling machines taking players nickels, noting profits to owners and continued risk as long as people feed the devices. The core question remains: what is the law in this situation?
Canada relies on tourism as a major export and foreign exchange source. The Foreign Exchange Control Board fixes daily U S dollar rates for visitors, ensuring US tourists receive board rates at the border. Canadians are urged to boost tourism as a key wartime economic contribution.
Sales of new motor vehicles in Canada in 1939 reached 114 734 units valued at 125 956 295 dollars. The third official wheat crop estimate is 489 623 000 bushels the second largest on record. About 1 000 000 gallons of apple juice are being produced from 1939 apples versus 60 000 in 1938. Voters lists are being prepared for the Dominion elections with notices on how to ensure franchise eligibility. The Canadian Legion appeals for war work, urging support for soldiers returning to civilian life.
The snippet cites editorials and remarks from Globe and Mail Peel Gazette and others about ministers, elections, and power. It notes a Walkerton minister's sermons about bells and darkness and a remark by Premier Hepburn on legislature independence in federal elections. It mentions widespread election campaigning in newspapers and a radio speech by Transportation Minister C D Howe with low listener estimates.
The Ontario Electric Association session featured remarks by the Ontario Hydro Commissioner on the St Lawrence waterways project. Officials from Ottawa Ontario and the United States show renewed enthusiasm amid debates over provincial and federal contributions and industrial benefits across Canada. Ontario pledges to maintain relief for municipalities under a 40 40 20 cost share with monthly quotas to municipalities.
Aviation introduces new language of training as Link Trainer pilots progress. Provinces report savings of about 800000 dollars from Ottawa deals. Across Canada intense air training for young men continues with Empire scheme schools now operating and improving skills of pilots observers gunners and ground crew.
The Trans-Canada Airways pilots train in a ground simulator known as The Jeep nicknamed The Sweat Box and The Fiery Hoop. A device called The Crab traces a trainee’s in cockpit actions on a chart to record and correct performance as a pre flight prep step.
Dr J A McNiven physician and surgeon with office and residence at the corner of Bower Avenue and Elgin Street. Dr E J Nelson physician and surgeon electro therapy with listed office hours and Sunday appointments Mill Street near Frederick Street. Drs Freed and Stevenson listed with Campbellville and Milton phones with multiple office hours and Sunday appointments, office Brookville Ontario.
Transit notice lists daily service except Saturday with Saturday and Sunday specific times. Timings include 6.45 am 9.49 am 6.28 am 8.19 am 9.41 pm 8.48 am for routes George Flyer and Guelph.
A garbled schedule snippet lists times and codes such as 192% atm and 2.23 pm with references to ex and d-except. It mentions days of week Sun Nolth-Sun and Hole-Sat and places Tif Kitchener Stratford, without clear context or full phrases.
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