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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
2
The Actor Free Press from Aston Ontario outlines subscription practices including advance payment and cancellation rules. It notes that subscribers prefer uninterrupted service if not remitting before expiry and describes advertising liability limits and correction procedures with phone contacts for The Free Press.
The piece notes two youths near Acton arrested on vagrancy tied to a stolen car, plus two youths in Dunbarton driving another stolen vehicle and crashing. It argues the “youth problem” masks home training issues, urges proper parenting and discipline, and honors the quiet majority of responsible Canadian youths who underpin the country.
A reader comment praises Mr. George McCullagh and his radio addresses and notes the Leadership League as a potential driver for Canada’s issues. It urges active participation beyond coupon signing and highlights the Citizens Group for Railway Action as another influential effort shaping national policy.
An editorial urges unity to tackle Canada’s pressing issues, stating that solving domestic problems benefits the world. It suggests national effort under any approach as a healthful sign that problems are being attacked seriously.
Ottawa reports a first ten months fiscal update shows ordinary revenue at 427.6 million dollars, down slightly from last year, while total expenditures climb with relief relief works drought aid and defense rising. National defense up to 25.63 million. interest on debt down to 106.61 million.
The Bowmanville Statesman reports an Ipswich effort led by a local vicar to curb gossip. Volunteers pledge to press speakers to prove claims or withdraw them, prompting readers to consider the ethics of spreading unverified tidbits.
February weather shifts resemble March as Canada trails U S and India in rail mileage. December 1938 trade surplus 26 166 238 dollars. Welland Canal freight in 1938 reached 12 633 093 tons, up from 11 747 950 in 1937. The Free Press editor credits Fergus hockey win after Acton loss, noting controversy over a decisive factor named Mr Templin.
The article revisits Acton’s early Methodist history from 1828 with Rev Ezra Adams preaching the first sermon on Romans in a log building between Acton and the Brick Church. It notes the Adams family acquired Creek property for a mill, built near Cook residence, and began services in their log house kitchen as the congregation grew.
Early Acton settlers led by the Adams brothers laid religious foundations and hosted preaching at home. Acton became a Methodist appointment in July 1844, with the first church completed in 1852 after revival growth and Bee driven building efforts.
Canada posted a 1938 copper output of 585 521 538 pounds, up from 530 028 615 in 1937, though value fell 16 percent to 57.88 million dollars due to lower prices. Ontario led production from Sudbury ores, with Noranda as major Quebec producer. Aldermac Waite-Amulet Normetal mines also contributed.
Dr Arthur H Bryan of Baltimore reports laboratory tests on books recently used by students found few germs and those present were harmless. He notes infections spread mainly by people, not objects, and that sunlight and fresh air help kill any viruses on books.
A lecturer asks a listener how he liked the talk. The reply lists three faults: it was read, it wasn’t well read, and it wasn’t worth reading.
Fragment notes preachers who ministered to the congregation with a closing good night phrase.
Directory listing shows physicians surgeons and a barrister solicitor with offices on Bonar Avenue Elgin Street Wilbur Street Mil Street and Acton Estates. Includes electro therapy phone numbers and office hours plus a note that ACTON Estates were wound up and court work attended promptly.
Local dental and office notices list A J Buchanan D D S at Leishman Block with 9 a m to 6 p m hours and evenings by appointment. P W Pearen D D S also practices at the Lyman Block Mill Street Adam Rockwood offers Thursday afternoon and evening hours.
B D Young V S B V Sc operates in Brookville Ontario with Milton 14614 and F G Oakes V S B V Sc maintains an office and residence on Knox Avenue Acton with phone 130 to contact both veterinary practitioners.
A brief insurance notice covers life health and accident policies, including automobile, windstorm, plate glass, boiler, fidelity bonds, farm insurance, annuities, and all general lines of insurance.
Passenger trains listed for Acton show daily eastbound service with Sunday gaps and flag stops at Georgetown timings. Details include morning arrivals and evening departures across multiple routes with specified daily and Sunday exceptions.
Train timetable fragment lists eastbound and westbound routes to London with varied times. Notes exceptions for Sundays holidays Saturdays and special stops at Stratford and Bitcheger.
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