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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

2

Cancellations and Advertising Terms in The Acton Free Press

The paper notes that subscribers failing to remit before expiration may have service continued unless canceled. It also warns readers that advertising errors are not liable unless a proof is requested and returned in writing. The publisher limits liability to the proportional cost of the space affected.

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War Savers Thumb Up For Victory in February Campaign

A February feature discusses two kinds of thumbs up. One signals hitchhiking on the highway, the other signals support for the war effort. War Savers wear buttons urging contributions to fund Air Force Army and Navy needs while building savings for a rainy day.

Tolks Sernéath Canada

Ontario Hospital Plan to expand across province

A discussion on health and sickness costs links labor, insurance, and fire prevention to a broader war effort. After Winnipeg successes, Ontario considers a nonprofit hospital plan modeled on U S cooperative care, aiming to reduce preventable illness through regular exams and coordinated care.

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Plan Offers Hospitalization Benefit For Workers

A proposed program shifts dividends to stockholders into enhanced rewards for subscribers. The plan enrolls workers in groups at a low monthly rate deducted from wages via employer, granting full hospitalization for the worker and family. It assures hospital bills are paid by the plan, easing financial burden.

Canadian skies kept free by savings for defense

A wartime reflection notes calm winter skies over Canada as RAF planes fly overhead. The piece urges readers to donate weekly savings to defend Britain against the Hun, emphasizing home front duty and perseverance without air raid sirens or bombs.

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First Hydro Power Reaches Northwest Territories Mines

The Department of Mines and Resources reports Yellowknife now has hydro electric power from Prosperous Lake for the Con Negus and Rycon gold mines and domestic use. Previously mining loads ran on diesel from wells below Fort Norman or Alberta, with hydro offering cheaper energy to profitably work lower grade ore.

Yellowknife Department of Mines and Resources Con Negus Rycon The Northwest Territories Prosperous Lake Fort Norman N. W Alberta Hydro

War Savings, Hitler anger, and hockey notes from Acton

A mixed wartime column urges support for War Savings Certificates and Stamps and joining the War Savers. An Englishman doubles his monthly deduction after declaring greater outrage at Hitler. Acton hockey faces criticism and plan to resume play after the “brawl” ends. A blackout anecdote from Toronto-Walton night adds local flavor.

Hitler

Jesus Calls To Prayer In Parable Of Persistence

A Sunday school lesson discusses Luke 18 1 8 and the parable of the persistent widow. It contrasts the Pharisee and the publican, stressing continual prayer until needs are met and highlighting humility before God as the path to justification through grace.

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Polish women join RAF support air transport unit

London reports Polish women Anni Leska and Juni Woju lonis have joined the air transport section of the Royal Air Force Auxiliary, following male pilots in rallying support. The report notes former civilian flyers delivering aircraft, with duties to fly and assist in operations.

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Time Tables for Canadian National Railways at Acton

Acton schedules show daily services with variations by day and destination. Times include early morning departures at 6.44 am and 9.49 am, a Saturday flyer at 2.25 pm and 6.28 pm, a Sunday flyer at 7.4 pm, and Georgetown and Guelph connections with late evening runs.

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Medical Doctors and Lawyers Listed in Acton Directory

A partial Acton business directory fragment lists physicians such as Dr J A McNiven Dr N Nelson Dr W G Cullen and Dr C Nicholson with offices at various streets and hours. Also listed are lawyers C F Leatherland B A and Kenneth M Langdon with office addresses and appointment times.

WM. G. Cullen LM. C.C Mill Street Frederick Street

Veterinary professionals and auctioneer listed in Georgetown area

Ontario veterinary surgeons and a commercial life insurance agent are shown with offices in Brookville Milton and Knoy Avenue in Georgetown. The listing includes contact numbers and addresses for Dr. D Y Young and F G Oakes, plus communications by Frank Petch, auctioneer and representative.

BR. D. Young Brookville Ontario Milton Frank Petch Commercial Life Agnurance Co O Phone Charles Street

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