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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
2
Notice from the Acton Bree Press listing subscription cancellation preferences to avoid service interruption, advertising rates on application, and a liability disclaimer for errors in advertisements. Editor G. Arlof Dills signs from 174 tyr.
Enumerators finish voter lists for next month. Lists are being printed and posted on council chamber doors in Acton and throughout townships. Voters should check. if not found, learn the enumerator for their section and verify inclusion.
The article reflects wartime sentiment praising the rescue of British sailors from the German cruiser Altmark and contrasts it with the Graf Spee scuttling. It emphasizes relief at saving lives, condemnation of ruthless warfare, and a restrained celebration without revenge.
Department of Highway officials report only about 85,000 of 600,000 drivers have secured 1940 licenses. If delays persist, 400,000 to 450,000 licenses could be issued in the final week. After March 31 charges will be laid for 1939 plates. Licenses expire year end. Acton depot eases some flow but delays cause confusion and disappointment. Ontario fees are among the lowest in the Dominion.
A hockey piece notes both junior and intermediate teams remain in contention before playoffs. It praises a shaky start yet a stronger finish and their persistence to stay in the race. Both sides show resilience and capability to reach their current positions.
The author discusses predicted outcomes in hockey and the uncertainty of final championships. They note breaks favor one side or the other and express support for fair chances and potential second titles. The piece praises good hockey to date, thanks fans, and wishes continued success and another championship.
Canadian flour exports jump as wartime conditions boost demand. January shipments reach 725,136 barrels, up from 379,538 in 1939 and 295,776 in 1938. The 12 months to January show 5.7 million barrels exported, valued at 17.8 million dollars, with January price averaging 3.60 per barrel.
Editorial notes tally 1939 air traffic mail and cargo figures, hog production, and imports. Nominations for Dominion elections set for March 11 in Halton County with two party candidates expected. Chesley Enterprise sold to Clayton Schaus. McDonald family era praised as strong editorial lineage ends and a new editor promises continued quality.
A collage of brief quotes from small papers notes quirky headlines and local concerns. Items include a home cooked package threat note from St Marys Journal Argus and jests about politics and traffic in Palmerston and Windsor Star style inventory humor.
The piece surveys Premier Mitchell Hepburn facing a possible resignation as he presses cabinet members to back a resolution against Mackenzie King and the war effort. It questions Hepburns next move amid federal campaigning and notes Ontario politicians backing government candidates. It also touches on Alberta premier Aberharts alleged 1958 plan to fund a provincial bank and a call for stronger Ontario farmer representation in business affairs.
A National Research Council of Canada committee prepared a modern scale of rations for the Canadian Military and Air Force on request of National Defence. The plan emphasizes fresh fruits eggs and milk and relies on foods produced in abundance in Canada for a balanced diet.
Two elderly visitors toured a new aerodrome and prepared for a short trip after paying fees. One woman asked the pilot for a safe return, who reassured her with a confident promise, saying he has never left anyone up there yet.
Canada will accept four years of vocational school training in place of matriculation for entry to certain services and for promotion. The program must include English and mathematics. The agreement, reached at a conference with National Defence, Educational Services Branch of the Canadian Legion, and the Canadian Association for Adult Education, streamlines entry into skilled Army and Air Force branches.
A lawyer questions a witness about the accused remarks. The witness explains the suspect did not use first or third person and notes no clear admission. A misheard phrase arises as the exchange ends with a jab at the argument.
A British and Royal Canadian Navy torpedo features a hollow-treed body and explosive head. It is cylindrical, about twenty feet long and twenty-one inches in diameter, weighing over one and a half tons. It travels at roughly fifty miles per hour.
A humorous exchange shows a shopper praising the butcher for selecting the finest beef. The butcher claims careful selection and grinding, while the woman notes their cat is particular, adding a light domestic punchline to the scene.
Directory notices list medical doctors Dentists and legal professionals with office locations and hours. Dr J A McNiven operates at Bowes Avenue and Rigin Street offering office and residence access. Dr E provides electro therapy with evening hours and appointment only. C F Leatherland a barrister solicitor and notary public lists marriage licenses registrar duties for Acton and Georgetown offices. P W Pearen D D S L D S presents dental services with phone contact.
Fragmentary OCR shows Going East and Going West schedules with times, Sundays and Saturday services, and locations Georgetown and Guelph. Text is garbled and inconsistent but indicates timetable entries and notation for daily and weekend service.
Eastbound services to Toronto run at 9.11 am 12.01 pm 4.21 pm 6.31 pm 8.46 pm with earlier 5.0? times. Westbound to London shows 10.23 am 2.23 pm and late-evening departures around 7.18 pm and 12.08 pm.
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