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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
3
The Acton Free Press notes cancellations for subscribers who fail to remit before expiration and states ads may be canceled after arrears. Advertising rates apply on application with corrections in writing. liability limited to the portion of space affected by errors, not exceeding the cost of the advertisement. Editor G Arlof Dills is listed.
After the holidays a calm period invites reading greeting cards rather than filing them away. The piece notes how cards from frequent acquaintances and annual friends alike offer continued warmth and enjoyment during quiet postholiday evenings.
The piece notes growing demands of year round travel by motor cars and the need to keep streets open in winter. It highlights snow removal on Mill Street and the cost implications, urging council action this year to improve street clearance and traffic safety.
Editorial notes praise the season start with Intermediates and Juniors exciting fans. Roads were hazardous over the New Year holiday, slowing traffic and reducing accidents. Local hills offer skiing and toboggan thrills amid snowdrifts and windy conditions.
The Arena strengthens as a community hub for winter sport hosting intermediate junior hockey and Rural League entries. Skating remains popular while arenas and tax notions, voiced by figures like Sir Edward Beatty, prompt debates on funding and taxation equity.
Brampton Conservator reports a campaign urging residents to refuse purchases from door to door peddlers. The piece argues peddlers evade taxes and offer poor value while local merchants provide service and community support. Residents urged to support nearby businesses.
The Financial Post reports CN Railways gross revenue for 1938 was over 15 million, with a net drop of 10 to 11 million from 1937. Despite reduced traffic, operating expenses were covered and nearly 7 million remained as net revenue. Hungerford cites fuel cost, supplies, and wage-restoration as chief pressure points.
The lesson centers on Peter’s confession Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God and Jesus revelation of the cost of true discipleship. It explores Peter’s rock role and the church’s foundation with Christ, the need for self denial, taking up the cross, and following Jesus despite suffering.
The first motive reindeer herd in the Northwest Territories heads 150 miles toward the Anderson River area under Ottawa’s Department of Mines and Resources, marking a step in Canada’s ranching program for natives. Eskimo managers Charlie Rufus and Rufus Kabealik e, under supervision, will prove proficiency in herd management while the government loans the stock, dogs, gear, and rations for the first year.
A 10 hp Vauxhall de luxe drove from Edinburgh to Glasgow a distance of 43.2 miles on one gallon, then returned with four aboard and barely any fuel left. The total leg to Musselburgh Racecourse covered 52.3 miles yielding 47.75 mpg at 30 mph, amid traffic holdups in Glasgow.
Fragmentary timetable snippet shows westbound service to London with departures around 11.31 and 11.38 am, plus later 2.237 pm and 3.13 pm. Not enough context for full schedule.
Directory snippet lists Dr J A McNiven surgeon at corner Bower Avenue and Elgin Street with electrotherapy by Dr Nelson and Dr Cullen. Also notes L M C G physician and surgeon Wm G Cullen with office hours and Wilbur Street location, plus C F Leatherland barrister solicitor notary public at Office 22 and Residence 151, successor to H N Farmer.
A compact listing shows Kenneth M Langdon solicitor notary public in Acton Georgetown with appointment times at Beynick's Cafe on Malin Street and office hours Tuesday afternoons. Dentists A J Buchanan and P W Pearen operate in Acton with contact details and hours. veterinarians B D Young in Brookville and F G Oakes in Acton also listed with phone numbers.
A sparse clipping lists scattered times such as 8 48 a.m 49 pm 7.07 p.m. 12.38 a.m. 11.34 p.m. indicating irregular timetable data and missing context for exact services or destinations.
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