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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 07, 1937

Page

2

Toys from Many Lands Highlight Canada Trade Figures

Canada imported toys worth 1 022 074 dollars in the last fiscal year led by the United States Germany Japan the United Kingdom Czechoslovakia and France. Canada exported toys and fancy goods worth 100 143 dollars. Principal buyers of Canadian toys included the United Kingdom British South Africa Australia New Zealand Newfoundland and the United States.

Canada United States Germany Japan United Kingdom Czechoslovakia France British South Africa Australia New Zealand Newfoundland

Farewells to the old year and hopes for Acton in 1937

The piece urges Acton residents to focus on local industrial revival and public welfare in 1937. It notes one vacant factory resumed operation and calls for continued collective effort to activate other buildings, strengthen community activities, and improve the town, province, and world.

Acton

Canadian Mining Expenditures Show Industry’s Wide Purchases

An extensive survey by the Department of Trade and Commerce estimates mining industry purchases in 1935 at 84,413,603, up from 76,082,765 in 1934. The report highlights freight 12,237,410 electric power 10,714,600 fuels 9,264,217 and other items such as machinery 5,585,301 rock drills 1,235,460 safety equipment 323,444 and rotation reagents 875,083, illustrating the sector's broad buying power and economic impact.

Department of Trade and Commerce

Of to a Good Start Municipal Councils Ready to Begin Work

Acton Council opened the year with three former councillors on the board ensuring continuity. Reeve McCutcheon, with two years of municipal experience, leads a session that was brief yet productive as early elections set a steady path for the year.

Acton Council Public Utilities Commission Acton McCutcheon

County Council Finds Usefulness After Turnaround on Highway

Editorial notes in favor of abolishing County Councils softened after the Warden's Dinner and a year end resolution supporting the second line of a provincial highway. The council shifted from opposition to endorsement, urging concrete progress on highway construction as a connecting link and removing the last obstacle.

Enforcing Penalties Curb Drunken Driving Says Editorial

A editorial argues strict, enforced penalties deter drunken driving, noting Toronto and Detroit incidents during holidays. It urges police power to test blood alcohol, revoke licenses, and separate alcohol from driving to restore travel safety.

Toronto Detroit

Editorial Notes POs New Year 1937 Canada Air Mail High

The column reflects on 1937 editorial habits and boasts Canada air mail volume projected at 1 250 000 pounds. It notes festive celebrations for the new year and mentions Dundalk opening a fully paid arena, urging pride in the community and its kept venue.

Canada Dundalk

Canadian cattle shipped abroad for pure-bred stock

During eight months of the current fiscal year ending in November 7 108 cattle were exported to other countries for improvement of pure bred stock, valued at 618 002 dollars.

Canada

Greeting Card Exchange Expands During Holiday Season

Many unique and appreciated greeting cards arrived at our desk during the holiday season. The friendly messages were warmly received as the circle of card exchanging widens each year.

The New Birth in John Three Commentary

Sunday lesson on John 3:3 to 3:16 explaining the necessity of being born again through the Word and Spirit. It outlines Jesus as divine teacher, the wind and water symbols, and the Look and Live call leading to eternal life. It highlights God’s love, the cross, belief, and the gospel's core promises.

Johnny Jesus Nicodemus Israel Moses Ain Chriad

The Love of God and Salvation Through Jesus

The text discusses God’s love as the motive for salvation and its outcome, everlasting life. It argues Jesus is the Son of God in a unique sense and that God sent Him to save the world, not to condemn it, with rejection bringing condemnation already.

Free Press Ite Atca Jesus God

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