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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1930
Page
3
The president of the Association of National Advertisers cites 242 national advertisers planning to raise their 1039 budgets by 20 million dollars over 1020 levels. They spent 186 million in 1920 and plan 206 million this year, asserting advertising returns exceed costs and fuel business growth.
Acton arena struggles with inconsistent ice as January thaws delay hockey games. Officials report only partial ice quality while milder Canadian winters reduce usable rink time. Fans and players await cooler spells to sustain two more months of skating and games.
The Faun Press argues county interests favor selecting a warden from the municipality rather than the county. Reforms advocate caution, citing past acts such as George Plynds of Acton who was honored for long service, while warning against choosing a council member with only one year in office. The County Council will decide and justify its course.
Erin Advocate marks its anniversary with praise for editor Joy Hull and notes on prospects for prosperity. A booklet on the Metropolitan County of Toronto proposes a union of Halton Peel York and Ontario counties with potential city and suburban benefits.
Neighborhood notes report the re election of Burlington Mayor Uolthy Le for a second term. The opening game by the scheduled adred ends 4 2 with Oid wcare. Christmas holidays include visits among Cleveland and Youngstown residents. A hospital addition progresses and is slated to be ready by January after completion.
Letters to the editor call out a Guelph Mercury advertisement for misplacing Acton and Hespeler in the wrong counties. The writer corrects Acton in Halton and Hespeler in Waterloo, notes Milton as county town, and urges accurate regional labeling.
The article notes fresh council activity after municipal elections across Ontario towns. It highlights Acton plans, new car announcements, and tax fee changes with an emphasis on reduced automobile fees saving about 2 500 000 in total. It also mentions mayoral elections in Apsleybury and new council representation for Hailey Township.
A fragmented community column notes Christmas gatherings in Toronto and nearby towns, mentions Mrs W Evans and two daughters visiting relatives, and describes New Year visits to Grove land Ohio. It reports a paralytic stroke affecting Mrs Chas Leitch and lists club activities and officers with partial names and addresses.
The lesson discusses Jesus baptism by John and the Holy Spirit, examining its significance and the temptation narrative. It emphasizes the sacred moments at Calvary, the role of Scripture in resisting the devil, and Christ’s example of trust and restraint in overcoming temptation.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bonthworth’s Uratabs as a home remedy for bladder weakness and irritability. It promises quick relief with nine tablets per package and a money back guarantee if not fully convinced, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.
An illustrated pattern describes youth frocks with button trimmed collars and a narrow belt. The simple lines feature pleated lower fronts and short or long sleeves, suitable for schoolwear in linen or wool fabrics.
The document lists daily operation patterns with holiday exemptions and altered times. It notes special closures on Sundays Mondays and holidays and specifies approximate times such as 1 00 a.m and 7 pm for certain shifts.
Fragmented OCR text shows a railway schedule note about daily, weekly, and closed days with special express freight handling. In Toronto area, details mention delivery routes and potential pickup points with partial street references.
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