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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

2

Careful sleigh riding urged as winter hazard grows

Editorial warns that every street and hill is dangerous as children sleigh ride despite warnings. Motorists must slow, crossways and hills deserve vigilance, and children should use safer hills away from traffic. The piece laments avoidable accidents and hopes for a safer winter. It also contrasts British and American press coverage of the Lindbergh case, noting British press focus on news rather than sensationalism.

Liverpool Lindbergh Hauptmann England Lindberghs Lindbergs

Municipally Owned Arenas as Fair Community Hubs

Reports from various municipalities show arenas facing financial strain, suggesting municipal ownership as the equitable model. Acton’s arena has mostly broken even, though deficits occur. shared ownership could boost community backing and lower prices for small towns with limited crowds.

Acton Arenus

Auto Sales Exceed $6 Million in November Canada

Auto sales in Canada for November reached 5,985 units valued at $6.10 million, up 53 percent in volume and 46 percent in value from October. Passenger cars accounted for 86.5 percent of November sales. eleven month totals show 331,000 cars, trucks and buses sold for $94.7 million, up 32.5 percent in units and 28.9 percent in value from 1934. Production rose to 13,496 vehicles in November, up 62 percent from October’s 8,313 and versus 1,697 in November 1934, driven by model introductions and earlier production schedules.

Canada

Period of inactivity yields quiet reflections and thanks

The writer notes a week of reduced activity brings rest and small achievements like reading, letters, and reviewing Christmas cards. They miss hockey at Acton's arena but appreciate modern conveniences, especially a bedside telephone to follow progress, with Central and The Free Press providing updates. They hint at a future card of thanks.

Acton Central Free Press

Editorial Notes Reflect Canada Trade and Local Happenings

Canada exports of canned salmon in 1934 valued at 5906424 dollars and sporting goods factory value 1544000 dollars up from 1933. Barrie may publish ratepayers in arrears for taxes. Quintuplets reportedly born at Managua may prompt road work. William H. Agnew becomes Winchester Press editor. Smith Falls Record-News marks fiftieth anniversary and Tur Free Press wishes continued guidance.

Canada William H. Agnew James H. Ross Winchester Press Smith Falls

Occupation breakdown of House of Commons members

The 245 members split by profession show lawyers 74, farmers 41, merchants 20, doctors 14, brokers 12, teachers 9, manufacturers 8, dairymen 3, gentlemen 9, with most other occupations represented by one or two members. Lawyers and farmers traditionally lead discussion.

House of Commons Merchan

Simeon and Mary Foresee Jesus Nature in Luke Lesson

A Sunday School lesson analyzes Simeon in Luke 2 25 35 40 as just devout awaiting the Messiah and guided by the Holy Spirit. It notes Simeon meets Jesus in the temple credits obedience to the law and sees salvation while Mary learns prophecy that a sword will pierce her heart and Jesus fulfills Old Testament promises.

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Courage to own mistakes and apologize for wrongs

The text argues that real courage is admitting errors and apologizing for temper and unfair judgments even when difficult. It contrasts such honesty with secrecy among youths and highlights the need for frank self-acknowledgement as vital for vitality and growth. A closing mention promoting a worm exterminator is noted.

Growth and Incarnation of Jesus in Human Life

The passage argues that Jesus shared fully in human growth from infancy to adulthood. It notes the Incarnation meant setting aside divine glory, becoming real man, and developing morally and spiritually in each life stage through obedience and daily discipline in Nazareth.

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King's Tree Planted in Palestine Jubilee Forest

A tree from Windsor Great Park will be planted in the King George V Jubilee Forest near Nazareth as the first tree in a project to plant about 6 million trees across fifteen thousand acres. The forest, near the original Balfour settlement, will honor Jewish gratitude for the past twenty five years and royal devotion to the Crown. It will feature Jerusalem pines with cypress borders and aims to express a long term pledge of greenery and remembrance.

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Witness Confronts Lawyer Over Speaking Truth

A tense courtroom exchange sees a lawyer demand facts while a witness insists on truthful knowledge. The witness vents frustration at the legal pressure and declares an inability to speak without thinking, prompting a sharp retort from the attorney.

Miller's Worm Powders End Worm Trouble With One Dose

The product claims to treat worm infections without purgatives or supports. One dose will be palatable to children and render the stomach and bowels hostile to parasites. It also promises beneficial effects on the digestive organs.

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