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Walens
United Front Asks Early Target For War Bond Drive
The First Canadian War Loan may reach its 200 million dollar objective sooner than expected with early reports showing rapid subscriber response from small investors and banks nationwide. Locally, Acton considers a new fire truck and pumper, plus town hall seats, while January tax estimates ease annual planning for ratepayers.
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Ralston
Acton Fire Brigade
Council
Acton
Rural relief cuts outpace city relief in wartime economy
The piece argues that relief spending declined more in rural areas than in cities as factories grew busier. It suggests rural officials know recipients better, while city cases receive more attention and coddling, implying city relief could fall similarly if the same scrutiny were applied.
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Financial Post
Acton By Law From 1885 Reveals Council Rules and Rule 19
A printed copy of Acton Village By Law dated March 20 1885 outlines council rules for proceedings. It notes Rule 19 requiring three readings for proposed by laws, with limits on readings per meeting, plus standing committees and a sanitary panel. The document reflects early municipal foresight and governance.
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Acton Council
Acton
Turnerre Press
Ontario
Canada Boosts War Effort Seen Quietly Underway
Ontario readers glimpse a steady wartime drive as Canada mobilizes, with 15000+ trained troops, aircraft production, new factories, and a $200 million war loan. Premier Hepburn guides public opinion while elections loom, and citizens adapt to an orderly, efficient mobilization across industry, agriculture, and transport.
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Handa
Mitchell Hepburn
Toronto
King
J. L. Ralston
Canada
Hepburn
Liberal caucus debates plebiscite in municipal terms
In the Liberal caucus some members urged plebiscites in all municipalities to decide two year term adoption with binding outcomes. Others urged dropping the legislation citing relief program declines with 16 percent fewer on utility and agricultural aid in November versus 1939 and a one third drop since 1937.
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Canada
Farm paper to play important war time role
The Family Herald and Weekly Star announces a progressive policy for 1940 to help farmers adapt to wartime conditions. Articles by editors and agricultural experts will guide hogs sheep beef cattle poultry vegetables and seed crops, with focus on profitability as markets shift and supply lines change.
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Family Herald
Weekly Star
Ataf
Alll
Acton News Recap Highlights Winter Hockey Interest
Editorial notes show increasing hockey interest in Acton this winter and a robust public response to fund overseas aid. Canada’s 1939 principal field crops value is estimated at 653 million dollars, up from 544 million in 1938. Central electric stations set a November record with over 2.606 billion kWh. Acton opens a motor vehicle license depot, aiding regional service. An American visitor noted the favorable exchange, paying rail fare with a ten dollar Canadian bill.
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Canada
Local Professional Directory and Auctioneers Notes
Dr E J Nelson physician Electra Therapy office hours listed for Acton and Georgetown. Dentists and veterinary surgeons in Acton and Brockville. Auctioneers Frank Petch affiliated with Georgetown. Listings include office addresses and contact numbers.
Train Timetables From Acton to Georgetown and Guelph
The excerpt lists unusual daily and weekend timetables for Acton to Georgetown and Guelph routes. Several times are shown for morning and evening services with variations on Sundays and Saturdays.
Coaches Leave Acton Timetable Notes
Timetable data shows eastbound departures Te Terente and westbound Te Lendéen with multiple morning and afternoon slots. Service runs except Sundays and holidays with some Saturday-only exceptions and routes to Kitchener and Braillesrd.
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Acton
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Alex Canadian
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Acidiera
Banda
Ahi Pound
Atlantic
Ocean Porta
RCAF
Mill Street
Central Electric
Meptanns Securities Limite
London
Actin, Ontario
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Business Directory
Medical
J. A. McNiven
Nice
Comer Bower Avenue
Elgin Street
DR_E. J. NELSON
Physicia Electra
WM. G. Cullen
L. M
Frederick Street
Drs, Freed and
Stevenson
Campbellville
Milton
C. F. Leatherland
B. A. Barsiater and
Seliciter
Insuer
Kenneth M. Langdon
A. J. Buchanan
D. D
Letahman Block
Houra
P.W. Pearen
DD. S
LD. S
Symon
Mui Street
Agta
Nockwood
B.D. Young
Brockville, Ontario
F. G. Oakes, V.S
B V.se
Veterinary Surgeon
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Frank Petch
Clas
Edfe Ansurance Co
Oly
Georgetown
Bam
Guelph
Gray Coach Lines
Te Lendéen
Kitchener
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