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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
2
The Free Press lists cancellation rules and error limits for published ads. It states that while precautions are taken to avoid mistakes, it cannot guarantee error free advertisements and limits liability to the portion of the ad space affected.
The War Savings drive opens next month and seeks $5 monthly from two million subscribers. National Campaigns Chairman Walter P. Zeller notes stamps are only a vehicle for affordable War Savings Certificates. The plan allows one certificate per month up to ten, with $48 yearly per certificate, to fund the war effort.
The Fergus News-Record reflects on sympathy for hockey fans The Acton Tanners travel notes and past memories surface as the paper recalls editor G A Dilla and long journeys to Durham The piece also mentions Canada’s war savings drive urging purchase of certificates to support National Registration efforts.
The Georgetown Herald laments editor and printer woes from a burst boiler leak amid near zero weather. Temporary heating is in place, with stoves and wiring installed, while production continues and finances and broadcasting plans are touched on, including Fergus News Record reports and CBC broadcasts from the Grand River dam.
A religious sermon cautions against alcohol use at events and urges moral accountability among all people. It argues temperance aligns with faith, warns of sin and hell for drinkers, and emphasizes brothers keeping each other from harm.
Fragments describe a shift from steam heating in a newspaper plant to gasoline and electric motors. The old boiler and mechanical stoker are mentioned, with heat now provided by newer systems. The text notes residual stove dust and gratitude to helpers during the transition.
A reflective editorial urging belief in community efforts and practical steps. It emphasizes the power of people to influence outcomes, encourages sharing feasible ideas, and notes that a business gains advantages through targeted local engagement.
A garbled, OCR style report recounts various names, places, and actions from a past local scene. It mentions a church Sunday, a political figure intended as premier, and scattered references to meetings, speeds, and payments, all rendered in distorted text with few readable details.
A fragmented page lists multiple businesses and professionals with partial names and locations. Entries mention doctors, surgeons, therapies, and service providers across Fredericks, Campreliville, and Leatherland areas with stray contact data and trade terms.
A garbled OCR fragment references a Chamberlain nephew and an air ministry matter with unclear details. The readable words suggest a wartime or political context but lack concrete actions, dates, or names to anchor a full summary.
Boult is praised for his role as conductor of the BAC Symphony Orchestra and the report notes Ragland's capture and the involvement of Sir Adrian in the poison plot. The piece highlights Boult's leadership during the investigation and the ongoing drama surrounding the Troops affair.
The garbled text mentions names and actions around a vote or election. It references observers, candidates, and potential results with unclear places and dates. The passage lacks legible specifics but implies discussion of a political contest and outcomes.
Fragmentary timetable notes list various entries with unclear names and destinations. The readable items mention Sundays Saturdays and hours with scattered abbreviations and partial place names.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Gray Coach Lines and coaches leaving a station heading westbound toward Wat and Strat. The jumbled text references a timetable, passengers, and a potential schedule change or termination with scattered dates and names intact.
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