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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
2
The Artow Free Press of Acton Ontario outlines subscription rates and renewal practices with requests to notify changes. It details advertising liability limits and requests written proofs for corrections, noting the editor is G Arlof Dills and listing the office contacts.
As The Free Press marks sixty-five years since its founding by Jos H Hacking, the editors reflect on its history and challenges. The piece recalls the paper's early salutatory and vows to remain true to its namesake while thanking readers and contributors across its evolving journey.
Acton YMCA clubs finance two weeks at Midland camp for boys and a week at Edgewood Park for girls under supervision by Bill Benson George Mason and Miss Helen Ostrander. Groups saved through a spring carnival and camp bank deposits to cover costs and ensure a wholesome community outing.
The Lorne School held its first reunion and its two most successful gatherings, offering a chance for friends who had not met in years to renew friendships and relive happy childhood days. The piece notes that global events should not cast gloom over such reunions and urges continuation of community gatherings.
The Lorne School reunion on Monday proved an important, enjoyable event with many pleasant occasions for attendees. The organizing committee earned hearty congratulations for its successful conclusion.
Canadian tanners in Toronto report Britain has prohibited leather imports from Canada to conserve gold and bolster sterling bloc trade. Supplies for heavy leather needed for military use may be redirected from Canada to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India. Industry hopes for a temporary measure and a solution.
A collage of figures from 1939 1940 covering motor vehicle registrations farm output and industrial activity. Mentions heat relief and travel, war savings effort by Acton Business Men, and a Dominion convention of Canadian Weekly Newspapers editors in Calgary.
Ontario readers are urged to see a national pattern of industry as Canadians rally behind war aims. Farmers, workers, and volunteers boost production, welfare efforts, and Red Cross work while public officials seek unity and coordinated action across provinces. The piece notes soldiers in training, shipping disputes resolved, and a new two cent National Defence Tax accepted by the public.
A joint committee of the Department of Labor and the Department of Munitions and Supply defines immediate skilled labor needs to speed wartime production in Canada. About 8,000 men are listed with the Volunteer Service Registration Bureau and 3,000 air mechanics will be trained through the South Training Movement for the R C A F this year.
Hon. Norman McLarty, Minister of Labor, told the House of Commons that industry must bear responsibility for quickly training new workers to sustain the war effort. He cited aircraft and shipbuilding as leaders in apprenticeship programs and urged broader industry adoption to keep skilled labor flowing for defence and motherland support.
A quoted customer vents that she resists hagglers and argument during shopping, insisting on getting exactly what she wants at the right price and only buying if it is affordable and not available elsewhere.
Public notice lists office hours from 8 to 9 am and 1 to 3 pm and 7 to 8 pm on Saturdays by appointment. It notes Acton and Georgetown contacts and phone numbers for scheduling. The schedule shows Tuesday and Thursday 1.30 pm to 4 pm with evening requests welcome.
Hours show 9 PM to 6 PM with evenings by appointment. Gas for extractions and X ray services noted. Wednesday afternoons closed. Phone numbers 148 and 29 Mill Street Acton listed for P W Pearen, D D S, L D S, in the By men Block office at Mill Street.
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