13 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
1
A columnist notes that understanding a husband is not enough and a wife must act on many fronts. The piece cautions that despite effort the outcome may remain uncertain and the endeavor may or may not prove worthwhile.
Twenty years ago in Acton news includes Sergt Perry Watson arriving home from overseas on Saturday, Pte Francis Masters dies in Toronto General Hospital, Sergt J Victor Coleman returns home, Acton 3 C C E chapter donates furniture to War Veterans, St Joseph’s Church farewell to Rev Father Doyle, and notices of local obituaries and marriages.
Dr and Mrs Jean Walker Orr traveled to England to study the health insurance system. They summarize findings in a 271 page book noting the scheme works within limits, provides medical care and cash benefits, but misses dependents and family unit needs. The system operates since 1913 with panel doctors and funded by workers, employers, and government.
The text reflects on traveling across roads from sunrise to sunset and crossing oceans to observe how countless actions unfold. It hints at seeking distant, elusive words and meanings through vast exploration.
A reminiscence of the southerly side of Church Street detailing early property ownership from Capt. Thomas Burns to later residents. It describes the Burns house, Captain William Allan’s residence, and subsequent occupants including Mr. and Mrs. Little, Dr. Lowry, James Drow, H. P. Moore, and David Tarzwell. The piece records former schools, the Knox Church site, and the shoe factory era development.
The piece recalls early Acton history centered on Sidney Smith Sr.’s lumber and hop fields on Church Street and adjacent properties. It traces transitions from mills to a family home later known as Beverley House in Toronto, detailing residents including Rev. George Cooke and Gordon Beardmore, and notes public events hosted there such as the Acton Fair opening and military exhibitions.
In Cleveland during the association’s annual election Walter D. Head of Montclair New Jersey was chosen to lead the International Rotary. The report discusses hydro power in Canada including its use in pulp mills mining and industrial plants and notes only a fraction of water-power resources are utilized.
Canada shows a dramatic rise in water power from 143 156 hp in 1900 to 8 190 772 hp in 1939 with central stations expanding from 47 929 hp to 7 202 259 hp. Quebec supplies about half, Ontario 2 582 959 hp, British Columbia 738 013 hp, and other provinces plus territories contribute smaller shares to a nationwide low‑cost power supply.
Statistics show that two thirds of the 43 captains and first officers in service with Trans-Canada Air Lines are five feet ten inches and over. Twelve measure that height, one ten and a half, six seven, eleven six footers, one six two, another six four. Average weight about 138 pounds. Average age about 28 and a half years. Half are married.
The Imperial Economic Committee reports wheat in moderate climates often yields weak flour, while hot dry summers produce strong baking quality. Europe mainly grows soft wheat and imports high grade Canadian and US hard wheat. only Danubian countries and the Soviet Union meet own needs with hard wheat. Argentine and Australian wheat are generally soft. What has ears but cannot hear? Corn.
The text links prayer like diligence in daily practice to steady advertising. It argues that continuous contact via published ads builds goodwill and responsiveness, while bursts of ad spend fail to yield lasting results. Buyers respond to ongoing invitations, and silence signals seller indifference. Continuous advertising keeps buyers engaged.
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