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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
2
Notices from the Acton Free Press list subscription rates and policies including renewals, cancellations, and advertising terms. The text covers payment in advance, address changes, arrears handling, and liability for advertisement errors, with editor contact details.
A summary of a booklet titled Agricultural Marketing Legislation describing government efforts to aid farm product marketing. It notes wheat price supports, butter vouchers, a price rise, cheese industry aid, and livestock marketing, but ends with frustration over an eight percent printing levy on the Free Press.
The Globe and Mail editor C George McCullagh mailed circular letters claiming the Leadership League is disbanded as offices close. The piece questions public interest, noting broadcasts cost 75000 dollars and organization work 30000, mostly funded by the Globe and Mail, with little public contribution. The writer praises the effort but laments public apathy toward saving the country.
The Free Press notes a four page edition last week due to holidays and staff breaks. Editors say vacations affect church services lessons and weekly features while promising eight pages this week to restore normal coverage.
A long critique on laws and enforcement noting bicycles on sidewalks liquor patrols old age pensions and illegal gambling. The author argues many statutes exist but enforcement is weak and administration lacks common sense.
Editorial notes discuss rising 1939 US to Canada tourist figures, broad gains in Canadian industrial employment to June, and traffic safety anecdotes. It cites Premier Hepburn plan to curb School Board expenditures and empower Civic Councils, plus reflections on Ontario government unit debates and vehicle tax revenues in 1938. It closes with local press comments on salaries for Ontario teachers and home buying norms.
The lesson outlines Jehoshaphat as a king who sought God by walking in David’s ways, rejecting Baalim, knowing God, obeying commandments, and avoiding Israelite practices. His reforms rested on preaching and teaching the Law through princes, Levites, and priests, spreading God’s word across Judah to secure lasting reform.
The document describes Canada and the United States actions to block Japanese Beetle spread since 1916. It notes inspection at the border, about 1 800 traps, prior beetles found in boats and cars, and asks finders to mail specimens to Ottawa with location and sender details. The text also covers the beetle’s destructive feeding and identification traits.
The Dominion Government forms the Defence Purchasing Board to regulate armament contracts and curb excess profits. Robert C. Vaughan, vice president of Canadian National Railways, will act as chairman. Erman H. B. Chase Co. W. Sherman of Dominion Foundries and Steel is president, with H. B. Chase as Canada chief for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. C. E. Gravel of Montreal completes the four-member board.
The U S submarine Squalus surfaced off the New Hampshire coast after sinking with 36 lives lost. The craft appeared above water briefly as pontoons lifted it from mud, then settled back to the depths and salvage work must be redone.
Dr E J Nelson physician and surgeon offers electro therapy and office contacts. Dr WM G Culeen also lists as physician and surgeon with office hours 8 9 am 1 3 pm 7 8 pm near MN Street and Frederick Street. Milton numbers 23513 and 1238 provided with Sunday appointments.
The fragment lists C. F. Leatherland and B. A. Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public as marriage license issuers and registrar in Acton with contact details. Kenneth M. Langdon, Barrister and Notary Public in Georgetown-Gregory Theatre Building. T. Seynick's Care office hours. A J Buchanan, D D S dental surgeon with Leishman address and hours including X Rays.
Directory entry listing P. W. Pearen D D S Veterinarian with office in Lymon Block Acton and Rockwood clinic hours Thursdays. B D Young V S B VSc Veterinary Surgeon operates from Brookville Ontario with Milton area phone 14614. F G Oakes V S BVSc Veterinary Surgeon based in Acton on Knox Avenue with local phone 1360.
A mixed timetable fragment shows ANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS at Acton with daily services except Sunday. Eastbound trains run in the morning and evening with Sunday limits, while Westbound times include an early morning and a Sunday only late service.
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