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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
3
Graduates face scarce job prospects despite years of training and rising business activity. Call for more practical, job oriented college curricula to better prepare youths for the world of work and earlier placement opportunities.
Dr. L G Myers of the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture Trinidad challenges the view that worker bees always die after stinging. He observed a bee sometimes retracts and remains alive after stinging, and notes that wasps can be repelled with bees surviving.
Reflection on yesterday shapes today yet urge to move forward persists. Caution against dwelling on past errors or triumphs, as lingering memories can paralyze initiative and dull present tasks while small joys await in the day.
The Public Utilities Commission and the Council weigh extending water mains to Main Street West after years of delay. Despite lacking full fire protection and enjoying only partial services, local properties have funded waterworks debentures through general levies. Objections tied to frontage tax may be overcome with special consideration for corner lot occupants.
A veteran Legion article reaffirms support for favoring returned soldiers in government appointments. It notes a specific Halton post change yielding savings and asserts the principle is right while avoiding personal attacks. The piece argues the Legion remains a champion for soldiers' rights and dignity of office.
After fifteen years of service Acton's fire pressure system shows strain. Boosting mains pressure damaged plumbing and raised costs while equipment could meet needs if a booster pumper were used. Citizens earlier opposed extra pump but council may revisit this option if fires recur.
The piece notes a 14 million dollar boost from new income tax provisions and discusses election timing for Fall fairs. It praises local council initiative to find a shoe factory occupant, suggests county councils push to abolish provincial governments, and comments on Ontario politics and executions reporting. It ends by warning about the June 27 hanging in St Thomas.
Editor J A MacLaren completes four decades in the Burrie Examiner chair. The paper grew with Burrie and the editor takes pride in the long service and the weekly's standing in the province.
The lesson discusses the disciples waiting for the Holy Spirit at Jerusalem, the spread of the gospel to the world as the church grows in Antioch, and the call to Spirit-led mission. It emphasizes prayer, obedience, and staying true to the Word while facing opposition like Elymas and promoting worldwide witness through Barnabas and Saul.
The OU founded by Famous-Though Can nus is not the birthplace of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil but houses the famous compound. From here its good name spread to Central and South America, the West Indies, Australia and New Zealand as sales grow in demand worldwide.
The text discusses the boldness in speech against God as seen in Acts and Ephesians, noting a spirit filled man and divine endorsement. It warns of darkness touching the soul and looming judgment, citing 2 Thessalonians and related scriptures as example of God's forthcoming dealings with those opposing truth.
Diary fragments recount local life with childhood details and humorous misunderstandings. Entries note romance proposals, school singing day, newspaper readings, and everyday curiosities from a youth in a small community.
Roscoe Fenn of Atlanta testifies in Ute court about how a policeman suspected him of stealing a car. He explains he was simply walking and resting, with his foot tired and the starter and red footage affecting perception.
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