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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 22, 1942

Page

2

Subscription terms and advertising policy notice

The article outlines subscription rates and address changes for The Free Press, noting annual rates and US add ons, with policy on cancellations after expiration and non interruption. It states advertising rates available on request, and that errors in ads are limited by the space and signed proofs. Editor Garlof Dills signs the notice.

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Vacation Time and Wartime Lessons for Youth

The piece urges teens to use school break for productive work and prudent saving rather than idle leisure. It warns against slot machines, calling them a drain on resources and morale, and argues funds should support war efforts and secure investments like War Savings and Victory Bonds. It critiques municipalities charging operators and suggests breaking up machines for wartime production.

Jack Satan Wise Streetsville North Gwillimbury Conc Dominion Acton Cairns Hitler

Untiring and Unfailing Acton Red Cross Appeal

A report from Acton and District Red Cross highlights near completion of a $3,000 fundraising objective. The piece urges continued effort this week, praising the district's war support record and aiming to finish the task before war’s end.

Acton Red Cross Acton and District

Curfew debate and wartime notes mix in Acton column

The piece argues for or against a town curfew to curb late street activity among children, urging parental responsibility and warning that failure could invite law action. It also includes selects from finance minister Astey’s letter, wartime savings data, and quotes from Shaw on Hitler.

Acton Brampton J. L. Astey Gordon Hammond Kessler Alta Ottawa Canada

Salvation Army Adjutant Helps Family With Home Fund

In Winnipeg a Salvation Army Adjutant pledges $2000 from savings to aid a family of eight in obtaining a four bedroom home with basic amenities. She plans monthly support of $10 to cover ongoing expenses and hopes to secure real estate funding for a suitable dwelling in Pybiee Albert.

Leadhetter Salvating Army Familly Pybiee Albert Ani

Power Warnings Press Civilians to Save Energy

As daylight shortens this fall, power demands will rise and production may fall short. Officials warn the public may need to curtail civilian electricity use to help Hydro meet mounting wartime needs.

Hydro

Medical Directory for Acton and Campbellville Areas

A directory listing physicians surgeons and notaries in Acton and Campbellville regions. Includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr Chas D Shortt Dr W M Cullen Dr Freed Stevenson and others with office hours contact numbers and appointment notes. Also lists veterinarians and an auctioneer and life assurance representative with locations in Georgetown and surrounding towns.

Freed Stevenson

Time tables Canadian National Railways at Action?

Timetable notes show mixed garbled text about train times with references to weekends and Sundays. Mentions of Saturday and Sunday service but many illegible words obscure precise schedules or routes.

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