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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
2
The Acton Free Press lists advertising rates per line for first and subsequent insertions with adjustments for black face type and coming attractions. Notices of meetings and memorials have special handling. birth, marriage, and death notices are free. small ads cost 1 cent per word with a 35 cent minimum. errors limit liability to the advertisement’s cost.
A Peel County suggestion to merge Peel Halton and Dufferin jails to fund road improvements is discussed. The editorial notes consolidation may reduce governance heft without abolition, urging consideration for county councils and broader, less expansive reform.
County Council discussed a new stabilized gravel road type after a tour by Reeve Duncan Campbell and County Engineer Smith. They, with extensive road construction experience, favor testing a section of the Acton to Milton second line for possible improvement.
The Acton council commends its prompt action to secure another industry for the vacated Hewetson Co building. A committee including Reeve Harrison Mason and Dr. Nelson will pursue deals with three firms, aiming for a mutually advantageous arrangement and reassuring citizens that elected officials are working to solve the problem.
The monthly Bank of Montreal summary notes generally improved conditions. Wholesale trade is slightly better than a year ago, cold weather slowed summer retail sales, warmer days are expected to raise demand. Hotels see more reservations, collections improve, and manufacturing output is ahead.
A Glasgow Herald reflection asks residents to assess their contributions to local improvement. It urges courteous, welcoming conduct and community spirit while warning against gossip and unfounded rumors that harm town well being.
The column muses on sunny periods after rain and warns readers to drive carefully. It cites Roger Babson predicting the end of democracy and discusses Ottawa marches, Ontario Salad Week, and a $20 million bond issue sold in Ontario. Opinions touch on crime reduction ideas from Dr. Amos O. Squire and critique a $3,000 salary increase for the King's Printer amid voter list printing.
A Sunday School lesson from Corinth centers on judging others and forgoing personal liberty to protect a weaker brother. It argues love over strict scruples, urging Christians to relinquish harmless rights if they cause another to stumble. The focus is on building peace, righteousness, and unity in the church through self restraint.
A fragmentary dialogue captures brisk banter about a missed train and a departing traveler named Mike, hinting at a humorous departure scene and quick farewell repartee.
An excerpt blends a fortune teller prophecy with quotes from Oliver Wendell Holmes and biblical teaching. It emphasizes truth, consistent behavior, charity, and Christ’s example, urging believers to seek others’ good over personal pleasure and to avoid offending fellow Christians.
Opening night at Fleet Street Stadium on Thursday June 27 features the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Rochester Red Wings with post sunset start after 9 p m city time. Rochester seeks revenge after last year’s first night win as Toronto eyes a strong fight in the International League race.
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