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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1938
Page
2
The Acton Free Press notes cancellations and continued service if not canceled and outlines advertiser error corrections. It states advertisers owed for corrected space and errors and that refunds or adjustments require written notification and signing. Editor Arlof Dills signs the notice.
The editor plans a two day visit to Ottawa to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. He may attend House of Commons sessions but promises no Ottawa reporting. The trip aims to discuss issues affecting weekly papers with representatives from across the Dominion.
The Automotive Association of Ontario submits to the Royal Commission on Highway Transportation urging a balance between monopoly and ruinous competition. It argues competition spurs better service and lower costs, notes potential over unionization in rail and under in trucking, and calls for a constructive path that sustains service quality with fair returns. February brings blustery weather as context.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada’s January imports at 40.72 million dollars, down 2.16 million from January 1937. Foreign suppliers total 36.77 million with Empire partners 12.95 million. U.S. imports 32.34 million and U.K. 8.85 million. British India and the Straits Settlements also recorded figures.
A House of Commons bill targets the Canadian Performing Rights Society. It requires publication of the society’s 2,000,000 musical works list and exempts small businesses from music fees. Acton Council and others argued fees burden local venues and radios. The measure aims to end what critics called a nuisance in the music licensing system.
Acton hockey teams in the Intermediate division delivered a creditable season after elimination from the O.H.A race. The Junior Club showed grit and the Acton squad, smallest in the group, impressed in a fast paced season, with fans rightly proud of their effort and sponsorship. The 37-38 edition measured up well.
Editorial notes discuss March events, Lenten season, St Patrick's Parade, and spring. They question the pace of fairs, mention Peel County Agricultural Society, and report Ontario divorces rising to 607 last year with gains since 1936. A card from ex-Warden Mason in St Petersburg Florida offers hockey luck. The Farmers' Creditors' Arrangement Act shows changes after 31 740 cases with 26 365 disposed and properties valued over 158 million.
Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus returning to Nazareth and facing unbelief while detailing his teaching and miracles. It covers Jesus calling and sending the twelve, their two by two mission, and their authority over unclean spirits as they heal the sick and cast out demons.
An authority on cancer links mouth cancer to tobacco use, noting about 2 percent of cancers involve the mouth. He argues tobacco irritants, including tar, may contain cancer producing agents, and urges avoidance of irritants to reduce cancer risk, citing regional differences in mouth cancer incidence.
Victoria B C prepares for its annual Empress Hotel winter golf tournament on Royal Colwood course. More than 90 entries from Seattle Winnipeg Regina Saskatoon Edmonton Calgary Vancouver and several Eastern Canadians compete for the Sir Edward Beatty trophy and other prizes over five days of golf and social events.
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