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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1937
Page
2
The Acton Free Press outlines advertising rates and policy for errors. It notes proofs must be requested in writing, and the paper limits liability to the portion of cost corresponding to the space of the error. Contact details for the editor and business office are provided.
The Simcoe Reformer reflects on how villages and towns in Ontario produced men who built larger centres, noting opportunity and ambition drew talent away. It laments centralization of wealth and ability, arguing rural districts lost influence and a fairer share of Canada’s wealth.
The Hepburn government plans to send forty Ontario high school vocational and collegiate students to England for the Coronation ceremonies. The Renfrew Mercury praises the move as showing concern for the broader public versus a costly parliamentary trip for a privileged few. The delegation is described as a point of pride for Ontario and a contrast to federal spending.
The piece argues that seasonal mild weather disrupts hockey play-offs with artificial ice needed in Acton and Paris, delaying finals. It urges the O H A to speed finals, noting arenas rely on gate receipts and home-town crowds to support the season.
The article argues about abolishing or keeping current highway speed limits. It notes modern cars allow high speeds safely but many older vehicles remain dangerous. It supports leaving limits to highway officers and cites accidents under present rules. It warns against changes and recalls liquor prohibition results.
Editorial notes discuss Canadian wheat production and flour milling, a new license fee for slot machines, pensions for the blind, Coronation Day observances, wage increases in steel, highway projects in Halton, Oakville’s new post office, and political commentary. It closes with booster sentiments for Acton and quotes on civic pride and local cooperation.
A Sunday school lesson reflects on Jesus praying for His disciples and the coming of the Holy Spirit. It links the Comforter to intimate companionship, calls believers kept from evil by God, and envisions future unity through Christ, aiming for eternal fellowship in glory.
Canadian poultry numbers rose five percent on June 1 1936 from 1935, with egg prices still higher that year due to stronger consumption in Canada and firm demand from Britain. Large scale chick hatcheries have boosted winter egg production and exports to Great Britain and the United States. Exports of dressed poultry exceeded previous years, with over a quarter million pounds sent to the British West Indies and live birds totaling 211 934 in the first ten months of 1936.
A quoted passage from Matthew Henry extols harmless mirth as beneficial to body and business, improving conversation and appearance, while a cheerful spirit guided by wisdom enhances regional virtue and enables better deeds.
Premier William Aberhart of Alberta urged provincial Social Credit supporters to vote on his continuing tenure after a penny thaw and study of current legislation. He blamed pre office treasury conditions and cabinet resignations for the government’s unfulfilled promises and planned to seek a party mandate if needed.
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