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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
2
The Acton Free Press lists subscription at 200 a year in advance and single copies at sc. It requests old and new addresses for changes and explains cancellation practice to avoid interruption. Editor G Arlof Dills notes continued service unless notified.
The Georgetown council supports a by law to set beverage room closing times while Acton delays. Officials warn differing municipal rules undermine provincial standards and call for a provincial referendum to resolve hours. Voters often talk differently than they act on alcohol regulation and public impact.
The Fort Erie Times-Review argues that New Brunswick's law taxing retailers with majority foreign ownership hurts business and fuels cross border resentment. It warns retaliatory measures and negligible revenue, citing broader dangers to commerce and trust in governance.
The Home Improvement Plan provides loans from 50 to 2000 dollars to fund renovations such as bathrooms painting or new heating. Repayment is monthly and does not raise assessment for a period and is promoted by A Mason and local bank managers who can explain terms and literature.
The CIO division sparks cross party debate in Ontario with Liberal cabinet rifts and Conservative leadership clashes. A CIO drive for power raises concerns about potential labor upheaval and risks of concentrating authority under Mr. Lewis. Industry’s growth is warned against allowing a wrecking crew to govern.
Immigration data show 16,397,872 visitors admitted from the United States in 1936, a rise of 1,637,457 from 1935. Automobile entries totaled 4,074,523 with most on 48 hour permits, 60 day and six month post limits. Canadian car exports to the U S reached 689,674, up from 659,259 last year.
The piece questions Earl Rowe s bid for power over the CLO and notes Ontario shows a year of financial progress. It praises a surplus tax cuts and levies a future tone. It also honors Powassan News thirty years of service and editor J B Lake s leadership as mayor and publisher.
A reflective talk on Isaac in Gerar and Beersheba, highlighting his peaceful response to Philistine envy. The lesson emphasizes trust in Jehovah, not fighting for rights, and shows how Isaac reopens wells, earns Jehovah’s blessing, and discovers living water in the valley.
A Dutch newspaper notes a penny found by a woman in 1925 keeps returning across continents. The coin reappears in shops in Canada and England, proving how even a small coin can move through many hands and drive local commerce. The tale ends with the penny kept as a souvenir.
A essay argues lack of effort, not talent, explains most failures. It praises disciplined students who focus, persist, and finish tasks. It urges facing facts, using time wisely, and seizing opportunities rather than making excuses.
In a military ceremony, the commander awards a medal to O'Connor but also places fifty dollars in the bank for him. O'Connor humorously requests the money be pinned to him while the medal goes to the bank, turning a formal moment into a light exchange about the rewards.
Customer seeks a present and asks for a suggestion between a pin and an elephant. Clerk responds that the store can supply anything within that spectrum. The exchange highlights wide inventory and flexible gifting options.
Mrs Lovawell confronts her husband over a strained family invite as a mother refuses to visit. He admits sending a letter but confesses the word “convenience” was misread as “risk,” causing miscommunication and hurt feelings within the family.
The excerpt notes that wherever he went God's blessing followed, bringing sweet winter and prosperity. It lauds his growth and quiet mission as the source of power, foreshadowing Christ's power through humble sacrifices that overcome the world.
A playful exchange on a train platform features a porter guiding a passenger with wordplay about directions and impressions. A pun about an empty purse being faithful to its owner concludes the snippet, noting there is never any change.
Pat pitches a plan at the factory to prevent lateness. He suggests the last man in must blow the whistle to signal start time and ensure everyone arrives on time. The Chairman agrees but notes the plan's simplicity.
King George officiated at the opening of the national Maritime Museum at Greenwich England. He traveled down the Thames and spoke beside Queen Elizabeth and the Dowager Queen Maury as royal attendance highlighted the event.
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