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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
7
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription terms and cancellations with rates, addresses for changes, and advertising policies. It notes that interruptions are avoided by timely remittance and that the paper bears no liability for errors without advertiser proof and request.
The Acton YMCA annual meeting highlights a robust community role with over 9 000 participants this year in a building used by multiple tenants. The organization reports strong finances and steady programs including camps for boys and girls, summer track and swimming, and winter plays and teams under President George Mason and Bil Benson.
Barrie Free Press summary quotes government officials and industry leaders on Canada s wartime training and production plan. Deputy Defence Minister Jo Sy Duncan outlines a nationwide effort to ensure British Empire supremacy and strengthen morale while detailing a carefully worked plan with each Dominion province contributing.
An archival fragment notes that Cananda has pursued a strict schedule in a program linked to wartime measures. Editor Alex McLaren of the Barrie Examiner appears connected to the piece. the text reflects on secrecy in warfare and a general’s quip about keeping secrets during a battle.
The article urges readers to maintain patience amid rapid and evolving war updates from the front. It argues that sensational noise distracts from leaders and essential home-front efforts, emphasizing calm, steady reporting and thoughtful commentary over haste. It stresses the public bears some responsibility for chasing sensationalism.
As bathing season nears, Acton and district contemplate teaching children to swim at Fairy Lake. Council already provides facilities and supervision, and community groups may cooperate to expand instruction, stressing safety and the value of swimming knowledge for every child.
The piece critiques critics of Canada's WW II effort while noting a Can ada fire pumper contract to Carleton Place at 4696 dollars pending underwriter approval. It mentions Glimpses of Parliament by Halton member Hughes Eleaver and a Food for Health booklet valued by the CMA. Mount Forest and Dundalk report a mysterious sky beam. Judith Robinson and The Globe and Mail are accused of ignoring public trust in Mackenzie King’s leadership.
The text discusses warnings about moral depravity in conquering Denmark and claims that free speech depends on editors avoiding offense to advertisers churches lodges unions subscribers or wives, as per a Listowel Banner commentary on press freedom and Canadian context.
Ontario news notes tension over communism and subversive elements as Justice Chewner and the Ontario cabinet move to enforce wartime regulations. Toronto and Ottawa discuss penalties, indictments, and the role of Canadian justice in handling agitators while coal production and economic measures shift to meet wartime demand.
An Ottawa Central Experimental Farm note describes hardy ornamental shrubs and trees ideal for small borders. It highlights Snowball viburnum, early bloomers, and evergreen/deciduous blends, with care tips, pruning, feeding, and ornamental foliage to extend year round interest. It covers Cotoneaster Euonymus relatives, Rugosa roses, and ornamental weeds.
Directory of doctors surgeons barristers and veterinarians with offices in Acton Georgetown and surrounding towns. Includes Dr J A McNiven Dr E J Nelson C F Leatherland A J Buchanan P W Pearen B D Young F G Oakes and others with contact details and hours. Also notes auctioneers Frank Petch and Georgetown Commercial Life Assurance Co. representation.
Daily except Sunday services listed with times for Georgetown and Guelph routes. Schedule includes morning departures around 6 to 9 a.m. and evening departures into the night with several times per day. A note shows a single Saturday run and a Sunday service pattern.
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