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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
2
Next Monday marks Remembrance Day 1940 with thoughts of the 1914 1918 conflict and hopes for peace. The article notes another world war has lasted over a year, urging lessons from past wars to prevent future global conflict and to honor those who served.
The letter questions Attorney General Conant's sincerity and calls for concrete steps to curb drunk driving. It asks whether he will push bans on intoxicants for drivers, stricter prosecutions, and more practical penalties. The writer urges real measures over appeals to public virtue.
The document argues that law enforcement is prepared to handle the situation and that the Ontario Government, led by Mr. Conant, has sufficient affairs to occupy attention in the provincial field without undue regard to Dominion matters.
Acton residents argue for continuing arena and hockey despite wartime, noting Acton’s decade of hockey growth, juvenile and rural leagues, and a championship run. They urge curtailment but preservation of the program, stressing local boys and families wish to see hockey continue during soldiers’ absence.
Opinion notes Britain gains momentum as more nations resist Axis domination Greece resists Italian blitzkrieg while Italians suffer reverses. The piece questions Hitler’s alliance with Italy and predicts more nations will side with Britain. It urges support on the home front through War Savings Stamps to aid democracy.
Editorial notes discuss Indian Summer in fall and upcoming Remembrance Day as a public holiday. Buildings in Acton started late but hope to gain momentum for next year. Education Week features open house at Acton Public School. 1941 license plates go on sale in Acton next Tuesday. Acton depot expected to serve more motorists this year. Obituary note for Arthur W. Marsh of Amherstburg Echo with condolences to Mrs. Marsh and family. Hog cholera outbreak in Ontario prompts precautionary measures and farm guidance from the Ontario Department of Agriculture. Prevention urged as key to stopping spread of disease.
The entry lists doctors Freed and Stevenson Campbellville with contact Milton 23513. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and evenings on request after 10 p.m. The address references Millon 2W and Acton as locations for the practice.
A J Buchanan D D S announces office in Leishman Block with hours 9 am to 6 pm and evenings by appointment. Gas for extractions and X-Ray available. Closed Wednesday afternoon. Phone 148.
Fragmentary timetable items reference westbound routes to London and multiple times such as 958 am and 4.23 pm. The readable portions show station codes like x1224 and dx1053 with scattered p.m. markers and partial references to exits and par.
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