12 Nov 1936
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
1
The writer visits the Toronto Motor Show at the C N E and notes the emphasis on appearance and atmosphere. Cars are showcased with flowers satin and lights, while sections compare models to fashion and dance. Interiors and finishes draw more interest than mechanical basics, suggesting beauty over detail.
The Beardmore Co. moves Toronto operations to Acton consolidating the head plant here. Nine or ten new employees relocate with families, strengthening Acton’s largest industry and marking sustained local growth without requiring community assistance. Civil servants limit government car use after Premier Hepburn rules.
In Toronto last Friday crowds swarmed Osgoode Hall as hearings on the Millar will affair drew attention. Premier Hepburn called the spectacle the most disgusting exhibition in a civilized country. Critics fault the oversight of money intended for mothers of large families and relief recipients.
Comments suggest the Farmers Creditors Act has damaged farmers credit more than any time in years. Critics note reduced unpaid interest, principal write downs, and extended payments with no interest resemble bankruptcy settlements. The impact on farmers’ ability to reestablish finances is widely questioned and considered nationwide.
Editorial notes urge banks loan incentives to modernize homes in Acton and note brisk demand for new, well equipped housing. A September export total of 88 894 000 compares with 77 259 000 a year earlier. Municipal nominations are two weeks away with unclear candidate plans. A Shelbourne Economist quip mocks overblown boasting. Red license plates seen two months before deadline. Premier Hepburn backs consolidating government departments to curb waste. Montreal milk pilots cited as boosting lunch productivity. County centres eyed for a large fair if pilot success proves viable. Night driving zone lines praised for safer roads and potential extension. A Reeve and Councillor from a neighboring municipality visit Acton Council, a change from letters.
Readings from Acts 21 12 13 27 34 Romans 9 5 and Luke 9 51 sit with Paul’s resolve to go to Jerusalem amid warnings and hostility He seeks unity among Jewish Christians while accepting suffering as the will of God His steadfastness mirrors Christ and fuels mission despite dangerous opposition.
Canada remains a major silver producer with extensive zinc and lead byproducts. In 1935 silver output held third globally, while zinc from copper-gold-silver ores rose. total values for silver, lead, and zinc climbed due to higher prices. Mining areas include British Columbia Yukon Territory Quebec Nova Scotia and Manitoba Saskatchewan border.
A Mississippian household scene captures Mrs Jackson asking about health coverage with a sharp retort about washing chores. Mr Jackson replies he will hustle to secure health insurance the next day. The brief dialogue highlights everyday concerns about access to medical protection.
The text asserts the Jews rejected salvation and ends with a strong affirmation of the absolute deity of Christ, aligning with Hebrews 1 and John 1. The passage contrasts Jewish response to salvation with the radical divinity attributed to Christ in early Christian teaching.
A garbled OCR item mentions a wife speaking of a hat bought downtown and a playful, puzzled remark about an ace hidden in a pub. The text is largely unreadable, obscuring names, places, and clear actions.
In a brief domestic vignette, a husband asks why a woman kept him at the door for half an hour. The wife replies she never had time to come inside, implying a lengthy delay without entry.
A freshman quip on leadership and decisiveness appears in a campus column. The line suggests quick thinking may elevate status, while hesitation invites control by others.
A farmer warns a new hand to speak before approaching the rear of a mule driven work day. He notes mules are liable to kick and a farm hand should avoid getting hurt by and around the animals.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a nurse and Winnie reacting to a baby left by a doctor. Winnie voices harsh reluctance and questions the necessity of care while the nurse asks for opinion on the infant. The tone suggests tension around the newborn’s placement and responsibility.
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