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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1936
Page
2
The piece discusses newspaper consolidation in cities mirroring smaller communities. It notes Toronto now has one morning paper after merging The Globe and Mail with another paper, predicting similar trends in London and other centers as costs and advertiser pressures drive fewer, larger papers.
The Acton Murray Memorial YMCA marks its first year amid handicaps and optimistic plans. Community drives aim to finish basement rooms flooring and heating with a fireplace, backed by $100 contributions from three local women's groups and another $100 gift. Secretary George Emery leads activities as residents are urged to fund completion, viewing the project as a wise investment in Acton’s youth and town life.
The Chilliwack Progress argues weekly papers deserve national provincial aid and local advertising to sustain service to churches societies and organizations. It urges citizens to back home papers as they defend and report community activities across Ontario Huntsville Forester notes.
The 1936 Acton financial statement shows a cash balance of 5927.79 and tax arrears about 300 lower than last year. Taxes collected exceed last year by 200, and total receipts and expenditures are down from 1935. Waterworks funding rose to 5260, assets exceed liabilities, and debenture debt is steadily reduced.
The 1937 Ford V-8, touted as the most advanced Ford car yet, comes in one size with two engine options the 85 horsepower V-8 for stand out performance and the 66 horsepower V-8 for top economy. The smaller engine enables a lighter, lower priced model with reduced operating costs while delivering the smooth quiet ride of a V eight. More than three million owners already enjoy the Ford V-8's superior road performance.
Editorial notes urge shoppers to finish gift buying now as Christmas nears in four weeks. Nominations for municipal offices are due tomorrow evening and winter travel requires extra care. The piece mentions arena ice delays and communal events at Acton, plus new lower Hydro rates to be reflected on January and February bills benefiting consumers.
The article examines Paul's Epistle to Philemon (Philemon 4-20) set in Rome around A D 61-63, highlighting the humane stance on slavery, Christian brotherhood, and how Paul appeals to Philemon with tact rather than command. It notes Philemon as a respected church member and slave owner and Onesimus as a runaway slave who is reborn in faith.
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