Canada must join full war effort with War Savings Stamps
The speaker urges every Canadian to contribute to the war effort beyond combat service. He cites past Allied retreats as warning signs and calls for universal duty through purchases of War Savings Stamps or Certificates to reach a $120,000,000 target. He warns that victory means repayment with interest. defeat loses everything to Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Great Britain
France
Holland
Belgium
Canada
Hitler
Britain Delivers the Rayo
Lancashire’s textile centers process vast volumes of fabric with 710 million square yards of cloth rayon and blends annually. The Color Style and Design Centre in Manchester aids rayon growth as Britain aims to match prewar exports while expanding prints and designs. Exports of silk yarn and related manufactures show year‑over‑year gains, with steady arrivals from markets worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon
Rayon
Lancashire
Manchester
Mungery
South Africa
South America
Great Britain
Woman of the Hevise Flow Iron Heat Clue
A woman notes that ironing too hot causes clothes to burn and brown. Mary explains the signs and how to tell when the iron is too hot for fabrics.
Napoleon Musters Army and Captures Entrenched Forces
A student asks about Napoleon's actions after mustering his army. The teacher explains he pressed the attack, pierced enemy lines, and seized the position by assault, then admonishes the student for a delayed response.
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Pupper
Animal senses quoted classroom exchange
A teacher tests pupils with questions about senses noting animals and birds have keener senses than humans. The dialogue includes an eagle, a dog, and a rose as examples of superior or unique sensory or olfactory traits.
Electors to decide on two year term for councils
A newspaper notice explains next Monday’s vote on a two year term for Municipal Councils and local boards. It outlines who continues in office, vacancy rules, and the public’s choice to vote Yes or No on the controversial measure.
Scattered 1938-39 Cham pionship Hockey Team Members
The piece recalls the Cham pionship Hockey Team of 1938-39 now scattered in army units at Niangra Stratford Bratton and Hamilton with others in the London Senior Club and R.C.A.F. It notes stalwarts still available Jack Kentner Minute Walters Frank Gibbons Ezio Marzo and Doug Dawkins and urges Acton to carry on hockey with a team wearing the Acton uniform despite changed personnel and wartime duties.
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Flint Terry
Norm
Bus Morton
Niangra
Herb Woods
Geo. Bayliss
Rus. Brush
Frank Holmes
Stratford
Geo. Molozzi
Bratton
R.C.A.F
lo-Marzo
London
Johnny Brush
Hamilton
Jack Kentner
Minute Walters
Frank Gibbons
Ezio Marzo
Doug Dawkins
Acton
Dominion
Canadian War Savings Chairs Meet in Toronto
Report from a Toronto meeting of district War Savings Committee chairmen expresses concern that Canadians do not fully grasp the enormity of the wartime task ahead.
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Toronto
War ‘Savings Committees
Canada
Acton Faces New Nomination Issue in Municipal Elections
The town of Acton faces a unique election situation with too few qualified candidates for Council seats. Two nominations may lead to two elections while the current election on the two year term and School Board proceeds. The article urges more citizens to nominate and notes public service can attract unfair criticism.
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Acton
The Hired Man in Farm Life Remembered
A meditation on the historical role of the hired man in American agriculture. The piece recalls the near family status of farm laborers, their domestic presence, and cultural memory as captured by James Whitcomb Riley in The Raggedy Man, illustrated by a Christian Science Monitor excerpt.
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Washington
James Whitcomb Riley
Christian Science Monitor
Local Calls for Voting and Local First Shopping
Editorial notes urge citizens to vote next Monday and participate in democracy. Building permits issued in 204 Canadian municipalities in nine months of 1940 reached 81,324,052 dollars, while readers are encouraged to buy locally to save time and money.
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Canada
Medical Doctors and Offices Open for Appointments
Dr J A McNiven physician and surgeon at corner Bower Avenue and Elgin Street with office and residence. Dr E J Nelson medical officer of health for Acton offers electro therapy with hours 1-4 and 7-9 p m Sundays by appointment Mill Street near Frederick Street. Drs Freed and Stevenson operate Campbellville Milton with office hours early morning late afternoon and evening and Sundays by appointment.
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J. A. McNiven
Bower Avenue
Elgin Street
E. J. Nelson
Acton
Mill Street
Frederick Street
Marriage Licenses and Local Professionals Directory
Directory of acting officials and professionals including license registrar and clerk listings for Acton Georgetown offices. Names include Kenneth M. Langdon barrister notary public A J Buchanan dental services G S for extractions X ray and a veterinary surgeon B D Young. Auctioneers listed on Charles Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth M. Langdon
Notary Public
T. Beynick
Georgetown
Time Table Fragments For East and West Routes
Daily schedules show eastbound departures except Sunday with 6.28 pm and 8.19 pm times and special Georgetown and Guelph flyer's at 9.41 pm and 9.15 pm. Westbound runs daily except Sunday at 6.48 am and 7.00 pm with Saturday 1.29 pm and a Guelph flyer at 6.46 pm.
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Georgetown
Guelph
Gray Coach Lines Bus Timetable Listings
Schedule details list eastbound departures to Toronto and westbound routes with multiple daily times. Notes indicate exceptions for Sundays Saturdays holidays and special origins such as Kitchenery and Stratford.
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The
Acton Free Press
Ontario
United States
Free. As
Erre
Free Press
Free Presa
G. Arlof Dills
Britain
Jones
Wilkins
Bank OF Montreal
Bank of Canada
Ank
Dosminson
Huntly R" ‘Drummond
Jackson Dodds
G. W. Spinney
Business Directory
WM. G. Cullen
Drs. Freed and
Stevenson Campbellville
Milum
Milton
C. PF. Leatherland
Ferfeiter
A. J. Buchanan
D. Ob. S. Dental Scrzeen
Letshman Block
B. D. Young
Veterinary Surgeon Office
Brockville, Ontario
G’ Oakes
Knox Avenue
Frank Petch
Cacial Life Assurance Co
Charles Street
Adian National Railways
Gray Coach Lines
Kitchenery
Tael
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