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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
9
A wartime appeal stresses universal duty beyond combat service. It warns Britain’s peril, cites past Allied failures, and urges every Canadian to contribute by buying War Savings Stamps or Certificates to reach a $120,000,000 objective with repayment with interest upon victory.
From Lancashire's coven of textile hubs, printers of cotton and rayon loom large amid 710 million square yards of fabric per year. The Color Style and Design Centre in Manchester aids rayon design to match Hungary and Italy, with Britain exporting silk yarns and similar goods during the August wartime period. The British rayon sector plans to grow volume and variety for global markets.
A speaker asks when an iron is too hot and Mary answers that the clothes begin to burn and turn brown. The exchange implies the iron’s temperature is excessive for fabrics and aligns with household guidance on ironing safely.
A concise recount of Napoleon assembling his army followed by the capture of a key citadel. The narrative notes a brutal suppression of the opposing force and the fall of a fortress after a direct assault. The summary emphasizes the decisive victory and its military consequences.
A teacher questions Stil the minor, Stil answers an accreature that is "an eagle" and "a dog" as better senses than man. Wilkins names a rose as smelling better than man, prompting corrections from the class.
A public notice discusses voting on a proposed two year term for municipal councils and local boards. It outlines who stays in office, vacancy rules, and argues the measure reduces elector influence, urging a Yes or No vote with guidance on the implications.
A nostalgic look at the 1938-39 Cham pionship Hockey Team as members scatter into military service across Niangra Stratford Bratton and London. Still available are stalwarts like Jack Kentner Minute Walters Frank Gibbons Ezio Marzo and Doug Dawkins with officers among the group. The piece urges Acton to carry on hockey with a future team wearing the Acton uniform despite wartime disruptions.
In Toronto a gathering of district War Savings Committee chairmen reflected on the scale of the effort ahead. The delegates concluded Canadians have not yet fully grasped the enormity of the challenge before them.
The Acton borough confronts a rare election issue as not enough qualified candidates was available for Council seats. Two nominations and potentially two elections loom while the current vote on a two-year term and School Board proceeds. The editor urges more citizen participation and warns against deterrents to public service.
The piece recalls the old hired man once common on farms. He lived as part of the family, aided children, accompanied daughters to socials, and served as an informal adviser. James Whitcomb Riley’s verse in The Ragged Man is cited to evoke his memory and quiet labor.
Editorial notes urge citizens to vote in the upcoming elections and emphasize defending democracy. It also highlights building permits totaling 81 million in 1940 Canada across 204 municipalities and advocates prioritizing local shopping to save time and money.
Dr J A McNiven physician and surgeon with office and residence at corner Bower Avenue and Elgin Street and Dr E J Nelson medical officer of health for Acton. practice includes electro therapy with office hours and Sunday appointments. Drs Freed and Stevenson operate in Campbellville with late evening hours and Sunday by appointment. Milton contact numbers provided.
Registrar of Births Marriages Deaths lists procedures and office hours. Includes names Kennedy Langdon Buchanan and others with addresses Acton Georgetown Brockville for legal, dental, veterinary and auctioneering services.
A partial timetable lists daily eastbound and westbound services with variations on Sundays and specific Flyer stops at Georgetown and Guelph. Timings include 6.28 pm and 8.19 pm eastbound, 6.46 pm and 7.00 pm westbound, with several Sunday only or Saturday only entries and late night options.
Eastbound departures from Acton listed at 5.58 am 9.01 am 11.31 am 2.06 pm 3.51 pm 6.31 pm with westbound times 9.53 am 12.23 pm 2.23 pm 4.23 pm 6.18 pm 8.08 pm 10.53 pm 11.53 pm. Notes indicate Sun and holiday restrictions and special Saturday or kitchenery to Stratford service.
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