Acton Free Press Subscription and Advertising Note
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription rates at 2.0 per year in advance and notes United States pricing. It explains cancellation policy to avoid service interruption and requests notifying to cancel. Advertising rates are available on application with a liability clause for errors limited to the portion of the ad space affected. G Arlof Dills, Editor.
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Acton
Ontario
United States
Freesa
Free Press
Canadians Rally for Thanksgiving Day Message
A Canada oriented editorial urges observing the National Day of Thanksgiving next Monday. It emphasizes pride in a war context while noting noncombat daily life continues, and that Canada possesses abundance, freedom, and resilience amid conflict.
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Canada
Acton and District Red Cross launches annual war relief drive
The Acton and District Red Cross Society opens its yearly campaign for funds to sustain relief work, supply hospital gear and clothing for the wounded, and prepare for civilian injuries at home and in factories. The public's generosity has historically supported the cause, and volunteers urge sizable contributions.
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Acton and
Red Cross
Town Hall Renovation Brings Notable Improvement in Acton
Acton residents note thorough renovation of the Town Hall this year. Interior repainting, exterior refresh, window frame repairs, and stage curtain cleaning completed. New seats purchased and seating rework underway, with expectations of tax bill impact but pride in the improved appearance. This progress delights current and prospective residents.
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Acton
Town Hall
Acton Moves to Expand Home Building Under National Plan
Acton progresses a new residential subdivision off Main Street west as the Acton Business Men’s Association coordinates a cooperative effort to relieve the housing shortage. Builders are aroused and Council pledges support to turn wartime housing demand into peaceful expansion, urging renters to explore National Housing Plan benefits for ownership security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Business ‘Men’ S Association
Main Street
The Way Brightens For Britain In War Front
The piece argues Britain’s resolve stiffens despite German blitzkreig and ongoing bombings. It claims Hitler’s effort falls short, Britain’s strength grows, and allied nations like Italy and Japan may seek spoils while Canada lags. It suggests US aid increasing and victory remains distant but hopeful.
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England
Hitler
Britain
Italy
Japan
Germany
Canada
British Empire
United States
Editorial Notes on Thanksgiving and War Bonds
Editorial urges making Thanksgiving meaningful through War Savings Stamps and Certificates for small investors. Notes theme Hands Across the Sea for Spitfire Carnival in Acton England and church suppers during fall fairs. Reports Canadian electric output rise, Dundalk Herald diamond anniversary, Georgetown two year term vote, housing growth limits in Acton, Daylight Saving Time renamed Power Saving Time arguments.
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Acton
England
The Boyhood of Jesus in the Temple
A Sunday School lesson recounts Jesus at twelve in the Jerusalem temple, learning from teachers and revealing his unique relation to God the Father. It contrasts his human growth with divine wisdom, and notes Mary and Joseph’s limited understanding while he remains obedient in Nazareth.
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Jesus
House of God
Jerusalem
Israel
Temple
God
Mary
Elf
Joseph
Nagareth
Nazareth
The Canadian War Effort Highlights and Military Details
A summary of wartime actions and efforts including HM OS Prince Robert capturing German cargo Weser off Mexico, Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons achieving over 60 destroyed raiders, unveiling of a Royal Canadian Air Force Flag, graduates from the British Commonwealth Air Training Scheme at Camp Borden, Australians training in Canada, and a UK-Canada collaboration on defence and industry. Also notes defence department staffing, Spitfire fund purchases, employment gains, price increases, and merchant fleet defenses with 50 ships equipped and anti-submarine vessels acquired.
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HM OS
Prince Robert
Crhnida
Germain Express
Weser
Mexico
Balin
British Commonwealth Navy
Royal Canadian Alr Forte
Dn Air Defence
London
British Air Ministry
Credita Rcaf
Royal Air Force
England
W. A. Bishop
V.C
Royal Canadian Air Force
Camp Borden
Canada
Defence Department
M. H
Penhale
Ottawa
Department of Munitions and “Supply
Bureau of Statistics
and Trade Board
World’s Longest Journey of Cashmere Goods to Argentina
The article recounts a 15000 mile path from Tibet to Scotland to Buenos Aires, with cashmere fleece traded by Chinese merchants from Tientsin to Tibet, spun in Hawick, shipped to Argentina by camel and ship. It notes rising Argentine demand in six months, shifts to lighter weights, and popular colors and styles like Braemar Jumpers and Stand collar garments.
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Scotland
Tibet
Tientsin
Marco Polo
Baes
Hawick
Buenos Aires
Cheese production in Canada rises in August 1940
Canada produced 23 million 926 thousand 523 hundredth pounds of cheese in August 1940, up 163 percent from August 1939. Cumulative cheese output for January to August 1940 rose 136 percent year over year. Creamery butter output increased in the first eight months of 1940 to 189 million 283 thousand 14 pounds from 186 million 334 thousand 57 hundredweight in 1939.
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Central Electric
Canada
Quiet life prepared Jesus for his mission
The text argues Jesus grew by setting aside divine glory to become a real man. It cites Philippians 2:6-7, claiming Jesus reached perfection in manhood through childhood, suggesting higher perfection than childhood is not required or pleasing to God.
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Jesus
Jedgytinti
God
Beavers Protected In Arctic Mackenzie Delta Preserve
Federal authorities establish a beaver preserve at the Mackenzie River mouth protecting the Arctic coast fur resource. The 14040 square mile sanctuary bans hunting and trapping while population rebounds may trigger limited permits for trapping within the reserve. Established on the recommendation of Indian Agents RCMP and Northwest Territories Council to restore depleted beaver lives and support native communities.
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Mackenzie River
Federal Department of Mines and Resources
Mackenzee River
Arctic Coast
Hirgely
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Northwest Territories Council
Mackenzie Delta
Butterfly Map Aids Global Insect Flight Research
Canadian readers are urged to help Dr Cr B Williams at Rothamsted Experimental Station complete a world map of butterfly and moth migrations. The project tracks routes thousands of miles, notes wind directions, flight times, and observer details to warn farmers of pest invasions and forecast strong winds in Argentina.
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Ceo Williams
Hothamated
London
Williamson
Mediterranean
mid-Atlantic
North America
England
Atlantic
Vanessa Carvo
South America
France
Williams
Cr. B. Willams
Rothamsted Experimental Station
Harpenden
Acton Health Officials and Legal Notices Listing
A fragmented local notice lists medical officers Dr EJ Nelson Phyaiet and Surgeon Medical Officer of Health for Acton along with contact details. It also references Drs Freed and Stevenson Campbellville Milton offices and lawyer Kenneth M Langdon with appointments and hours listed. The garbled text mentions various phone numbers and office times across Acton Georgetown and Leishman Block with notes on appointments and service availability.
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EJ. Nelson Phyaiet
Acton
Shaking Wands and the Old Handshake Tradition
The text explains that shaking hands is an ancient greeting rooted in medieval times when showing an empty hand signaled no weapon. It notes soldiers or strangers carried arms, and villagers treated outsiders as foes until they proved harmless by advancing unarmed. It also mentions Greek and Roman salutes showing empty hands with palms up.
Reindeer Herd Grows in Canada With Record Fawn Increase
Canada’s Canadian National Railway reindeer herd rises to over 5400 head with a fawn increase of 1486, the largest on record. The annual round-up finished in four days with the entire herd counted and classified by Fish and Game Department officials.
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Cara‘a
Fish and Game Department
Canadian _National Railway
Veterinary Surgeons and Auctioneer Office Addresses Listed
The notice lists B D Young V S BV Sc veterinary surgeon in Brookville Ontario with phone Mul ton 14661 and F G Oakes V S BV Sc with office and residence Knox Avenue Acton phone 130, along with an auctioneer and representative for Central Life Assurance Co Charles Street Georgetown.
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B. D. Young, V.S
Brookville
Ontario
Multon
F. G. Oakes
V.S
BV Sc
Knox Avenue
Acton
Time Table Snippets Show Mixed East West Schedules
Daily and Sunday trains listed with varied departure times. Mentions Cabot Metta and George Town with several Flyer connections to Guelph. Times include 8.19 p.m. 3 41 p.m. and 4 15 p.m. with notes on exceptions and Saturday and Sunday services.
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Cabot Metta
George Town
Guelph
Pum
Gray Coach Lines Schedule Fragments Include City Routes
A torn timetable fragment lists eastbound trips to Toronto and westbound trips to London with multiple departure times and service notes. It shows holiday and weekend exceptions and a kitchen-related line item for Stratford.
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John Campbell McDonald
Notice to creditors of the estate of John Campbell McDonald late of Enquesting Haltee Carpenter deceased who died about August 29 1940. Creditors must send particulars and proofs to the designated solicitor before October 12 1940 for distribution of assets to those legally entitled. dated December 25 1980 Acton Ontario administrator solicitor for the estate.
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John Campbell McDonald
Enquesting
Haltee
Carpentter
Exquesing
Haton
Carpenter
D. Poar
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Argentine
Arctic
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Corner
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Elgin, Breet
WM. G. Cullen
L. M.C.C
Mill Street
Frederick Street
DRS
C. F. Leatherland
Kenneth M. Langdon
Notary Public
Gregory Theatre
Aocton
T. Seynuck
A. J. Buchanan
D.D
Hyura
Leishman Block
X-May
Frank Petch
Contral Life Ansurance Co
Charles Street
GRAY
Toronto
Sun
Kitchenery
Stratford
X. Lea
Acton, Ontario
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