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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1938
Page
8
The Acton Free Press warns that advertisers must check proofs before publication. If errors remain, the paper may charge the advertiser for the entire space occupied. The editor notes responsibility for errors limited to the space cost and urges prompt correction.
A Forest Standard report notes that over six months about 350 residents were observed at railway crossings. It records 78 motorists ran lowered gates, 41 drove under gates, 28 collided with trains, 10 passed through lowered gates, and 12 failed to stop at a red signal.
A beaverton area woman walking near Beaverton accepts a ride from a car carrying a nun with his wife and two children. The driver is Mitchell Pollleburn Prenner of Ontario, a public figure whose genteel act is noted by local papers as emblematic of his view that no one is too important to assist a citizen.
The annual report notes Halton and Peel jails. Halton shows 28 married prisoners, 182 single male inmates, and one under 16. Peel reports 134 commitments, Brampton jail with 16 cells, max 12 prisoners. Costs average near 1.47 to 1.92 per prisoner daily. Peel food cost 1.52, Halton 1.83. Three inmates were executed province wide.
The column commends the joint effort by the Department of Highways Hatton's representative Mr Blake lock the Reeve and Council in finishing the Mill Street improvement. It notes some ratepayers may doubt the cost but emphasizes Mill Street as Acton's main business street and the need to replace the worn surface. The piece praises cooperation over prior condemnation.
The article lists June touring permits issued for visitors to Canada, noting 138, single line entries show Hawaii 43, Mexico 23, Panama 10, Cuba 1, Philippines 7, United Kingdom 4, Alaska 3, Porto Rico 2, Newfoundland 2, and one each from Colombia Belgium British West Indies and Straits Settlements. From the United States New York leads with 41 013 permits, Michigan 24 349, and several states above a thousand: Vermont 1 718 Washington 1 814 Maine 1 520 Ohio 1 520 Massachusetts 4 778 Pennsylvania 4 747 Minnesota 4 743 California 4 685 Minnesota listed, New Jersey 72 005, New Hampshire 1 816 Connecticut 1 890 North Dakota 1 527 Wisconsin 1 501 Indiana 1 879 Lake Virginia 1 879 Oregon 1 027.
An editorial argues that government funding favors large cities over small towns. It cites Burlington finances, a Toronto water recovery plan, and a $150 million sewage disposal project. It notes a $450,000 National Housing Act loan for a Toronto apartment, suggesting policy should assist towns and villages as well.
Editorial notes praise autumn beauty in the district and the ease of street lighting on Acton streets without a push button. The piece humorously references Prime Minister King and Premier Hepburn on a bridge and mentions hockey, Fire Prevention Week, and subscriptions for insurance and cheese.
In Ottawa last night Sir Edward Mellanby urged that diet outranks housing for health. He cited infant mortality and living conditions in the worst housing areas, stressing milk as a vital protective food and linking nutrition to physique and mental development.
A rural dialogue shows a mule’s naming debate as the driver jokes about naming options. The driver admits uncertainty and vows to name the animal only if it pays attention, reflecting a humorous local vernacular and character.
Adam I. Hellar of Kalbert Phethbentier writes to editor Geo James urging Canadians to share opinions on how to improve life and work in Canada. He argues a united citizenry, active involvement by youth and workers, and constructive collaboration across rural communities and newspapers will create a favorable environment and bolster national progress.
Frank Crosetti, Yankee shortstop, belts a second inning homer that crushes a strong pitching performance by Danny Dean in the second World Series game. Red Ballew waits for his turn as the crowd roars.
A column lists Dr J A McNiven and Dr J J Nelson as physicians and surgeons with electro therapy, Dr W G Gullen with office hours at Ottlea House, and P Leatherland Notary Public. Also Kennnth M Langdon, attorney and notary, DENTAL surgeon offices in Lebnhian Block, and Pow Pearen DDS with office on Mill Street. Hours and contact numbers shown. several offices open by appointment.
Readable items list two professionals and a venue with partial contact lines. B D Young a veterinary surgeon in Brookville and another provider in Knox Arena Acton appear with incomplete phone notes. The text is garbled and includes stray letters and punctuation.
Fragmentary timetable notes from Acton show train times and daily intervals including afternoon and late evening departures. The text lists several times such as 149 pm and 1132 pm with unclear destination or service labels. Authorities or operators are not clearly identified in readable portions.
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