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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
9
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription terms and rates, cancellation preferences, advertising practices, and liability limits. It notes four-line error liability, renewal expectations, and contact details for the editor G. Arlof Dilils.
Acton is praised for efficient Red Cross war work planning with a strong slate of officers at the public meeting. The local community pledges broad participation and readiness to support home front efforts, urging all to give their best to sustain burdened volunteers.
Acton shifts autumn planning indoors at the YMCA to host a full fall and winter program for all ages. The debt-free building, thanks to J. A. Murray, keeps fees for supervision and activities low so youths and members enjoy maximum price value. Early joining promises the greatest benefits as campaigns begin.
Sunday band concert featured Professor Thiele's address on the band’s role in Acton. The Acton Band, active since 1872, has bolstered the town’s name locally and nationally through competitions. Community support and funding are needed to maintain this valued institution.
Professor Thiele urged a fair measure of support to become a community asset during Sunday evening remarks. He proposed thoughtful guidance to ensure lasting local benefit and debated balancing resources with public needs.
Canada reports 11,968,905 U S visitors entered from January to August, up 130,526 from last year, with June to August driving the gain. July and August alone accounted for 6,082,257 entrants, surpassing last year’s figures.
Albert Murray argues for exposing a local civic scandal in Shining Lines. A red faced man demands a blistering editorial, but the editor offers publishing his letter under the man's signature. He backs down, the editor notes how this dynamic plays out in local press.
The notes compare 1938 and 1937 industrial values note drill footage by Canadian diamond operators reaching 2 296 773 feet and steel ingot output in August at 122 019 tons. They discuss war relief temporary solutions and Canada’s export gains for eight months ending August 31 1939. Also mention timber investment and railway work north of the C N R tracks along with remarks by Colonel Lindbergh and Winston Churchill.
Ontario editors discuss the appointment of Walter Thompson as Chief Censor and the growing wartime need to control information. The piece notes increased censorship demands beyond print, including radio, and weighs public acceptance against democratic liberties during extended hostilities.
A letter urges Ontario to share education funding between municipalities and the province to ensure equal opportunities across wealthier and poorer areas. It argues for a 50 percent provincial share, better school equipment, and a provincial salary schedule for teachers, with a public call to readers to push for reform.
Public notice lists office hours and contact details for the Acton Registrar of Births Marriages and Deaths. Hours include mornings 8-9 and 9-6 with evenings by appointment and Thursday afternoon sessions. locations include Georgetown Gregory Theatre Building and Mill Street offices with phone numbers.
Fragmentary timetable notes show daily service except Sunday with several times listed such as 6.28 p.m. and 9.49 a.m. along with Sunday only 000 0 8.9 am. Additional lines mention Georgetown and West locations with multiple unclear times.
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