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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
2
The Acton community in Canada backs Acton England in raising funds for a Spitfire fighter gift to the British government. Though the exact Canadian share remains unknown, residents emphasize kinship between Canada and the Motherland and pledge support beyond the $25,000 goal.
Acton enters a year of planned industrial growth as vacant factories fill with war and peace time industries. Local operators secured additional tenants, drawing on initiative shown by existing firms. Col Beardmore and Mr Amos Mason receive praise for driving arrangements that promise Acton’s future growth.
The article notes a provincial plan to let electors choose two year terms for Councillors and municipal bodies, with Acton following this in December. It suggests public reception may mirror Hepburn government criticism and highlights saving election costs as municipalities favor.
A text argues that an election is a saving rather than an expense and promises to publish specific clauses of a two year term plan before the decision at the next election. It urges ratepayers to study the issue before voting.
Communities consider one annual drive for all war and community charities. A Ottawa conference examined amalgamating Red Cross, Legion, Y M C A, Knight of Columbus and Salvation Army appeals. Acton already started Red Cross. consolidation urged if government acts before next year. Conservation of effort could improve efficiency as war efforts persist.
The Acton area reveals submerged remains from Hendersons Pond when the old dam and bridge abutments reappear. Built in 1874 for the Acton Plow Company by William Stephenson, the pond flooded for sixty six years. Now drained, the site likely becomes dry land for new homes.
The Chesley Enterprise editorial highlights Remembrance Day as the upcoming public holiday and notes multiple local developments. It praises municipal garbage collection efforts and housing expansion, endorses War Savings Certificates, and comments on political shifts since 1935 while laments autumn foliage and wind.
The lesson centers on Luke 1 13 16 and Luke 2 40 52 detailing Zacharias Elizabeth and John the Baptist. It argues abstinence from wine for holiness, Jesus growth in wisdom, and temptations by Satan. It links blessed poverty to discipleship and warns that inner virtue yields a fruitful life for God.
An Arab sheik experiences a desert car ride that ends in a rollover on a rough patch. He, though thrown from the vehicle, immediately apologizes for not having learned to ride such a vehicle yet, in a humorously patient moment.
In the First Great War Britain and France rush troops via Salonika as Serbia retreats before Austro German and Bulgarian forces. Bulgaria drives from the east while Greece limits aid. In the West French troops defend positions in Artois and Champagne, while Russia faces winter pressures and gains in Galicia and Tarnopol with counter attacks.
Frank Ryan who led the Irish battalion of the International Brigade fighting for the Spanish government in the 1936 38 civil war has been freed from prison in Spain. He was captured in 1938 and sentenced to death later commuted to 30 years. His release followed appeals by prominent Irish figures including General Eoin O’Duffy.
Canada Geese bearing bands from prior years roost at the naturalist's sanctuary in Kingsville Ontario as they migrate in pairs and join old mates for the semi annual stopover during autumn.
A fragmented timetable lists daily and Sunday departures with times such as 6.41 am and 7.00 pm. It mentions locations including George and Guelph, with notes on flyers and specials.
Eastbound service to Toronto departs at 8 am 9:30 am 11:31 am 2:06 pm 3:41 pm 6:31 pm 8:56 pm. Westbound to London departs 9:53 am 12:23 pm 2:43 pm 4:23 pm 6:18 pm 8:08 pm 10:53 pm. Sunday and holiday restrictions apply for several runners. Some routes skip weekends or holidays and vary by day.
London October 23 Herbert Morrison named Home Secretary and Minister of Home Security succeeding Sir John Anderson who becomes Lord President of the Council Lord Beaverbrook praised Morrison for efficiency and competence and hoped his successor Sir Andrew Duncan would prove as strong a choice in the country’s interests
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