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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
2
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription rates and policies including 200 per year in advance for Canada and US. requires address updates for changes. states cancellations if not notified but assumes continuation unless canceled. Advertising rates available on application with liability limits for errors unless corrected in writing. Editorial and business offices listed with editor G Arlof Dills.
The Acton community mourns the loss of R. J. Kerr a steadfast booster whose frequent praise of Acton and its people left a lasting influence. His passing leaves a blank in local life and the newspaper notes the duty to keep his spirit and motto Floreat Actona alive.
A wartime note warns against gossip on German origins and urges tolerance for Canadians of diverse backgrounds. It stresses freedom for all and cautions against fueling hatred as Halloween plans for a community event are discussed and later dropped due to concerns.
The article urges all local groups to organize a Halloween frolic using available facilities and weather-proof plans. It calls for cooperation from Band, businessmen, and teachers to mobilize the community, noting next Tuesday’s Halloween and the benefit of shared leadership and effort.
Our contribution on Monday of this week that book Acton's Early Days that we've been talking about for some time left our hands and will be completed when we next see it. The publishing of such a volume in a plant of the size in Acton is just a little out of the usual. It was a new experience and costly. We are glad the book is being made available though it may not cover costs. A picture of Acton in the early days is included and an Addenda added. Subscribers can secure a copy by paying three years in advance. Next week the book should be available.
Editorial items discuss approaching Remembrance Day and a busy Acton Y club scene. Mr. Benson starts as new supervisor and asbestos production figures for Canada are noted. Municipal elections and by laws approach, nominations begin next month, Apple Day promoters push Boy Scouts, and voluntary registration forms remain available with no obligation.
Ontario plans aggressive wartime measures with Britain advising on operations. Industrial expansion, new factories, and skilled labour recruitment set to begin. Mass air training and early next year massed flights loom as Canada readies for a major war economy. Toronto eyes tax reforms and liquor law enforcement amid looming conflicts and legal risk.
The public realizes Chamberlain warned of a three year war and the Allies prepare for a long siege of Germany while preserving manpower. Ontario backs the St Lawrence waterway to boost national power and ports, with Hepburn pushing unified national effort despite provincial rights. The RCMP offers horses for rent to citizens at a dollar a month as motor transport dominates, signaling a transition from horse to machine in war and daily life.
Canada's National Forestry Program aids youth recovery and morale through camp, road and fire guard work, timber thinning, pruning, and surveys. Participants gain discipline, learn forest practice, and help collect insect and plant data for forewarning of infestations and improved timber knowledge.
Acton and nearby towns list physicians surgeons barristers dentists veterinarians and auctioneers with office addresses phone numbers and appointment hours across multiple firms including McNiven Nelson Cullen Freed Stevenson Leatherland Langdon Buchanan Peake Young Oakes and Petch Georgetown and Mill Street Acton.
Acton schedules show daily times with services east and west. Eastbound runs daily except Sunday with morning and evening departures from Acton to Georgetown and Guelph, while westbound trains operate daily except Sunday with morning and evening departures and limited Saturday and Sunday services.
Timetabled eastbound service to Toronto runs at 6 am 9 11 am 12 01 pm 2 06 pm 4 21 pm 6 31 pm 8 46 pm. Westbound to London lists 10 23 am 11 38 am 2 23 pm 3 13 pm 4 50 pm 7 18 pm 9 18 pm 12 23 am. Services vary by day and holidays with some exceptions for Sun and holidays.
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