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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
9
The Acton Free Press outlines annual subscription costs of two dollars in advance and details on cancellation policies for uninterrupted service. It notes advertising rates by inquiry and limits advertiser liability for errors unless a signed written proof is provided. The piece includes a contact line for editor G Arlof Dills.
Obituary tribute to R J Kerr highlighting his constant urging of Acton and its people. The message emphasizes the loss to the community, noting his years of advocacy and the motto Floreat Actona linked to his legacy. It urges others to keep his spirit alive and continue supporting Acton.
The piece warns against wartime rumors targeting Germans in Canada and urges restraint and unity among Canadians and Britons. It notes next Tuesday’s Halloween frolic plan was dropped recently, suggesting group effort by the Band and local businesspeople to still foster community spirit.
A local note urges all organizations to join in reviving the Hallowe'en frolic. It highlights available facilities and goodwill from the Band and merchants, asking teachers and the whole community to organize and direct the event for a safe, enjoyable celebration next Tuesday.
The Free Press announces its forthcoming Acton's Early Days volume produced in a small Acton plant. Authors acknowledge high costs and uncertain return, but aim to preserve early Acton memories with an added Addenda and a included picture. Subscribers can secure copies by three years advance subscriptions, with recognition for longtime readers and a note that no further similar volumes are promised.
The piece notes hockey and curling meetings at the Arena signaling winter ahead and recalls Remembrance Day two weeks from Saturday with unusual significance. It mentions Acton Y evenings, Mr. Benson as new supervisor, asbestos production in Canada rising in early 1939, upcoming municipal elections and by laws, Apple Day by Boy Scouts, wartime shortages easing, and voluntary Acton registration forms with no obligation.
Ontario leaders push for a vast wartime industrial push with Britain advising on needed operations while new factories and skilled labor are planned. Mass air training is anticipated, a winter fair is canceled, and Toronto mulls tax hikes and revenue moves including potential entertainment tax revival. Lawsuit risk rises as liquor laws and provincial enforcement tighten.
Prime Minister Chamberlain strength of resolve echoed as Allied forces align for a possible grand offensive while conserving manpower. Ontario leadership backs St Lawrence waterway and national unity over provincial rights amid wartime needs. Royal Canadian Mounted Police offer horse rentals at Rockliffe as cars and tractors replace the animal.
Canada's National Forestry Program reports show improved health morale and discipline among young participants. Camp recruits gain strength while contributing to forest protection, road and trail building, fire guards, cabins, and tourism sites. They assist surveys, timber cruising, and sample plots, and collect forest insects and plants to aid science and future timber yields.
Directory entries list doctors surgeons and a lawyer Notary Public registrar of vital events and marriage licenses with offices in Acton Georgetown and Campbellville Also veterinary surgeons auctioneer Petch in Georgetown and companies and phone numbers included for appointments hours and locations
Tables show daily schedules with times for Acton Georgetown Danily Guelph and other routes. Entries list morning and evening departures with Sunday exceptions and special Saturday services.
Eastbound routes to Toronto list morning to evening departures with times 9:11 am 12:01 pm 2:06 pm 4:21 pm 6:31 pm 8:46 pm. Westbound to London show 10:23 am 11:38 am 2:23 pm 3:13 pm 4:50 pm 7:18 pm 9:18 pm 12:23 am. Exceptions noted for Sundays holidays and certain days. Saturday service varies with some restrictions.
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