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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1938
Page
2
The Acton Free Press outlines precautionary terms for fee column ads. It states The Free will not be liable for errors unless proof is requested and corrections noted in writing. If uncorrected, liability limited to the proportion of the error space to the ad’s total cost.
The Mill Street pavement project in Acton is complete after a summer effort. Citizens praise the Highway Department and Municipal Council for a durable upgrade that fixes long standing drainage issues and raises the street to a uniform level, enabling future sidewalk work and ongoing improvements.
A local warning notes frequent scams like free photograph frame offers tied to buying overpriced frames. Art contest enlargements are another lure. Police struggle to curb racketeers, so deal with trusted, reputable sellers and avoid door to door canvassers to save trouble and money for homes and businesses.
A Newmarket Era summary notes the United Church in Aurora hosted an imaginary sale of fancy work where cash gifts exceeded 200 dollars. The piece argues church fundraisers require effort but offer social value, preferring cash donations to potential losses from selling crafts.
Community praise follows the new Main Street entrance to Fairview Cemetery amid steady progress. The Cemetery Board notes a lengthy but beneficial process with land acquisition and a provincial highway system plan. Acton Women's Institute praises public cooperation and steady, well grounded improvements without burdening taxpayers.
Seven boys appeared before Wiarton juvenile court with their parents. Mrs. Duncan editor of the Wiarton Echo urged the community to provide youth activities, noting the lack of a Scout troop, few churches for a small population, and no supervised play facilities. She warned that without local leadership the juvenile court may flourish.
Overview of 1937 sales by 89 food chains with 2 289 stores in Canada totaling 121 029 100. Prairie province manufacturing establishments numbered 2 610 in 1936 with production value 247 707 022. Salt production in early 1938 reached 119 026 tons versus 112 405 tons in early 1937. Mentions public spending and infrastructure projects, fisheries capital stocks, and opinions on political courses.
The article reviews a Sunday School lesson dated October on temperance Sunday. It discusses Ecclesiastes themes under the sun and Solomon seeking pleasure wine and wealth, noting vanity and the futility of earthly aims. It contrasts the futile life with the fruitful life in Christ and calls for righteous living and a strong Christian example.
Letter from H. B. Anslow of Campbellton, N.B. urges social security to protect workers and small industries, warns against centralizing all industry in central Canada, and calls for fostering brotherly love and regional balance in national policy.
The text urges true Christians to be strong role models who lead others toward triumphant living in Christ. It emphasizes doing good, living humbly, and following Christ’s example as cited by biblical verses.
The page lists medical, legal, and dental professionals with addresses and hours. Dr Wm G Cullen and others provide office hours including mornings and evenings, with some by appointment. Barristers and notaries public show offices in Acton and Georgetown and various contact details.
Incomplete timetable notes list westbound and eastbound routes with times across days. The fragment references multiple stations including London connections and special day restrictions for Sundays holidays and holidays.
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