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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
9
The Acton Free Press in Ontario outlines subscription rates at 200 per year in advance with United States options, requests updated addresses for changes, explains cancellation preferences to avoid interruptions, and describes advertising liability limits tied to errors unless corrected in writing with proof. Editor G Arlof Dills signs off.
The Free Press notes appreciation from Canadian Active Service Force members who receive the home paper weekly. The editor urges readers to request copies and send address updates so servicemen stay in touch with home activities, a source of satisfaction and connection.
The editor thanks letters from servicemen and notes they are read by local readers. Personal details are often omitted and Herb Dron is named as an example. The editor says replies cannot be sent individually but readers will receive a weekly response in The Free Press.
The item urges readers to translate patriotic song into action by buying War Savings Certificates or War Savings Stamps. It emphasizes that every citizen can contribute, not only soldiers or large donors, and highlights regular, small savings as the key to supporting the war effort.
The article reviews Canada's Red Cross budget featuring a 1.5 million dollar annual service parcel program for prisoners of war, seven convalescent hospitals in Canada, and an 8 million dollar public appeal. It notes extensive overseas relief, including ambulances and socks for Dunkirk evacuees, a 750 thousand pound hospital in England, and vast stockpiles for anticipated crises as wartime demands grow.
Regularly purchasing from local stores fosters friendships with owners and staff. These home town bonds create social good will and practical advantages, as shopkeepers feel obligated to help loyal customers when opportunities arise.
Editorial notes warn of misfortune yet urge optimism and war effort support. It cites generous Red Cross appeals and calls for readiness to contribute. Canada’s April crude petroleum output rises to 634,860 barrels from March and 1939 levels, with four month totals noted.
James Tocher Bain from Edinburgh became Superintendent of Maintenance and Overhaul for Trans-Canada Air Lines. He trained at Cranwell, served seven years in the Mediterranean and Near East, and held chief roles in Hillman Airways and related firms before joining Trans-Canada in 1947. He holds a private pilot’s license and U.S. mechanic’s licenses.
A compact listing of medical doctors dentists a registrar and various professionals including a barrister solicitor notary public veterinarians and auctioneers serving Acton Georgetown and surrounding areas. It notes office hours addresses and contact numbers for Dr J A McNiven Dr E J Nelson Dr W G Cullen and others along with the registrar of vital events and local services such as auctioneers and commercial life assurance.
Daily schedules list Canadian National Railways departures from Acton in standard time with daily and Sunday variations. Notable times include morning trains at 6 04 a m, 9 49 a m, and afternoon services at 1 43 p m and 9 15 p m with special services to Georgetown Guelph and westbound trains.
Grey Coach Lines timetable shows eastbound departures to Toronto with morning and evening times and westbound departures to Kitchener. Entries include multiple daily departures and fares, with several times listed amid illegible markings.
Notice announces a tax arrears sale list for Namagaweya Township 1940. The sale by public auction will occur October 8, 1940, at 2:00 pm in the Brookville council chamber, if arrears and costs are unpaid by then. James W. Moppatt, Treasurer, authenticates the notice.
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