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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 22, 1938

Page

2

Acton Free Press rates and notices excerpt

The Acton Free Press outlines subscription terms and advertising rules. It notes price details, address changes, cancellation practices, error liability, and contact lines for the editorial staff.

World at War Warns Against Escalation and Pursuit of Peace

A radical editorial warns that rapid crises risk triggering a broader war. It condemns aggressive ambitions and calls for restraint, peaceable settlement, and Christian values to prevent a future conflict that could drain youth and resources.

Brltain Ahabs Naboth

The Number 7 Highway Association Proposed in Toronto

A movement forms for a new association to promote the Port Huron International Bridge route joining Ontario and eastern Canada. The plan envisions a large, influential body with municipal representation aimed at guiding highway development and regional prosperity. Ford Motor Company speaker stresses local plant networks and rural employment benefits, noting small towns gain stability when workers remain near home.

Toronto Port Huron Ontario Canada Rotem Wa J Cameron Ford Moro Toimpany Ford

Rural Mail Couriers Seek Higher Wages in Whitby Convention

The Rural Mail Couriers Association met in Whitby to address low contract rates and argue for a living wage. They cited extensive route mileage and service demands, asking for fair compensation while presenting grievances calmly for consideration.

Rural Mail Couriers Association Whitby Globe and Mail Association

Weeklies as Guides for Local Advertising Power

Canadian weeklies guide advertising success in towns of 1 000 to 10 000. They reach 7 750 000 people in those markets and account for 2 800 000 weekly newspaper circulations. Localized news and editorials make them the centre of public opinion and shopping guides.

Canada

Thanksgiving Holiday Soon and Editorial Notes on Town Life

Editorial notes remind readers Thanksgiving Day is the next public holiday, three weeks away from Monday, with comments on the Fair limited by Monday deadline. Acton's centre becomes the Y M C A until spring, and streets show signs of dust from fresh gravel while revenue from signs and a long editorial reflection on local figures and media history are discussed.

Ife Pacific Canada

David the Shepherd and the Psalm 23 Promise

A Sunday School lesson explains Psalm 23 as Jehovah the shepherd providing rest food and guidance. It details four needs met in verse 2, the sustaining water and divine leading, plus anointing and abundant provision at the feast, concluding with everlasting fellowship in God’s house.

David Jehovah Jesus Pest Kruas Gao Bartash

Making Canada A Better Place to Live and Work

A Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association piece urges individuals to rely on themselves, governments to tax transparently, create useful work, and pursue projects in economic lulls. It calls for national unity over provincialism, stronger imperial ties, and honest government to improve life and work in Canada.

Canada

Radio Station for Reindeer Reserve Planned

The Department of Mines and Resources will install radio transmitting and receiving gear at the government reindeer station east of the Mackenzie River delta to improve administration and communications with Ottawa and field officers. A 4724 kilocycle short wave transmitter will link the station with the Signals Station at Akrevik to reduce dog and boat travel and ensure contact during break up and freeze up.

Reindeer Affairs Department of Mines and Resources Reideer Atation Mackenzie River Delta Northwest Territories Department of National Defence Akrevik Reindeer Station Aklavtk Ottawa

Acton Law Firm Ad and Dental Notice

C F Leatherland and B A Barrister announce prompt court work and estate winding up from office 33 with phone numbers Acton 65 and Georgetown 84. P W Pearen D D S L D S, dental surgeon, offers weekly Thursday clinics at the Lymon Block Mill Breez Acton Rockwood office hours posted.

F. Leatherland ACTON H. N. Farmer Acton Georgetown T. Seynuck Main Street Georgetown A. J. Buchanan Letshman P. W. Pearen D.D. S Lymon Mill Breez Rockwood

Time Table of Canadian National Railways at Acton

Eastbound trains run daily with morning and evening departures from Acton. Westbound services to London include connections to Stratford with varying daily and holiday schedules. Summer and Sunday restrictions apply, listing through to Stratford and Kitchener routes.

Trn London Sun Stratford

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