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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
7
Poetic meditation on values and happiness focusing on intangible virtues. Emphasizes deeds over possessions and living truthfully. Highlights nearby blessings, personal character, and actions shaping joy across time.
Twenty years ago the Acton Soldiers Community House became the Ontario Motor League touring bureau. Council on Monday evening reappointed W. Reids to municipal office to succeed Td Cooney. Debentures for 18000 for waterworks advertised in Monetary Times. Dr Sarna cB Detweiler spoke at Women's Institute April meeting on Traveller's Aid Society. Mr and Mrs Thomas Elliot of Fxs quesing celebrated golden wedding on April 3. Shoe factory secured by J W Heneteon Company of Brampton to operate sixteen years with option to buy for 10000. DIED DAMPER Hannah Elizabeth Soper died age 79 at Crewson's Corner. GILLETTE Ettie Porter died in Toronto age 34. MARRIAGE Jean WatsonActon to J ter Ernest Scott Acton by Rev J M Moyer.
Report from occupied Norway highlights Gestapo pressure blocking fuel and gear supplies for fishermen. Prices soar as ships and fish are diverted to Germany, worsening hardship for northern communities. Separate notes mention Polish priests chained for sermons and a student strike spreading in Oslo schools.
A sermon outline discussing Luke and Acts to explain Jesus mission after resurrection, the forty day post resurrection dialogue, command to witness, and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It notes the disciples' doubt about a political kingdom and emphasizes the need for baptism with the Holy Spirit before mission. The Ascension leads to the future return of Christ and the spread to Jerusalem, Samaria, and the ends of the earth.
Prime minister Mackenzie King set out Canada’s 38 months of war in the Commons. About 250,000 on active service plus 175,000 in the reserves. Navy and Air Force contributions. garrisons in Newfoundland and western towns. Gibraltar defences aided by Canadian engineers. Canada’s navy grew from 15 to over 180 ships. 60 training camps. 90 British Commonwealth Air Training Plan sites. billions in credit and trade with Britain. Canada assisting Britain with security issues, production expansion, and manpower.
Latest livestock surveys show Canadian farms hold about 8.25 million cattle a slight rise from 8,244,100 on December 2, 1939. Ontario Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia show gains while Manitoba Quebec see small declines and western provinces face larger reductions.
A local retail business faces customer discontent as owner public relations are criticized. Patrons say staff should proactively report service efforts and show efficiency to justify continued support and wages.
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