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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
7
The short reflection urges daily cheer and kindness even when lonely or worried. It counsels a pleasant smile to make the world respond, noting good humor uplifts self and others and that frowning drives friends away.
Twenty years ago the Fire Underwriters Association approved a new siren fire alarm at the Tannery. Acton had 508 electric customers with 414 homes 75 business places 17 factories. Electric usage included 41 ranges 44 washers 13 grates totaling 1 168 050 kilowatt hours. Cantatas and Easter hymns drew church attention to the festival. Mason Knitting Works expanded capacity with new automatic machines and improved power sewing machines. Born notices record MacDonalde Al Acton March 3 1921 daughter to Grant MacDonald Buffalo. Dipay McMillan Erin March 31 1926. Mary McKechnie widow of John McMillan aged 90.
Ready money can bridge the gap between mere subsistence and real success for the go ahead farmer. The article lists modern improvements funded by loans from the Bank of Montreal, including implements, livestock, buildings, electrical systems, fencing, drainage, and machinery. It encourages consulting WH Clayton, manager, to fund these enhancements.
The article notes SGT MAJ reshapes a Toronto amateur theatre scene. Charles Vo Rish appears to have eased the transition while veterans and local groups like the Toronto Scottish join. Community Players are formed to help young actors break into theatre post service.
Reading the newspaper carefully about local and world events helps people talk more engagingly. Discussing recent happenings with others teaches listeners to focus on current developments and form opinions, making social interactions more interesting.
The lesson emphasizes Jesus welcoming children and valuing their innocence and needs. It notes Jesus praying at night, choosing disciples, and teaching Nicodemus, while stressing that true friendship with Jesus comes through obedience and faith in His teachings.
Cyril G. L. Brown of the National Fire Service at Portland Dorset earned the Stanhope Gold Medal from the Royal Humane Society for a 1945 rescue. He saved two men from a wrecked landing craft after a devastating wave swept away ten others and gear. Brown clung to the craft for 40 minutes, boarded it, and hauled survivors ashore with lines.
Karl Galaratit auctioneers announce a large public sale at Lot 2, Can 5 Trafalgar Twp NS, on Saturday April 6. The inventory includes horses, cows and calves, cattle, farm equipment, implements, poultry and farm furniture, plus 30 acres of real estate with a 10 room brick house, hydro and outbuildings, all offered with terms listed day of sale. Inspection invited before sale.
Leo Dolan of the Canadian Government Travel Bureau urged greater courtesy to boost tourism. The writer recalls a Guelph station agent who helped a traveler, then laments Canada’s coffee quality and praises a legendary ideal of perfect coffee.
The article argues that victory requires large organized effort and public support. Individuals alone cannot overcome modern challenges. only coordinated action with neighbors and strong public backing can drive progress and advance the town.
Albert Roch twenty year old resident of Amherst Nova Scotia fell in front of a train as it entered the station in Drummondville Quebec. He was dragged over one hundred feet before the locomotive stopped. He spent a few days in hospital recovering from shock but suffered no physical injury.
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