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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 08, 1943

Page

7

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Brookville Debaters Win Premier Drury Cup Semi Final

Brookville defeated Ashgrove in the semi finals for the Premier Drury's cup among county farmer clubs. Mrs D Henderson and John Wilton were Brookville victors. Also noted: Leste Martin bought a Victoria Avenue home from Fred W Hunter and a town celebration for incorporation is planned for early July weekend. The second annual Father and Son supper at St. Alban’s Church occurred midweek with speaker Bir Mowat. Rev Blair, longtime pastor of Neasagawey’s Presbyterian, died in Guelph after brief illness.

Brookville Ashgrove Drury Farmers” Clubs D. Henderson John Wilton Leste Martin Fred W. Iunter Victoria Avenue St. Alban's Church Hell Bir. Mowat St. Andrew's Brotherhood de. A. Blair Neasagaweys Guelph

Boost In River Fleet Echoes Old Prairie Steamers

Ottawa reports debate in the House on reviving inland river shipping to Saskatchewan and other western waters. Progressive Conservative John R. McNicol cites historic steamers like the Northcote and Marquis and urges channel clearances, canals, and portage tramways to provide cheap transport across vast remote areas.

Ottawa John R. McNicol Toronto-Davenport Arctic Pacific Hudson Bay McNicol House of Commons Riel Canadian Prairies Saskatchewan NeNicol Cnt Western Pioneere Grand Rapids Edmonton North Saskatchewan Fort Pitt Northcote Marquis Veoh Batoche Prince Albert Grand Forks United States Northweet Mississippi South Saskatchewan Lethbridge Alta Alberta

Transfiguration Lesson Shapes Faith On Mount of God

Sunday School lesson explains the Transfiguration as seen by Peter James and John atop Mount Hermon. It links the voice of God to Jesus as the beloved Son and calls believers to witness for Christ through transformed lives and gospel proclamation.

Our Lord Jess Mark Matthew Luke Blark Peter God Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Moses Phil Riza Lfe Elijah Promised Land Earth Jerusalem Canada

Wartime Prices official discusses costs and cooperation

Don ald Gordon chairman of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board speaks about the benefits of controls for citizens, subsidies, and the need for cooperation. He stresses no political interference, inflation moderation, and readiness to adjust as the war endures.

Txterveew White East Donald Gordon Prices and ‘Trade Board Jaye Crom Vancouver United Nations Flitler Japan Canada Europe Prices and Trade Board Wovernnivat

Court case adjourned over chicken birth clash

A High Court action against a poultry breeding farm was adjourned as the hearing date conflicted with the birth of 7 000 chicks, which two witnesses were required to supervise.

London

Sweden Stocks Warn Against War Illusion

Prime Minister Per Albin Hansson warns Sweden must remain vigilant and prepared, rejecting any belief that war danger has passed. He calls for continued watchfulness and readiness to face ongoing threats.

Stockholm Sweden Per Albin Hansson

Unclear War Tale From Exeter Report

A garbled Exeter dispatch describes a driver in a rural area near a city yard and a surprising encounter with hunting hounds. The text contains many misread words and lacks coherent details about people places or events.

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