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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 10, 1941

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Aquouing Township Council Considers Ten Year Fixed Assessment

The Aquouing Township Council held a regular meeting Monday with Reeve Wm A Wilson presiding. Discussion included a government subsidy under a by law and a ten year period for a Wool Combing Corporation of Canada project, plus requests for a donation to the Canadian War Services Fund and payments of relief and utility accounts.

Aquouing Reave Co H. May G. We “Murray Edwies Yarrop George K. Cleave Prikent Wm. A. Wilson Department of Highways Comblng Corporation of Canada Ld Grieves Groat Canadian War’ Services Fund Harrop Go Treakarer Redler Georgetown Hydro Bd Willams Acton Public Utilities The Municipal World Ltd Bell “Telephone Anthony Garnet Walter Lawson Stampa Log Vo Mileham Council Chamber Ace Hydro-Electric Power Cam Brampton Cole”ell AMC Alfred Rand Mayane Harropellint Alberta Bankes Harrop George Doyle Armstrong Bros Murray and Cleave Canadian War Services Fund Maumnteipat Boral Carri Murray Alas

Glimpses of Parliament On Wheat Carryover and Policy

The record reviews a Parliament debate on a Conservative non-confidence amendment but focuses on wheat supply. Canada’s July carryover exceeds last year, with a forecast of 52.7 million bushels for the year, near twice prior levels. It discusses impact on prices, storage costs, acreage, and Western farming deterioration, noting exemptions and budget context.

Canada Ant World

Crokinole Prizes Won At Lorne School Social Night

On Friday an Lorne School social included a crokinole tournament with AY rounds. Mrs J Plugh won the ladies first prize. Mr Doh Alten won the gentlemen first prize. Mrs Rye Johnston and Plugh O'eaike shared the consolation prizes. The event closed with tea and dancing to Fisher's orchestra. Mr Wathens announced the next Friday gathering.

Lorne Larne Sohal Va Cuneta Crokinole Times Doh Alten Wonse Rye Johnston Plugh O

Nassagaweya School Budget Estimates Reported

Nassagaweya Council met on March 31 to hear school estimates due by March 31. Minutes note discussion of road material costs, bids for tender, and checks for insurance. Trustees were asked to present the annual school funds required to the clerk by the end of March. meeting adjourned to reconvene April 16.

Nassapawesi Counel Mempheta Mo Bartners Sidinin Lemgy Watbee Peat Éubre Wilson Moore Herrendereu

Missionary Meeting at Acton United Church Raises Interest

At Acton United Church the Missionary Society held an Easter Week meeting with Mrs Caldwell presiding and Mrs Anderson the soloist. A missionary from Rorea spoke on Japan and service, praising Chinese food supper and noting knitting and aid collections. Invitations went out for the Baptist Auxiliary visit on April 7.

Wappuns Missionary’ Society Acton Unitedt Church Mra Th Caldwell Giffard Passon Rodnett Calvary Bo Veldtuls Misa Dorothy Kitching Barbara Vincent Holy City Mie Nediie Amerson Acton Roreae Japan Age Nussagaweya Torchwood Anderson Caldwell

Anniversary Observed For Mr and Mrs MacArthur

The article notes the third wedding anniversary celebrated at the couple’s home. Family and friends attended with Mrs Vern Archer of Trina among the guests to mark the occasion with a Sacini evening honoring the couple.

Thincan MacArthur Sitrit Aid Ediae Das Mar Vern Archer Trina Amd Gamily

School examination dates announced for mid summer

Education department sets June 26 and 27 for upper and high school entrance exams. Middle school departmental exams are not held this year. Candidates must submit applications by end of April and try departmental exams for diploma standing.

Department of Education Ims Anual Evers Sears

Principal M Leitch Addresses Junior Farmers Group

The March meeting at Lori e School featured Principal M Leitch speaking about a trip through the British Isles and Norway. Guest Mr AQ Levteh of Acton Continuation School presented scenes, with Myrtle and Mrs Early performing a vocal duet. The event closed with the National Anthem, lunch, and dancing.

Janot Faramaers Lorie School Audrey Rae Arthur Dete Chaardan Pregiath Early

Goods Shipment From Local Red Cross Branch

Red Cross branch reports a shipment this week from its headquarters including 12 dots, a pair of socks, 7 helmets, 25 sweaters, 2 capes, 4 pairs mitts, 3 pairs rifle mitts, 2 pairs gloves, 1 boy's helmet, and 11 pairs rifle mitts. The document lists these articles as part of the latest relief aid.

Woah

Walker Lodge Hosts Official Visit by D D C M Walker Lodge

Walker Lodge welcomed official visit by District Deputy Grand Master to the Masonic gathering. Sir Knights and brethren honored the visiting dignitary with remarks on Masonry’s aims and fraternity. Harvey Hansard and W. Hite were noted for roles in ceremonies and toasts led by Wor Bro Cooper.

Girad Conford Rosin Hiroe J. Vlassard Viaellen Hood Wiarton Cita Lodge Hitien Grand Ledge Una Castor Walker Tim Lodead Yaecla Salvation Army Rett Rss Fms Orat Depree High Stanifiaids Dhe Doublin Street Chiurch Dfe Walker Lodge Good Fellowship Broo W. Middleton

Worship Committee Teaches Bible Program at Knox Yop Sons

The Knox Yop Sons worship committee led a program on scripture and prayer at Knox Yop Sons, with a Bible verse from the letter UM and a Know Your Bible quiz answered by members. Jean Bennie and Ines Metellan read explanations as Wannetta Smith Awet spoke.

Knox Yop Sons Con Vener Marguerius Hastell Jean Bennie Ines Metellan

Visiting Society Program At Maple Grove

The Maple Grove Literary Society hosted Bloomsbury guests for an evening of readings selections from orchestra and a play titled A Day in an Editor's Offices. Ernie Anderson performed a instrumental duet while Mrs. Alex Near led a recitation and a social hour followed with the dance.

Bloomsbury Society Reading Ernie Anderson Meairs Hassard Nelte Ines Ferguson Watson Alex Near

Veteran pacer John Mitchell dies after long career

The article honors veteran pacer James Teavers and peers, recalling races across districts. It notes Mitchell in earlier years and highlights racing seasons, tracks, and notable performances while listing long service and memories from fans and fellow competitors.

Jack Teavers John Mitchell James Golan Ben Ced Dasonan Pawer Sureiwiil Gavanyy Ana Chas

Minister Oliver to Speak at Acton V's Club Meeting

The Acton V's Men's Club will host Hon. Mr. Oliver, Minister of Public Works for the Province, as the featured speaker. Halton's MLA Mi TA Drakelock accompanies him and will introduce the subject. a limited number of tickets will be available for the event.

Acton 'V Ageit Oliver Ontebbert Thom Mi Odliver Dee Con Halton Mi TA Drakelock

Rockwong Institute Hosts District Meeting Report

Ms Co Phank notes tasting remarks as Hoekatong Warmen's Institute hosts the district meeting in Guelph. Mrs Plank chairs the business portion. McNabb presents district report. plans discussed for May in Blockwood and April event in Guelph. Committees organized for dinner and contests. attendance urged by Mis W. Federation of Agriculture talk noted. program led by Win McNabb. closing song sung with address by Doris Walser.

Co Phank Avhlel Hare Seere Thittern Plank Reth Eoapaosisoud McNabb. Distriet Dle Guelph Anmirel Blockwood Myrie Maude Margaret Ingle Cielph Ciel Federation of Agricculture Bergus Win McNaubb Doris Walser McNabb Shults Mra Plank

Force Bowlers Edge Master Cleaners In Tight Tuesday Loss

The Force Howling team lost a close Tuesday bowling match to Master Cleaners in Guelph. Scores show key contributions from Otterbein Crawford Langford Corry and others as Master Cleaners edged ahead late to secure the win.

Feame Fosthe Guelph M ‘Roote Ibd Ike Zid H. Otterbein K. Crawford KO Voz Ko Langford W. Corry An. Bhd. Va

War Commentary on Axis Advances and Allied Responses

The article narrates a broad wartime situation with Italian, German, and Japanese actions across North Africa, the Levant, and Europe. It mentions British and Allied operations, troop movements, and naval and air actions, along with the shifting balance as Axis forces face setbacks in Africa and the Mediterranean.

Brin Township Council Deliberates on Road Material and By Law

Council discussed road material from J McLaren Eramosa and approved a by law for rent expenditure, with staff and board members present. The treasurer was instructed to collect arrears using a bailiff. accounts totaled 434.15 dollars and the meeting adjourned to May 12 at 1 PM.

Eramosa Waortkniets Slovo Ono Brin Jangdal Board of Health Messrs Pinkney Rutherford John McLaren Puede Mesare Rutherford Leste LA Pm

Our Men Are Ready and Waiting When They Come

Fragmented wartime diary like account describing troops in England and London air raids. It mentions dangers from bombs and fires, civilian fear, and efforts to keep spirits up while awaiting deployment. References to food, mail, and travel are interwoven with vivid wartime scenes.

Pang Army of the Chien England Berribbe Londoie

Coming Events: Women's Institute Sale and St Alban’s Dance

Announcements note an afternoon tea and baking sale at Acton Town Hall on April 16 and the Annual Dance of St Alban’s Young People at Acton Town Hall on Friday April 25 with Gibson Boyd and his Orchestra.

Women's Institute St. Alban’s Young People’s Acton Town Hall Gibson Boyd Hla

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