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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
5
A devotional poem reflecting Easter themes. It recalls Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, the sealed tomb, the angels at the empty tomb, and believers’ vow to enthrone Christ in their hearts. Includes reverent tone, references to heaven and praise by angels.
Twenty years ago George Brewer former proprietor of the Golden Grain Bakery Guelph will open a new bakery in Acton next Monday. Frosty weather and snow spoiled Sunday’s springlike mood. The Eckardts presented a musical revue in frown Hall. Neighbors surprised Mr C Coleman before he leaves his farm after selling to Mr Young. A leather club bag was presented during the evening. Dr N N M P Halton died in Guelph from a paralytic stroke. Nixon served Halton in the Ontario legislature for fourteen years. He was born at Stewarttown in 1863 and spent his life in Tas and its native Tas. Torewn Swackhan March 1621 to Monroe and Mrs KR Sweackvhamer Kaitehener welcomed. Died Lating At Winnipeg Saskatchewan on Tuesday April 5. Watter Laan aged ST Sears Worden on Saturday Apr 19. Citadys May daughter of Mr and Mrs Weir J. Wooeleua in her youth.
London based Ellen Wilkinson, a five foot middle aged spinster, conducts nightly inspections of underground shelters under wartime Britain. The persistent MP and Home Security official surveys communal shelters, seeks comfort for residents, and guards against shelters being used as night clubs while maintaining a demanding 20 year career of public service.
Baltimore area airplane companies begin production of two medium bombers for Britain after completing a large contract for Maryland light bombers. The venture highlights local industrial effort and wartime manufacturing tied to Allied support.
In April Sunday lessons the two unnamed disciples walk from Jerusalem perplexed by Jesus’ death. Jesus joins them, opens scripture, and explains the Resurrection, opening their eyes only at the breaking of bread. They return to tell the others of the risen Christ. Ontario calls for Farm Service Force volunteers to aid farm labor needs. Over 6,000 high school students have already offered to help.
A religious report notes the eleven believers hearing Simon state the risen Christ truth. The group enters and proclaims the Lord is risen indeed in a decisive moment.
The final component of the largest telescope south of the Equator leaves England for Radcliffe Observatory in Pretoria. The 74 inch reflecting telescope mirrors were completed after four tries, taking eighteen months. Its mirror achieves precision of twenty attoseconds in light waves. The movable parts weigh tons, yet require only a finger to operate.
Lanterns on Brisbane’s Storey Bridge use 140 watt sodium discharge lamps, largest such installation in Australia. Lighting system distributes light evenly along roadways and provides eight times the brightness of standard domestic lamps. British Road Act 1996 influenced rollout. lanterns already in use in Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand with exports rising since 1939.
Ottawa warns the Agriculture Department about home borders. William Gilby, the Dominion Forest Nursery gardener near Summerland Sask, explains a double digging method for herbaceous borders. He recommends a southern exposure and trenching to two shovel depths with manure for best results.
Fragmentary report notes a heat effect and a scheme involving Banting and three plants. Readable words point to a remembered counter plan but the text remains unclear and lacks verifiable details. The piece presents a cryptic reference to a horticultural or experimental setup.
A garbled note discusses space for plants to develop and mentions options to extend growth areas. The text is incomplete and contains misspellings making full meaning uncertain.
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