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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 11, 1946

Page

13

Cinderella Cartwright Succeeds After Years as Steno to Star

Jorja Cartwright, a stenographer in Los Angeles, pursued acting for four years without a role until a Whistle Stop opportunity arose. She reshaped her figure and training at West Texas State College and through diet, exercise, and dental work. She now holds a pending lead in the film Tate Tempest while keeping her studio secretarial duties.

Vivian Brown Los Angeles Jorja Cartwrixt Cinderella Cartwright Caplains Seymour Nebenza Jorjes Jona Jorja Aesen-Sear Hollywood Tate Tempest Jorjaignt North Star Sam

Private members' days stir Commons in Ottawa week

The Commons resumes private members days with debates on a Canada Day name change and a northern rail link. MPs from multiple parties voice support for citizen measures and a Prices Board reports little inflation after price control relaxations.

Fuccegsful Aus Prices Board Sidey

Professed Christians Face Canada Census Reality

Lewis Milligan notes Canada’s 98 percent Christian claim based on census data but shows large gaps between those declaring affiliation and formal church membership in four leading Protestant denominations. Anglican United Church Presbyterian and Baptist memberships total 1.55 million versus 5.27 million self-identified Christians.

Lewis Milligan Canada Dominion Ians Homan Catholic United Church Anglican Baptist Uas Presbyterian Yaari

Wonder Retiring Governor Presented With Scout Plaque

His Excellency the Earl of Athlone, Chief Scout for Canada for five years, received a carved plaque at Government House. Gerald H. Brown, Honorary Dominion Secretary of the Boy Scouts Association, made the presentation before he left Canada.

Shorty Canada Earl of Athlone Goverment House Gerald H. Brown Dominion Boy Scouts Association

Leaflet Campaign Aims Housing for Veteran Students in Fredericton

Fredericton faced a leaflet bombing drive last week as part of a campaign to secure housing for about fifty married war veteran students. The effort seeks to allow them to bring their wives and families to the city.

Fredericton

How to Make Dad's Shirt Last Longer

A New York AP piece offers laundry tips to extend shirt life. It covers mending before washing, creating proper suds, bluing to brighten whites, rinsing, starching, and using a van product for dirt resistance. It also suggests ironing order, drying on hangers, and folding methods for storage.

Vivian Brown New York

First City Visit Impresses Kelowna Dog Catcher

William Blackwood, 61, made his first city tour in Kelowna after leaving Peel County Ontario. He recalled discovering streetcars elevators and escalators and described urban life as amusing. He also criticized city dog catching methods comparing them unfavorably to local practices.

Kelowna Hoc Ccp William Blackwool Peel County Ontario Hinckwood Vancouver Ot Alway Mr Blackwood Big City Don

French war correspondents study Canadian living during wartime

In Montreal two French war reporters Jean Henri Ser lien and Jean Henri Debarge arrived to study Canadian living amid wartime. They noted France’s interest in Canada for economy culture and immigration and discussed the influx of French migrants while one served as a liaison to the U S Army. Flood waters in Long Branch Ont inundated ground floors and affected about 40 families.

Montreal Jean Henri Ser- Lien Paris Liberation Jean Henri Debarge Paris Carrefour France Canada MrooSerster Senter Price Washington North Africa Tally United States Army Debarge Elbe Mediterranean Vosges Alsace Hotlant Denmark Flatland Long Branch Ont Etobicoke Creek Toronto

Quebec Senior Hockey League teams visit Mexico City for exhibition series

The report notes two to three QSHL teams invited to a two week series in Mexico City near September. Montreal Royals Ottawa Senators and Quebec Aces are listed as participants with a tentative trip planned and details unclear due to damaged text.

Montreal Mexico City Montreal Royals Ottawa Senators Quebec Aces

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