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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 11, 1946

Page

14

The Clock of Life Poem and Moral Reminder

A short verse urges living in the moment and serving others. It emphasizes acting today, sharing hope, and easing others' burdens to make life worth while. The text blends inspirational lines about time, kindness, and personal effort with imperfect OCR errors.

Twenty Years Ago Local Notes Highlight Moves and Visits

Mil to Milton resident Mr. Smith new homeowner after purchasing W Wardlaw farm on Main Street. Acton Citizens Band gave a lively town hall program. Herbert Dyer of Rockwood injured in a crossing collision with eastbound flyer. J M Montgomery author of Anne of Green Gables visited Know Young People’s Society. Norval minister Rev Ewen McDonald’s wife noted. Obituaries: John McLean aged 44 at Erin April 7 1926. Jessie Kennedy daughter of late Mr and Mrs Kennedy obituary at Esquesing April 11 1926.

Mr. Smith Milton W. Wardlaw Main Street Acton Citizens’ Band Herbert Dyer Rockwood Rockwood Station Know Young People's Society J. M. Montgomery Halton McLean Lot J. Con. Erin John McLean Kennedy Weaton Jessie Kennedy Alexander Kennesty

Bank of Montreal Personal Loans at Low 27 Cents a Month

Mr. Woo Clayton, Bank Manager, promotes personal loans at an unusually low rate of 27 cents per month for a $100 loan repayable in twelve monthly installments. This equals 6 percent per year with no handling charges or extras. Borrowers may choose different amounts and terms.

Bank of Montreal Woo Clayton

Aim to Stimulate Farm Production In Canada

Ottawa reports that recent price increases approved by the Prices Board aim to spur farm production and higher employment. Finance Minister Hiley says boosts in butter and pork prices provide needed incentives, while other goods see adjustments tied to subsidies and wartime costs.

Ottawa Miniter Ihley Hiley United Kingdom Realaighw Prices Board Board Obwaivers

Becoming Fishers of Men and Following Jesus

The lesson discusses Jesus calling Peter and Andrew to fish for people, and the transformation of lives who answer his call. It links faith, obedience, and witnessing with examples from Bartimaeus and Levi, emphasizing leaving old pursuits to follow Christ and the reward of responding to his summons.

Simon Andrew Jesus Jess Petee Peter Jesus Andrew Matthew Luke Thar Society of Jesus Teat Bartimaeus Nazareeth Hine Barthuseus Jericho Levi Matthew

Names of Faithful Respond to Christ's Call

A devotional line recalls how believers endured storms of centuries and became heirs with God and Jesus. It notes Matthew promptly left everything and followed Christ without hesitation.

God Jesus Christ Matthew Christ

Teen Agers Tackle Nation with Drugstore Revolution

A group of teen performers tour major U S cities with a play titled Drugstore Revolution. They aim to mobilize 28 million American youths by sharing experiences from schools and communities and showcasing teen voices to inspire national unity and reform.

America Boston New York Detroit Seattle Vancouver San Pranciacd Los Angeles United Happy Bones al Mackinac

Teens Town in Oakville Runs Youth Community

Oakville’s Teen Town governed by a youth council includes a mayor solicitor and clerk all under 21. The 250 residents elect bi weekly papers, fund activities via fees and events, and hold citizenship rules with a 50 cent six month fee.

Oakville Oaksite Ise Teenstown Victoria Hall

Forecasts Better Indian Conditions

A Canadian Indian brighter outlook emerged after a conference between Indian leaders and federal officials. W. G. Drinkwater criticized schooling for Indian children and noted mixed actions by Indian agents, while acknowledging improvements in family allowances and farming aid under new policies.

Chilliwack B.C W. G. Drinkwater Redmen White Eagle

Clearing Auction Sale of Tiornen Cattle and Farm Implements

Public auction to be held at Elmwood Wilson’s farm on Guelph Road near Kobanager Church. Items include horses Percheron mares and colt, Jersey and Durham cows, oxen and sheep Oxford ewes, numerous farm implements like discs harrows plows churns separator mower gas engine and grain bags, plus furniture and buggy. Cash terms with no reserve as farms rented.

Elawood Wilson Guelph RA Kobeneger Naterday Durham Yorkshire Oxford Oliver Sulkey Massey Harris Alaska Quebec McClary

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