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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
22
A fragmented verse urges seizing the moment and living fully. It counsels not to plan for tomorrow, to share kindness, speak hopeful words, and perform small gracious deeds today. The message centers on present action improving life and easing burdens.
Milestones note Toe garages reopening bustle. Mr. Smith of Milton buys W Wardlaw farm on Main Street and moves to a new home. Acton Citizens Band plays in town hall. Herbert Dyer of Rockwood injured in a crossing accident with eastbound flyer. Know Young People’s Society enjoys a win mit. Anne of Green Gables author Montgomery praised as a resident. Mrs McLean and Mr Kennedy entries mark obituaries and family notices in Weston and Norval communities.
Bank of Montreal provides personal loans at 27 cents monthly per $100 for twelve months, 6 percent annual, with no charges or deductions. Manager Mr WOH Clayton assists steady income borrowers, offering flexible amounts and terms with proportional costs.
The Prices Board report explains recent consumer price increases in butter and pork as aimed at stimulating farm production and employment in Canada. Finance Minister Shdey defended price controls while noting targeted increases to back production, with four cent butter hikes linked to broader supply incentives and pork adjustments varying by cut.
A Sunday school lesson on Luke and Matthew shows Jesus calling ordinary workers like Peter Andrew Bartimaeus and Levi Matthew to leave their trades and follow Him. It emphasizes faith, obedience, and the transformation from fishing for fish to fishing for people through Christ.
A devotional excerpt notes that names endure through centuries and belong to God’s heirs with Jesus Christ. It describes Matthew's immediate response to Jesus, forsaking possessions and following Him without hesitation.
A gang of teen agers produced and tour a play titled Drugstore Revolution to energize America. They travel from Boaton to Los Angeles, performing in schools and assemblies to urge unity and responsibility among youths and families.
In Oakville Ontario a group of teens operates a bi weekly paper Teen Town Tales and a downtown centre at Victoria Hall. The Youth Town holds elections, sets citizenship rules, charges 50 cent six month fees, and funds activities through dances plays and canteen profits. They have a $500 surplus reserved for town benefit and offer a $500 match for adult council proposals.
Canadian Indian leaders and federal officials spoke of a brighter future after a past conference. Chief White Eagle known as W. G. Drinkwater urged better schooling for Indian children and criticized harsh policies. He noted new aid under a post conference deal including family allowances and farm equipment.
Auctioneer Ront. T. Amos calls a public auction from ElaGod Wilson at his farm west half of lot four in Nannagaweya on Guelph Rd near Kibenezer Church. Items include horses cattle pigs sheep implements furniture plus seed wheat and straw. Cash sale no reserve due to farm rental. sale on Saturday April 13 at 2 o'clock.
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