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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1946
Page
7
A lyrical piece by Taohel Andenon celebrates spring in rural and urban scenes. It contrasts brown earth with new growth, sunlit streets, and children playing. The poem ends with spring blooming in the heart.
Twenty years ago many gardens were to be dug for fish worms this Friday and Saturday. Dr Joseph Johnston planned to move to Waterloo to practice medicine. Harold Reid left Acton Shoe Factory for Toronto and received a fountain pen from coworkers. Dr and Mrs J K Holmes of Windsor visited on the way to Toronto, returning after fourteen years. Knox Church hosted Young People’s League guests from United Church. In memoriam notices record William Ko near death in Acton in 1926 at age 6? and James Scott in Erin Township in 1928 at age 75, with brief tributes.
If you lack cash to cover income or other taxes a cost personal loan may help. Mr Wok Clayton manager of the Hank of Montreal loans money at 27 cents a month for a $100 loan repayable in 12 monthly installments. This equals 6 percent interest per year and terms adjust with loan size and duration.
The article discusses shy youths reluctant to join sports, fearing embarrassment. It encourages youth leaders to urge participation despite potential mistakes, noting that trying helps them overcome fear and gain confidence in athletic activities.
A Sunday School lesson outlines Peter’s transformation from denier to steadfast follower. It contrasts Andrew bringing others to Jesus, Peter’s confession of Christ, his denial, and recovery shown in John 21 and Acts 5. The discussion stresses obedience and bold testimony under pressure.
Two uniformed German prisoners of war were seen marching through St. Hilaire Quebec town, mistaken for locals, after being employed by a local farmer. The farmer was cautioned to enforce the terms of custody more strictly and monitor the prisoners’ activities.
In Bialystok Province near the Polish Russian frontier, impoverished aristocrats cling to the old elite role while peasants toil in primitive homes. Land reform has feuded with an exclusive aristocracy that resists village officials of non aristocratic background, leaving many nobles in menial jobs like waitressing and peasants in row upon row of bare, hut like houses with cold dirt floors and crowded outbuildings. The provincial governor notes social friction as nobles and land reform reshape status and residence.
A blaze swept M Klenck's poultry buildings at Burquitlam destroying incubators brooders and about 2000 chickens. Fire crews battled the flames but the farm suffered heavy losses and damage to multiple structures.
The diamond, as the premier white gemstone, stands for perfection in color though tiny iron traces can tint it pale yellow. Several crystals are on display at the Royal Ontario Museum. The April birthstone is believed to bring good fortune when given as a gift of love or friendship.
Picton Ont Garette notes tourism offers the country its greatest opportunity to increase foreign currency for international trade and to bring added revenue to each community, benefiting all residents.
In Yorkton Saskatchewan S L Kreen recalls barber trade changes over 50 years from Vienna days. He describes old shaving methods with lather dishes feather powder puffs and neck water bowls. He notes hardship of war and implying return to normal by breaking with wrong.
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