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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1943
Page
7
A jagged text fragment features an exasperated speaker pleading for time and guidance. It mentions a comrade, Mortock, a whip-poor-will, and a reference to learning from Hox, ending with a name signature of Richard Buxton.
Twenty years ago Acton celebrated a Jubilee with 80 degree heat and 121 applications for a staff vacancy at Lanning School Board. Miss E. E Knapp joined Sudbury Collegiate Institute as principal. The weekend featured parades, sports, a unique oxen yoke, a baby contest, a band tattoo, and an open air church service drawing about 400 cars. $1650 was donated to the Children’s Shelter funds.
The article explains tin as a vital metal, noting limited North American deposits and the minerals cassiterite and native tin. It mentions tin’s durability and uses such as tin coating for food cans, and suggests Canada should pursue tin exploration.
In Britain during rationing Mrs. writes to her husband urging divorce and promising to send him six eggs. The Divorce Court heard the likely unusual plea as Mr. Justice Pilcher notes the letter seeks to expedite proceedings amid wartime shortages.
The lesson notes how God guided the Israelites by a visible pillar through the desert, directing them to the Promised Land. It emphasizes trust in divine guidance, the Red Sea deliverance, and Moses leading to praise for God’s grace. The text links this to Christian faith and spiritual fruit.
The 1942 canned vegetable pack rose sharply with peas leading at 3,672,436 cases, a possible all-time Canada record. Corn rose to 1,810,991, while tomatoes and tomato juice fell due to poor weather and labor shortages. Apple and berry jams were scarce, and ready to serve soups declined due to plate restrictions. Small canning for beets, carrots, and baked beans went to military canteens.
A wartime health poster urges Canadians to grow vegetables at home to ease supply strain and boost health. It cites shortages due to manpower and transport and lists crops like carrots spinach peas tomatoes cabbage beans onions and lettuce. The message promotes patriotism and invites advice from federal or provincial agricultural departments.
Prices of prams are now controlled in Britain with a maximum charge of 10 guineas. The regulation caps the cost, aiming to curb overcharging and protect consumers.
Florence Hall, head of the U S Women's Land Army, discusses her life as a farm minded leader based in Washington. She plans a Victory garden, rides with car pool, cooks her own meals, and emphasizes hard work and smart dress for army members.
Officials say a voluntary two eggs per person per week cut in Canada for three months would free enough eggs to meet Beitala’s 9 000 ton dried egg powder contract, about 63 million dozen fresh eggs. Britain currently gets about three fresh eggs monthly per person.
London reports severe bomb damage in Southwark with many houses needing first aid repairs. Authorities plan to start work immediately on another 100 buildings as demand for homes remains high.
H. H. Foreman, administrator of fabricated metals under the War Time Prices and Trade Board, states there are no restrictions on preserving kettle manufacture and no anticipated shortage. He notes these utensils use the same metal plate as tanks carriers and ships.
In the past year about 15 000 skilled workers including youths girls housewives and former office workers have been trained for oil fields and refineries in Moscow. They have replaced thousands of men and 2000 advanced workers have mastered two or three trades with former housewives breaking records.
More than fifteen hundred pounds of tin have been salvaged from toothpaste and shaving cream tubes in Nova Scotia. Local Canadian National Railways workers say the tin is melted down at plants and sent to the Department of Munitions and Supply for use in vital war industries.
New people in town pick up The Free Press at stands to learn about the district and shops. The paper promotes friendly district routines, guiding newcomers with regular neighborhood notices and local business referrals to foster ongoing acquaintance.
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