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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
8
Notices of marriage and deaths from Acton Ontario reflect 1940 events. entries include births to Yanta and Hall families, a 69 year old death of James Sangster, and memorials for Annie Sagaskie with kin Mary and Bill.
Local briefs report civic holiday observances grain harvest and good crop in the district Acton Fair may be the year’s main event in town Chinguacousy Township cuts the tax rate by 1.8 mills Volunteer needs rise for registration and farm work Registration booths set for Acton Town Hall and YM C A The Firgus dam project progress and overseas service notices appear along with a regular war effort column in Page Three.
Gregory Theatre screens Young Tom Edison a human tale of a boy who overcomes being seen as strange. Mickey Rooney portrays Tom Ellison with warmth while fans recall actors such as Andy Hardy and George Bancroft in supporting roles.
For 24 hours daily the Royal Canadian Navy’s small examination craft scrutinizes visiting ships off an east coast port. Boarding teams inspect papers, warn intruders with coastal guns, and allow entry after official clearance. Courtesy marks routine checks amid wartime vigilance.
The government restricts export of fish livers oils and visceral oils from Canada. Export licenses are withheld unless approved by the US War Time Prices and Trade Board, as part of vitamin fortified fish oil policy.
Martha Combs, a vacation teacher at Settlement House, wins trust of slum children by sharing country life stories and teaches through field games. Chester Barclay, the playground superintendent, falls in love as interest in nature and country life grows, leading to a proposed wedding at Martha's father's farm with the children invited as guests.
Canadians nationwide send donations to Ottawa's Department of Finance in support of the war. Contributions range from small personal gifts to large sums, with comments from donors reflecting sacrifice and resolve. Notable gifts include $35,000 for light tank purchases and $24,000 from the Vancouver Air Supremacy Drive. Donations come from individuals, groups, and even Americans, with many expressing personal motives and wartime loyalties.
The funeral of Mrs Isaac H Teeter, a long known district figure, was held from the family home in Caledon Townline Myra. Died Saturday, services conducted by Rev A O W Foremsh, former Erin United Church pastor. Pallbearers included W W Overland, Wm Beer, George Scott, Morris Teeter, J H Sharp, and George Overland.
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