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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
7
A fragmented reminiscence recalls villagers questioning Jesus about His birthplace and education, asking whence He came and if He studied abroad. The excerpt notes that language and wisdom stood out, contrasting expectations with His appearance at Manuel Grounds, as narrated by Rev. W. J. Mark, D.D.
The Lane of The Free Press notes a new fruit store to open in Starkman block this week. The town hall flew a May at half mast for President Harding. Georgetown leads Halton Base Ball League with a 71 win over Bronte. Acton Rangers lose two at Milton and Walker Cup result 8 to 0 in Cheltenham. Mr and Mrs F M Hill completed a 4100 mile 21 day car trip from Los Angeles. Births and marriages recorded in Acton area.
Canadian and American fashion centers unveil the duration silhouette with straight narrow lines and high wide shoulders. The look features fitted chemise dresses, beltless styles, and a slim waist emphasis, influenced by Russian and Chinese designs with high collars and Oriental embroidery.
In Worcestershire the Amphlett family of five faced ruin after a bombing. The father, a Coldstream Guards member, lost an arm and is reported recovering in a North Africa hospital while the mother and a daughter were injured. The family has already lost five homes.
The lesson notes Israel’s murmuring after crossing the Red Sea and before the manna. It contrasts human grumbling with God’s provision of daily bread and water from the rock, urging faith and daily dependence on divine supply through Christ.
An editorial argues Ontario has extreme drinking habits especially among women and calls to close women beverage rooms. It suggests removing chairs in men rooms, rating hotels, and funding temperance education while proposing government run public houses as social spaces to reduce drinking harm.
Fragmentary text refers to a Pentecostal river and water of life imagery. It hints at healing for nations, with scattered references to places and years. The readable portion suggests a religious or spiritual statement rather than a concrete event or report.
A Canadian writer argues for government run social houses offering light amusements and non intoxicating drinks. He envisions public facilities with bowling, billiards, games, lunch counters, and quiet pitches. Private liquor interests oppose public competition, but the author insists welfare of people justifies state led reform.
More than 400000 children who lived through the London blitz have learned to adapt in wartime nurseries and foster homes across Britain. Anna Freud and Dorothy Burlingham, editors of War and Children, say family disruption tops wartime shocks, and regular maternal visits plus small substitute families under Foster Parents Plan aid emotional recovery.
Allied officials in French North Africa study Teheran's central bakery described as possibly the world's largest, employing 2,000 workers and producing 300,000 loaves daily as a model for mass feeding efforts.
A column urges women to be prepared for soldiers returning on leave by maintaining grooming and presentation. It contrasts immediate preparation with delaying beauty routines and stresses steady self‑care before a telegram or call arrives. The piece also notes Britain's improved phosphate supplies aiding agriculture after North Africa victory.
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