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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
17
McISAAC In loving memory of a husband father and grandfather who passed away. His wife and family recall his kindness and strength. A note of remembrance appears in the births marriages and obituaries column.
Labor Day observed a week from Monday. Several rooms for rent from last week’s Free Press were filled Friday morning. Pte Leonard Cripps reports overseas correspondence to his parents. Acton Fair price lists for September 22 23 ready Monday. Model ship Montrose of Acton drawn attention in Free Press window. B Y P A meeting at Baptist Church with Jean Matheson in charge. Edna Fryer wins top prize for The Shepherd. Winners’ announcement delayed to September after final checks. Acton Women’s Institute thanks supporters of Russian Relief Linen Shower.
A reflective note contrasts swallows on wires signaling autumn with their spring arrival. It mentions six Ontario swallow species at the Royal Ontario Museum and notes their summer to winter movement from Canada to the tropics. London reports the Board of Education urging help for homemakers on cooking, care, repairs, and saving fuel.
A wartime letter from W. H. Barber to Mr. Dills dated August 8 1944 from France. He thanks Acton community and Beardmore Leather Company War Service League for support and cigarettes, praising Free Press and staff. He notes work remains and sends regards.
The Agriculture Department lists Ontario fall fair dates for the district. Brampton hosts Sept 2 and 4, Elmira Sept 1 and 2, Fergus Sept 8 and 9, Georgetown Sept 15 and 16, Orangeville Sept 12 and 13, Acton Sept 22 and 23, Ancaster Sept 26 and 27, Arthur Sept 26 and 27, Caledon Sept 29 and 30, Cookaville Sept 26 and 27, Milton Sept 29 and 30, Aberfoyle Oct 3 and 4, Bolton Oct 13 and 14, Erin Oct 7 and 9, Grand Valley Oct 3 and 4, Markham Oct 5 and 7, Rockton Oct 7 and 9, Streetsville Oct 7, Woodbridge Oct 7 and 9.
A dated plea urges common sense during holidays for those traveling or staying home. It stresses water safety including avoid swimming after meals, weariness near undertows, and not canoeing without a trained companion. It highlights learning to swim and basic resuscitation to prevent drowning and accidents.
Secretary Wm G Middleton announced the completion of Middle School certificates for students who finished the exam, listing names in the fourth form and those with three or more subjects. A bridal shower for LAC Bert Allen and Mr Wes Allen followed later at the Allen home with quiz, music, and gifts.
An August 21 gathering at Greenock School honored two former pupils now in the armed forces. Guests included Stoker Allan and Sgt. Lawson McCutcheon, with readings, vocal solos by Merle McCutcheon Marle Allan and Mary Reid, and an address to the couple by Mrs. Elliott Patterson. The diary gift was presented by Lloyd McKeown and Elwood Johnston.
A sacred concert held at Dublin School under Dublin Women's Institute featured Rev. John Wardle as chairman. The program included hymns, a prayer, violin solos by Dorothy Frank and Mr. Wm. Burton, various solos and a duet, with the Junior Choir performing The Lord's My Shepherd and Beautiful Saviour. An offering of 18.26 was collected as Mrs. Matheson played a piano solo.
Graduation Day honors a class with exercises that showcase their work and learning. The event gathers parents and friends to reflect on education, the school’s achievements, and the graduates’ future potential.
E B Jolliffe aligned with Harry Nixon in backing Liberal policy to push through family allowances while avoiding defeat in the Legislature. Nixon warns the issue could trigger a fall session, as observers hint at possible Liberal CCF cooperation to topple the government. Premier Drew highlights farm policy gains and an agricultural commission inquiry, noting county committees and rural hydro rate cuts. Ontario plans trials of artificial insemination in Leeds County to expand to a commercial program if successful.
Halton reports strong winter wheat yields between 30 and 50 bushels per acre but a smut problem affects part of the harvest. Agricultural representative J. E. Whitelock notes a local miller knows of 10 000 bushels unusable for milling. Smut types include Stinking Smut and Loose Smut. control by seed wheat treatment with ethyl mercuric phosphate dust is advised with seeds from feed stores.
The executor of the estate of the late James Tovet announces a public sale at Mitchell Street on Saturday at o'clock. Items include a parlor suite, walnut furniture, dining set, bedroom suites, sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, crockery, tools, and more. Real estate a two storey brick house with garage and lawn to be sold with reserve. terms cash for chattels, real estate terms to be announced.
A collection of fish themed riddles and puns. Questions about weight scales generosity and endings of books are answered with homophones and playful word twists. The set includes references to fishermen and lazy students and ends with a pun about a prized herring.
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