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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 05, 1946

Page

6

Progress Under Communism Reflects Strain on Russian People

In a 20th century analysis, the piece cites Vladimir era critiques of Soviet policy. It argues Russia faces five years of heavy capital investment with low living standards to fund growth, while Western prosperity grows and Canada and the United States expand trade. The author contends outside writers mislead Russians about global conditions.

B J. Deachman Russia Drew Mexichetan Mi Hodalndaky Canada United States Dominion of Canada Aimerica China Crich Ganada Vancouver Prince Rupert Ami Democratic Front Japan Kayla Hussia Kremlin Mr. Baishedaky United States of America

Recollections of Acton and Local Notices 1565

From the Free Press notes tax collection by December 14. Sunday services at the Methodist Church featured Rev Joseph Barge of Goderich as guest preacher. Thanksgiving events and village entertainment received praise, with women noted in attendance. Local practice and social updates follow, including names and dates of births and engagements in Acton.

Graham Tanaious Oaervices Welr Methodit Joseph Barge Goderich Povery Hawkey Ube Euphondeus

Holmes sells store and home to Cripps in 1926

A 1926 transfer records Charles Holmes selling his store and residence to Ernest Cripps with plans for Cripps to move his family to Vancouver. Election results show Halton yielding Hilmer a 365 vote majority and Howard Ferguson winning a larger provincial majority with 74 of 112 seats. The Boys' Parliament winner was John McDermid over Brian Gamble. A rink cooperation committee is formed with Beard here & Co. A death is reported for Margaret Kain, wife of EOS Rice, aged 78.

Messrs Beardhere & Co

Animal war veterans featured at London show by PDSA

War veterans including Judy the pointer and Mercury the blue racing pigeon were showcased by the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals in London. The exhibit highlighted animals with service records in Britain and abroad, including a claim about rescues during London’s blitz and a Singapore encounter.

London People’s Dispensary Britain Judy Singapore Mercury ELAF Denmark Ipswich England Tiawas Bliz

Auction Sale at Henry Persons Farm Demands Broad Goods Lot

An auction at Henry Persons Farm on Highway 24 begins at 10 o clock with cattle horses hogs and an array of farm implements. The sale lists Holstein Jersey and Hereford cattle with due dates and several lots of hay lumber dairy equipment and building materials. Attendance urged with luncheon served and a weather contingency for an after noon start.

Henry Dprsoormain Poel Ty Pulette Ain Hia Farm Guelphoon Jerney Jersey Thader McCormick Deering Quebec Fuller and Johnson Sita Hoop Colony House New McClusky Iaindley and Elliott

Honour the Pather Plea for Respect to the Elderly

The Department of National Health and Welfare urges respect and care for older adults as science lengthens lifespans. It notes the growing share of seniors and asks younger people to consider their own aging.

Department of National Health and Welfare

Live Stock Sale Every Saturday at the Farm Near Reformatory

Week by week auctions at 10 oclock on the farm near the Reformatory New Highway invite buyers and sellers calves pigs cows stocker sheep hay grain wheat and farm implements are welcomed Milton Ao Scott proprietor WM Gibson auctioneer offer to give satisfaction through fair trade and prompt settlement on all sales

Reformatory New Highway

Trial judge cited Bible in robbery appeal in Nova Scotia

In an appeal to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court two men convicted of robbery challenged a trial judge for quoting from the Bible during deliberations, claiming the verse was not part of Nova Scotia common law and constituted an error in the case.

Nalifax Nova Scotia Supreme Court O. R. Regan Nova Scotia

Proper Feed Helps Hogs in Winter

Farmers face winter feeding challenges for pigs including higher feed needs and mineral vitamin balance. Trials at Scott Experimental Station show adding fish oil and minerals improves thrift and gains, while vitamin D from sunlight aids outdoor confinement. Calcium and ammonium stone. continued mineral supplementation recommended during gestation and nursing.

Alys E. van Nice Dominion Experimental Station Scott Sask Secutt Alan

The Family Size Farm and Small Land Owners

The article argues large farms may be efficient but small farms of 50 to 100 acres play a key role in feeding home and export markets. It stresses family labor, pride, and ownership, noting modern tech aids independence and that smallholders can compete with large owners who lack stake.

Tepdenceytos

Octogenarian Still Active in Aurora Birthday Celebration

At a reception in Aurora Ontario Mrs Harriet Chapman famed for a 66 year old self sewn wedding dress received guests. She remains active painting in oil and crafting wreaths from wool hair fruit vegetables and flowers including a farmer's wreath valued at 1500. Her family history notes long lifespans as a point of pride.

Aurora, Ont Harriet Chapman Chapman Chatham Onter

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