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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
14
The lesson discusses loyalty under persecution for Smyrna churches and believers. It frames Jesus as divine and near, notes tribulation and poverty yet enduring riches, and describes heaven’s great multitude before the throne with the Lamb. It cites Revelation 1:8-127 0-7 and related passages.
The Canadian Press reports a Toronto park squirrel opened a hickory nut in 14 seconds while a Quebec beaver cut a branch two inches in diameter in 50 seconds. Readiness to compete remains high as observers note the feats set new wildlife speed benchmarks.
The article warns drivers to prepare before winter trips and avoid risky actions. It advises opening the garage door before starting, resisting attempts to work under a running car, and performing a full inspection, adjustment, and maintenance. It stresses not driving with windows or vents blocked and highlights dangers from ice, snow, and cold affecting braking and visibility.
Mary Clolthy and her parents received advice from Officer Wilana about the missing flying officer Wilana located in a communal shed near the cemetery of Gatre twenty eight miles northeast of Magdeburg Germany. Evhumation was done and the crew was given a burial in a Birth Mintary cemetery to be cared for by the Imperial War Graves Commission.
Recollections describe a hockey club reorganization with a rink committee. Acton Camp No 62 lists officers including Storey and Ryder. Miss Majenie Wallace earned a diploma at Guelph Business College. A lecture on female physical culture by Miss Ford is noted. A planing mill accident is reported and a Christmas fire tribute mentions three fathers. Barbour and Thompson wed in Erin on December 1.
The town notes new lighting on Mall Street are an improvement. C B Swackhamer opened a Willow Street store near the post office and plans an undertaking and hardware business.
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