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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
3
Descriptive Verses Stir Childhood Dreams Across Distances
A reflective reminiscence recalls children reading foreign scenes in verse. The poet’s vivid images of deserts, stars, castles, and distant lands spark wonder and longing to travel, while acknowledging the enduring power of these early impressions on young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive
Pols Teal
Alia
Aie Bleeter
Bin
Gwen
C. S. Monitor
The Gift Custom and Christmas Joy
Observers debate Christmas gift spending while noting gifts bring happiness to givers and recipients. The piece links gift giving to the spirit of Jesus and suggests teaching children to both give and earn to share the true Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Petrillo's Union Levies Challenge to Recording Firms
A scathing critique describes James Caesar Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians forcing major U.S. recording companies to sign over fees per record. The fund, under Petrillo, could reach billions annually and be spent at his sole discretion. The piece cites government actions and a Roosevelt appeal as ineffective against this move affecting Canadian subsidiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caesar Petrie
American Federation of Musicians
Petrilla
United States
Petridlo
Petrillo
U.S
Roosevelt
Montreal Gazette
Businega
Treasuries
Financial Post
Twenty Years Ago Fires this Tasue of The Free Pros
Gleaned notes from 1974 recounts farm sales by Auctionser Kerr with fresh cows 100 to 126 dollars and sheep at 26 dollars. Oats sold at 15 cents a bushel. William Kelly sold his most business to George Benton Jr and will move to Malin Street opposite Knox Avenue. Rev and Mrs W H Howard and family were honored by local Baptist and Churchill congregations before moving to Lake Geld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
True Blue Lodge
Georgetown
John Shaw
Kerr
William Kelly
George Benton, Jr
Malin Street
Knox Avenue
W. H. Howard
Familly
Baptist
Churchill
Lake Geld
Factories Cannot Employ Everybody After the War
Lewes Mileagan summarizes C Hartley Gratien in Harper's Magazine arguing postwar employment requires broad redistribution into service industries and away from manufacturing. He notes war limits lifted will shift labor to peace efforts for a higher standard of living, challenging the idea of universal factory employment. In London a safe-cracking pair failed to access a coal yard safe, damaging the handle instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes Mileagan
Harpers Magaine
C. Hartley Gratan
Ays Mr. Gratien
Great Britain
United States
New Zealand
Austriasia
London
William Heaman and Son
The Fruit of the Spirit Sunday Lesson 1946
A Sunday School lesson explains the struggle between flesh and Spirit for Christians. It cites Galatians 5 22 26 and Romans 8 14 urging walking by the Spirit, restoring erring members with meek mercy, and bearing one another’s burdens in love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Christ
Christa
Sowing and Reaping Wisdom From Scriptural Teachings
A reflective, scriptural meditation on the principle of sowing and reaping. The text links biblical passages to moral consequences, noting that actions shape outcomes such as honor, truth, deceit, love, or corruption. It contrasts earthly rewards with eternal life and urges responsibility to support teachers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Jno
Convincing Deception Tied to Local Scandal Unfolds
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a plausible link between a 27 year old suspect and a local scandal. The material hints at deliberate misdirection and financial risk, with authorities examining ties to a broader network. Further details remain unclear.
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Tai Ee
the Sunday School
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