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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
7
A fashioned fragment praises Christmas carol imagery with references to "Glory to God" and "Peace on earth." The text invokes angels, salvation, and universal goodwill, finishing with a signature line attributed to Mrs. A. F. Calder.
Merry Christmas Potatoes sold at the Winter Fair sale last week at 7Se and Bloc Ter bag. At the sheep shearing contest Walter Tate of Milton and Cole of Acton won first and second prizes, shearing both in about eleven minutes. The Attie folks provided a program under Miss Fleury. Chicken thieves are active near Milton. Acton Citizens' Band marked fifty years since its founding with first members listed. Born in Erin Township a son to Mr and Mrs Overland on December 8 1922. Elizabeth Clarke Tate widow of Thomas Lamb of Acton passed away in Toronto December 12 1922.
Officials describe casein from milk as a substitute material for many war effort needs. Found in clothing, hat bodies, knife handles, cigarette holders, vases, lamp shades, buttons, combs, shoe buckles, brush handles, clock vases, wall coatings, paper products, and decorative hardware. The article notes extensive domestic production potential and diverse uses for casein in war industries.
Betty asks if you know you are writing your wedding ring on the wrong finger and Ethel agrees you are marrying the wrong man in this humorous exchange.
A devotional study on Luke 2 8 20 and Micah predicting the ruler from Bethlehem. Shepherds receive the angelic message and rush to see the Christ, then witness and praise God. The text emphasizes faith promptness and sharing the Good News of salvation.
Guidance on feeding farm horses includes maintenance rations and work two to three feeds daily. It covers hay, bran, oats, and turnips, with heavier grain mixes for strenuous work and bran mashes on idle days, plus cautions against moldy silage and notes on obtaining further information from the Dominion Department of Agriculture.
Across Canada CN employees organized to defend rail lines during air raids. Fire fighters, wardens, and volunteers train in evacuation, fire suppression, and casualty handling. The system provides equipment and portable pumps for forest patrols and emergency response along the network.
Two lanterns, each with over fifty years of railway service, shone at a table during a CN Railway event. G. Huxgn, Windsor veteran who joined Western Railway in 1870, and Frank Proud, district freight agent, were among four long-serving members recognized for 18 years of service in Canada’s rail system.
Local secretary states more than 1 500 000 cups of tea and meals have been served at two Y M C A canteens in Not Hingham England. The VAACCLA provided assistance to over 270 000 men and others in the area amid ongoing mining and factory activity. Mary Roker Eddy noted in the report.
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