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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
7
Poem fragment portrays a quiet nativity tableau with a mother bending over her newborn, pigeons cooing, a lamplight glow, and a heavenly chorus to greet the birth. Margaret Deland.
Twenty years ago Christmas to-morrow brings housing demand in Acton as residents seek homes. Christmas entertainments by Sunday Schools occurred last week. Perry Watson named new librarian succeeding Miss Leslie Scott. High School Commencement held with Professor Coombes of the University of Toronto delivering a brief address and Milton Walton giving the valedictory. Also notes the death of Blefna Jane Anderson Swackhamer on Frederick Street on December 24, 1025, in her 60th year.
A wartime Christmas meditation reflecting on peace joy and sacrifice. It recalls family memories of Christmas euphoria contrasted with global heartbreak and asks how nations and individuals can give selflessly. Dr Frank Buchman of Moral ReArmament is cited urging renewal of thought and goodwill this season.
The Golders Green Women's Forum proposes a scheme like national health insurance to safeguard brides futures. Mrs Z S Pollen notes many women quit jobs to marry and become financially dependent, making them unable to leave unhappy marriages.
A trapper near Springfield Nova Scotia captured two tailless beavers from a single colony this season. No scar tissue was found on either animal and researchers believe the tailless condition may be a birth freak.
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