Babe of Bethlehem Poem Recalls Christmas Birth
A short, reverent verse recalls the nativity in Bethlehem. The poem speaks of the Christ child and the visit of shepherds and wise men, praising Jesus and the spirit of Christmas.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
7
Twenty Years Ago From The Free Press December 25 1919
Highlights include Santa Claus in town and a busy rink with strong attendance. High School At Home event featured Inspector W H Stewart receiving a chair and lamp, with Isabel Anderson delivering the address. Beardmore Company treats for children of employees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
W. H. Stewart
Isabel Anderson
Britain’s war food policy praised by Gardiner in Winnipeg
Dominion Minister of nature, in an address to the United Grain Growers, says Britain relies on home food production and supplies from safe, nearby Canada. He notes Canada’s role as a major surplus food producer and its favorable location for aiding Britain and France during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Canada
France
Honnor Gardiner
Dominion
Aature
United Grain Growers
Winnipeg
Ocean Depress Deep Areas and Cable Routes
The text notes 57 deeps in world oceans, largest Nares in the Atlantic near the West Indies at about 697000 square miles and 27972 feet deep. It explains a deep as over 18000 feet of water and that most Atlantic depths exceed 6000 feet. Details on ocean ridges and cable surveys using Sonic Depth Sounders to map depths for protection of cables are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nares
Atlantic
West Indies
Canadian National Telegraphs
Bright fellow leaf finds drafty room explained
In a humorous exchange a servant explains that drafts are common, noting plenty of draftiness as a leaf is found. The lines mimic old newspaper humor with a playful misspoken waiter and guest banter.
Turning Over the Pages Week by Week in Town Memory
A local retrospective recalls familiar faces from past years as residents flip through historical pages. Vignettes highlight community figures and events that shaped the town’s story across eras.
Picture of Rev. George W. Baker and Toronto minister
The column notes last week's picture showed Rev. George W. Baker once a Methodist minister in Acton about thirty years ago who now serves a congregation in Toronto. It mentions a school class picture from two weeks earlier, labeled as a class from “ystet Robertcislerendswale wo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Baker
Acton
Toronto
Ystet Robertcislerendswale
Such a Time as This A Church of England in Canada Message
A call from Canadian Anglican bishops urges unity and steadfast faith amid war. They stress maintaining religion to guide justice and peace while honoring soldiers who defend freedom. The plea emphasizes prayer, service, sacrifice, and steadfast resilience in a divided Christian world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Church of England
Canada
Good Will Toward Men and Christmas Unity
Christmas reflections emphasize peace on earth and goodwill while recounting a tale of Santa and a schoolhouse gift. The piece also contrasts cheerful, community-centered joys with Canada’s growing unity across language groups amid wartime pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Feler
Simon Westbrook
Jedge
Okeh
Dave Conley
Simon
Dave
Salemanship and riddles in a holiday joke page
A humorous column presents quick quips about consumer tricks and festive questions. A businessman nudges readers with a quip about an all wool rug labeled cotton and a joke about a boy like a bus after Christmas dinner, suggesting playful wordplay.
Minister reviews arrangements for West Contingent embarkation
The event details the final checks of movement, embarkation, and sailing for the West Contingent, Canadian Active Service Force. Minister Norman McL L Rogers flew to the East Coast port with Rear Admiral P W Nelles and Air Vice Marshal G M Constantine to confirm transport readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Canadian Active Service Force
Norman McL. Rogers
National Defence
East
Minkler
P. W. Nelles
Royal Canadian Navy
G.M
Constantine
Read from masthead to footline by the people most interested
A brief notice highlights the public readership and broad involvement in the newspaper’s masthead to footline coverage. It emphasizes community engagement and the role of readers as the primary audience and stakeholders in the publication.
British Gunners Hit Graf Spee Heavy Armor
British ships Exeter Achilles and Ajax shot holes in Graf Spee’s fire control tower. The 11 inch shells may have forced the German cruiser to seek Montevideo harbor where it later fled and was scuttled by its crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graf Spee
Exeter
Achilles
Graf’ Spee
Montevideo
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The
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Phe—Beard
Perth
Helen Riordan
Royce
Priory
John Clarke
Acton Tanning Company
James McIntosh
Charles Taylor
Glove Works
Mr. Taylor
Capt
Arthur Kenney
Siberia
Boen
Wen Seow
Cas
Will Rogers
Acton Free Press
Muggs and Skeeler
Pee-Wee
BY Wally Bishop
Symphony
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