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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 06, 1941

Page

3

Guardian of the Bridge Hero Dennis saves a man in peril

Dennis Stone, a frail New York City youth in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, watches over a dangerous ice jam on Rock Brook Bridge. When fellow worker Steve Wilson falls onto the ice, Dennis crawls along a timber, restrains a shifting central pier, and helps pull Steve to safety as Bruce Witherby and others assist, proving Dennis’s quick thinking and growing resolve.

Dennis Stone Civilian Conservation Corps Dennis New York Bruce Witherby Mr. Ganton Bruce Rock ‘Brook Te Bride Jong Larner Witherby SBT Denny Tim Samwecus Brace Steve Wilemon Steve Deane Donia Aigiawt Lee Steve Wilson Jesse Carrie Abedawen Bence Cuddie Tomas Ott Turtort Tor

Farmers Place Their Recipes for Fair Deal

Delegation of Canadian agricultural leaders traveled to Ottawa with recommendations from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture's annual convention. Farmers urged government to support butter parity, oppose oleomargarine as a substitute, and push for price supports, storage financing, and stricter stock reporting while noting wartime labor shortages and wage pressures on farms.

Ottawa Dominion Canadian Federation of Agriculture Whea Low Hutchison Crlgars Avers Wearne Boards of Livestock Commissioners Board of G the S H. Ho Hannam Federation Great Britain Ubar

Appointment of Welfare Minister for South Western Union

The text notes Madeley, Minister of Welfare, appointed as security attorney overseeing child protection under the British government. The minister will remain in the role for safeguarding the child’s welfare and duties within the Union of South Western governance.

Madeley Soehile Welfare Putas Union of South

Artist’s Mentor Encourages Young Talent Underbridge

Bruce listens as a mentor vows to help a young artist named Denys pursue schooling and future success. The scene under the bridge includes a few sketches of birds and animals and a promise of opportunity. Denys expresses excitement at the prospect of drawing full time if given a chance.

Macant Bruce Jac

Ward Price presses Italy’s war stance in London talks

Ward Price, veteran commentator and author, joins a group of analysts warning that Mussolini faces backlash as Italy’s war plans falter. He argues Italian public opinion shifts against Fascist aims while Britain rejects German ambitions and a quick French victory.

London Price Laplomatic Weiterrot Devel Ward Price O Ward Price Mussolini Sen France Britain

Soldiers' Broods YWCA Wartime Work Featured

The YWCA article outlines war work by the organization including information on soldiers' families, a Victoria visit, and support from the War Service Committees. It notes coordination with the V, WAC, and regional branches to arrange visits, nursing support, and welfare contacts for wives and babies.

Womien V, Wac Stu

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