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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

5

Women workers face postwar roles and rights

London reports show British women pushing for equality as they enter peacetime jobs. Debates cover wages for clerical positions, training for new postwar roles, and recognition of women’s ownership of home duties amid shifting labor needs. The Married Women’s Association and National Council of Women lobby for guarantees and protections in postwar planning.

London Dorothy Blackwell Law Courts Ihouse of Commons Lackwell Sagypeal House of Lords Fin Kent Ito Hind Iby Minkaicy Greglics National Council of Women Waters

Advertising as motive power for business growth

The text argues advertising fuels business by drawing in new customers and offsetting losses from customer drift. It emphasizes advertising as tonic and driving force behind a store's ability to attract trade and retain patrons, suggesting a constant stream of new customers.

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Mary E Near

Acton Ontario dated January 31 governs creditors to the estate of Mary E Near. The notice requests all claims be filed under Section Hi Chapter and sets a distribution plan after the claims period.

Acton Ontario C.F. Sweatherland Acton Onttarig Saliester Mary E Iministratrix

Notice to Coeditars on Estate of James Russell Somer

Notice to all coeditors of the estate of James Russell Somer who died in January. Creditors and claimants in the Township of Nassau County Malton must send particulars of their claims to the executor. Dated January fifth at Acton. Solicitor Leatherlads for George Rae Somerville, Executor.

James Russell Nassa Faweyalp Malton Acton Gatasia George Rae Som Arvilte TTS Marth Durham Gow Mat Banedt Wong Quercy Aumars Humber Satwif ‘Calles Shawn Scowarg Ower Reed Mafodd Witth Tiires Thraller Farle Weeq Woalg Wilc Lay

Aircraft crew praised in wartime convoy defense report

The report details unnamed officers and crew on a bomber flight from Canada to overseas service in 1943. It notes Pilot and second pilot roles, gunners, navigators, and a mascot named Minty aboard, with mentions of heavy anti aircraft fire and combat with Heinkel enemy planes during the convoy action.

Ian Spta Mavideon Griese Beachburr Qatarin Boavds Sutherland Wiberator Heinkel Iit Ibegan Canatian

Plenty Vegetable Seeds Available for Canadian Planting

A review of Canadian Agricultural Conditions shows the Agricultural Supplies Board arranged a spring 1945 program to supply ample bean pepper carrot beet cucumber and tomato seeds. New seed varieties thrive in the climate and 1944 production expanded with British Columbia a key grower, accounting for about 65 percent of national output in vegetables and field root seeds.

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BBC beefs up war broadcast standards post report

London sources reveal BBC officials rejected jokes about bombing German cities and invoked stricter handling of up to date language on American troops accents and police in wartime broadcasts. They emphasized respect for officers and service members while maintaining the classics ban.

London BBC

SiHnT PARTY Office Boy Urgently Reaches Employer by Phone

The office boy nervously reports a call demanding attention. An old insult is heard during the exchange as the caller asks to confirm who is on the line and identifies the recipient with derision.

Maple Syrup Promotion Aims to Boost Direct Producer Sales

A government or agricultural event announces reduced maple syrup prices and coupons to stimulate demand for maple products this fall. The plan emphasizes direct farm sales and mail order delivery to speed purchases from producers to consumers.

Manie Ayrup Agriculturs Conféitions i Casasda Onaumer

Stewardess Aids Injured Passenger On Trans Canada Flight

On a Trans Canada plane a military passenger caused a minor incident over a blouse button. Stewardess Miss Linch of Lethbridge provided first aid with a safety pin while noting buttons need proper anchors. The passenger expressed satisfaction with the quick, calm action.

Jenter Miss Linch Lethbridge

Eieen SRECh AUCTION SALE catalog reshapes farm assets

Auction notice lists dairy cattle, hogs, steers, sows, and weekold pigs with due dates and lots. Equipment and farm implements include plows, seeders, seed, hay, chains, roping gear, a cream separator, manure spreader, and wheelbarrow. Terms cash. nothing removed until settlement. sale hosted by SRECh Auction Sale in early 1943.

Ted Iow Hhned Fen —Bo Heder Omar Sosa Timothy May Stanebort M. H. Sauffler Andous Chatham

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