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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

8

War era notes and local notices from Acton district

Local items discuss Boy Scout Week uniforms and war time habits. Valentine exchanges and shoveling sidewalks urged. War Savings Stamps promoted. paper price unchanged. Hydro horsepower figures noted. advertising deadlines set. Beardmore Co employees address union ties. Rubber bands to reappear in stores with cautious supply. A civil action awarded 81000 to Freda Edwards against Gray Coach Lines for injuries in 1942 bus incident.

Freda Edwards Gray Coach Lines Acton Rockwood

Plan to Fight Soil Erosion in Cape Town Drive

The Division of Soil and Veld Conservation launches a large scale experiment to curb erosion on severely degraded farms. It will re employ 100000 men in post war rebuilding while offering technical and financial aid to landowners. States may buy and reclaim farms too eroded for private cost. Owners may retain preemption rights and may be compensated for resting veld. A future bonus may apply to owners who implement and maintain erosion control measures.

Cape Town Division of Soil and Veld Conservation Department of Agriculture and Forestry J. C. Fick

Indian Army Uses Mobile Dispensaries to Treat Malaria

In New Delhi the Indian Army expands health outreach by deploying mobile medical units alongside existing hospitals to fight malaria in the region. The program aims to reach 27 000 cases and improve rural treatment access.

MNEW Delhi Ataten Hospital Indian Army

Obituary for Mrs Samuel Black of Orton

The funeral for the late Mrs Samuel Black was held from her Orton home to St John United Church in Orton. Rev Bellamith led the service. Mrs Black died Saturday at home aged 79. Surviving: daughter Winnifred Black. sister and brothers John and Richard Watson. The funeral drew friends from Toronto Acton Hillsburg and Erin. pallbearers named.

Mra Samuel Black Orton Joonk St. John's United Crasen Bellamith Mra. Black Sanet Watson Black Erin Township Mr. Black Hanna Winnifred Black John Watson Richard Watson Hillsburg Toronto Acton Erin Jim Courtney Bill Donaldson Leslie Watson Kendal Watson Lionel Watson Arnold Watton

Gasoline rationing sparks dealer control and supply worries

Letter writer urges reform of gasoline rationing rules criticizing dealer discretion and penalties for drivers who run out. A second letter questions government housing aid, arguing against state funding and advocating cost cuts and local control to boost employment and home ownership.

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Ortona Heroesided as Scouts in Christmas Services

Major Roy Durnford conducted Christmas services during the Canadian assault on Ortona and led the Seal Cove Troop in Prince Rupert B C. Lieut W Gilder sleeve, organist, was assistant Scoutmaster of the 6th Vancouver Troop. The services marked a high point amid shelling and combat.

Roy Durnford Ortona W. Gilderaleeve Major Durnford Seal Cove Prine Rupert B.C Gildersleeve Vancouver

Active Service List Reflects Acton District Members

The list enumerates members of the Acton and District active service groups including Women in Active Service in Canada with nursing and overseas duties, and numerous servicemen listed as Overseas Casualties Prisoners of War or Honorably Discharged across Army Navy and air service branches with many by name service numbers. The document preserves detailed names ranks and units of personnel and posts, reflecting broad wartime roll call.

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