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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 29, 1940

Page

3

Attic Bride Wedding Saves Cash Strains and Pride

Alma Kent scrimps for a simple wedding on a tight mill stenographer salary. Her fiancé Terry Hollister arrives with his millionaire father to a modest ceremony in a cottage, but an attic wedding dress and a surprise guest turn the day into an unpretentious triumph.

Ema Kent Alma Terry Terry Hollister Perry Father Kent Cottage Ine Mrs. Kent Kent Mr. Hollister Mr .Hollister

Canada Leather Glove Industry 1938 Material Use

In 1938 Canada produced 563 802 dozen leather gloves and mittens using 5 675 637 square feet of cone leather 3 635 908 sheepskin 1 122 deer skin 72 614 lambskin and 66 4663 other skins. Splits valued at 61 570 and other supplies 298 550 were included in manufacture, with total material costs at 2 061 460.

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Britain Reveals Resources in Battle Front Broadcast

Supply Minister Leslie Burgin told France Britain fights at its side and will not back down. He praised armament production and financial reserves while noting the British Expeditionary Force grows daily and German forces may see more than they expect.

Leslie Burgin Britain Great Britain Germany France

Conductor Kiss Sparks Schoolwide Bus Mystery

A schoolday incident prompts students and teachers to identify the kiss as the bus conductor. The event was described as a gentle touch on the cheek as the bus door opened, leading to a quick, unanimous conclusion from the class.

Renewal Permits Extended Through March thirtieth

The expiry date of March 31 will be granted for renewal applications. Renewal forms for permits and licenses will be found on the reverse of those issued for 1939.

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