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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
3
A humorous verse recalls a grandfather who tries skiing with two poles and a stout heart. He slides, trips, and ends up kneeling in the snow before deciding his life’s pace suits the plow. The tale ends with a wary vow to stick to farm chores.
Provincial Constable Joe Cluft, traffic officer in the district for two years, is transferred to Wiarton announced in Guelph last Friday. Earl Warnock was reelected president of the Caledon Agricultural Society, John Lundy reelected first vice president, Ben Bull second vice president at the annual Caledon meeting. Lloyd Davidson sold his Inglewood property and bought a newer bungalow from DLL Mundell and Son, with possession planned soon. Advocate reports weather and royal notes with King George VII as honorary colonel of the Royal 22nd Regiment of Quebec.
The Oakville Stone Club sponsors a fundraising show for the Food For Britain Fund at the Gregory Theatre. Dunbar M. Heddle was elected chairman of the Oakville Public School Board for 1948 at the board's inaugural meeting Tuesday evening. The Rotary Club met Monday at Victorian Hall with Rev. Harry Pawson of St John’s United Church delivering the address.
Lt Col James M Ballantine D SO is buried in Greenwood Cemetery with full military honors after dying from a stroke on January 9. He lived on a Georgetown farm for 15 years. Mayor Gibbons warns of austere years ahead and a tax increase to fund essential services.
A vintage Sunday lesson portrays Christians as ambassadors for God. It links Christ as sin bearer and righteousness in one, urging urgent witness, disciplined service, and perseverance amid opposition to spread salvation. Paragraphs discuss gospel urgency, co worker role, and proper conduct.
Lord Barnby of Monarch Knitting Company advocates dispersing Europeans to Canada Australia and other dominions to boost food production and world trade. He argues immigration creates employment and that Britain and the Empire should open doors to workers from Northern Western and Central Europe as a solution to future food shortages.
Gwendoline Clarke recounts making inexpensive footlets from garter tops and stockings to keep feet warm. She shares a winter lane tale of wind, snow, and old prairie drives, noting the dangers of rushing home and recalling a distant Caesarean hospital journey.
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