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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
6
The fragment praises youth clamor and dreams as a bursting strength that stretches horizons and shapes ambition. It contrasts fearless living with aging wisdom and notes the tension between youthful romance and practical compromise, ending with a reflective line on effort and reward.
Historical brief recalls January 1976 events in Acton including weather spell, Canada apple output of 20 million dollars last year, scout events at Knox Church, rector appointment at Hartonville Parish, high school drama at Town Hall, Ye Old Tyme Village concert at United Church, and obit for Sydney J Taylor aged 49.
Soldiers at St Helena write to Variety Rand Roy asking the BAC to include a St Helena nod in the Pacific broadcast wrap up. They describe the island’s limited entertainment, note Napoleon’s exile, and urge weekly features and Forces Favorites. BBC then gives a microphone mention to cheer them.
Regina beauty parlors push a bold new hairdo designed to surprise clients. Hairdressers reveal a mirror after transforming customers, with husbands and wives reacting to a modernized Grecian style featuring a Payche knot.
Canada bowed from a seat on the UN Security Council to Australia, with renewed hope for a council return next year. Canada was elected to the Economic and Social Council and analysts note reparations talks and German asset control as key issues. The Meyer commutation case draws public protest while Royal Ottawa hosts military and legal figures reviewing the case. Canada’s war effort and German research pursuits remain focal, including jet and rocket tech prospects from the Reich.
Australia preserves high cattle quality at the Royal National Association show in Brisbane despite wartime transport and food restrictions. Judges praised the beef and dairy exhibits, noting the stock’s value for Australian and overseas needs amid limited wartime years.
The report highlights woodcutters in Quebec and nearby regions achieving notable runs with Piie Brothers noted for performance. Julien Lavale and Michaud are mentioned among top cutters achieving strong days, with averages around 24 to 26 cards per day and high pulp wood outputs. Willie Quill and others are cited in context of long-term effort and skilled teamwork.
Public auction at the farm on No 7 Highway Crewson's Corners. Items include horses cows hogs chickens grain implements and furniture with cash terms and reserve by Roy Hindley J A Elliott and Wm B Boken acting as clerks. Describes 1930 Chevrolet truck and various farm tools and household goods ready for sale.
Stewart Elliott offers his farm Lot 21 Con 3 Esquesing highway 25 two miles south of Acton for a Friday January 25 sale at 1 pm. Sale includes horses cows and heifers hogs poultry feed wood and lumber implements and farm equipment with cash day of sale and no reserve.
In Canada the co operative business form has expanded in agricultural marketing similar to the United States. The Economics Division of the Dominion Department of Agriculture manages national cooperative records, works with provincial offices, and publishes annual statistics and directories of associations. It offers assistance and notes that special studies paused during the war but statistics and a directory were published in 1645.
Min May Tymo of Edmonton says police report a serious theft after four pairs of allk stockings were stolen from her room. The incident highlights ongoing concerns in the area of property crime.
A group of farmers in Vancouver took over surplus army trucks for use in hauling hay. Each vehicle was acquired for a small payment, drawing participation from local agricultural groups and traders. The event reflects postwar redistribution of military assets to civilian farming.
The Quebec department of Agriculture urges farmers to place orders for certified seed potatoes soon due to anticipated seed potato shortages next spring. Foreign orders for Canadian seed potatoes are said to be high and available quantities may be insufficient to meet demand.
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