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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
4
Heavy snow and wind blocked roads delaying church services at Ebenezer United Church. County and township snowplows struggled to clear routes after the storm, hindering deliveries to rural malls and delaying the annual congregational meeting which was not clearly postponed.
Milton Cpl Muracy Coulter son of Mr and Mrs A W Coulter of Lowville has arrived safely in England. Mr and Mrs J H Mills celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on Monday January 11. R Turner recovering well after operation at Galt Hospital. Mr and Mrs Alex Tonelli receive cable from Gunner E Tonelli stating he arrived safely overseas. Mrs William Pickett 92 residing with daughter Mrs Chas Pradham Kilbride injured left wrist and hip in fall Monday evening. The Knox Presbyterian Church Milton held its annual congregational meeting January 18 in the S S room chaired by Rev John Riddell with Stewart Lackle secretary.
Mr Robert McEnery and Mrs Elwood Nodwell visit as storms strand traffic around Erin. The Erin Agricultural Society holds its annual meeting at Crown Hall with 1942 finances and prizes totaling 5423.20 receipts and 4523.67 expenditures and plans for 1943 fall dates.
Nicholson leaves Department of Munitions and Supply Ottawa and returns to private business. Burlington Red Cross marks a successful year with strong finances and substantial work by volunteers at Knox Church. Three youths arrested for drunkenness. three others released after calm arrest. Mrs. G R McNeilly attacked on Catharine Street. purse with 35 cash and ration book taken by a young man about 25, wearing a hat.
Oskville Bantam Hockey Association names Carl Wright president and Cladiney Hodge secretary treasurer. Sgt Jack Wallace, recently back from England officer training, graduated last week. Hilmer Lofquist appointed to Oskville Water and Light Commission succeeding Jerry Moreaunt amid claims of poor cooperation from George Powers.
Mrs Andre Lister of Rockwood dies Thursday at the home of her brother in Rockwood in her 80th year. She is survived by a brother John and sister Mrs H C. Oakes conducted by Rev E A Brooks. Interment in Rockwood Cemetery. No church services due to bad roads and weather.
Dr. Barton outlines wartime dairy goals with aims to raise cheese output to 200 million pounds and boost butter production to reduce shortages. He notes 6 percent milk growth overall, 40.9 million pounds extra butter, and shifts in evaporated and powdered milk. Past gains came from pasture and more cows, but labor remains a constraint.
Lantrip describes transforming a rugged farm over 14 years into productive land. He cleared thickets and a creek, consolidated seven to eight patches into fields, built 12 000 feet of terraces and two miles of ditches, and earned from crops and ore while pouring funds into war bonds.
The Midnight Sun, a weekly in Aklavik NWT, is published by sisters Pauline and Annie Audienko from Pakan Asia. They edit, mimeograph, and sell to a 60 person settlement with four regional reporters. Earnings, including a $50 start, go to the Red Cross. The paper covers local life from dog recipes to fashion notes and Arctic Christmas cheer.
Report states Rommel’s Tripoli defense collapsed as British forces seize Tripoli and push toward Tunis with Casaba Benita airbase promising a base for Allied planes. Russians claim gains toward Rostov and Kursk while Leningrad stores breached and Salek falls, bringing Soviets within70 miles of Tikhoretsk and threatening German Caucasus lines.
Dominion Agriculture officials say dehorning calves as early as possible after birth boosts market value and handling ease. Use caustic potash to remove horns within ten days, with careful application and post treatment steps.
A fragment discusses the Y Column and a pleasant volleyball night with players enjoying the game and good fellowship. It mentions a hoped exact date and a surprising moment among dancers.
A garbled line mentions cutting with a razor and nearly being run over while attempting repairs. The text is unclear but suggests a safety incident causing minor injuries.
Courses to train native girls in the dutics of married life are being given at schools for African girls in the Gold Coast.
Notice to creditors of Jane McClure who died December 3 1942. Claims must be filed with executor John McClure in Acton by February 15 1943. Estate distribution will proceed after reviewing filed claims. Dated January 13 1943 Acton Ontario.
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