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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 30, 1941

Page

3

Thwarted mystery woman in the car tale

Polly Pepper and Ted Harper pick up a mysterious woman on a road trip. Johnathan Morse, her vanished sister Vivien Morse, and the lost purse drive a search through a small town. An old professor brother vows to find Vivien, while Polly narrates anxieties and eventual rewards.

Pally Polly Adona Tristan Audh Aoyain Teddie Ted Yo Gay Xant Dolly Hummene Johnathan Leland Morse Okeh Tts Johnathan James More Jenny Marr Mills Pepper Indy Atie James Moraes James State Johnathan Morse Jimmie Mildred Babylon Uni Vivien Polly Frend Toads Virion Angie White House Jett Sulteaa Mrs. Durant Han Aaid Mra. Morse James Morse Rome James Moran Conway Post Pauline Pepper Theodore Harper Thumber Patty Pepper

Britain speeds, more new ships in wartime effort

A summary in London reports a government plan to accelerate ship production by using disused yards as assembly sites and standard designs. Steel workers will handle non critical parts while sections are rolled at steelworks and shipped to assembly points for rapid completion.

London Dhice Admuratts Steel

Onion price violation nets Ipswich fining

In Ipswich England Arthur Simpkin was fined 2 pounds for selling onions at a price above the maximum. The case was heard in local court, reflecting enforcement of price limits.

Ipswich England Arthur Simpkin

United States Canada plan joint defence debated

The article discusses joint North American defence talks between Canada and the United States. It notes a wartime board led by Henry Floretta, plus leaders from Ottawa and New York, studying plans to shield North America, including military training, ship and aircraft buildup, and potential bases.

Oupeoolator Board North America Stgggentiona Roosevelt Wamatic Henry Floreta Latiuidia Net York Pirat Hee Canadas O_M. Diguar Ottawa Brug Kenneth Stuart Mentis Bbs Associates Geraion Guna United States Britain Canada Sanda

Tulsa dentist’s misadventure ends in maternity ward mix up

A Tulsa dentist on the way to hospital for an appendectomy is admitted to the maternity ward as the only vacant bed. After a couple of days, with his condition improving, his wife sends him a baby doll to comfort him among the other pairs.

Tulsa Okla

Lenton Opion Confusing Note on Local Food Trade

Fragmentary OCR note mentions local food items and areas, unclear names and places. Reads as a brief market or trade reference with generic terms.

Army recruit’s odd fitness note from the field

A farm boy Willan Hawley weighs 162 pounds when he enters the army and 212 pounds later, with unclear lines in the source about service details and timing.

Willan Hawley Founda Anela

Cyclone Toll Mounts in Surat and Coastline Destruction

From the Surat region to coastal areas at least 200 people died as a cyclone caused widespread wrecks. Officials report severe damage and ongoing rescue efforts.

Hombay Surat Tnidla

The Air War Agriculture Appointment in Caernarven

A garbled report from Caernarven notes an appointment titled a pea offer for extermination of all animist Vinnie aw pewtu, claiming aims to end radioty. The fragment references Soond Munnieh and broad wartime agriculture measures.

Caernarven

Admirer honors boy for brave wartime gesture

A London event recalls Admirers presenting Arthur Trehan aged 11 with a watch for heroic effort in trying to wave his two sisters to safety during a bomb attack though wounded. The incident shows civilian bravery amid wartime danger.

London CP Arthur Trvehan

Funeral of Lord Craigaroo in Northern Ireland observed

The funeral of Lord Craigaroo, a Promber of Northern Ireland, was attended with an official laying of the wreath at the Abbey Conatlee. The event marked the formal commemoration of the prominent figure's life.

Bethaat Tranceneh Abe Conatlee Northern Treland Lord Craigaroo Promber Trelagd

Adieu to Appleh London Py War Work Plea

A brief wartime notice from Lord Walton the Minister of Food urges Britons to conserve apples and related produce. It recalls temporary measures and the need for rationing to support war effort with shortages affecting apricots wraps and bananas.

London Ahipa Lord Waalton Minster

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