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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 19, 1945

Page

16

Poem Fragment Reflects on Quiet Moral Resolve

A fragmented verse contemplates personal restraint and kindness. The speaker seeks to avoid selfish deeds and harsh words to spare others pain and to pass through troubled times with a vow to do good for the world.

Monument for Rev J C Wilson placed in Fairview Cemetery

Twenty years ago the Presbyterian congregation began a memorial to Rev J C Wilson, with a monument set for unveiling in the near evening. Acton Ball team defeated Rockwood, while in football Acton lost to Taylor Forbes Guelph 3 2. The Acton squad includes Mochrie Wilson Cath Haydon Perry Trotter Roger Pritchard Brennan Miller and Baylins. The Salvation Army Band from Guelph held a second open air concert Thursday night. Zimmerman relatives gathered at Arthur Swackhammer's Churchill home to honor Orrie Zimmerman visiting from High River Alta. Christopher Swackhammer born Harding in Fequesing on Sunday July 12 to Mr and Mrs VOC Harding a daughter.

J. C. Wilson Fairview Cemetery Acton Rockwood Taylor Forbes Guelph Mochrie Wilson Cath Haydon Perry Trotter Roger Pritchard Brennan Miller Baylins Salvation Army Band Zimmerman Arthur Swackhamer Churchill Orrie Zimmerman High River Alta Christopher Swackhammer

Wild West Still Wild in Canadian Coastal Reports

Reports from the West Coast recount encounters with bears roaming Viscome and Powell River, a woman hunter in a chicken pen, a 30 pound cougar in Sunnyside, and wild stallions allowed to be shot on sight. Fishermen flag rising shark and seal problems on Alberni Canal and Fraser River, while a 14 pound sturgeon is towed ashore after a dredge disruption. Longueuil, Quebec notes Count Alfred de Marigny’s medical rejection from active service.

Vancouver Sunnyside Victor Mironko British Columbia Clinton Cranbrook Onco Alberni Canal Duncan Kerk Fraser River Henry Splockton West

Canadian Infantry shoulder insignia change

The three maple leaves on the white background of the Canadian Infantry Corps shoulder flash are to be replaced by the former insignia a white Canada badge. the new mark is set to discontinue when the previous design is retired in the near term.

Canada

Abraham and Lot part ways after Egypt return

A Sunday School lesson on Genesis 13 analyzes Abram and Lot's separation after returning from Egypt. It notes Abram's peacemaking, the danger of seeking worldly gain, and divine blessing that followed Lot's departure, urging faith and generosity.

Abraham B.C. Vilace Bethel Abram Lot Suethene Egypt Hael Canaan Anon Santom

Filmland Emphasizes Brains and Poise in Glamour Picks

Hollywood producer Leah Pring says today’s attractive women are 24 to early 30s, married with children, who combine education with charm. He critiqued teen grooming trends, favored poised, walking-to-camera presentation, and the use of high heels to shape posture, noting the shift from mere beauty to presence and persona in film casting.

New York cCi Leah Pring Hollywound Merring Dring Breaty Ann Sheehan Jane Wayman Joan Crawford Mary Martin Warner Ahe Mr Wring

Fragmented medieval sermon fragment on inheritance and faith

A disjointed scripture fragment discusses possession and lineage, invoking Abram and divine promises. It references scriptural verses and contemplates faith through Christ, contrasting earthly inheritance with spiritual expectancy.

Canada Moves Forward with National Poultry Breeding Plan

The text outlines Canada’s long standing rational poultry breeding program now over twenty five years old. It notes key pillars including performance records for poultry, egg and hatchery approvals, and Cock approval. It recalls a wartime delay and cites the 1930 World Poultry Congress in London as a proving ground for these standards.

Canada Sistvar Bass of Canada London England

Beekeepers Report Nonstinging Bee Variant in Squamish Valley

Beekeepers in Squamish Valley claim a non stinging bee variety resists disease and yields high quality honey. William Freedman a honey producers official says a younger handler can manage hive frames and harvest safely.

Squamish Squamish Valley William’ Freedman Sud

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