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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
1
A 1944 letter from Acton soldiers in the H L I invasion expresses pride in hometown support and describes D Day, frontline conditions, and the joy of cigarettes and parcels received from Acton residents. The message notes relatives, comrades, and hopes to return home after the war.
Ten rules for safe bicycle riding urge obedience to traffic regulations including lights and signals. Riders should travel straight, use a white front light and rear danger signal at night, and ensure a satisfactory signaling device.
A storm burned out a street lighting transformer causing 145 street lights to go dark. Temporary connections are being placed at mall corners while the system is converted to multiple lights. Repair costs are high. a new transformer would cost about 3300 with procurement from General Electric.
A well attended Knox Presbyterian Women Missionary Society July meeting was held at the manse on Thursday July 23. President Mrs F Blow led with devotionals by Miss Isabelle Anderson and Mrs F Thomson. Miss Ruby Clark gave a paper on Christian Literature. Mrs Herb Ritchie offered a prayer from the Glad Tidings. The group closed with the Mizpah benediction and enjoyed a light lunch and social time.
Flour compilation of returns shows Armaco Co as a winner in Acton for the three-starting for Industries with under fifty employees. It marks the second Acton firm to win and indicates plant objectives met and over 10 percent employee participation in the loan drive. The Canadian Wool Co Ltd was the other Acton industry to win this award.
Mr. Catto of the Department of Pensions and National Wealth addressed the Acton and Vicinity War Service League urging continued work after the war to rehabilitate armed forces in civil life. An advisory committee spans forty two communities to guide veterans in returning to work, education, and benefits while conditions evolve. Donations since the last meeting included Cripps Regina five dollars and other gifts. four names returned from overages and four new names added to the overseas list.
In Acton news two soldiers reported wounded in France. Pte Leo Close of Highland Light Infantry was severely wounded during the invasion. A letter to the editor by Acton boys appeared two days before his injury. The Shultla family learned Rifleman Charles A Shultla of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles was wounded in France. Both men had worked at Beardmore and Co before enlisting and are now recovering with families hoping for steady progress.
A Toronto Telegram report sparked talk of Premier Dean and Globe head McCullagh planning to unseat John Bracken as PC leader. Premier Drew denied the rumor, stressing support for Bracken and a strong government. The piece also covers George A. Doble urging municipal level postwar surveys, and Strathroy’s wind disaster fundraiser street dance drawing thousands. London reports on international matters.
Toronto Commandos provide farm labor in Halton County with about 444 days of work credits by end of the referenced week. About 80 percent of notified farmers benefited. 20 farmers hosted workers for 3 days to two weeks. Saskatchewan volunteers and local center commandos also contributed, with more help sought via the commando headquarters.
Halton and Peel seed growers arrange talks with Federal Seed Branch on marketing this year's alsie, red clover, and alfalfa seed. Ontario farm leaders seek to rectify past monetary losses before the 1844 crop hits the market. A Brampton Court House meeting is set for Monday July 24 at 8 30 p m with Federal and Ontario officials in attendance.
The Department of Agriculture lists Ontario fall fairs with district dates. Brampton Sept 2 4 Elmira Sept 1 2 4 Fergus Sept 6 2 Georgetown Sept 15 16 Orangeville Sept 12 13 Acton Sept 22 2 Ancaster Sept 26 27 Arthur Sept 26 27 Caledon Sept 29 30 Cooksville Sept 26 27 Milton Sept 29 30 Aberfoyle Oct 3 4 Bolton Oct 13 14
Acton Fall Fair directors set a grand concert in Town Hall on opening night and plan follow on events. A top talent will be engaged to preserve pre war prestige. A large tent will host a parole exhibit including flower show grain bread and vegetable displays.
The Hamilton Annual Reunion was held on July 1 at Old Mt. Guelph. Activities included bathing, ball games, and a series of children’s races and contests featuring participants named Lambert, Hamilton, and others. The event showcased multiple feet and clothing games with a lively mix of stunts and a candy scramble for the youngsters.
A young woman at a labor site found herself locked inside the premises. Firemen freed her after using the fire alarm manual. She thanked rescuers and hurried away saying her supervisor was waiting at home.
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Commissioners Hanson and MacArthur present. They discussed transferring $500 from waterworks to the general fund, installing a new Peerless Pump, and notifying consumers about frost protection for meters. An electric fence and repairs to the spring property fence were also noted. no decision was made until all members were present.
Communications from Acton and Vicinity War Service League detail parcels and cigarettes reaching soldiers in France and Italy. Letters praise regular deliveries of smokes, chocolate, and ink while recalling home and hoping to reunite in Acton this June.
The hometown newspaper publishes a four page edition instead of eight due to rationing. Editors say the four page format is temporary, used to stay within allotments for the first half of the year and to allow staff holidays.
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