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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
5
A letter from Acton enlisted in the H L I regiment in Normandy expresses pride in Acton’s support during the war. The writers recount D Day, frontline conditions, and gratitude for cigarettes and parcels while hoping to return home next year.
Ten rules for safe bicycle riding emphasize obeying traffic signals and regulations. Riders should travel in a straight line and use proper signaling with a white front light and a rear indicator for night riding. Ensure satisfactory signaling devices are in place.
A heavy electric storm burned the Street Lighting transformer, causing 145 street lights to go out. Temporary connections are being made at mall corners to restore light while the whole circuit will be rebuilt with multiple lights. Repair is not planned due to an estimated 3500 dollar cost and a new unit from Fort Wayne General Electric with three months delivery. The issue mirrors a 1919 blackout when streets were dark for months.
A well attended Knox Presbyterian W M S meeting was held at the manse on Thursday July 13 with president Mrs F Blow In charge. Miss Bonte Anderson presided over devotional period and Miss Ruby Clark gave a paper on Christian Literature which was enjoyed by all. Mrs Herb Ritchie read a prayer from the Glad Tidings and the Mizpah benediction closed the session. Mrs Thomson, assisted by Miss Clark, served lunch and a social time followed.
Final returns show Armaco Co. won the Victory Loan record award for industries with fewer than fifty employees. The Canadian Wool Co. Ltd. was another Acton industry to receive the award. Over the plant objective was oversubscribed and high employee participation was noted, making the firm and workers proud.
Mr Catto from the Department of Pensions outlines postwar rehabilitation for returning armed forces. An advisory committee backs local recovery efforts with sub committees for skills training, job reintegration, and veterans benefits. Donations and new overseas names are reported as the Acton district positions to support veterans.
Two Acton men were reported wounded in action in France. Pte Leo Cloat of the Highland Light Infantry was severely wounded on July 6. He had four years in the army and three years overseas, previously working in Beardmore and Co. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Clooe. Rifleman Charles A Shultiz of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles was wounded by shrapnel in his lower leg. He enlisted in 1943 and was also a Beardmore employee. Community friends pray for their recovery as families await updates.
A Toronto Evening Telegram report alleging Premier Drew planned to oust John Bracken as Progressive Conservative leader drew a sharp denial from Drew who insisted he aims to strengthen Bracken and back a strong Ontario government. McCullagh dismissed the claim as fantasy.
Toronto Commandos from the city assist Halton farmers with part time haying and harvest work. By week’s end 443 days of labor had been recorded for about 80 percent of farmers receiving help. Volunteers from Saskatchewan and local centers also contributed workers.
Halton and Peel seed growers arrange a July 24 meeting at 8 30 p m in Brampton Court House with Federal Seed Branch officials to discuss marketing plans for this year s alsike red clover and alfalfa seed following last year s disastrous monetary loss.
The Department of Agriculture lists Ontario fall fairs for 1944 with district dates including Brampton Sept 2 and 4 Elmira Sept 1 2 and 4 Fergus Sept 8 and 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 met Tuesday and decided to stage a grand concert in the Town Hall on opening night with a follow event if possible. They will hire top talent for a standout pre war style show to restore the arena. Judges were chosen for departments and a large tent will host entries including mower shows grain roata and vegetable displays.
The Hamilton Annual Re union was held on July 1 at the Old MIL in Guelph. Children and adults enjoyed races, stunts, a candy scramble, a guessing contest, and various games led by local families including the Hamiltons.
A young woman office worker trapped inside her workplace pulled the fire alarm to summon help. Firemen released her and she explained that her support was waiting at home as she thanked the responders.
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met with Commissioners Hansen and MacArthur. They planned transferring 500 from waterworks to general funds, noted remaining water meters to install, and discussed safeguarding meters. A Peerless Pump installation at the spring was reviewed with Experts May and Edwards. no decision until full commission present. Billing approved for hydro, telephone, supplies, and freight.
Letters from Acton and Vicinity War Service League detail parcels and cigarettes sent to soldiers in France and Italy. Authors describe regular mail, chocolate treats, and the comfort of home, with many signatories and messages of appreciation.
This week's hometown newspaper will be four pages instead of eight to fit within the paper allotment for the first half of the year. The temporary reduction allows holiday time for staff and preserves important content while some features are eliminated.
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