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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
8
A notice from July 2964 records a gift presented to Mr and Mrs Fred at the Jure Home on Guelph Street. The item described is a Brooks Limebour framed by Joseph Frederick.
Farmers busy cutting wheat and cherry picking in full swing with a very good crop. The Storey Glove Co plant closes this week as employees take a vacation. Johnstone and Rumley Funeral Home addition brick-work nears completion. Raspberry berries plentiful in wild patches. Rev Waugh of Glen Williams supplies in Churchill during Foreman’s holidays. Eldon Lambert, with Johnstone and Rumsey, graduated with honors from Ontario Embalming School. Flying Officer F L Delwood, once at Hinton’s Store, reported killed in action overseas.
In Winnipeg the Canadian Wheat Board processes payments on 1940 1942 1954 wheat certificates for about 300 000 farmers. Com ptroller R C Finlay notes the wartime staff and equipment shortages have delayed mailings and required expanding offices and moving to a fourth building.
Studies by leading veterinarians show dry cows rebuild and store reserves during the dry period to improve milk production when they freshen. They should receive balanced rations and attentive care similar to the milking period, with a recommended 30 to 90 day dry period for optimal calf vigor and future milk yield.
Funeral notices in a local paper recount the deaths of Exywin Croft and Henry Leachman. Exywin Croft, a longtime farmer and community worker, is survived by a large family across Ontario including Georgetown and Toronto. Henry Leachman, from Aberfoyle, farmed near Arkell and left a large family with services held at Duff's Church and Rockwood Cemetery.
A beaver dam near Thicket Portage on the Hudson Bay Railway holds back a water wall rivaling man made dams in the Summerberry area. The natural structure costs thousands to build and maintain, surprising locals and authorities.
South Africa plans state subsidies for 1X3 citrus, aiming to aid small farmers first as exports fall from 80 percent prewar to 22 percent last year. The program will extend to farmers using native labor at prices below controlled retail and includes citrus schemes for education and public health partners.
Sunday School lesson from July 16, 1968 explores Deborah as a judge and prophetess who leads Israel to deliverance from Sisera. It emphasizes God moving through Deborah and Barak, the need to follow divine commands, and the confidence that Jehovah fights with his people.
London reports strong support from four British Wrens for the Canadian Naval Service. Capt. Joan Carpenter, now superintendent of the Wren Command, oversees Wrens in the Orkneys after guiding Canadian recruits in London. First Officer Lorna Kellett serves as staff officer to Miss Carpenter while Second Officer Elizabeth Sturdee left the service after marrying in England.
The Brampton Conservator explains small town papers attract readers because they cover local items no world news can, from people readers know to everyday happenings. Readers follow every detail from start to finish, valuing familiar names and local interest over distant events.
Auction at the farm of August Young four miles east of Guelph and one mile south of Highway 7 on Tuesday includes cattle and machinery. Cattle twenty one head with tested P. and winter calving. machinery includes hay loader rake side delivery cutter and miscellaneous tools. Hay and feed offered with 600 pounds of cake and oats. Owner retiring. terms cash. Auctioneer A B Brubacher.
Mrs Agnes Laing of Acton will sell by public auction at her residence on Agnes and Elgin Streets in Acton on annUEMDAY July 7th commencing at 1:50 pm. Plenty of dining kitchen and bedroom furniture plus lawn mower and tools. no reserve as house is sold and she gives up housekeeping. cash terms. Auctioneer Roy Windley, RW No. 3, Acton.
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