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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
9
A July 1944 letter from Acton servicemen with the H L I in Normandy thanks the Free Press for cigarettes and parcels and notes Acton’s support in Victory Loans. They describe D-Day scenes, coastal landings, and frontline conditions, along with hope to return home next year.
Ten rules for safe bicycle riding including obeying traffic signals stop signs and one way streets. Ride straight use a white front light and rear danger signal at night and ensure satisfactory signaling device.
A severe storm burned out a street lighting transformer, plunging 145 street lamps offline. Temporary connections are being set at mall corners while the entire circuit is converted to multiple lights. a full repair is costly and a new cell would come from Fort Wayne’s General Electric. The outage recalls 1919 darkness lasting three months.
A well attended Knox Presbyterian W. M. S. meeting met at the manse on Thursday July 23 led by president Mrs F Blow In charge. Isabelle Anderson and Mrs F Thomson led devotion. Miss Ruby Clark gave a paper on Christian Literature. Miss Clark and Mrs Thomson arranged a lunch and social time followed by the Mizpah Benediction.
Final returns show Armaco Co as a winner in Acton for industries with fewer than fifty employees. This is the second firm to win the award in Acton as the plant oversubscribed and over 10 percent of employees participated in the January drive. The Canadian Wool Co Ltd was the other Acton industry to win this award.
Mr. Catto of the Department of Pensions urged the Acton and Vicinity War Service League to continue after the war aiding veterans’ rehabilitation. An advisory committee in forty-two communities will guide veterans to suitable benefits, including training, education, pensions, unemployment, and land acts. Donations noted from W. R. Cripps Regina, Bannockburn Women’s Institute, locals 20 and 26, Red Public School pupils, Nassagaweya Institute, Lakeside Labe. E., Acton B. P. A. and four overseas names added: J. Graham, R. J. Loutitt, W. L. Roche, Alfred Johnson.
Two Acton men Leo Close and Charles A Shultla were wounded in action in France. Leo Close of the Highland Light Infantry has served four years and saw three years overseas. Charles Shultla of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles was wounded by shrapnel in his lower left leg while in France. Both men were formerly associated with Beardmore and Co in Acton. The town’s friends and families await further news as recovery progresses.
A Toronto Telegram report about Premier Dean and Globe and Mail publisher George McCullagh planning to oust John Bracken as PC leader drew a sharp denial from Premier Drew who urged unity. McCullagh called the rumor fantastic. George A. Doble urged municipal level surveys to tackle postwar employment and praised a Kitche n er-Waterloo study for outlining community based evaluation. Strathroy hosts a charity wind disaster fund dance drawing thousands for relief. London reaches out to all countries for guidance.
Toronto Commandos assist Halton County farmers since late June with about fifty workers daily. About 80 percent of farmers report helpful results though some volunteers stay three days to two weeks. Additional workers from Saskatchewan have joined, with more help expected as wheat season advances.
Halton and Peel seed growers will meet Federal Seed Branch officials at Brampton Court House on Monday July 24 at 8 30 p m to discuss marketing plans for alfalfa red clover and Alsice seed. Ontario farm leaders aim to rectify previous year's monetary problems and invite all interested growers to attend.
The Department of Agriculture lists the Ontario Fall Fairs for 1944 with district dates. Brampton Sept 2 4 Elmira Sept 1 2 4 Fergus Sept 8 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 decide on a grand concert at Town Hall on opening night and plan a follow up event. They aim to hire top entertainment and restore the prewar arena event. Judges for departments are named and a large tent is secured for a prominent display. Readied displays include flower, grain, roots and vegetables.
The Hamilton annual reunion was held July 1 at the Old Mill in Guelph. The event featured bathing, ball games, and a variety of sports for all ages including races for different age groups, a candy scramble for children, tumbling, stunts, guessing contests, and several foot races. Local families named include Lambert, Hamilton, and Williams among others enjoying the day.
A young woman employed in a building became trapped inside her workplace and was rescued by firemen after pulling the fire alarm. She thanked the responders and left to reunite with her waiting supervisor at home.
The Acton Pub- Mc Utilities Commission met to discuss a Peerless Pump installation at the spring. Commissioners Hanson and MacArthur attended along with Superintendent Wilson and guests from Consolidated Engine and Machinery Co. The group considered meter protection, fence repairs, and transferring 500 from waterworks to general funds. A final decision awaited full attendance.
Letters from Acton and Vicinity War Service League members describe regular parcels of cigarettes chocolate and morale boosts sent to troops in France and Italy. Writers thank supporters and note how gifts lift spirits amid busy fronts and distant homes.
This week’s hometown paper is four pages instead of eight to stay within the paper allotment for the first half of the year. The move supports holiday scheduling for staff and is a temporary, precautionary measure with some features being eliminated.
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