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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
7
A reflective poem on the futility of earthly wealth and the lasting worth of kindness. It argues that at life’s end one regrets not helping others, sharing love, cheering the doubtful, aiding in storms, and doing good deeds. The message: true happiness comes from making others glad and carrying loads for those in need.
Twenty years ago in the June 10 1920 issue details include a new water main installation from the water tank to the station system by GTR workmen. Other items mention Oakville adopting Daylight Saving Time and the Soldiers Monument design accepted from McIntosh Granite Co Toronto for Armistice Day.
War era energy drive extends from New Brunswick to Alberta and the Mackenzie River. Alberta leads production with Turner Valley yielding 7,456,000 barrels in 1939 and supplying 60 percent of Canada’s oil. New Brunswick reports Stoney Creek field since 1909 with gas and oil output, while Gaspe revival begins near Gaspe Peninsula. Ontario wells lie south of a Sarnia to Hamilton line with gas east of Hamilton. Manitoulin Island exploratory drilling. Manitoba oil scarce. Saskatchewan focused near Lloydminster. Northwest Territories shows zero-wells near Fort Norman but field expansion hindered by demand and transport. Government aims to test Peace River block in current summer.
National Defence plans broad recruitment for the Third Division along lines used for the First and Second Divisions. District offices coordinate to ensure regional distribution of infantry artillery and engineers nationwide. Selected units gain authority to recruit to full strength.
A nostalgic look at weekly pages of a local keepsake. The piece highlights familiar residents and moments from the town, chronicling everyday life and shared memories in a warm retrospective voice.
The lesson frames the watcher role for ministers and Christians, stressing responsibility to warn others based on God’s words. It explains repentance through faith in Jesus, divine forgiveness, and the need to live righteously, not merely avoid evil, with emphasis on continual faith and obedience.
A photo of the late John Cameron, renowned builder credited with many Acton houses, was published last week. The caption notes the image shows him in his younger days, though readers may not recognize the person today.
The Royal Canadian Navy plans a major expansion to include a fleet of over 220 vessels under Rear Admiral P. W. Nelles. About 6,000 to 7,000 personnel will man ships and shore establishments, with seven destroyers leading a strengthened convoy and anti-submarine effort.
The piece lauds the R.C.N. for rapid, disciplined expansion despite modest beginnings. It credits thoughtful administration and pre-arranged strategy for turning a small force into a trained nucleus capable of immediate, efficient growth during wartime.
Canada reports an all time gypsum output of 1 408 168 tons in 1939 valued at 1 022 957 dollars. Nova Scotia leads production with Ontario New Brunswick Manitoba and British Columbia following. Hydrous and anhydrous forms including plaster of Paris and anhydrite dominate uses from fertilizer to cement and insulation.
Canadian factories report up to May production totals of 20.4 million blankets 125000 boots 270000 shirts 775000 socks 155000 uniform blouses jackets 190000 uniform trousers. Government is spending 14 million on about 9000 motor vehicles with roughly 3000 delivered overseas. seven thousand vehicles for First and Second Divisions to be shipped overseas by TSS.
The advance party of 100 officers pilots and technicians arrives in Salisbury to organize the Empire Air Training Scheme in Southern Rhodesia. The program will supplement the Pan in Canada and trains crews for tropical and northern conditions.
A total of 16,643 enemy aliens, both men and women, are registered in Canada. Except for 4,322, all are required to report as often as the local registrar deems necessary, with practically all reporting in person once a month.
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