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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
16
A reflective verse about life’s trials and joys born from friends who care. It contrasts loneliness in life’s battles with the comfort found in giving and receiving support from those who stand by us. The poem celebrates connection, shared acts of kindness, and the happiness that comes from mutual care.
The window boxes at Town Hall were described as attractive after last week. Home grown strawberries sold Saturday at two boxes for five cents. The Mazon Knitting Co employees and friends picnicked at Riverside Park in Guelph last Saturday afternoon. A one day bowling tournament was held by Acton Bowling Club yesterday with twenty rinks. At the District Annual Meeting of the Women's Institute at Ceargetoun Mrs George Agnew Acton was elected president and Mrs AG Clatridge of Bannockburn was named Second Vice President. Died Clarke at the home Cookeville Wednesday June ith 124. Ads Ann Stratton beloved wife of John Clarke in her Smith year.
War damages in 33 Italian provinces leave 142 churches destroyed and 1 605 damaged with 15 religious buildings lost. Restoration begun for 822 military buildings. full reconstruction delayed. World attention and potential Catholic fundraising from groups including Brazilian Catholics may aid preservation of Italy's artistic heritage.
A 1945 Sunday lesson argues faithfulness to Christ brings eternal reward, with Pauls charge to Timothy to fight the good fight of faith. It discusses suffering for Christ, endurance, and the call to live upright before God while resisting worldy pressures and persecution.
Timing for pruning hedges and shrubs described with guidance on growth patterns and cautions. Includes advice on clipping frequency, avoiding autumn wounds, and pruning flowering shrubs after blooms fade. Notes farm location and recommended deadlines for best results.
Strawberries will be harvested later this year in southern Ontario and price ceilings are extended from the date when price reductions take effect. Producers face limits set at US events per quart with added cents per pint through June and after that date.
The undersigned announces a public auction on Thursday July 5 at 10 o'clock sharp near Acton. Items include horses cows calves heifers yearlings hogs poultry and farm implements plus a second sale of a WH acre farm with a dwelling barn and 10 acres cultivated. Terms: cash on day of sale with no removal until settled. Proceeds to Elliott Roy Hindley and clerk TY Angus Steers.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police launched a nationwide brake-check effort from April 15 to June, urging motorists to test and repair brakes and related components. Police will inspect moving cars and those in traffic violations, seeking public cooperation to cut traffic deaths and injuries.
Elmer Waite, a 21 year old naval veteran from Summerside, recounts wartime service with the merchant marine and the D Day landings. He previously joined at age 10 and now serves on the Hon.
London reports advocate for WAAF and ACLS workers to join postwar welfare services. They would monitor returned evacuees, assess home conditions, advise parents on responsibility, and help ensure proper care. Kingston notes countermeasures and local voting shifts as councils respond.
The article explains how white grubs affect different crops, with tubers and fibrous rooted plants suffering more. It ranks crops by resistance, noting susceptible groups like timothy red clover corn strawberries and potatoes and resistant groups including barley oats wheat rye beans turnips carrots and hard rooted species such as alfalfa and sunflowers.
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