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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 21, 1945

Page

7

Life and friendship brighten a lonely world

A reflective poem about how life feels dreary without care and help from others. It asserts that friendship and shared joys sustain us more than possessions, emphasizing giving and support as keys to happiness. The piece highlights the value of people who care.

Paul Timothy Jesus Christ Haus Asnell Paul Aceka Himothy Jesus Christ Tle Lord Jesus Christ Nera Peter Merlin Cink Judas

Twenty Years Ago At Town Hall And Riverside Park Events

Twenty years ago the window boxree at Town Hall drew notice and home grown strawberries were sold in two for five cents. The Mazon Knitting Co employees and friends picnicked at Riverside Park in Guelph after noon last Saturday. A one day bowling tournament was held by Acton Bowling Club yesterday with twenty rinks. At Georgetown District Women's Institute meeting Mrs George Agnew Acton was elected president with Mrs AG Clarridge Bannockburn as Second Vice President. Died Clarke at the Cookeville home on Wednesday June ih hh. Ads Ann Stratton died, wife of John Clarke, in her ninth year.

Mazon Knitting Co Riverside Park Guelph Acton Bowling Club Women's Institute Georgetoun George Agnew Acton Mra AG Clarridge Bannockburn Clarke The Houe Cookeville Ads Ann Stratton John Clarke

Italy May Impose Special Taxes to Restore Churches

War devastates Italian religious sites with 142 churches destroyed and 1 605 damaged across 33 provinces. The government weighs special taxes to fund restoration. 822 buildings already under reconstruction, with complete rebuilds deferred until war end. Strong notes on historic sites like Rome's Bastion of San Lorenzo and Naples Santa Chiara, plus international support from Catholic groups.

Louis Jaccardi Vatican City Italy Vals Mahan Cnances Rome San Lorenzo Naples Santa Chiara Robert the Wise Boneventy Ats Gaos Itte 1 Ix

Time to Shape Shrubs and Hedges

June marks rapid growth for common hedge shrubs and specimen plants. Clip new growth to densify hedges, avoid severe pruning after mid July, and prune dead wood in spring. Flowering shrubs should wait until blossoms fade, with best pruning timing immediate after bloom. Expert guidance from Prominent Expert Departmental Farm at Beanies.

OpAst Prominlen

Strawberries Pouch Price Ceilings Extended in Ontario

In southern Ontario the straw berry price policy has extended from June to later dates. Producer ceilings apply in the region with per quart and per pint limits. The measure sets price controls on deliveries and sales within the dairy and fruit sectors.

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Rural Farm Auction Near Acton Sells Livestock and Implements

Auction notices list a large farm sale near Acton with horses cattle hogs poultry and farm implements. Coalesced items include Ayrshire and Angus cattle yearlings calves and heifers, two Yorkshire sows, York boar, Rock hens and ducks, a cream separator and farming gear. The sale occurs Thursday at 11 o'clock with a reserve bid and payment terms due on delivery. The farm is WW acres with a foreboding bank barn and 10 acres under cultivation and alfalfa.

Nis Farm Furst Brin Nao 7 Acton Bas Vereheroen Yrald Pereterin Eldang Ayrshire Durham York Collie Collie Pup Frost & Woodie Bissell Radler Renfitew Tessler Steck Rach Burges Pipe Wren Co Hias Team Hartness Ete Viking Cream Stramer Path Elliott Roy Hindley Bracken Angus Steers Angus Bull

Nationwide brake-check drive prompts safety push

The International Association of Chiefs of Police launches a brake-check program from April 15 to June 4 to cut crash deaths. Officers will inspect brakes on cars in accidents and violations, urging motorists to test and repair brakes and other critical parts. Public cooperation urged to reduce fatalities and economic losses.

Tt Lo International Association of Chiefs of Police

Youthful veteran Elmer Waite returns home from war

Elmer Waite, a 21 year old merchant marine veteran, recounts his wartime service during the Delay landings in Normandy and his time at sea aboard the HON. He joined the navy after enlisting as a merchant mariner at age 10.

Summerside Elmer Waite Waite Merchant Marine HON Noamanity

Returned Evacuees Cause of Concern

London dispatch reports welfare workers from WAAF and ATS urged to monitor returned evacuees. Lady Gunston notes need to check children's home conditions and parental responsibility after uprooting during evacuation. Camp and council procedures in Kingston cited with poll logistics details.

London Gunston Auxiliary Territorial Service Women’s Auxiliary Air Force Europe Parente Ls Fern Iu Thei Mean Aitess Uber Ube Lars Cguteten WAAFE ACLS

Crops Vary in Resistance to White Grub Attacks

The article explains how white grubs damage crops differently by root type. It lists susceptible crops such as Timothy red clover Kentucky bluegrass corn strawberries and potatoes and notes resistant groups including barley oats wheat rye and beans. It also mentions hard rooted plants like alfalfa and sunflowers showing strong resistance.

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