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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1942
Page
16
A city apartment urban scene centers on a pet shop with many puppies and a busy street corner. The speaker contrasts money and love, noting that genuine affection cannot be bought yet acknowledges the tempting display near the window.
Twenty years ago Acton saw lively building work and a busy church parade by the Orange Order at the Methodist Church with Rev. N. M. Moyer delivering an impressive sermon. Local arrivals include Mr. and Mrs. A. Denistown visiting from Redwood Falls. Knitting mill operator Amos Magon expands Willow Street output. Acton baseball teams vie for first in the County League with Bronte and Milton as weddings and deaths surface in community notices.
Britain plans the world’s first voluntary cattle health insurance program aimed at reducing losses from mastitis abortion sternity and Johne’s disease. About 30 000 herds are expected to join, with the Ministry of Agriculture and National Veterinary Association co managing free diagnostic labs abortion vaccine and subsidized sulphanilamide.
Free French leadership under General Charles de Gaulle uses a Joan of Arc cross as a symbol in occupied France. Germans permit display for a bishop’s enthronement in a major town amid suppression of the French flag and claims of Arc’s role in expelling English forces. The cross ties the Lorraine region to de Gaulle’s movement.
A Sunday School lesson expounds Jesus authority over all creation and charges the disciples to go into all the world to make converts and teach obedience to all Jesus commanded. It stresses belief, baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, and the promise of Christ’s continual presence.
A long letter from Eisn Box in Matchewan Ontario describes radio reception across northern stations Timmins Kirkland Lake Rowyn Sudbury and CGL, wartime news and local industry shortages. The writer details wildlife and insects, river travel by canoe, family life, and growth in the forest, plus a note on Temiskaming Producers Cooperative and local agriculture developments.
The phrase emphasizes a spiritual power enabling actions for God's work in alignment with divine guidance. It reflects a devotional stance on faith and purpose without concrete events or dates.
Protective mixtures against mosquitoes are sold in drug stores. The Division of Entomology suggests four do it yourself recipes using citronella oil camphor tar pennyroyal and castor oil. A fire burns debris to create embers to deter mosquitoes and prefers a cleared area with dry wood and debris piled for burning.
Convicts at Newport Isle of Wight run a hut camp where a cat is trained to carry tobacco and written messages between cells, with sero forced injuries strapped around the cat’s midsection and hidden in its thick fur.
A published photo shows a soldier promoted from private to sergeant during imprisonment. The family received allowances for dependents while the man served, highlighting pay restoration upon return.
The Royal Air Force trains airmen as flight engineers for long range bombers and Coastal Command aircraft. The new role, open to men of all ages, includes engine condition advisory duties to the captain and in air repairs. they may also serve as spare gunners. They will hold sergeant rank and wear the air gunner’s bars.
COULTON ACCOUNTS LONDON Britain banks launch coupon accounts for businesses handling large volumes of coupons. In Zurich CP reports German farms face extreme labor shortages with peasants including women working up to 100 hours weekly.
The Free Press offers weekly local news about Acton residents and nearby districts, plus store and business updates. Readers are urged to support merchants by shopping from advertisements and sharing preferences with area merchants.
The Free Press blends local news with editorials, a short story, Sunday School lesson, and a look back at events from 20 and 25 years ago. The Women’s Page spotlight "C ieenviie Jes of Ginger Farm" and world matters in Weekly Commentary. The Week at Ottawa offers a concise Ottawa summary.
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