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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1942
Page
7
A city apartment resident gazes down on a bustling pet shop near the street corner. Puppies romp inside while a steady stream of passersby, rich and poor, watch through the window as desires for love clash with commerce. The speaker notes love cannot be bought yet imagines paying any price to obtain genuine affection.
The 1922 Acton scene shows lively building work across town and markets with strawberries selling at 15 cents or two baskets for 25 cents. The Orange Order led a large church parade at the Methodist Church where Rev. J. M. Moyer delivered a notable sermon. Married couples include Hunt Graham and Beatrice C Graham in Winnipeg and Mildred D Matthews and Ernest G Black in Toronto, with local notes on Amos Magon’s knitting mill and Acton baseball contending for first in the county league. A local death records Graham McDonald at age 76 in Acton.
Britain begins a voluntary dairy herd health insurance scheme aimed at reducing losses from mastitis abortion sternity and Johne's disease. About 500000 cows are expected to join in the first year with veterinary services and free lab work provided by national bodies and the agriculture ministry.
A damaged report describes a ceremony in a French town under German occupation where Joan of Arc emblems were allowed to be shown for a bishop coronation. The event links to General de Gaulle as the symbol of Free France, with Lorraine highlighted as his origin.
A Sunday School lesson expounds Jesus absolute authority in heaven and earth, his command to go and make disciples, and the need for baptism and teaching. It stresses faith, evangelism, and obedience as core duties for believers, with emphasis on steadfast fellowship and Spirit empowerment.
A letter from Box Matchewan describes radio reception, travel by canoe to a mine, and harsh northern life. It notes Barite discovery, lumber and mining labor shortages, and regional farming co op efforts in Temiskaming. The writer details wildlife, flies, and daily camp routines.
A reflective line speaks of the Spirit’s power as the means to perform God’s work in His way, emphasizing divine enablement and sacred purpose.
Readily available protective mixtures can be bought at drug stores and four home recipes from the Dominion Department of Agriculture Division of Entomology are listed. The text also describes a forest fire technique to deter mosquitoes, detailing clearing debris, building a fire, and burning embers with added dry debris and greenery.
Prisoners at Newport’s Hat Prison allegedly trained a cat to carry tobacco and written messages between cells, strapping articles to the feline and concealing them within its fur. The report notes the improvised method and potential safety concerns.
The image shows a soldier promoted from private to sergeant during imprisonment. His wife had received allowances for him, and the incident involves back pay related to his service and benefits in wartime custody.
London GP The RAF trains airmen as flight engineers for long range bombers and Constant Command aircraft. The new trade opens to men of all ages with low or no prior category. Engineers advise the captain on engine condition before and during flights, perform in air repairs, assist as spare air gunner in emergencies, and hold sergeant rank with air gunner insignia.
London reports banks launch coupon accounts for firms handling many coupons. Zurich dispatch notes German farms face labor shortages with long hours, including women, up to 100 hours weekly.
Acton readers receive weekly local news about familiar residents and district businesses. The Free Press emphasizes community notices and shopping ads to guide residents in their local commerce and daily life.
The Free Press blends local news with family friendly features including an editorial page a short story Sun day School lesson and a look back at events 20 and 25 years ago This week Women’s Page highlights Cherviieles of Ginger Farm and World Matters Mixings Bow Weekly Commentary summarizes war news The Week at Ottawa reports Canada’s Capital doings for readers seeking concise up to date coverage.
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