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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
7
Residents and visitors from Fergus and surrounding areas spent the weekend with local families. Toronto, Montreal and Owen Sound visitors joined local hosts while others returned home after short visits and hospital stays.
Loch Craighlin in Argyll Scotland saw two years of large scale water fertilization using sodium nitrate and superphosphate. Growth of fish and plankton increased year round, with rich plankton and faunal food areas noted. The study suggests potential shifts in national and international policy on development and conservation. A separate note reports Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting recovering thallium at Flin Flon.
Morning worship at 11 00 am on March 4 19a5 at The Friendly Church led by Rev Walter Fuabuay with church school. Evening worship to revive faith on March 7 19a5 followed by mid week meeting at Mrs Wansboroughs home on Dake Avenue.
The Willow Street Presbyterian Church schedule lists morning worship at 145 Hoo aim with Sunday School and Junior Bible Classes, a vesper service led by Rev AC Stewart, the Sacrament of Baptism, an evening service, and an adult Bible class with the verse They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
The Baptist Church under Pastor Rev Wallace posts a Sunday March 4 services list with morning service titled Secret Life and evening sermon It Know Thy Works plus Sunday School and a Tuesday Commission study on the Cross and Suffering and a Thursday Mission Circle at Mrs Grundy’s home.
Following evening service a class of instruction will be held for those who wish to be confirmed and others who may be interested. On Wednesday March 7 at 7 00 am Holy Communion offered for participants and attendees.
Wartime briefing notes report 200 prisoners taken in Wotu area near Hockwald forest. Allied forts in the region press ground forces while attacking German strongpoints and urging support for operations. Soviet breakthrough claimed on Sula and Pamec fronts with implications for Polish borders and postwar setup.
At a meeting of the Hallon Crop Improvement Association officers and plans were set for the annual Plant Seed Fair at Milton. Entries for the show were received, with a four demonstration program including Sudan grass pasture and four permanent pasture displays. The organization also outlined crop tests, fertility studies, and a husking corn competition. Officers elected included President A T Woodley and Vice President C S Palmer.
Evelyn Cherry and her husband Lawrence Cherry head an agricultural unit of the National Film Board. The Yorkton, Saskatchewan couple collaborate closely, producing seven documentaries and several shorts in the last season. The Cherries balance family life with work in a joint home studio, reflecting on women’s roles in Canadian film.
Captain Jack Abbott and Private Mac Abbott report a reunion with brothers in Belgium enjoyed by the Erin Cutting Club and Orangeville Ghantic-urling Club members. The Soper family from Winnipes connected during a visit to Erin, Ontario, with extended stays and baseball and cycling social events.
Georgetown notes praise for Chief Petty Officer Jack Tost and other veterans returning from service in Italy. The Cripps announce sale and relocation of their Ford agency with Cecil Vardie and Lorne Peters of Toronto handling new granaries on April 1.
Reports from February Ladies Aid and Women's Reps gatherings at Garnet McDougall’s home note low attendance and devotions led by Mrs George Thomas. Items of business discussed. Valentine readings offered. Local residents Osawa Wrights visit. Tor Russell Lawrie overseas. wedding bells hinted at in the community.
An unclear note references Wilson as Moose chairman and his supposed role with the Canadian Produce Association. The fragmentary text mentions Askatcheyan and Satnok but lacks concrete details or outcomes.
A Burlington gathering drew many Red Cross volunteers with 144 donors counted and 62 registrations recorded. Hubert Dumber received the Distinguished Flying Cross while details surfaced about a new support network to assist families, including postwar relief efforts and medical examinations for veterans.
Distraught scenes as SIALABAX 44 shipgrounded on Mambro Shoals unloads thousands in value. Allied merchant vessel holds war equipment and food intended for government control. Locals claim high catches and possible salvage profits while authorities monitor the incident.
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