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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
2
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The column reviews two articles in Reader's Digest Concerns with wartime Britain. It praises Daphne du Maurier's Come Wind Come Weather as a collection of true stories showing courage faith and unity under war. It contrasts Out of the Night a tale of torture and oppression and urges reading both, but recommends Come Wind Come Weather as the enduring spirit.
Good Old Acton reports a strong push for War Savings Certificates with 800 pledges exceeded on the last day of February. Rural roads hampered early progress but Acton maintained leadership in Halton County as residents rally to support victory and local youth enlistments lessen team activities.
A reader asks how Acton shapes up for a young worker. The piece lists population, youth activities, postwar changes in sports, YMCA, churches, bowling, tennis, industries, municipal conveniences, and leisure options to argue Acton offers many advantages for young residents.
The piece recalls how winter and weather shaped Acton events and sport, noting how forecasts from distant regions influenced local plans. It laments the absence of a local team this year and expresses relief at not needing to venture out in bad roads, hoping for spring and hometown return of players.
The piece urges towns to loudly promote their assets and offerings rather than wait for change. It compares birds singing to attract mates with businesses signaling their products to customers and stresses proactive effort rather than idle talk. It argues against assuming progress without concrete action.
The column urges readers to buy certificates to support the war effort and notes spring is near. It highlights wartime transport gains and praises Hughes Cleaver for his appointment to a special committee on war expenditures and the War Pensions committee, commending his service to the county and country.
A western state juvenile court judge writes in Rotarian Magazine outlining six rules for parents. Teach true discipline, value money, dignity of labor, self reliance, play, and good instruction. The judge notes parents bear responsibility and offers practical, daily policies to help families succeed.
Fragmentary notes describe a figure named Yt facing war in France and maintaining reputation amid audience reactions. The text hints at entertainment, memory, and public perception shaping his conduct during conflict and postwar periods.
Prairie youths learn steamship fundamentals at Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve in Winnipeg. Recruits undergo wave talk discipline and ship duties before base training. They aim for summer service aboard vessels as Canada faces war obligations.
Three senior medical officers receive promotion to brigadier rank. Brigadier A Tantan heads Medical Services at National Defence Headquarters. Brigadier Cory oversees Mertrens Services at Camirt Tan Milthars.
The report notes recovery rates after coronary attacks, with 2 percent returning to normal, and many patients resuming work after hospital discharge. It highlights patient demographics, attack frequencies, and occupational diversity, stressing repeated attacks in thrombosis and limited long term return to work for some.
A year-old seaman Arnott, fined 51 22 for shoplifting with a witness present. His daughter fined 10 44.900 and sentenced to three months for a similar charge. Probate filed at Parrogate by Ruptaes Meddings.
Wartime records recount Henri Petain’s leadership during Verdun’s siege. The narrative follows the German attack and the French defense, noting Petain’s command of the Second Army and later the Centre Army as Allied forces rallied.
Directory page listing doctors dentists veterinarians and solicitors in Acton Georgetown and surrounding areas with contact details phone numbers offices and appointment notes. Includes Dr J A McNiven Dr E J Nelson Dr W G Cullen and others with office locations and hours.
A CBC National remork features Heritage of Song tracing British music from the Elizabethan era to Armstrong Gibbs. The Toronto studio segment showcases John Aduskin as producer Frank Willis as narrator Tai Verur and tenor Waithiam Mouton with Frances dates.
Fragmentary timetable notes list departures to various towns and cities with days and times. Mentions Acton Standard schedules, Sunday restrictions, and late evening flyer references. References Orgetown Guelph and Cineltot with partial times and weekend limits.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines notices involving Gray Coach Lines, London County, and Stratford with references to public proceedings, fees, attendance, and legal actions. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled characters, but indicate upcoming sessions and transportation-related matters in Stratford.
A garbled OCR snippet references a United States device plant and a Georgian location. Readable terms include States and Georgia, with mentions of drums or plants. The text lacks clear events or names to form a full report.
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