The Warmth of Friends
A poetic piece by Betty Knowles extols friendship as life’s lifeblood and the essence of human sustenance. It celebrates warm, symbolic exchange between friends as central to happiness and spirit.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
7
Census of Changes and Local Happenings in Acton Area
The issue notes transfers and notices including McMillan family moving to Acton, Nicol the marble cutter moving to Acton, and W J McDonald placing top in County Stock Judging at Milton. Alfred Bauer resigns as GTR pumping station engineer after eighteen years. Hassard elected Councillor by acclamation succeeding W J Ritchie. Marriage and obituary notices for Richards Baker and Ruth Simpson Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McMillan
Lachlan
Acton
Nicol
Guelph
W. J. McDonald
Stuart Lowrie
Milton
GTR
Alfred Bauer
la Pert
Bauer
J. Hassard
W. J. Ritchie
Hassard
Miss Marion Walwyn Y.M.C.A. Officer In England
Canadian woman Miss Marion Walwyn, Y.M.C.A. officer at Beaver Hut in London, leads entertainment for troops on leave. A Toronto native, she previously worked at Beaver Hut in the Great War and now runs city tours, social activities, and a midnight snack supply from Canada to boost morale for soldiers overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Marion ‘Walwyn
Y.M.C
London
Walwyn
Toronto
Beaver Hut
Miss Walwyn
Europe
Germany
Austria
Canada
Aldershot
J. W Beaton
Hoys
Compliant question on regular allowances in marriage
A fragment asks if a husband provides a regular allowance to his wife or gives money as needed, reflecting domestic finance norms and marital roles. The text appears as a Q&A style inquiry rather than a full report.
Canadians weigh wartime leadership in mirrors of 1914 politics
A columnist argues Canadians face a clear choice on leadership as in 1914 18, comparing Borden’s wartime governance with Mackenzie King and the current Liberal Conservatives, noting public caution, calls for unity, and the recurring tactic of party politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert. Borden
Borden
Mackenzie King
Witten
King
Canada
Seport
Partia ‘Mentary
Manion
Laurier
Acton's Family Album Faces from Years Past
A weekly look back through local family photos and familiar faces from previous years in Acton. The column links memories to current readers by featuring people once known in the community and noting their past roles and appearances.
Photographs Recall Pioneers and Pioneering Families
The page presents last week’s portraits of deceased local figures. Jos. Holmes and his wife celebrate a golden wedding anniversary past remembered by readers. Jacob Swackhamer, early Churchill settler and deacon, is featured alongside James L. Warren, lifelong Unis district resident, all died but well remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Holmes
Jacob Swackhamer
Churchill
Swackhamer
Churchill Church
Jas. L
James L. Warren
Unis District
Sunday School Lesson on the Crucifixion at Calvary
The lesson centers Jesus Christ’s crucifixion as the culmination of prophecy and divine love. It contrasts human sin with God’s holiness, reading the four gospel accounts side by side and noting the darkness at Jesus’ death and the fulfilled salvation plan through His sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
God
Christ
Tim
Ather
Mackery
Gros
Jesus Christ
R.V
In the Same Boat Ex Millionaire Stock Seats Then Now
A humorous remark contrasts former stock exchange seats with current farmer life. The exchange seats five years ago are likened to seats in pants now, illustrating a humorous shift in fortunes and fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Canada at War film suppression amid wartime elections
The Ontario Board of Censors banned the March of Time film Canada at War during a period of national peril. The action echoes 1937 Liberal opposition to C I O scenes, arguing the film is political propaganda used to influence the Dominion election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Censors
Theatres and Cinematographs Act
Ontario
Canada
Vancouver
B.C
Vancouver Liberal Association
C.I.O
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John Gardner
Marion Walwyn Y.M.C
S King
Valcartier
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Committee of the Commons
Commons
Robert Borden
Calvary
March of Time Picture
Capitol Theatre
March OF
Complete Picture of
Ian MacKenzie
Montreal Star
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Skeeter
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BY Wally Bishop
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