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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
8
The funeral of Naseager Heidrick, husband of Mary Heidrick, took place in his Seth year. Services were at Johnstone and Rumby Funeral Home on Sunday March 10. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery.
Calendar notes snow on the way and St Patrick’s Day approaching while Acton teams eye more hockey games Fergus invites a future neutral-ice match and Acton clubs back a Salvation Army drive. A report highlights Farmers Magazine Poultry Farm success and Canadian Apples campaign across LODE chapters. Henry Hoflett dies after being struck near Burlington.
British engineers in Calcutta are constructing the Howrah bridge, the world’s third longest cantilever, with two immense creeper cranes climbing from opposite riverbanks. They will meet above the Hooghly as 25,000 tons of steel form the central span, while Indian labor under British supervision handles assembly and scaffolding under harsh heat and pressure.
A sharp classroom exchange surfaces as a pupil dismisses a boast about arithmetic prowess by comparing it to the teacher who trained them. The remark suggests a clash of eras and methods in a school setting.
Air Vice-Marshal J Lindsay Gordon died after a lengthy illness. A Great War ace, he was decorated in 1918 and later directed the ROAP and commanded Military District No 10 at Winnipeg and No 12 at Regina.
At Acton a National candidate event featured Mr King criticized for inaction and Mr Atkins promising leadership for farmers and workers. Sylvanus Apps urged youth involvement and lauded a planned Ministry of Youth while praising Canada’s wartime unity and national government support. The Acton Concert Orchestra provided music as attendees planned afterglow socials.
The Force Bowling Team finished third in the Guelph Commercial Bowling League after beating Kloepfer Coal 5-2 in the last Friday match of the third series. They also faced Capital Garage in the first game of the fourth series, losing 7-0. High scores included J. Adamson 653 and 232 single, W. Corry 600.
The Acton Women's Institute held four sewing meetings for Red Cross service. Items made include 12 hospital gowns 13 suits pyjamas 12 bed pads 6 bed pan covers 12 pillow slips 34 hot water bottle covers 24 handkerchiefs 18 masks 12 bandages 6 supporters and 12 skeins yarn.
Benjamin F King of Nassagaweya died at home on a Thursday after three months of illness. He was aged and survived by widow Mary Heldrick, son Lawrence, grandson Ronald, and a foster daughter Myra. He attended the Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church. Funeral held at Johnstone Rumsey Acton with Rev. Frank Lawson officiating. Pallbearers included local and distant relatives from Burlington Toronto Hamilton and Georgetown with floral tributes from family and friends.
The Dublin Literary club met last Friday with vice president George Somerville presiding. Alex Frank led the program featuring Misa Lindsay reading, Margaret Somerville piano, children’s mock trial, Mrs J Frank’s monologue, Douglas Prank violin, Sheila Breen reading, and a geography match led by Mrs J Fark. National Anthem closed the meeting before lunch and social time.
George C. Atkins argues for a political government elected to implement a positive production program and maximum war effort. He contends the operating civil service and war boards must carry out policies, urges Parliament accountability, and cites Finance and Agriculture officials as examples of capable substitutes for current ministers. He calls for voting to restore democracy and victory.
The Badminton Club visited Brampton Thursday evening for a series of games. Actonians, despite high ceilings and an unheated court, fell short as Brampton won most events. Several members enjoyed informal parties and plans to meet again weekly. Sunday Five Hour sings and talks are invited for Acton residents of all ages.
The Annual Review of the Market Information Service notes a rise in choice and good grade cattle across weight ranges, with overall 1938 totals up by about 20 000 head. Heavier cattle move to the United States under the Canada United States Agreement, while Canada focuses on lighter beef cuts.
Alexander Karda’s film The Man Has Wing opens Friday at the Gregory Theatre Acton. The feature follows Britain’s awakening and the fight against Hitlerism with air raid preparations and actual raid shots, offering a new enlightening look for the public.
The quote from Cicero notes that changing one’s mind should prompt no blame among sensible people. It argues against harsh judgment when opinions evolve.
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