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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1946
Page
8
A reflective verse extols the phrase Tomorrow is another day. The speaker imagines renewed purpose after failures, clinging to hope to steady mind and spirit.
A 1976 item notes a planned return of motor service from Toronto to Sarnia via No 7 Highway. It reports a fraternal visit between Georgetown United Church and Ace ton United Church youth groups. Acton Hockey Team and supporters traveled to Georgetown for a second inter-town game ending with an 8 5 tie and Acton leading 9 7 in the series. Also mentions Acton Lodge I O O F holding its ninth annual At Home. Births include Bruce Buck in Georgetown in 1936.
Winnipeg survey by Captain Dan Reynolds recommends a uniform vehicle code driver licensing control to curb slow reflex action and disabilities. It calls for mandatory accident reporting a safety education unit and stronger judicial handling of traffic cases to reduce tolls from crashes.
In New Westminster Gordon Landon a district agriculturist said an eastern Canada firm asked about raw turkey quills for use in making darts likely the indoor game. He noted the firm and he approached the Dominion government but were told no large Canadian farm would deal with quills.
A Sunday School lesson on Ruth 1 8 17 contrasts Orpah and Ruth choosing to stay with Naomi and God Ruth’s loyalty is praised as true faith and self sacrifice. The teacher links Ruth's example to following Jesus even at personal cost and notes the enduring value of humble faith over worldly gain.
The passage links burial with Christ to Ruth and Naomi and argues believers rise with Him. It cites Romans 6 4 Eph 2 6 Col 3 1 and 2 Corinthians 8 RV to claim death cannot separate us from Christ and suggests devotion beyond Ruth.
Residents of small towns maintain a lively winter scene with church events society gatherings dances amateur theatricals and card groups. Visitors from larger cities find these towns busy year round with arts entertainments and multiple events spanning the season.
A large rural auction listing Clyde horses cattle hens and farm implements to be sold by Stanley Stewart at his Eramosa farm near Luttrell school and Rockwood. Includes Shorthorn cattle hogs sheep chickens and extensive farm gear with cash on sale day and no reserve due to ill health and farm sale. Everton Women's Institute will run a lunch counter on grounds. Auctioneers Indley and Elliott with Albert Gray as clerk.
University officials report a surge in applications and inquiries during the last two months, more than five times the prior year. Most seekers are war veterans and educators note the challenge of entering college, with only a small percentage qualifying for admission.
A wary buffalo delegation plans a late march on Ottawa as officials defend a policy labeling buffalo meat as a meal option on certain days. The ruling prompts scrutiny of prices and potential explanations from the hoard about meat service in restaurants on Tuesdays.
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