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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
8
A memorial note for Mire W. S. Cohecsan who passed March 22, 19xx. The bereaved family expresses thanks for sympathies and tributes shown after the loss of a beloved sister and aunt. The message honors a devoted mother with gentle memories and a cheery spirit.
A ragged column hints at upcoming auction sale notices on pages three through five and on this page. It mentions Saint Patrick themes tomorrow and spring dates, plus a note of Edward Hufnagel receiving word of his husband’s safe arrival and the Town Clerk’s health. It references an overdue payment label and salvaged 1902 catalogue notes from Acton Estos.
Mrs Lorene Masales, a recent bride, was honored at a pink and white shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Thorarinson and Miss Audrey MacArthur. Guests created a Brides Book, played a contest, and showered the bride with confetti under an umbrella. She opened gifts and thanked guests before a dainty lunch.
Friends and neighbors mourn the death of Annie Cree at Giselols General Hospital. She leaves a husband and three brothers, with three daughters Luella Dorothy and a sister. A Knox Presbyterian, she was active in Red Cross Bannockburn Institute and the Woman’s Association. Funeral Monday at Knox Church with interment at Palview Cemetery Acton.
The United Church Young People held their regular meeting Tuesday evening. The Christian Culture Committee led opening worship and business. Doug Wax Priestly led an engaging discussion with Dorothy Simmons contributing to the solution.
Neighbors and friends attended a miscellaneous wedding shower at Lorne School on Monday evening for Mr. and Mrs Lorne Masales. Miss Kathleen Binlay led solos, Margaret McPhutt and Betty Allan performed, readings by Mrs. Howard Graff, and a wedding procession with young Misses Joyce and Betty Time acting as bride and groom.
Secretary JE Ma Reafeed of Mitte says the Malhom Agricultural Society sponsors a field crop competition with Ajax Oeste. Over 200 bushels of Registered No 2 Gats Ajax seed have been secured for the event. The new variety will be tested against Albany, Cartier, and Ertan in the province's ongoing experiments.
The undersigned auctioneer Cheyne announces a sale two miles south of No. 7 highway from Norval on Monday at eight o clock. Items include a DeLaval cream separator double unit, electric milk cooler, power washing unit, portable stove, kitchen cabinet and heater. Terms cash.
Auctioneer A Gibson sells farm and household items at Lot Concession 7, Eramosa Township near the Evgin Eramoza Town Line. Sale starts 1 pm Thursday March 1846. Livestock include Percheron horses, cows with calves, veal calves, pigs and poultry. machinery lists Deering and McCormick tractors, implements, wagons, harness, grain, and a cream separator. Proceeds for war purposes. no reserve. cash terms. health reasons. road open for motor traffic.
A wartime column discusses Allied air power and strategic aims against Nazi Germany, noting mass bomber operations, the goal to keep Luftwaffe tied to ground forces, and Churchill's February 22 promise of intensified war production. It covers Soviet advances in Ukraine, Finland's precarious position, and Dublin Ireland tensions amid espionage concerns.
John Elliott of Esquesing Township reported his car stolen Monday from in front of Knox Church in Milton where he attended a funeral service. Police are continuing the search as the vehicle has not yet been located.
The Scout Mothers group held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Thorarington's home. Routine business was discussed and a donation to the Red Cross Society was voted. A friendly vocal hour followed and Mrs. Stelvogel offered her home for the next meeting.
The Agricultural Society plans a Heskime Comm. Competition sponsored by Craig Reid. Prizes totaling over 100 will be awarded based on yield with emphasis on 75 bushels of shelled corn per acre. Three acres are in play with te entries received. Barney Nurse may supply a picker and husker for entrants. Contact Garfield I. McGillvray or J. E. Whiteluck for details.
New Delhi reports India now irrigates about 40,010,000 acres and employs a seventh of the population. The irrigation system, while boosting agriculture, is said to have intensified historical famines rather than halted them.
In April 1912 India’s grow more food campaign expanded cultivation by four million acres yet failed to end the famine. Officials cited enduring causes of distress and ongoing shortages across regions as relief efforts continued.
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