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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 26, 1942

Page

5

Local People of Acton and District Visitations noted

A string of social notices records visits by Mr C H Harrison of Toronto Pte Charles Goldham of Vancouver Sgt Gordon Seward and Sgt Bob Tulloh of the RAAF, and other locals including Miss Pearl Buck Owen Sound Mr Leverton St Thomas and Mr Mrs Donald Kay Hamilton. Marital engagements announced Lulu Marion Watton to George Leonard Tubman and Dorothy Beatrice Elgie to Russell Harrington with wedding plans set for spring 1942.

Leverton_of St.Thomas Donald Kay Hamilton G. W. Murray Lulu Marion George Watton George Leonard James Tubman Robert Elgie Toronto Dorothy Beatrice Russell James Harrington Lewis Harrington Kimbourne Park United Church

Card of Thanks for Mrs. C Holmes Family

Mrs. C Holmes and family express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement.

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Thus. Dearing

The family of the late Mrs. Thus. Dearing Orton express appreciation for kindnesses shown during her stay and for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received since her death. William and Mary Ballentine.

Dearing Orton William and Mary Ballentine

Mrs Russell Remembered in Gratitude for Kindness

Mr and Mrs Wm Butler Miss Edna Russell Miss Canning and the Sisters of the Late Mrs John Russell express appreciation for the sympathy shown and the floral tributes at Mrs Russell's passing. The weighty and helpful spirit is gratefully remembered.

Wm. Butler Edna Russell Canning John Russell

Misunderstanding of the Unemployed Claim Rules

The Employment and Claims Office manager explains the meaning of unemployed for unemployment benefits. A worker is not unemployed on days he earns any remuneration from an occupation, with three conditions for a narrow exception. Details require reporting to the local officer for benefit eligibility and rate considerations.

Siice the Unemployment Insurance Commission H. G. Suffield Employment and Claims Office Free Press Suffield Nifisell

Letter From A Canadian Soldier In Hospital

Eddie Jamieson writes from a hospital bed about Gaza ulcers, good nursing care, and a milk diet while reflecting on the war, homefront morale, and impending battles. He thanks the Red Cross and I.C.C.E. for cigarettes, hopes for a hockey team, and urges supporters to stay strong for victory and freedom. He mentions Montreal nurses, The Free Press, and awaiting Russia versus Germany outcomes.

Russia Herb Dron Montreal Red Cross 1.C.C.E Mr. Dills Aries

Erin Pastor Brand Injured After Ice Slip

Erin Rev Mr Brand suffered back injuries after slipping on ice in his yard. William Robert Bingham died at his Erin Village home on Wednesday March 11 1942 after several weeks illness. A town hall entertainment drew favorable comments on improvements to electric fixtures. A heavy rainstorm caused Credit River overflow flooding the mill race and basements of Week's Pool Room Hamilton's Superior Store near's Drug Store Elgie's Grocery with damage.

Mr. Brand William Robert Bingham Erin Village Hamilton Aear Elgie’s Advocate

Czechoslovak Firms Boost British War Production in London Display

In London a display by Czechoslovak firms shows war industry transfer as exiles adapt leather factories to supply Army Navy and Air Force. Leather goods testing helmets and Duttons. chocolate and textile factories tied to military canteens. New processes imitate aluminium lightness and non-conductive materials electro plating save metal. Dr Edward Ouarta opens the exhibit with 40 firms now operating in Britain.

London Hall Czechoslovakia Army Navy ACTS W.laalf Britain London Edward Outrata

Ground Hogs and War Echoes Inspire Spring Musings

A column reflects on early signs of spring from ground hogs and robins, contrasts with wartime air raids and production efforts in Britain, and notes growing popularity of Ping Pong at the YMCA. Johnny Gray reports on a new table in the East Room amid busy activity.

British Isles Y.M.C.A Johnny Gray

Restored chapel repurposed as village church in Cornwall

Once a chapel of a 15th century monastery in Cornwall, the building later served as a pig sty for farmers. It has been restored and now functions as a church for a congregation of about 50.

Tretheway Eng Ornwall Vill

Mt Yarra Farm Clearing Auction Sale At Mt Yarra Farm

public auction at Mt Yarra Farm on Victoria Road near Guelph, C H Entwistle selling Cows Horses Poultry tractors implements grain and dairy equipment. items include 20 Holsteins various ages and due dates, two Percheron and Belgian horses, 20 Hampshire Reds hens, farm machinery by Frost Wood McCormick John Deere and more, dairy milking units cream separators and troughs, plus household effects. sale starts Monday at noon. terms cash.雨

C. H. Entwistle Victoria Road Clitv Guelph Mt. ‘Yarra Farm Séth D.S.T Jersey R. & R. Hannam T.B Hampshire Cave McCormick Mower M.H John Deere Barthyr Fall Wheat Dairy Melotte G. Beneh Wisconsin Etec

Four Simple Rules for Mental Health Given

The article outlines four mental health rules as defined by Dr. George T. Stevenson, Ontario Hospital superintendent. A mentally healthy person pursues fulfillment without harming others, is reasonably efficient at work, maintains good friendships, and avoids vice. Physical health supports mental health, though exceptions exist as illustrated by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Helen Keller.

Xayn George T. Stevenson Ontario Hospital Stevenson Franklin D. Roosevelt Almighty Hatton Helen Keller

Dr Stevenson’s Guide to Mental Health Traits

The text outlines four rules for emotional control and mental health. It emphasizes avoiding worry by relaxing body and mind, securing self and home, and using sleep reading friends radio motion pictures games and hobbies. Sublimation is cited as accepting unreachable goals and pursuing ethical alternatives with intrinsic value.

Stevenson

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C. H. Harrison Acton Pte Charles Goldham Vancouver Miss Pearl Buck Owen Sound Mrs A. K. Manna Alex Macdonald Church Street Gordon Seward Bob ‘Tullohh RAAF G. A. Lantz A. A. B. Kenney Maple Creek George Wallace Clothes Yonge St W. T. Patterson R.C Admirsion Ske Ladilsa Canada Geo. C. Brown Norval Balarday S Aeenerie Jog Culetes RS. Milton Chas. Thatcher Rathwood General Insurance Sound Insurance Sound Protestisa Sound Companissa F. L. Wright Offics Cooper Bldg Cheyenne Frank “Morgan Ann Ruthertent Kent Taylor Spitfires Baby Lupe Velez Leon Errol Greer Garson Walter Pulgeon ertEn Eddie Jamieson Erin Aluminium Xiles Mt. Tarra Farm Utoka Mt. Tarra Roy Hindley Aurdlonser Harold Wiles Gray Knjoy Feltol Rex Springs
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