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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
7
A patriotic message urges support for soldiers and families connected to conflict. It emphasizes that every Son, Mother, Wife, and Job holder contributes to freedom, asking readers to respond and provide aid to those serving abroad.
Local mini history notes from Acton dated March 80 1922 report maple syrup gains merchants bank changes hands Bank of Montreal takes control H S Wilson sells residence to Russel Guelph Amas Mason installs machinery in new knitting mill on power house property Road work near Rockwood for Toronto Sarnia highway options expire soon Town signs planned at entrances and near Grand Trunk and Sydenham halls Births Dills Frances Elizabeth Munroe Beulah Gwendolyn Died Smith Lucy Haythorne Norrish Elizabeth Sherwood Davis V Davis publisher of Advocate in Mitchell passes away
Prime Minister Churchill, known as The Flying First Lord, recounts his early aviation days. He piloted and rode as passenger in fragile early craft, with several close calls and a risky ocean crossing incident at Calshot Naval Flying Station. His wife, Mrs Churchill, also flew briefly, sharing tales of fear and thrill from those pioneer flights.
The lesson centers on Jesus' Transfiguration with Peter James and John on a mountain as He manifests divine glory. It contrasts divine prerogative with human experience and highlights prayer as the channel for transformation leading to witness and redemption. Moses and Elijah appear as representatives of the law and prophets, underscoring the fulfillment in Christ.
Winnipeg reports a shift to hourly or daily domestic work as women take war jobs. The Big Sister Association says demand for experienced help exceeds supply, with many girls leaving long-term positions for hourly work in plants. Wages rise to 20 to 35 dollars a month, including board, yet placements drop from 450 500 to about 28 in January.
A tagged greater scaup, marked in 1987 by a fisherman, returns to her usual feeding area near Victoria, British Columbia for the fifth year. The bird, once wary, becomes fearless as it is hand gently handled and read by researchers. The species nests in the Far North and winters on Atlantic and Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes.
In an English town the director of education refused to allow school rooms to be used for a women guard headquarters. He ordered that normal classes continue even in case of an invasion.
The scattered lines describe a mountaintop vision where Jesus is identified as the Son. A cloud covers the disciples as God declares the Son, and the scene moves through reverent questions about the depth of God’s say and the Son’s descent from glory.
The Free Press explains it has continued service past due dates due to earlier leniency but now must discontinue credit on subscriptions. Readers are asked to update labels promptly, since misaligned mailing labels generate extra costs. Post cards are acceptable, but allow two weeks for changes.
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