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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 27, 1941

Page

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Glimpses of Parliament by Naghes Cleaver Halton's Member

Naghes Cleaver discusses the War Appropriation Act and wartime industry. He notes Canadian aeroplane production delays, attempts to reach forty planes weekly, and plant expansions. He covers agriculture policy on wheat butter and cheese, storage costs, and subsidies, plus farm organization and national steel car output.

Naghes Cleaver Halton'y Ericeisny Thinndustry Fort Arthbur Howels Ontario Canada Chis Rae Minister of Agriculture Caet Touran Fielor Ominiman Platine Haanustan National Steel Car Tlamitran UN Cynics Hughes Cleaver

Force Bowlers Triumph In Week Game

The Force Bowling team defeated Nanna Yroa 3.2 on Tuesday night in the regular 9 Commercial Bowling League. Readable lines mention team members and scores though some text is garbled.

Force Nanna Yroa Grischow Langford W. Corry

Freight Car Derailed East of Acton In Incident

A freight car derailed just east of Acton causing a track blockage and minor injuries to one crew member. Emergency crews worked to rerail the car and clear the line, delaying traffic for a short period.

Acton Toronto Sam Andy Ob

Mr G W Mackenzie Addresses Knox Young People

The Knox Know group met March 6 with G W Mackenzie as guest speaker. Doris Blow read scripture while Mildred Hollinger spoke on Go forth of China. Mrs Fred Andersen led prayers and a choir item, with Clarence Coles presiding.

Know Minnes Martha Orr Daley Foster Fellowship Can Mere Doris Blow Misa Joyce Des Goforth China Mildred Hollinger Bella Rogzell Ered Andersen Bymnes Clarence Coles

Halton Presbytery Conference Held at Milton

The Halton Presbytery conference met at Milton Church on Wednesday. Rev Patten of Harants delivered a keynote sermon amid meditation. Afternoon sessions offered conference fellowship and a meal led by Rev Overend of Grovetown and Rev Thacher of Oakville.

Halton Milton Pinesdas Rew Foo Grovetown Tts Thacher Oakville

Fur Auction Sees Higher Prices for Silver Fox Skins in Sweden

At the Hvat Scandinavian fur sale in Saltajohacden Sweden buyers bid on about 1000 silver fox and blue fox pelts. Prices topped those of last season signaling strong demand.

Saltajohacden Sweden Hvat Scandinavian PS Blue

Mary of All Trades Opens Ramsgate Butchery

In Ramsgate England a shop manager and theatre program worker Mary Martin Wood has started a new business as a butcher. The move follows her diverse background including packing, milking, and other trades in the town.

Ramsgate England Geller Goap Packer Milfil Mire Mary Martin Wood Ramaygate

Annual meeting of Halton WMS in Acton United Church

The Halton WMS met in Acton United Church with delegates from Acton and surrounding areas. Officers and speakers highlighted temperance and mission work, with reports on China conditions and support for Japan. a closing worship preceded a reception and election of officers for the coming year.

Phatton United Church of Cannada Acton Geceretaries Burlington Araduary Meech Cattwell Mia SP Coteau Fascwille Ballinatad Fo MeNiven Wan China Gitdiner Ais Clurtige Vincent Af Acton Maxler Bane Min Oa Speight Muchitchon Aptay sHopeliaggens Tan Mise Hug de ‘Vastir Miberote Hoggton Georgetewsie Adel Facine de Woal Milton Garner Tott Hornty Te Treatytery Min Tt Bennile Presbyterian Wms Mrs van Woom Soaod Mirwe Veldbuie Baptist Miodomary Society Ous Ewe Acton Mitxalon Kitomgat Linieat Mine Nethe Anderson Japan Presbyterian Church Hugh D ‘Tassor Magh Payton Efficantts Mix Hayete Hart Bronte Watson Milfem McNuwens Hedland Mio Worth Sichard Ate Brownsidae Midton Stes Ross Segaworth Freeman Agf Roswell Hronte Chapman Burlington HE Cleaver Burtington Mistion FO Walson Orgetown Buby Bands Mina EO McKay Georgetown Wo Glunby Mra G. W Tunis Hurlington Temperance and Christian Ciutzenabit Mra Uf Caldwell Urea Mice Marshall Oak- Ville Mra C. CO. Dales

What Of The Human Element in Wartime Society

Fragmented OCR text discusses a wartime human element including civilian support, youth involvement, and home front mobilization. It references organizations like Salvation Army YMCA and Knights of Columbus, calling for aid to sustain morale and welfare amid bombings and conflict.

Tennant Jocque Wedding at St Alban's Church Acton

The wedding of Aletha Jacque daughter of Mr and Mrs Morant Jacque of Acton to Samuel Tennant son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Tennant Georgetown took place at St Alban's Church Acton. The bride wore a dark blue crepe dress with matching accessories and a white carnation corsage. The groom’s party included his brother John Kudley of Georgetown as a groomsman and Lorraine Jacque as bridesmaid. A reception followed with the bride's mother in emerald green crepe and pink carnation corsage. The couple will reside in Acton after a motor trip.

St Alban’s Church Acton Aletha Jacque Mor Ant Joseph Jacque Acton Bescame Samuel Wastmnouth ‘Tennant Samuel Peanant Georgetown Res John Kudley Georgetown Lorraine

Barn and Gattle Destroyed by Tire on Nearby Farm

Farm incident reports barn and cattle destroyed by a tire on a nearby property. The mayhem occurred on Sunday evening, with lingering notes of equipment, extinguished flames, and damage details scattered in the fragmented account. No clear names or locations are preserved in the readable text.

Musical Evening at United Church Here Sunday

An evening of vocal and instrumental solos will be performed at the United Church Avtan West Sunday by local artists including Mines Hell Dorothy Fulcher and Mistr Martel Cetebe. The program features selections from classical and church music with a noted choir and congregational participation.

United Tieh United Church Avtan Our Hell Dorothy Fulcher Anne Anne of Me Hyn Buen, Misw Martel Cetebe Tin Win Yoliag Aa Plane Uratarrip Che Miler Che Oniglos Xenie Lan Bert Jesen Wii Handellisinn Veathy Hanes Anton Tie Bray Der Mart Vitieketta Barathy Bulcher Tian Deestey

Girls' Guild Hat Varied Program At Tuesday Meeting

The Mary Memorial Girls' Guild met Tuesday at Mina Borin Blow's home. Attendees observed a memorial for Mia Mary Maure, heard a devotional, and enjoyed musical selections including a solo by Audrey McKinnats and a chorus verse by Mini Jean Bennie.

Girls’ Guild Mina Borin Blow Mia Mary Maure Sam Mia Bennie Mini Marguerite Dazel Helen Holmes Audrey McKinnats Mini Jean Bennie Mix Latte Joyce Ian

Friendly Circle Welcomes Junior Church Groups Evening

The Friendly Circle entertained junior church groups with a social, games, and prizes. Miss Irma Wildetapin led the event, and a dainty lunch of tea and cake was shared to close the evening.

Friendly Circle Verve Phate Char Ec Venis Irma

Acton Men Enlisted This Week in Band of Active Service

Readers are urged to submit names of Acton residents who joined the active services or cadet corps this week. The notice lists Vic Varey BAAGOHS at No 6 Chinate and No 1 Manning Depot CDC in Toronto for verification.

Acton Diateiet Unis Columan Vic Varey Baagohs Chinate Manning CDC Toronto

Fragmented Travel Diary Notes From Canada to Scotland

A stream of fragmented letters and reminiscences traces a journey from Canady to Scotland, mentioning Greenock, Acton, and Cana dras. The text reads as a diary of departures, stays, and plans with scattered place names and personal asides.

Weekly War Commentary on Allied War Effort and Axis Forces

The piece surveys continuing Allied resistance, U S and British industrial output, and strategic moves in North America and overseas. It notes the Atlantic naval campaign, preparations for postwar power, and major air raids by the Luftwaffe on England, with reflections on political and military leaders and the Arsenal of Democracy concept.

Tibet Lowedon Ottawa Washington Hiottah Commonwealth Savthans Pont Ie ‘Khan Lydia Canada Sa? Lawrence Alaval North America Tribentep

Dublin Institute District Meeting Addressed by President

The Dublin Institute district meeting was addressed by district president Jafre Cowan Palermo who spoke on agriculture. Attendees included Man Allivnson, Mis AU Near, and several local members who performed duets and a quartet. A shamrock contest was won by Mrs Cowan's group, and the gathering closed with the National Anthem followed by lunch and dancing.

Mruoty Ager Allivnson Mra Ander Aon Mime Wataan Walter Lanham Federation Oof Agriculture Mra Anderson Myre Watson Mra Storey Mra Harber Jafre Cowan Palermo Ann Byericulture St Patrick Misa Young Margaret Summerville Quariett Mra. Somerville Mo Steel Mra Bracken Wo Britton Mra Storry Mra Cowan

Community Event Notices Include Euchre Dance and War Work Bingo

Announcements list a Euchre and dance at Mrs A McDonalds on 4th Line Eaquesing this Friday. War Work workers in Nassagawegea Town organize bingo parties at Regokville Township Hall for three weeks starting next Thursday to support war charities.

Mra A. McDonald’s Eaquesing Nassagawegea War Charities Wund Regokville

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