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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
6
An aged verse-like reminiscence recalls finishing a long journey. The speakers note weariness yet refrain from complaints about hardships. They cherish beauty, friendship, and love over fame and fortune as twilight settles.
In Acton and surrounding areas reports cover daylight saving status in Ottawa areas, a new business partnership at Acton Machine Shop with added lathes, and Rev. T. E. Abraham receiving a Ford sedan from St Andrews Presbyterian Church. Obituaries note Mrs. Thos Chisholm dying in Exquesing and deaths of Mary Vincent Brunt and Margaret Rutledge.
A reader recounts wartime shortages in Norway including strict meat and cloth rationing, scarce fuel for fishing boats, and the burden of coupons and bread cards. She notes long market waits and limited access to wheat, veal flour, and clothing, while stressing resilience amid hardship.
Branians of Stawal Alberta held a collection at a wedding party and sent proceeds to support Canada. Fort William Ontario reports manufacturing come and a total tribute of 25 000 dollars. A gold wedding ring and chain plus a ruffled quilt are listed among voluntary contributions.
The article analyzes Acts 1 8 and 4 1 7 25 focusing on the early church’s persecution and spread of the gospel. It highlights Philip as the first deacon turned missionary and the need for believers to preach Christ and the Word to all. It notes the apostles’ confirmation of the Holy Spirit’s reception among Samaritans and Cornelius’s household, and urges total dedication to evangelization.
A pamphlet outlines seven reasons Hitler cannot win the war. It cites British sea power, the United States as an arsenal of democracy, rising Commonwealth manpower, and limits of German resources. It argues Britain and its dominions will outlast German forces and morale.
Dutch bands described as a revival of the Wild Beggars era allegedly plotted to assassinate German troops. Reports claim poisoned nails and pencils were used in a spree tied to a German court martial in Amsterdam. The piece links medieval resistance to contemporary Dutch sabotage and arson that harmed soldiers.
A damaged OCR passage hints at a wartime appeal by women's organizations and a British Legion unit. It mentions volunteers to aid a Jam operation and a sale supervised by unnamed authorities, with references to funds or stock quantities and a general of unclear identity.
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