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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
7
A short inspirational reflection on enduring despair and choosing steadfast effort. The poem frames victory as turning personal trials into service and generosity, praising those who labor and give for others as the true sunshine of living. Written in a devotional tone attributed to Robert W. Service.
Weather in Acton on May 6 1920 resembled early March as W Fred Smith spent holidays with his father Wellington Smith. Citizens Memorial canvassers reported 2117 17 subscribed toward a 2500 goal. Methodist Church donated land for a Soldiers Memorial site fulfilling local tribute to Acton and vicinity fallen. R E Nelson died in Guelph ending a forty year Acton tailoring business. Births and deaths noted include Griffin baby in Erin Township and midgley death in Zelma Sask.
The Canadian Red Cross Society shipped nearly a million hospital and clothing supplies overseas in two months for Canadian forces and war torn Europe. From Feb 1 to March 1 shipments reached 1702 cases to London, 30 to the French Red Cross, 244 to Finnish refugees, 44 to evacuee London children, and 34 to Polish refugees. Volunteers are aiding wounded Canadian men in English and Scottish hospitals, with home made socks praised for comfort.
Mr Newrich urged involvement at the local school and extolled the value of education in a speech. He highlighted arithmetic with the simple truth that two twos make four and that knowledge links to broader studies, including history.
A weekly feature recalls familiar faces from years past as Acton’s community looks back at neighbors and events that shaped the town. The column blends memories with current reflections on long-ago neighbors and local life.
The notice honors William Johnstone a longtime Acton community figure. As former School Board chairman active in Acton Fair work and a funeral service and furniture businessman he was widely known and respected for community benefit.
Canadian Defence Minister Norman Rogers visits Great Britain to confer with leaders and inspect the First Canadian Division at Aldershot. He may travel to France as talks continue. Ernest Lapointe acts as Prime Minister in Mackenzie King’s absence. Canada reports large war contracts, shipyard activity, and a plan to expand training commands under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
Britain and France lead in briar pipe exports with Britain supplying over 80 percent of world shipments. 450 designs cater to global markets from the US to Holland and Australia. 400 designs reflect varied tastes while Emtene wood and British rubber mouthpieces dominate.
The lesson centers Isaiah 55 1 11 a call to free salvation through thirsting for the waters Christ offers symbolizing the Spirit. It emphasizes faith not money and urges forsaking thoughts and ways to receive God s mercy and the enduring covenant of life through the Messiah.
British bootmakers sustain wartime production with a new factory opening and four months of orders. Overseas buyers in Empire nations, the United States, and Europe drive shipments of medium to high grade shoes and riding boots as demand grows.
A brief overheard exchange in a gossip item hints at Mrs Gadber and Janet discussing a recent Bournemouth visit and a blunt remark about Spit up. The fragment suggests a chatty social scene rather than formal news.
Reggie asks a puzzling line about perception as a short-sighted man can seem to have a distant gaze. The exchange probes how vision and intent interact in a tense classroom moment.
A letter from The Salada Tea Company of Canada Limited expresses appreciation for THE FREE PRESS columns and notes advertising has benefited their business. The company credits regular reader involvement and asks others to participate similarly.
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