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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
13
A survey of visiting relatives and friends from Toronto London Dundas Hamilton Guelph Dundalk and St Thomas shows Acton and area hosts welcomed many guests over the weekend. Notable mentions include Miss Delaine Gibbons R N Toronto and Rev. H L Bernite attending Synod meetings in Peterborough.
The Line Halton Branch of the Ontario Garage Operators Association held a May meeting in Milton with President J. L McKindley presiding. An illustrated lecture on "Pune-up Work" by Chrysler Corporation officials followed regular business, with visitors E Brown and others attending and receiving thanks for organizing the event.
A terse exchange shows a grandfather and grandson arguing about aging and youth. The elder dismisses time and calendars while the younger insists on the difference between being old and broke. The snippet captures a candid generational clash.
The Village of Acton in Halton County holds a tax arrears land sale by warrant from the Reeve. The sale is at 2 p.m. on June 10, 1940, at the Acton Town Hall Council Chambers, listing parcels with taxes and costs due.
Tender for coal and coke for Dominion Buildings across Ontario due by 12 o'clock noon Wednesday May 28 1940. Tenders must include 10 percent security via certified cheque or guaranteed bonds payable to the Minister of Public Works Ottawa. Department reserves right to demand performance deposit.
Arthur Stratton of Clifton Massachusetts, a volunteer driver with No 1 section of the American Volunteers Ambulance Corps, is awarded the Croix de Guerre with palm for gallantry in action in France. General Requin presents the decoration to Stratton.
Lawn owners should repair winter damage promptly after snow melt. Snow mold caused by a cool moist fungus leads to white cottony growth and gray patches. rake to reduce damage, scarify and reseed with Kentucky bluegrass and Colonial Bent, possibly with White Dutch clover. Water seeds lightly, roll to counter heaving, correct drainage, fertilize in spring, and start early to build dense healthy turf.
The article discusses wool prices for 1940 and notes that the cooperative Wool Growers often yield higher average returns than selling at shear time. It cites a former fixed price of 45¢ per clean pound, canceled in January, with 1940 prices to adjust to market levels. It also invites Halton sheep growers to join cooperative marketing and to request demonstrations and supplies from the Milton Agricultural Office.
The Tech and Field group plans a Twilight Meet at Acton Park on May 20 starting at 7 00 to test members for a possible dual meet with Guelph later. Weekly entries urged Mondays and Thursdays at 7 00. A Saturday Carnival is nearly ready and interest grows weather permitting. The Camp Bank appeal asks members to save weekly to cover camp fees. The revival of Bashful Mr Bobbs drew a strong crowd Tuesday night and town support was noted with gratitude.
Merchants serving tourists may display an official card provided by the Foreign Exchange Control Board. The card bears the Dominion of Canada crest and is available in two sizes for window display. Both carry the legend that United States currency is accepted here at the official premium set by the Foreign Exchange Control Board.
Ottawa announces a wartime plan with a National Pensions and Health program. Halifax reports a trained civilian defense corps of about 400 workers, aided by St. John Ambulance warders. Similar groups exist in Sydney, St. John, Quebec, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and Prince Rupert to respond to air raids.
A nostalgic note describes a retired auctioneer and his enthusiastic, joking proposal of a daughter and prospective son in law receiving five thousand dollars yearly plus a car and a country house as a lighthearted inheritance.
The Canadian delegation reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King arrived at the U S State Department in Washington to meet Secretary Cordell Hull for a private call on an old friend. Hull accompanied by his secretary and aides, the visit described as a cordial private call.
Miss Rene Gheeter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Chester, Malton, became the bride of Pant Tares, son of Mr and Mrs Joads Tares, in McKeepsers United Church. Rev Hoe Wintermute officiated. music by Mrs Hubbard and Miss Gal-Draaitit. Bride wore pink taffeta with velvet, bouquet of roses and baby's breath. attended by Miss Helen Marr. Groom supported by Mr Donald Chester. Mrs Chester received at home in Newcastle Penn.
Wilfreda May Atkinson wed James Wesley Cruise of the Toronto Scottish Regiment at St Alban's Anglican Church. Rev E A Brooks officiated with Mrs G Simpson at the organ. Attendants included Evelyn Atkinson and George Cruise. A reception followed at the bride's home.
The article notes the spread of tularaemia in Canada and the United States with cases across 47 states. It describes transmission by tick bites and infected animals, incubation about ten days, symptoms including headache fever and weakness, and a death rate around four percent. It warns that cooking destroys the germ but advises gloves when handling infected rabbits.
The YMCA Players presented a varied two hour program with songs, sketches, and a boys and girls camp fundraiser. Performers included Katherine Henderson, Helen Ostrandes, and a cast list with many local names while Art Padden led acts from Toronto and a boys trio. Proceeds support YMCA camp operations this summer.
Two heavyweight fighters circled the ring as a small referee struggled to control the action. Friction rose as both men stepped on the official’s toes and the referee warned that continued infringements would lead to action or even disqualification.
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