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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
16
A short poem celebrating mothers as daily workers and loving guides. It notes a mother’s tireless care from Monday to Sunday, her aging hands, and enduring love. The verse ends with a hopeful image of mothers awaiting us beyond the tide.
Seed potato prices sought and Dr Coxes new garage progress noted Hydro Electric Dept buys a motor truck for town work Little Douglas Caswell struck by 11 18 GTR train near Scene Street Acton veterans unveil monument at Soldiers Memorial Home Rev J Johnston returns soldier delivers address J J Cooney reads names and unveils monument McIsaac dies at Birch Avenue Hamilton aged 62/63
Dominion Forest Service figures show 1939 fire losses at 2 729 321 dollars, below the ten year average of about five million. Fires started mostly by human activity with May and August named as peak months for incidence and damage to timber, highlighting dry conditions and rapid spread.
Indian groups in Ontario and Brantford have donated funds to war relief. Rice Lake Indians gave 100 dollars to the Red Cross and 100 dollars to the Salvation Army. The Six Nations at Brantford contributed 1000 dollars. Mississaugas at New Credit drew 150 dollars from band funds for the same purpose. Indians admire Canada’s democratic system and support the war effort.
The government denied new Dominion war loan plans while pushing War Savings Certificates to aid finances. An Order in Council requires foreign currency holders to convert assets through authorized dealers within 30 days after May 1, with exemptions for essential transactions. Canada expands the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, detailing schools, depots, and airman training across provinces, with special facilities in Alberta, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and Ottawa.
The lesson outlines Habakkuk’s struggle with evil in Judah and God’s forthcoming judgment. It frames prayer as a burden, explains God’s longsuffering, and presents the just shall live by faith as central. It notes examples from scripture and links to New Testament justification by faith.
In week by week installments the page shows familiar faces from years past, recalling local families and community figures once central to Acton. The ongoing feature invites readers to spot neighbors, remember milestones, and reflect on shared town history.
Last week's picture shows the late J A Murray remembered for his gift to Acton of a fine YMCA building erected in 1935. Born near Acton he spent his life in Acton and the surrounding district.
A suggestion for a unique Mother’s Day gift is a copy of Acton’s Early Days. It offers engaging stories from days gone by for mothers who enjoy reading about earlier times and community life.
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