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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
12
A garbled OCR page lists individuals and events with names like Walter and John Cirbons, mentioning thanks and honors. The legible items reference social notices, possible funeral or ritual references, and community acknowledgments amid a stream of unreadable text.
Mr and Mrs William Burke of Niagara Falls Ontario announce the engagement of their eldest son William Burke to be married in late January or June in Campbellville Getenla. The couple comes from prominent families and plans a future together in Ontario.
The article recalls a harsh Montreal winter called the easy glacies and describes streets covered in snow. It notes H A Baker leaving his post after nearly fifty years as chief operator at the Canadian Wall Street telegraph hub formerly part of Canadian National Telegraphs.
Waylaid by weather seven Canadian truck crews arrived at a British YMCA seeking shelter. They found no beds or hostel space and slept in the trucks after tea. They planned to move on once the morning weather improved.
Incomplete note hints at a gardening season delay as discussions reference Victory Gardens and the approach of summer. The brief text suggests plans to write on gardens but postpones the topic and notes intent to tend to the work later.
The Eagle Patrol of Handicapped Scouts in Winnipeg raised money for the Chins Up Fund aiding British Boy Scouts who lost their homes in the blitz. Members crafted book ends and tie racks to donate the proceeds.
A West London donkey refused to eat while a mother cat and her kittens were kept away. The donkey relented and began eating again once the feline family was returned to the manger.
All dog owners are warned the leash bylaw in force May 1 to September 15 will be strictly enforced. Violators will face penalties without further notice.
Wartime commentary urges review of fire, auto, and other lines. Auto insurance rates up to 35 percent cited due to gasoline categories. Listings include a six room rough cast dwelling near the business section, a nine room rough cast house on Agnes Street with new garage, and a new brick bungalow with built in bath and cellar. Owner on active service with possession to be arranged.
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