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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 02, 1939

Page

3

Forest Fire Threatens Chinook Valley Power Plant

Verne McKenzie stops vacation to confront a spreading forest fire that imperils the Chinook Valley watershed and the Sealth power supply. With the river dwindling and a rush to avert governor disfavor, he fights to decide whether to release dam water to save lives and the city’s power.

Erne McKenzie Verne Chinook Valley Bruce Verne McKenzie Lester Horth Laster Sealth Chinook Valley Power Company Chinook Falls Lester Ter Fnd

Dam Gate Crisis Tests Courage Under Flood Threat

Verne McKenge defies vacation status to release flood gates and save Chinook Valley residents from a dam breach. Foreman Lief Johanson supports him as water flows to avert disaster, prompting Verne to resign after Latimer questions authority.

Lester Verne

Flood Ends Drought as Basin Reaches Full Water Level

In Cinook Valley, a water crisis climaxes when a drought breaks and floods return. Garth Latimer and Lester Horth clash over franchise stakes while Joan Nelson aids the rescue, as Verne McKenzie faces company praise amid river recovery.

Johanson Garth Latimer Lester Horth Horth Lester Cinook Valley Power Company Joan Nelsons Vern McKenzie Lect Verne

Ford Cars for 1940 Offer Beauty and Comfort

Ford presents an all new 1940 lineup with upgraded interior space and luxury finishes. Highlights include fingertip gearshift on the steering post, easier transmission, improved ventilation and suspension, brake and headlamp upgrades, Sealed-Beam headlights, 85 hp V eight engine, and enhanced soundproofing for a quieter ride.

Ford

Doubtful Proof About Santa Claus Told to Child

A father fearing ridicule for his son’s belief in Santa Claus pretends there is no Santa. The boy retorts with a sighting at a big shop and a message from Santa. The father, astonished, asks what was said, and the boy replies with a humorous line about the toy engine.

Veme Tig Reas Verne Bruce Santa Claus Aj Santa Claus

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