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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
12
The poem describes autumn skies and falling leaves as white snow and a soft cloud. It evokes a quiet transition from bright maples to a pale earthward mantle. The speaker invites acceptance of this moment as a gentle gift and a prelude to an April of renewed joy and bloom.
Large shipments of Christmas trees from Gaspe and Bonaventure counties are expected in early December after recent visits by United States buyers. The moves could boost local forestry trade and seasonal sales.
Instructions from David Clarke to hold a public auction at his Trafalgar farm on November 2 at 2 PM. The sale lists 62 head including Jersey, Holstein, Guernsey, Ayrshire cows and calves, plus 2 mature sows and several hogs. Terms are cash with no reserve. sale may move indoors in bad weather. Auctioneers Hindley & Elliott with clerk R. Font.
Recollections of Acton recounts the last new bark shed at the tannery, 800 feet of sheds built, harvests of 6000 bushels turnips 1000 potato bags and 100 barrels apples. Mentions speeches at Seaforth and a fire destroying a home insured for 100 dollars. Also notes the Brin Plowing Match, a farewell to Mr and Mrs Kannawin, McKinley’s presidential win, a teachers list, and local grocery advertisements with prices.
The lesson notes Paul’s European outreach led by the Holy Spirit guiding his steps in Macedonia. It highlights Lydia’s conversion as the pivotal turning point and discusses Jesus' divine nature and the call to faith and obedience.
The item notes Jack Kentner turning pro with Quebec after amateur hockey, leaving this week for Montreal. It mentions Mr and Mrs O'Brien and Miss Alice from Toronto visiting Acton since overseas, and a Park Improvement Committee concert with a male quartet and local talent. A play Safety First by St Alban’s Young People aired on Thanksgiving. Also references Ada Lucy Littley Newton and Isaac Newton of Limehouse aged 2. LITTLEY family obituary line appears.
Bank of Montreal helps farmers expand production with loans. William Clayton, manager, explains loans are simple like a storekeeper selling goods to boost equipment, buildings, and systems for increased agricultural output.
A small factory from wartime is converting to peacetime production in Edinburgh. It formerly made antler horn shafts for commando knives and now produces horn ash trays paper knives napkin rings salt cellars and other small articles. The antler aided slip resistance on wet hands for knife handles during the war.
The text notes a planned volleyball match between the Y Board of Directors and the Y’s Men Club, best two out of three. It also covers badminton club elections for 1946-7, introducing George Williamen as president and Dorothy Morris as secretary treasurer, plus captains for ladies and men’s teams.
The passage urges believers to share in Christ’s humiliation by serving lost mankind and seeking to save them through Jesus. It calls for the mind of Christ, true faith, obedience to God, love for God’s commands, faithful prayer, and longing for holiness as reflections of Christian life.
Storage of fruits and vegetables for winter requires fully mature, well grown produce free from damage. Dry and clean items prevent decay, and regular checks with removal of defective specimens curb contamination. Follow guidance from Dominion Department of Agriculture publications for proper home storage and handling.
The Amherst fish and game association plans to introduce wild turkeys into Nova Scotia. Several settings of eggs will be purchased and sports men farmers in the county have agreed to take care of the birds.
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