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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

13

Canadian Embassy in Paris Aids War-Stranded Canadians

The Canadian embassy in Paris has become a busy hub for Canadians stranded in France. Maj Gen George Vanier and Mme Vanier personally assist visitors as queues grow daily. Fr. Henry Loemmens and Fr. Simone Chon recount wartime hardships, while staff distribute Red Cross aid and scarce bully beef and cigarettes.

Margaret Echer Paris France Luftwaffe Corrdors Canada George Vanier Mia Vanier Himerelf Merton Jodaln Billings Ridge Ont Deak Cpl Roger Lemay Montreal Jack Canning Woodstock Lordin Smbaaldors Pricata Misionary Company Mary Henry Loemmens Duncan, B.C Fresden St. Denke Lemmens Jacques Heaulieu Rimoutskel Que Franschau Mon Joe Parcela St. Deala Francis le Lealer Dorval Simone Chon General Vanier Mme Vanier Rest Cross Corps Red Cross

Library fundraising drive seeks missing yearbook volumes

Cantions trom Principal Stewart appeals to the community for donated yearbook segments spanning years 1918 to 1981 to complete the school's library. Several months and years are listed, urging residents to contribute any available copies or portions.

Stewart Cantionstrom School Wesphic Alreety Cepiss

Post-War Programs Should Commence With Agriculture

Dr E S Archibald, director of Dominion Experimental Farms, told the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturalists that postwar prosperity for Canada must begin with agriculture. He warned taxpayers may resist heavy postwar expenditure, but emphasized that unemployment relief requires a strong agricultural base to ensure affordable food, urban employment via farm demand, and widespread farm products boosting rural and urban living.

Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturalists Toronto E. S. Archibald Dominion Experimental Farms Serview Archibald

Prairie bait tests favor sodium arerhite over alternatives

Tests in the Canadian Prairies show sodium arerhite more reliable than sodium fluclicate or calcium arsenite under different weather and vegetation conditions. The advantage is pronounced when using straight sawdust or a flour and sawdust mix as a carrier.

Acton Obituaries Mention Elliott Watson Ford and Others

Fragmentary notices from Acton list memorial references to Elliott, Rolland Fr., Watson, and Ford. Entries cite addresses on Claret Street and Lifespan details with dates around November and December in the 19th century. The spelling and names are uncertain due to OCR errors.

Acton Scotland Elliott Buen Om Claret Rolland FR. Elliott Swatson Noweenberith Robert Watson Neer Milnetat Ford Outa Florence Alfred Ford

Naval bombardment power comparison across world wars

The article contrasts Allied naval bombardments from Gallipoli to Normandy with modern firepower. It notes how ships from 1918 lagged behind 1940s vessels, cites the Normandy and Southern France campaigns, and highlights 16 and 14 inch guns with ranges up to 26 miles and 20 miles respectively. It emphasizes the psychological impact and the scale of shelling in major invasions.

New York Gallipoli-Dardanelles France Normandy French North Africa le Havre Saipan Mediterranean Elzewehere Adriatic Valona America

Moose Throng at Tweedsmuir Park Shocks Campers

R G van der Sluys reports moose so thick in Tweedsmuir Park southeast of Ootea Lake that they approached campsites and nearly stuck heads through tent flaps. They stamped feet and kept campers awake during a hunting trip return.

Prince Rupert B. C Tweedsmuir Park Ootea Lake R. G. van der Sluys

Christianity and Democracy in a Sunday School Lesson

The lesson argues that Christians owe duties to both government and God. It cites Mark 12 13 17 and Romans 13 showing render to Caesar and render to God. It notes debt as disobedience, love as fulfilling the law, and obedience to rulers as a Christian duty. It stresses reverence for authority and faithful conduct in daily life.

Caesar Jesus Jesus Epeualen Tata Cernar Christ Chistians

Australia studies population plans for 1 million growth

Canberra reports the suggestion that to support a population rise of 1 000 000 the economy would need about 25 000 breadwinners in farming and 2 000 000 more people. The commission estimates production of 27 457 000 sheep 462 700 lambs 197 250 cows 342 000 oxen and related dairy beef outputs.

Canberra Australia

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Roy Osteen Formr Free Pree Tillareiay Nowenhegr Bh Acton Free Press Acton and District Acton Ontario G. A. Dills Publisher
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