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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
14
A verse humorously notes children's rapid wear of shoes and the family stress of buying new pairs. It suggests that healthier, active kids wear out shoes quickly, deeming new footwear a sign of health and wealth outweighing medical costs, urging appreciation rather than complaint.
A 1921 look back notes Canada’s first automobile arrival twenty years prior. It records property sales in Acton and Woodbridge, a skeletal artefact discovery on the Nathan Turmmer farm, and a Parliament tally with hundreds of candidates across parties. Obituaries note William Allan Leishman’s death at 19 on Arthur Street Acton.
Britain dismantles the Welsh Highland Railway in 28 miles of track 1200 tons of rails are lifted to free steel for armaments and railings from Buckingham Palace join the national metal requisition as the war mobilizes across rail and metal resources.
Dining car menus change with the seasons, says W. W. Swinden of Canadian National Railways. Apple pie remains constant for twelve months, pudding and hot mince compete in Christmas, and desserts feature a wedge of “strong Canadian” as a leader. Cold cuts and salads decline while hot joints and fish rise. ice cream remains year round. cold beverages disappear from dining and buffet cars.
A Sunday School lesson outlines Paul’s five valued gifts in Corinth and elevates love above all. It lists fifteen marks of love, contrasts it with tongues prophecy and miracles, and cites the eternal nature of love under the new commandment to love one another as Jesus loved us.
A Hearth League of Canada appeal urges national public education on illness costs and a cooperative Dominion provincial plan. Citing Minister Mackenzie figures, it argues sickness costs exceed Air Training schemes and cripples 50 000 workers, urging action and coordinated health policy.
City officials deny rumors that Leicester fire watchers sleep on their hose. The council says crews rest properly between duties with clean sheets pillow-cases and correct sleepwear, countering sensational reports from local sources.
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