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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1942
Page
8
Fragments recount Ebenezer church Ladies' Aid celebrating fifty years with notes on founding, meetings, constitution drafts, garden parties, and wartime sewing for troops. The piece highlights annual hymns, scripture, prayer, and ongoing support to the parsonage and church funds while naming several charter members and officers.
Weekly analysis notes Germany facing manpower shortages with forced labor on French and Dutch workers. It cites Laval and Dutch conscripts, warns of future Axis labor use and bombardment risks, while noting rising resistance in occupied nations. It covers Stalin’s stance, Stalingrad developments, and Allied posture near El Alamein.
Japanese forces retreat in New Guinea's Gwen Stanley Range as Australians and Americans press from Port Moresby toward the Gan. Allied air attacks disrupt Buna and Kokoda bases while bombers strike in the Solomons and New Britain. Stalin calls Allies to meet obligations. Churchill avoids timing details on offensive actions.
Next Modday marks Canada Day with National Thanksgiving celebrated locally. Fyfe Somerville among early Holstein Calf Club winners at Milton Fair. Beardmore Co water tower gets a gleaming new aluminum coat. Government building and Y M C A receive exterior paint updates. Autumn scenery praised for beauty. Victory Loan Committee reconvenes to plan this month’s campaign. Arthur Padbury notable Jersey prize winner at Acton and Milton fairs. Erin Farr expected to attract crowds if weather holds. Local entrants in a home contest for Acton Georgetown Esquesing Township. Willow Main John Streets sidewalk work progresses under Municipal Officer Harrop. Lt. N. G. Campbell of Moffat thanks Acton area War Service League for steady parcels. Beef noted as a festive staple for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pte. Charlie Waterhouse injured in Sussex training camp. family awaiting details. Acton Y M C A to officially open with Rev Captain Rawson as speaker. event open to all.
Flora Jones youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Do L Jones died Friday at her home Roseland near Windsor after a illness extending since her father’s death in May. She leaves her mother a sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held in Roseland and Acton with interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers included H Winter Nell William McNabb H Saker James and Archie Jones.
Burlington residents reported luck with four leaf clovers on Wednesday. A ten ton trailer jackknifed on Beach highway Friday afternoon, narrowly missing Mrs Heslop and daughter Margaret. A Welcome Home party is planned for Stoker Geo. Johnson, aboard the Ottawa when she sank, visiting his mother. Prizes were won by Mrs Williamson and others at Acton Gar in roots vegetables canned fruits flowers events.
In Parliament Mr. Churchill dodges questions about staff policy and European integration. He urges MPs not to press these issues amid a period he calls significant while Russian communiques report Stalingrad defense continuing and German counter offenses gaining ground to the north.
The Y Group held a farewell for Judy Beer moving to Midland Ontario. Members collected leaves, mounted art, and displayed pieces in the lobby. Activities included cards, lunch by Mrs. J A Cameron, and plans for hikes for girls and boys. The card room sees heavy use, and a radio keeps members informed of broadcasts. Women staff the Acton Y during wartime, keeping training and activities going for the youth while servicemen are away.
A maid bursts in to warn the master that his car has been stolen. When asked for details she admits she did not see the thief but she did note the vehicle’s license number.
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