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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1943
Page
16
Mrs Peter MelIsaac and Mr and Mrs John Sprow extend heartfelt thanks to friends for kind tributes and expressions of sympathy during the illness and passing of a beloved husband and father. The family expresses appreciation for support received.
Acton notes Labor Day as a holiday and fall forecasts, plus details on Acton Fair prize lists, local real estate sales, roadwork, and maintenance at Beardmore Co plant. Police recover stolen tires and batteries in Erin Township. A War Exhibition and midway attractions join the fair lineup.
London reports that Miss H Dorman of Loughborough became the first woman to take part in the National Federation of Meat Traders Associations annual conference. She has run a butcher shop for 34 years.
Peter McIsaac a life long Esquesing Township farmer died after two years of poor health at his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Sprowls home He was 69 Born on the Third Line farm he belonged to the Sons of Scotland Lodge and Knox Church He married Maggie Tresseman forty years ago and is survived by his wife daughter Beatrice and two grandchildren Funeral services were conducted by Rev Forbes Thomson with interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton Pallbearers and numerous tributes from neighbors and friends listed
The Esquesing Agricultural Society announces its 97th annual Fall Fair in Georgetown on September 10 and 11. Highlights include the Georgetown Girls Pipe Band, horse races, a baby show, baseball games, hall exhibits and livestock, plus a Friday night arena dance featuring Doris Hull's Orchestra. Craig Reid serves as president and Garfield L. MecGilvray as secretary.
Travellers arriving in Montreal will use a floor compass at the new Central Station to orient themselves while landmarks such as St James' Club and Christ Church Cathedral aid navigation. The North direction shown by the compass has shifted to ENE, though locals may still call the Eastern Section North. The July 4 inauguration of the Canadian National Hallways Central Station is noted with terrazzo floors and white metal dividers.
Bravery of 100 National Fire Service members who battled a seven day blaze to save a 7,000 ton ship loaded with explosives earned special mentions. Fifteen firemen received commendation for their actions.
The article notes MacArthur’s drive in New Georgia and Solomons and a broader push toward the Philippines. It discusses Allied raids on Germany including Berlin and Nuremberg, King Boris’ Bulgaria crisis, Canada’s Sicilian duties and Newfoundland deployment, and Churchill Roosevelt talks while Russia advances toward Smolensk and Taganrog with wider Russo-German manpower pressures.
The Bryansk Kharkov area on the eastern front appears to threaten the collapse of Germany's eastern defense system. The United States Navy confirms a carrier task force raid on Marcus Island, the first such statement issued during active operations in 20 months. Marcus Island lies about 1,200 miles from Tokyo and the Japanese government warns residents that American forces could raid inland targets as well.
Susan B Anthony's great niece writes about women's wartime roles and equal rights. The article notes her book Out of the Kitchen Into the War based on interviews while on staff at the Washington Evening Star. It highlights her advocacy for equal wages, nursery schools, and housekeeping aid, and her view of household duties as national service.
In a Canada wide critique of wartime labor, the piece argues bosses and chief executives bear heavy burdens as war shifts labor away to military and special jobs. It urges recognition of managers needing decent meals, rest, and public support, while warning workers and radicals not to overlook the bosses.
In Darwin and the Northern Territory the army’s supply system for cabbages and root crops sustains troops. A 300 mile farm chain near Alice Springs, 2,000 birds in poultry runs, and planned gardens aim to cut vegetable haulage. Projected yields include 1,500,000 lbs tomatoes, 700,000 lbs cabbages, 160,000 lbs beans, 320,000 lbs cucumbers, and 60,000 lbs lettuce.
Public auction at Lot 3, Concession 3, Toronto Township offers Ford tractors implements and cattle. Items include Ferguson hydraulic plough, International equipment, Cockshutt drill, manure spreader, windrower, mower, roller, rubber tired trailer, steel cable loader, cattle including 11 steers and 2 Helters, Ayrshire Heifers due March 22, poultry and equipment, feed and fence gear. Cattle and poultry selection highlighted with complete sale list. Terms cash. Auctioneer JW A Russell.
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