Aweek at Murray Bay opens Canadian weekly press reflections
The writer reports on attending the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association meeting at Murray Bay Quebec. He notes the old world charm of the province, the beauty of the St Lawrence and Laurentians, and remarks on the shift from local to national thinking, plus the rapid technological changes impacting weekly and daily newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Murray Bay
Richelieu
Quebec
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Oklahoma
Boston
Connecticut
Canada
Acton War Efforts Mixed with Local Ration Drive
The Acton area distributed 3,300 No 3 ration books with 30 volunteers as the local ration board led four busy days at the town hall. Blood donors from Acton and nearby farming communities filled the queue at the second clinic, while W. J. Benny organized refreshments. The report notes a shortage of male donors and honors several local helpers. Also mentioned are wounded Jim McGeachie in Sicily and letters from Frank Jones, with peaches and grapes pricing from England. Elizabeth Beardmore, Toronto, is reported dead after years of absence. Acton Mosquito Bomber claims a notable Canadian achievement, and Lieut. Nursing Sister Nora Kenney is on leave from Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C.° Matthews
R. R. Arnold
Reeve J. M. McDonald
Acton
Y.m.ca
Rover Wan
R. Hadley
Auarapon
Frank Jones
England
Frank Barber
France
Elizabeth Grace Nadine Beardmore
Toronto
Beardmore
W. W. Beardmore
Atlantic
Nora Kenney
Newfoundland
Summer Self-Image and School Reopening Reflections
A narrator recalls a missed ambitious summer plan to fish golf swim and write amid family chaos as September nears. He notes back-to-school excitement for teachers and students, with humorous takes on morning routines and teen crushes, set against domestic life and a rough draft of daily burdens.
Free Press Wins Canadian Weekly Newspaper Award Again
The Free Press staff celebrate a repeat honor as the paper is judged the best all round weekly in its class and earns front page competition recognition. For over 25 years Acton district readers advertisers and contributors have helped make the newspaper a source of community pride and achievement.
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Free Press
The
Canadien
Acton
Statfon
50 Years Ago A Free Press Look Back in Acton
Readable items from September 4 1915 note slate boards for school rooms soon ready and school to resume Tuesday morning. P M Barry ships first car of turnips from Acton at 20 cents per bushel. New pews to be placed in Methodist church. brick delivered for school post office and John Cameron residence on Church Street. A quiet wedding in Toronto unites Herbert Burling and Gertrude Statham. Lumber trade remains busy with shipments from Nassaut and local mills. 120 000 feet of elm and basswood moved to Mason Harris Company Toronto. Ac ton Lodge TOOF installs officers including James ww Noble Grant Thomas Morris Charles Moore and J Cole. Misses Florence and Amy Speight will teach in Toronto.
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P. M. Barry
Acton
Methodist Church
Nassaut Wes
William Frank
Masecy Harris Company
Toronto
Motfat
Acton Linige Toof
Junwe
James Ww
Noble Grant Thomas’ Morris
Charles Moore
J Cole
S. G Guntuna
M. McDonald
Me. Premon
T. Sheppard
Neil McDonald
Eas Lwwithliams
J. Dobbie
Hassard
T. McClure
W. Cola
Neil McNabb
G. Smith
J. McAr
Bank of Montreal Unveils University Education Programme
Parents face tuition costs as Bank of Montreal launches the University Education Programme the first life insured plan of its kind in Canada designed to aid financing a child’s college education.
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Bank of Montreal
Canada
Gardhouse Wins Premier Breeder at CINE Show
Strong Shorthorn herds from the area vied at the Canadian National Exhibition. Reford Gardhouse, Millon, scored 42 points to win Premier Breeder, edging ahead for Premier Exhibitor with a nearly tied 400 points to S. G. Bennett’s Georgetown herd. Bennett topped in senior and junior champion bulls, with Gardhouse capturing grand and junior female titles alongside Aberfeldy entries.
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R. Gardhouse
Reford Gardhouse
Millon
Tara Whisker
S.G. Bennett
Georgetown
Bennett
Scotsdale
Milton
C. Binnie Puslinch
Douglas Gardhouse
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Pree
Tharedey
Bal Smley
Mer
Buen
Acton Free Press
Defice
Free Preas
John Cameron
Church St
Herbert Roy Burling
Metropolitan Bankstaff
Gertrude Ethel Statham
Thomas Statham
Merchan
Chicago
GTR
Florence
Amy Speight
Tasch
WY Bank
Bank
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