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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
17
A passage presents the moral ideal of inner strength facing hardship. It portrays a man who endures daily battles with unwavering faith, accepting misfortune without envy, and choosing humility and hopeful words. He remains steadfast, demonstrating true greatness through character.
A mixed 1858 Acton column records injuries on Main Street including Bertha Williams knocked into a creek and Lottie Meanie with knee burns, plus a tie game in the Hallo weet series between Acton and Milton. The article notes school start shifts, a by law on waste paper, local honey harvest, factory Labor Day closings, and births marriages and a new Acton couple Joseph Leonard Sanderson and Matel Aline Imward.
Report notes a new attractive entrance planned for Acton Park at the 1926 fair date. It mentions the annual Industrial Championship won by the Heanhmore and Co tug team and references performances at the Toronto Exhibition sports events. It also covers a move of the Weston's Citizens' Band member Alfred Holland to Norwich Heath. The article includes reflections on road manners and safety.
Sunday School lesson discusses covetousness from Luke 12 and Proverbs, warning that self centered wealth builds false security. It cites examples of a rich man who hoards wealth while ignoring God, and contrasts earthly riches with being rich toward God and proper love for neighbors.
Carlisle columnist Tom Payne, starting at 62, becomes a famed regional writer known as Peasant Valley Sporresponder for the Carlisle Mercury. His long career began in a one room schoolhouse and now rides in a glow of recognition across Kentucky and beyond.
In past years the type of people called hosters worked to grow and develop communities. They aimed to attract population, new industries and trade, improving prospects. Their efforts were admirable as they talked to visitors about hometown advantages to persuade settlements.
Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott announce a multifaceted sale on Saturday that includes horses cattle household goods farming equipment and a large list of livestock. The notice outlines items such as YorkshirePros sheep gear milking equipment plows wagons and various farm implements with details on sale order and payment terms.
An old column reflects on changing views of women in sports from restrictive dress to active participation. It notes women increasingly engage in golf tennis and other athletic contests, highlighting shifting gender roles and social attitudes.
Mr. Cole of the Canadian Commercial Council reports Mexican importers shift to Canada for Jersey cattle due to poor U S milk quality flooding markets. Exports to Mexico reached 1316 head valued at 267 thousand dollars in 1936 and are expected to rise.
A quivering anecdote recalls a man who declares his soul, then God demands it back. The divine test asks who will claim the things the man has prepared. The tale ends with the man having nothing left to offer and the question lingering.
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