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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1945
Page
15
A wartime poem recalls how parcels from home lift morale for soldiers abroad. The reading notes that while chocolates and canned goods comfort, the true gift is the reminder that loved ones remember them. The letter ends with a hopeful promise see you soon.
Twenty years ago Acton citizens prepared for a tattoo in Oakville next Saturday evening. A baptism by Rev John Hull, missionary to Nigeria, was held at the Baptist Church. In a large family contest at the Exhibition, British Canadian Walter Hayward of Hornby won first prize in Class Two. Tillsburg will gain a new skating and curling rink, . Duncan Campbell of Moffat is Liberal candidate for Hatton in the upcoming general election. The notice also marks Lott Con AL Nussagawesa Township and September 25 James Land in his 77th year.
London reports a government backed initiative to ease Britain's housing shortage. An All England and Wales committee of builders designed 27 home plans targeting affordable costs under 1500 pounds and 1200 pounds for land and services. Designs feature semi detached units and innovative layouts including a cross shaped plan and a child friendly kitche n space. Regional tastes differ with northern kitchens doubling as dining rooms while southern homes favor larger living rooms and alcove dining areas.
Frank Rupnielli, a cafeteria worker in Montreal, found a pearl in an oyster from Prince Edward Island and valued at about 800 dollars. He considered selling it to a Montreal newspaper, but the deal did not go through.
The lesson centers on Judah’s moving plea to spare Benjamin and Joseph’s hidden test. It notes Judah’s change of heart from prior actions, highlighting themes of mercy, family loyalty, and intercession, as Joseph weighs whether to reveal himself.
A 12 year old boy was remanded in Juvenile Court for theft. He allegedly opened a window at a Children's Shelter and tied a blanket over a chair, causing an alarm. Prosecutors seek clarification on the incident and possible further action.
A long listing of beef veal lamb and pork cuts appears in dated ledger style, naming shank hindquarter rib roast tenderloin and chop varieties, boneless rolled options, and shopper notes for frontquarter and picnic sections. The fragmented text reads like an inventory of typical roasts steaks and roasts with bone in or boneless designations and includes terms such as blade roast chuck roast loin end short rib and ham.
A dense catalog of pork beef and sausage terms with cut names such as loin shank rack shoulder neck breast and jowl alongside cooked meat categories, canned meats and sausages. The fragmented text lists cuts like ham bacon ribs and offal, plus references to cooked and minced items and processed products.
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