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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
7
A poem contrasts two words one harsh and one kind. The harsh word wounds a loving heart turning a friend to foe and spreading pain. A single kind word heals, restoring friendships and peace, though scars remain and forgiveness comes with memory. It urges weighing thoughts before spoken words.
Overseas remembrances and local news from Acton and area. Pte Tindall of Susk. tchewan visits Serge George Cook in town. Nursing Sister Bertha Cole noted. Dr T Farmer donates three prizes for the Acton Fall Fair. Rev James Henderson returns to church duties. Moyer preaches to lodge members on True Manhood. Myr Carson’s Speyside sawmill destroyed by fire. Born Lamb at Crewsons Corners a daughter September 14 1919. Died Sinclair in Erin Township Sarah Velma Sinclair September 6 1919.
Canada’s 1938 fisheries output reached a marketed value of 40,552,179 dollars, up from 38,976,294 in 1937. Sea fisheries accounted for 83 percent of the value. British Columbia led with 18.7 million dollars, followed by Nova Scotia and others. Salmon marketed value rose to 12,274,803 dollars from 9,268,404, with a pack totaling 1,798,835 cases.
A teacher offered $1 to the student with perfect conduct for the first week. At week’s end the class’s worst boy asks for the prize, insisting his conduct is worth a quarter, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding of the incentive.
A nostalgic review of An Acton family album recounts familiar faces from past years. The piece highlights household members and neighbors, pairing photos with brief captions that evoke shared memories and community ties.
The article warns middle aged readers about arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease with signs to seek medical care, noting asymptomatic early stages and yearly checkups. It then describes London Port Authority preparations for air raids, safeguarding workers, docks, and essential goods, plus evacuation plans and port resources. It ends with a home tip on candle longevity by coating wicks with white varnish.
Early discovery and treatment of heart ailments are vital. Prompt care can prevent serious injury and protect overall health.
The lesson notes Micah 6 8 as God’s plain demand to do justly love mercy and walk humbly with God. It stresses that outward ritual fails without repentance and right conduct, urging ministers and people to align life with Scripture and seek divine grace daily.
Ontario and British Columbia report record peach crops this season with Ontario at 650000 bushels, up 15 percent from 1938, and British Columbia at 143000 bushels, up 10 percent. The fruit is described as very high quality with favorable growing conditions and broad market availability through September.
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