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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1945
Page
4
A morning glory motif marks dawn from pale pear grey to blue at seven then eleven as edges close against the sun. Clouds drift and fade by afternoon, and evening brings purple petals like forgotten blooms over the town. The speaker imagines a midsummer night dream and hopes for a repeat of morning magic with tomorrow's light across gardens.
Ottawa saw a large labor movement confronting the cabinet with a motorcade of 20 unions claiming 200000 members. They urged government action on reconversion and warned against wage cuts and forced lower pay while stressing wartime to peacetime transitions.
A Canadian soldier who befriended a Dutch family in The Hague after liberation became a guest and close family friend. The couple, their two children, and the soldier shared evenings together, with gratitude for Canada’s wartime aid and the sacrifices of fallen comrades. The letter-writer, Mrs Walter Cutting, recalls hardships under German occupation, hunger and deprivation, and hopes the family will understand her English. The piece also covers postwar government remarks on employment and farm relief, plus wheat and timber outlooks.
The Lace and Embroidery Employers Federation reports a limited scale revival of lace curtain production in Nottingham. The announcement notes potential job retention and steadier demand in the industry amid uncertain market conditions.
At the annual labor women conference in Leeds, proposals urge the UK government to enforce equal wages for men and women across all work and industries. Another section pushes for domestic workers’ conditions, a family allowance, and continued wartime child care provisions.
A town view notes a gypay parade for Acton Fall Fair banners designed by Nicol. D H Lindsay buys the Stock and business of the grain elevator at the CN Depot from Robert Noble Ltd. Acton Ladies softball trip to Guelph ends in a win over All Stars. Poultry pens donated for fair grounds by Mr Beardmore. Obituary records Mary B Wilds formerly of Acton died in Gloversville after about 39 years.
The article describes fully packaged frozen meals produced for Navy transport and to be sold in stores. Householders would heat meals in sealed grooved containers with paper plates discarded after use. The innovation aims to simplify dinner prep and reduce dishwashing.
A scientist who relocated his lab and spent two years with a skilled staff now serves troops in Guam and the Philippines. Meals prepared months earlier are preserved to keep flavor and juices, aided by a capable crew.
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