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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
7
A reflective verse by Jessie Farnham laments summer leaving as flowers bloom in vibrant colors. Petunias, zinnias, marigolds, and bells cling to the rose hill while autumn hints arrive. The speaker stores ribbons and prepares for winter, bidding farewell to the season.
Twenty years ago dated September 28 1022 reports a frost on Sunday night and a Scout hike with skirmishes and camp fire. Thomas Cooper of lot 21 died from a fall in a barn loft. Harold N Farmer barrister returned from Europe and Budapest visit. Council by law changes election dates to December with nominations in November. Died Rev Hugh Johnston in Baltimore aged 82 and Nell Beattie aged about 22 at Hamilton Sanatorium.
The Canadian government staffs three Manning Pools to supply seamen from Britain, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, South Africa and beyond for ships built on the British Columbia coast. Vancouver hosts a large pool offering meals, pay, 50 cents daily spending money, housing for 3200, writing room, library, lounge and accommodation for 344 men. Veterans describe wartime service and past blitz experiences while new cadets embark on their first foreign trips.
A Sunday school lesson on Genesis 45 1 15 47 11 12 presents Joseph revealing himself to his brothers as a display of forgiving love and foreshadowing Jesus. It notes their guilt and repentance and describes Joseph guiding his family to nourishment and reconciliation as a type of Christ imparting mercy to humanity.
Acton Fair last week awarded prizes across floral categories led by Dahlias and Pinks with multiple winners such as D F Williamson Lucile Walker and H A Walker. Other divisions included Roses Zinnias Petunias and Verbenas with numerous names and clubs noted in the list of awards and exhibits.
London records show a reply to a woman applicant for a cook position in the Women’s Royal Naval Service. The response offered her husband a place to peel potatoes and prepare vegetables, signaling restrictions on women serving and the use of male support.
Cape Town report states vegetable dehydration will start in September on a large scale and continue through the whale year. The program aims to produce powdered vitamins for widespread use.
London tailors meeting over 300 strong decry austerity fashion changes. They lament loss of trouser turn‑ups and changes to double breast cuts, claiming political motives shape the trade. They joke about aliases, tobacco, pens, and a handbag for papers amid hard times for Savile Row.
In 1917 German forces in East Africa led by Lettow-Vorbeck conducted an enduring offensive against British and allied troops. Near the Portuguese border they fought a four day engagement at Kilwa and Beven’s forces later crossed into Portuguese territory before the armistice in 1918.
Washington report notes American farmers rely on ferries carrying nitrogen for a vast arsenal of 24 foot torpedoes. The figure illustrates the scale of chemical inputs in military hardware production.
London health note from Dr Charien Hill of the Ministry for Food urges potatoes for a clear complexion and bright eyes. She cautions against overcooking and notes vitamin C is best in fresh quick-cooked potatoes. She also jokes about cabbage cooking times for winter meals and warns against long boil times.
London has shipped 114 623 tons of iron gates and railings to munitions manufacturers during wartime. Local firms and factories coordinated the distribution to support production efforts.
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