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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1943
Page
5
Local residents and visitors gathered over the weekend in Acton and nearby towns. The report lists many names from Ontario communities attending events, visiting relatives, or paying respects, including appearances by families from London Hamilton Brantford Oshawa and Toronto.
Fire Chief Gamble stresses the need for vigilance as Acton records only two fires from January 1 to September 29, 1963. He notes wartime shortages make prevention vital, urges homes and businesses to inspect heating systems chimneys and pipes, avoid rubbish buildup, and request inspections from the fire department to keep fire incidents minimal.
Swords and tails are removed and the fish boxed in ice and shipped. Swordfish markets expand west as tuna from Nova Scotia ports fuels express traffic for the Canadian National. Fifteen tuna landed near Chester ranged from fifty pounds upward.
The Ministry of Food announces an annual reduction to meet military needs. Milk allowances are cut earlier than usual with non-priority consumption limited from three to 2 pints.
A by law moves Baxter Laboratories of Canada Limited head office from Toronto to Acton Ontario. Shareholders meeting held on Sunday November 13 20 year not fully clear. Secretary WM A Heveran attested the resolution.
A note on the film Dr Gellespie's New Assistant stars Lionel Barrymore and Van Johnson with Susan Peters as the cast. The issue highlights the novelty Little Isles of Freedom and the Traveltalk on the Road to Monterey along with Pete Smith Scrap Happy in a feature column.
City council debates a proposed fortification project amid mixed public comment. Officials outline budgetary implications and potential impact on neighborhoods while awaiting final funding decisions.
London reports the Men of the Trees urge international reforestation to heal war ravages on forests worldwide. Attended by Allied representatives in London, the meeting at Whistler's Chelsea home stressed reclaiming waste lands and halting desert growth as a joint wartime effort led by Richard St. Barbe Baker.
A community event dated September 5, 1963 shows Soler and the bride receiving a presentation by local societies. The notes mention thanks to Ewelyn Reginnald and members including Charlies Barber and Douglas Anderson for organizing gifts and a social evening with weaving, dancing, and cheerful fellowship.
A September evening at GreenockSchool honored Jean Mann and Elliott Patterson on the eve of their marriage. Friends presented a chair and cushion while Mr Albert McKeown led heartfelt wishes. Speeches, music, the National Anthem, lunch, and dancing followed the presentation.
In a new defense measure anti submarine devices previously restricted to the Navy have been installed on certain merchant ships. Naval ratings serve as hydrophone listeners or anti submarine operators aboard defensively equipped merchant vessels to combat Nazi submarines.
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