When the hydro goes out the night turns long
A farmer recounts a winter power outage. Wind rages at 6:45 am as lights fail, milking shifts to hand, and a visitor helps milk cows. The family debates independence from electricity, noting repairs, safety, and the urge to brave social plans despite the cold and storms. Neighbors borrow an electric heater, highlighting reliance on hydro power. The piece ends with a family arrival and a hopeful note for the next week.
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Partner
Rands
Art
Betty
Blubber Rubber Aims At Sub Zero Storage Use
White rubber bands marketed to withstand sub zero temperatures. They are designed for deep freeze storage.
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Financelal Post
Fashion Hint on Christmas Knitting and Dress Fitting
A columnist notes last minute Christmas sewing mood before December 24. Suggestions include a smocked dress for young girls, a small avent er for quick knitting, or a bright crocheted hat or warm gloves. Children’s fashion soon outgrows might outpace enduring styles.
London Area By Pass Plan Approved for Highway Link
Ontario Minister George Doucett approved tender calls for a four lane by pass to relieve London traffic and link with a trans provincial controlled access highway. The 8 mile route runs from Eastwood on Highway 2 to Lambeth and will intersect Highways 74 73 10 and 59 with six cloverleafs and eight junction bridges. Estimated total cost up to 15 million dollars with about 7 million for initial trading and culverts.
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Toronto To
Windsor
Milton
Acton
George HH. Doucett
Ontario
London
Woodstock
St. Thomas
Ingersoll
Ins Nne
London Area
Eastwood
Middlesex County
Lambeth
Middlesex
Oxford
London Arena
Speech on agriculture problem prompts farmer reply
A farmer comments that the speaker’s talk on agriculture is not enough without rain. The exchange hints at drought pressure and the need for weather relief to improve farming conditions.
Acton Plans Two Day X Ray Survey Campaign
Acton citizens will participate in a two day X ray survey on December 1 and 19 to detect health issues. Volunteers from LO D K chapters Legion Auxiliary Women’s Institute Y Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Friendly Circle will canvass to enroll participants. Technicians with Marion County Tuberculosis and Health Association aim to X ray about 120 people per hour. Dick Rean chairs the Acton committee coordinating the drive.
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Acton
LO. D.K. Chaptera
Legion Auxiliary
Women's Institute
Y Ladiea’ Auxiliary
Friendly Circle
Canvassera
Marion County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Dick Rean
Acton Committee
More Mileage from Cold Gasoline Fact or Folklore
A fragment claims during wartime engineers found cold gasoline yields better mileage as warm fuel expands and skews gauges. It asserts warming gasoline mid day reduces apparent mileage and cheats drivers.
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Fero
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