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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
7
The Milton night school announces reopening plans for January 6 with existing enrolment over 300. Courses in farm business machinery and choral singing are prioritized due to classroom limits, while other subjects are deferred to future sessions.
A prisoner explains many inmates wear tattoos on their arms to cover them. An observer recalls uneasy thoughts of disease or punishment as guards and nurses inspect the inmates at the penitentiary.
A historical lesson text analyzes Jesus baptism by John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit, the temptation in the wilderness, and Jesus calling Peter Andrew James and John to become fishers of men. It emphasizes forsaking all to follow Jesus and the need for obedience to his call for effective discipleship.
The Cornell features a living dining area forming a single space with a connecting entry to a rear bedroom that can serve as den or office. A third bedroom near the entrance vestibule provides flexible use and a large closet with dual access from the flat and side stairs. The kitchen is modern and energy efficient with storage under end cabinets and a break area. The rear entrance links to the bedroom, pantry, kitchen and basement. The bedroom wing offers several rooms with wardrobes and a bathroom with a linen closet. The plan uses siding on a frame construction with low roof lines and overhanging eaves, optional features, and totals about 1 100 square feet, volume 20 985 cubic feet excluding garage.
Fragmentary religious reflections urge believers to leave secular life for mission. It cites apostles after Pentecost and stresses total commitment to Christ, minimal regard for worldly ties, and readiness to serve as witnesses in the gospel.
Production of filmed programs for international distribution will begin this month in Ontario as a joint U. S. Canadian venture. A preliminary color and black and white group will be shot in Ontario with Canadians filling all key posts and testing in four markets including the United States.
Reported quip from a humorous Reader's Digest anecdote about a couple with a baby at a miniature golf outing. The baby was passed back and forth during shots drawing a crowd and a witty retort from the man claiming they are the babysitters.
The article traces butter history from 2000 B.C. across civilizations including Indian, Hebrew, Greek, Persian, Roman and Arab cultures. It notes sacred Hindu uses, Roman healing ointments, and early churning methods, then contrasts ancient crude production with today’s sanitary, pasteurized processes in Canada. It highlights improvements in cattle feeding, milking equipment, transport, storage, and strict cow-to-counter inspection.
The Ottawa board of control gives tentative approval to a policy requiring utilities to place all new wiring underground. The measure targets modernization of the city’s electrical grid and reduces above ground hazards.
The article argues Canada shows a vast movement in foreign trade over two years, with exports to the U.S. rising while others stagnate. It states a large share of exports to Mec USB are raw materials or products with low value and calls for broader, higher quality goods to broaden customers and stabilize prosperity.
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