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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1946
Page
7
Twenty years ago Bree Breese and others are mentioned in a jumble of names and events. The fragment references Acton and arrivals for church notices, family tributes, and a January service. It notes residents Moore and related obituaries or anniversaries with limited readable details.
New chemical called Sinox shows strong control of wild mustard and stinkweed in Saskatchewan tests near Saskatoon Regina and Indian Head. Trials yielded wheat benefits with increases up to 144 percent on fertilized fields and could cut weed damage overall, though some species remain unaffected.
Halifax office of National Employment Service reports one applicant for a maid position. Despite outreach 283 Halifax housewives remain seeking work.
Fragmentary text shows Ottawa discussions on provincial relations and a national adjustment fund. Mentions Ontario Saskatchewan, health minister Claxton, and a January 26 agenda. Eisenhower visit lauded for wartime leadership influence.
The Canadian Wool Board will assume the 196 Canadian fleece wool dip on a similar basis to IS. If the take over by the Board of Canadian pulled wool ends after July 31, 16. The 195 Neece wool production takeover was completed by the Board in November, IMS. A Current Review of Agricultural Conditions in Canada reports these stocks, except for Fine Staple, moved to consumption. Lack of combing facilities for Fine Staple is cited as the main reason for movement difficulty.
Rev. Dr. WLW MecNairn, 74, padre of Ottawa Cameron Highlanders, who served as padre to Canadian troops in the First World War, died after illness in hospital.
A historical account from the Dominion Department of Agriculture outlines a broad program to shield Canadian plant life from pests and diseases. It details inspections, certifications, and enforcement actions across plant imports and exports, including fumigation, quarantine, and sanitary measures to prevent foreign insect and disease threats.
Kenneth Hall and his wife, both under 30, plan a 200 by 88 foot broader house near Portage La Prairie to raise 20,000 turkey eggs on a 80 acre farm. Incubators will produce 1,000 turkeys weekly with beds on a wire porch. The project aims to reduce disease and costs using air conditioning and confinement. Mrs Hall, a former University of Saskatchewan agriculture student, leads the venture.
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