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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
12
Homemakers get advice on selecting young salad greens and chopping techniques. The article outlines refrigerator care, cleaning steps, and non technical kitchen tips, including cleaning guides for ice trays and shelves, plus several salad and corn cake recipes.
The wool bonus of four cents per pound to Canadian growers applies for the third season in all provinces except Manitoba. Warehouses report progress in removing disqualifying rejects and preparing fleeces for market. An Ontario sample of 1007 clips showed 49K clean, 312 with rejects separated, and 207 requiring tag or chaffy removal. A case of a farmer improving from 575 pounds with 200 pounds of rejects to a single clean load yielded a $2664 gain, nearly 0.5 cents per pound.
London reports a record rise in British films shown domestically during the year ending September 1. The Board of Trade notes that British films were screened worth 47.0 million pounds, with producers voluntarily increasing the compulsory 15 percent to 20 and even 23 percent, signaling strong local demand and expansion.
The writer celebrates a son’s return from war aboard the Queen Mary and describes family relief, the strain of wartime separation, and the homecoming’s easing effect on farm life. The narrative recalls letters from June 30, the journey through Europe, and the modest souvenirs gathered from Holland to Belgium. The tale centers on family bonds, shared joy, and the quiet adjustments after a long absence.
The National Federation of Women's Institutes plans post-war education for mothers. A proposed schedule calls for one weekly evening class when babies are asleep, allowing country fathers to share home duties and mind the children.
Five Halton Junior Farmers coordinated with the Ontario Dept of Agriculture to log cost figures on hogs from December 1944 to April of this year. They averaged 65.47 percent quality grades and 46 cents per pig net after feed costs, with 366 pounds of meal per pig, highlighting market strategies for A grade hogs in postwar Canada.
Milas Edith Eliott of the Nutrition Division spoke during a Ontario tour on canning step by step. She urged fresh fruit, tested rubber rings, intact seals, and avoiding chemicals to prevent leakage and spoilage.
British meteorologists admit forecasting winter weather with precision is nearly impossible. They say forecasts beyond 36 hours are unreliable and that winter can bring a wide range of conditions, unlike summer stability.
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