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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
3
A detailed guide on jelly making from crabapples apples cranberries currants gooseberries sour plums and grapes. It covers pectin acid sugar proportions boiling tests sugar amounts water extraction juice and canning steps with monographs on currant raspberry and citron melon jellies.
An article argues for fair productivity and efficient management to combat waste. It defends the concept of an honest day’s work, noting unions, worker fatigue, and factory efficiency. It cites Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Herbert Morrison on earning what is deserved.
A diary style update from Ginger Farm describes drought ending, cattle milking, berry gathering, and lively visits from relatives and an English guest. Highlights include cicada lore, two readers mastering tatting, and reflections on learning in old age. The writer notes travel plans for a daughter’s homecoming and ends with a farewell.
A local notice urges drivers to slow down and watch for children as parked cars can hide pedestrians. It emphasizes the risk of sudden youth crossing and the need to protect their long lives.
Over 200 skaters join future skating classes at Milton Arena sponsored by the Granite Club of Poruntle. Instructors arrive from New York London England and Australia. A lightning strike on WwW. Rh Stume farm caused the loss of two Holstein cows and five calves last Saturday afternoon. A third cow appeared to be dead but recovered next day. The Milton Fire Brigade battled a stubborn grass fire on James Turnbull’s farm in Nelson Township, aided by neighbors to control about 60 acres of land. Canadian Champion reported.
The Oakville Lions Club carnival proceeded despite rain with strong public support. Captain Pullen, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Tul, arrived by air from Halifax and later headed to Paquimalt with his ship based there. John H E Gillem, a veteran sailor, drowned near Point Traverse after the tug Al Comet sprang a leak.
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