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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
4
J Garding reflects on Canada’s agriculture as the nation’s economic heart during its 60th anniversary year. He notes farming, stock breeding, and horticulture employ more people than any other sector and shape the country’s economic stature.
James G. Gardiner celebrates the farming sector for applying experimental farm findings to wheat and hog production, enabling Canada to meet changing conditions. He praises farmers for using science to protect land from drought and wind and to maintain growth in peace and war.
Canadian farmers earned 1 685 8 million in 1945 from selling farm products down 7.7 percent from 1944’s 1 896 5 million. Wheat barley and hogs in the Prairie Provinces dragged total income, while eggs cattle and calves rose, keeping most provinces above 1944 levels except the Prairies and Nova Scotia. Estimates assume current marketings and prices and include some government subsidies and certificates.
A Sunday lesson outlines Jesus with the disciples at the Passover. Luke 22 14 40 and John 17 6-21 are examined focusing on Jesus serving the bread and cup and praying for believers unity. The author discusses the meaning of This is my body and the future kingdom, and emphasizes faith through the apostles teaching.
The passage argues that true unity among Christians through the Father and the Lord tests belief in Jesus. A truly united Church stands as an unanswerable proof of the Christian faith and aims to bring the world to faith.
Minister Thomas L Kennedy calls Ontario farmers to boost production amid global food shortages and wartime pressures. He notes weather hardship labor and machinery limits but highlights Ontario’s strong 1H production and diversified crops aiding export needs and feeding millions overseas.
The Dairy Products Board announced that all Cheddar Cheese produced in Ontario and Quebec on and after June must be large white unwaxed blocks for export to the British Ministry of Food via licensed exporters. The board will also allow summer cheese cutting for milk suppliers and aims to supply at least 125 million pounds in the 1946-47 year.
A washed up summer whale from Fundy coast inspired Nova Scotian entrepreneurs Lee Pragnall and Frank Coleman to dry, polish and cut the whale jawbone into belts for ladies. The new item, marketed locally, drew praise as a whale of a success.
Federal Buildings Ontario invites sealed tenders for coal and coke to supply Dominion Buildings across the province. Tender deadline is 3 p.m. Friday June 28. Tender forms and conditions available from the Purchasing Agent in Ottawa or Supervising Architect in Toronto. Security deposits of up to 10 percent may be required via certified cheque or eligible bonds.
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