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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
5
Scientists from the Department of Agriculture test para dichlorobenzene for clothes moths and carpet beetles in closets. Vacuum-based methods, one using warm air and the other a fine dust dispersion, achieved full insect control within three hours. Canada’s productive forests cover 712000 square miles, with under 300000 miles occupied.
Ken Ella of Hornby, Halton Jersey Club president, reports four silver medals and one gold in a year from a 12 cow herd. Gold Rockwood Glance produced 13007 lb milk and 682 lb fat in nine years. others include Sunnyccest Prudent Basiland and Rock Ella Fremont's Lady. Embargo on Canada dairy cattle looms as industry weighs sales and culling. Local market, better bred heifers, and responsible selling are urged to bolster future dairy trade.
A county column notes dry weather and uncertain hay and grass silage supplies. It warns of scarce pasture and hay, mentions grass silage trends, and advises sowing corn for silage or as a quick 85 to 90 day crop to boost digestible nutrients per acre.
Saturday morning notes a deal among Canada Great Britain New Zealand and the United States offering a limited exchange of beef and pork for New Zealand frozen beef. Canada will buy and resell to the US, easing Canada’s storage pressure. L W Pearsall, Meat Board chair, and federal authorities seek alternative markets to offset the US embargo on meat.
The Century design places wardrobe storage in bedrooms and other items at entry hall to minimize cross traffic. It features a large closet for card tables sewing machine and chairs, full basement, three bedrooms and a dining area. A wood burning fireplace picture window and recessed bathtub enhance the plan. Exterior wide siding roof slated for asphalt shingles. Overall 36 by 36 feet and substantial cubic capacity.
Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott offer a public sale at lot 12 con 2 Nelson Township Ontario. Power machinery includes Allis Chalmers tractor and mower. Registered Holsteins and Ayrshire cattle with many milking and bred animals. Hogs posts and other farm items. Cash on sale day. no reserve.
Windsor Daily Star comments on systemic fault, blaming public schooling for a pupil’s rawness. Teachers and principals are quoted ridiculing preparation levels while defending the child, noting parental and familial complicity.
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