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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1935
Page
5
Numerous residents and relatives are noted visiting family in towns such as Petrolia Sarnia London Acton Paris Erin and Hamilton. Several social calls occur in Toronto Winnipeg Guelph and Brantford with hospital and church events mentioned and best wishes for Elizabeth Moore’s recovery.
A report from the Dairy and Cold Storage branch of Agriculture shows 65.00 percent of 1,114,300 pasteurized butter boxes graded between December 1934 and August 1935 received first grade, compared with 65.43 percent of 1,154,472 boxes from December 1933 to September 1934. Regulation ensures wrapper and carton grade marks and prohibits false claims. Authorized dairy graders may mark packages.
Halton County holds a plowing match with praise for farmers role in the community. Speakers including Mr. Carroll and Mr. Victor Hall laud farming, while Mr. Whitelock and Mr. J. E Whitelock commend organizers and local arrangements. Awards list covers multiple classes of plows and tractors with winners named from several townships.
Teachers and officers of Knox Sabbath School present a magazine table and address to Mr Robert MacArthur at his home in Acton November 6 1895. The note thanks him for long service as Secretary Treasurer and support of Sunday School efforts and wishes him a happy married life.
A reader writes from Alberta describing the vast Rocky Mountain panorama and the rugged development of Western Canada. He notes large scale railway reach, oil derricks, heat from flexible stoves, nightly fires from oil wells, and the Social Credit experiment as Alberta politics shift under a new Premier amid changing farmer ideals and public opinion.
A reflective column warns that prompt bill payment prevents debt spirals and bankruptcy. It recalls a youth’s costly lesson about neglecting to settle accounts and advises timely settlements as the surest safeguard against financial ruin.
The Dominion lamb feeding project is inaugurated for 1035 to fatten western range lambs on Eastern Canadian farms. Approved feeders need no cash upfront as freight to feed lots is prepaid by the Dominion Department of Agriculture, with proceeds sharing after marketing. In 1034 about 7,600 feeder lambs were fattened in Ontario and 3,000 head brought east in 1033 were sold as upper quality. Modern packing and meat inspection keep lambs available year round.
Canada’s pulp and paper sector posted a 1934 gross production value of 152.6 million dollars, up 24 percent from 1933. Newsprint accounted for 85 percent of tonnage, with 2.6 million tons worth 85.0 million. 67 mills produced paper. 71 produced pulp. total employment reached 20,003 with payroll of 43. Sixth as compared to 24,087 employees and 26.66 million in 1933. The industry ranked first in 1933 for reported values and employment among manufacturing sectors, second in total capital invested after electric power.
Betty jokes about engagement for money while Beatrice defends marrying for status not health. A witty exchange highlights vanity and the mockery of social dignity versus performance.
The Gregory Theatre presents a mixed program with a musical comedy romance starring George Raft and Alice Faye, plus several other acts including Grandfather's Clock treasure chest and Burns Barnes chapters. Also noted are mystery drama Lonel Marrymore and comedy You Bring the Ducks along with additional titles and a British Navy parade showcase.
The piece calls Armistice Day a forceful reminder of 1918 and 1914 battles. It invites readers, especially ages 19 and younger, to gather at the cenotaph, lay wreaths for fallen soldiers, and reflect on wartime sacrifices and the meaning of the two minutes of silence. It warns that future generations may face war again and urges responsibility.
Canada projects 1935 wheat output at 290.54 million bushels up 5.3 percent from 1934’s estimate. Spring wheat totals 277.17 million and durum 19.29 million. Prairie provinces dominate with 272 million bushels, including 16 million durum and about 60 million common wheat rendered unfit by rust or frost. Soft winter wheat rises to 13.27 million from 4.44 million. Other grains increase as well.
The 1935 production estimates indicate higher wheat and barley yields in Canada with oats at 449,297,000 bushels up from 321,120,000 in 1934. Barley rises 48 percent to 94,550,000 bushels. rye and flaxseed improve. Spring and fall rye total 13,354,300 bushels versus 5,423,000 in 1934. Nuxford output stands at 1,636,100 bushels. Hay and clover up 22 percent. The 1935 total grain tank reach 13,788,000. Ontario and Prairie provinces drive gains.
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