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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
3
A homemaker oriented piece discusses electricity in homes, prioritizing lighting for vision and decor. It covers bulb types, proper placement, white shades, lamp designs, and the need for clean lighting as kitchens become greasy. It also outlines kitchen layout improvements and storage, urging a time and motion study and suggesting manufacturers if requested.
J C Britton reports from St John s that demand in Newfoundland for men s and women s lower priced leather footwear is rising, mainly in urban areas. Newfoundland manufacturers believe Canadian feather footwear quality has improved, boosting prospects for Canadian firms to capture a share of this export market.
A reflective column discusses the milk subsidy removal raising consumer costs while farmer revenue gaps persist. The writer jokes about keeping a cow, notes Daylight Saving Time changes, and describes a local fair with limited exhibits and notable wedding gifts.
A new Fiji Governmental Training Centre will be built on the former Queen Victoria School site at Nasimu. The site, used as a military hospital in the war, will incorporate hospital and school buildings. Initial accommodation plans for 180, with room for expansion to 0.
Local residents undertook a western provinces motor trip returning Friday. Visits included Duncan Bruce in Liberty Sask and various friends in Mono Centre Acton Guelph and Rockwood. A sacred concert at the church featured Mrs Wertnidge and performances by local musicians.
Nassagaweya reports say Arkell United Church held anniversary services last Sunday with Ebenezer United Church also affected. The district notes Silo Ming as a local order. corn crops are fairly good. entrains will ease and the fall season refreshes. Congratulations to Nassagaweya residents welcoming a son in Milton. Nassagaweya and Dublin Women's Institutes met, sharing hospitality. A reflective line observes mob behavior vs humane kindness.
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