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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 21, 1944

Page

3

Of Interest to Women in Ary EMIXING BOWL Homemakers

A homemaker oriented column offers kitchen tips on preserving food value by peeling less, cooking vegetables with skins, and several recipes. Tomato Stuffed Potatoes, Baked Stuffed Eggplant, Fried Summer Squash, and Creamed Salsify are outlined, plus a Pepper stuffed with tomato rice mix. The piece includes a garden proverb note and a Q&A section with sandwich and vegetable plate ideas. Len Peterson’s play “Tha Are All Afraid” receives praise in a radio Education feature.

Len Peterson Ohio

Sugar For Loan Friction On A Farm

A farm diary discusses borrowing sugar and butter among neighbors and the need to remind loaners to avoid hard feelings. It notes how polite forgetfulness can harm friendships and urges timely reminders. The entry also shares farm life scenes with a dog named Tippy and a cat named Mitchie, plus notes on turkey leg proportions.

New Friendships Forged in Canada Will Outlast War

De Winton Alberta school near Calgary hosts Allied Air Force personnel from Czechoslovakia Belgium France and the Netherlands Sharing uniforms shoulder badges and stories the men recount escaped trials from Nazi occupation and wartime flights Their future bond extends beyond war as Sqdn Ldr A J Laing plans a post war Allied club to cement European ties

Canada DE Winton Royal Canadian Air Force Czechoslovakia Belgium France Nederlands Aly School Calgary Allied Air Force Hendrik Holland Hendrick Gibraltar Jan Republic Poland Africa Foreign Legion Tansas Tanlala Algiers England Albert Marseille Oran Casablanca Sqdn. Ldr A. J. Laing Sydn. Lar Laing

Square milk bottles prove a success in Cedar Rapids trial

After a year long trial square milk bottles in quarts and half pints start in Cedar Rapids and spread nationwide. The redesign cuts cold storage space and increases truck loads by about 45 percent, with cases being lighter and more compact. Grocers note 36 square bottles fit on a shelf that previously held 30 round bottles, saving space and handling time.

Cedar Rapids Iowa United States Desaire

Comic Sagas and Snapshots of Early 20th Century Life

A collage of quips and scenes unfolds from a 1929 setting with doctors, ministers, a trolley, marriages, and a magistrate. A cowboy dream, a quarrel over fifths, public house warnings, a film star wedding, and a political candidate’s speech provoke sharp, humorous exchanges.

Woodlots Boost Canada's Paper Production

The article notes wood pulp drives Canada’s paper output with coniferous woods forming about ninety percent of the supply. It states Canada leads the British Commonwealth in wood pulp significance and mentions alternative materials like grass, straw, bamboo, fibers, and waste paper.

Canada British Commonwealth of Nations Newfoudland

Stronger Shells Sought for Eggs to Reduce Losses

Canadian agricultural scientists are urged to improve eggshell strength to cut losses from breakage during transport and handling. Stronger shells would support export eggs and reduce industry fees, with authorities noting the losses are borne by the industry.

Bath time tale of Susie the baby seal pup

Susie the young harbor seal, pet of Mrs A J Webb of Victoria, swims two hours daily in the bath tub and snacks on tinned foods. The seal was captured by Captain Robert Webb at Deep Bay near Nanaimo and, at 38 inches, drinks from a pop bottle with a rubber nipple. She is described as gentle as a lamb and fed like a puppy, though she has no legs.

Jpon Mrs. A Mra. B Mra Tippy Mitchie-cat Mitchie Victoria Saesle Young Hale A. J. Webb Robert Webb Deep Bay Nanaimo Susie Webb

Chinese youth jailed for arson in Vernon case

Vernon CP reports a 1-year old Chinese suspect was sentenced to two years incarceration after being convicted of arson. Evidence pointed to the fire set at the Women s state facility in Vernon.

Vernon Tate

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