Where do the Butterflies Go Monarchs Migration Revealed
Dr Frederick A Urquhart and colleagues unveil proof that Monarch butterflies migrate to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico for winter and return to Canada in spring. He used durable wing labels to track 40000 tagged monarchs, with key finds including a tagged butterfly from Ontario found in Texas. He also reveals that caterpillars mostly die from disorientation on milkweed and details a simple method of observing them.
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Frederick A. Urquhart
Royal Ontario Museum
Zoology and Palaeontology
Fred Urquhart
Canada
King Billy
South America
North America
Mexico
Ontario
Galveston
Texas
Dro Urquhart
McGoo
Mrs. B. Van Fleet Elected President Daughters of Knox
The Daughters of Knox held a Christmas party at Miss Helen Holmes home with a short business meeting led by President E A Hansen. Officers for the coming year include Bern Van Fleet as president and Lorne Masters as first vice president.
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The
Daughters of Knox
Helen Holmes
E. A. Hansen
A. H. McKenzie
Bern van Fleet
Lorne Masters
Kerwin McPhail
Inez Mce-Lellan
Earl Mosales
Bob Foyer
Chiff Ashley
Gilbert Jordan
Herb Price
Mel Jordan
Gifts To Cedarvale School Drive Organized By Church Group
The Woman's Association of the United Church held a meeting at Mrs. W. Beatty's home to organize gifts for Cedarvale School in Georgetown. The group planned a $10 collection for Christmas cheer, discussed sick member support, and introduced 1987 officers and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarvale School
Woman's Association of the United Church
W. Beatty
H. Burns
J. E. Johnson
F.cleave
Civil Defence in Canada Remains Essential
The article argues civil defence in Canada is here to stay due to the ongoing risk of war and the ongoing usefulness of civil defence structures in responding to natural disasters, even if nuclear threats fade.
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Canada
Canadian civil defence plan outlined after disasters
Civil defence planners emphasize the benefits of their plans for communities struck by natural disasters. The article notes floods fires tornadoes and other events stressing the need for preparedness and rapid response.
Civil Defence Emphasizes Peacetime Value Despite Cold War Threats
Federal Civil Defence Coordinator Worthington argues the aim of Soviet leaders was global domination, yet stresses civil defence remains vital both wartime and peacetime. He cites Lenin’s goals and urges coordinated training to protect communities from disasters and preserve public morale.
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Fef Worthington
Lenin Conee
Russia
Vno
Brampton to Adopt Glendale Exchange Dial System
Brampton will switch to a Glendale exchange dial operated numbering next spring. Local numbers will use the first two letters Glendale plus the exchange number and four digits. The change enables direct dialing of some long distance calls by Brampton users starting in 1968.
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Brampton
Glendale
Civil defence viewed as permanent part of national safety
The article quotes British Home Secretary Sir David Fyfe on civil defence as a permanent element of defense and local government. It parallels Canada’s stance, arguing civil defence remains essential while the nuclear threat persists, urging ongoing citizen responsibility.
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Britain
Sir David Fyfe
Oakville Scouts Collect 225 Toys for Springhill Mine Disaster
Oakville Trafalgar Bronte scout groups gathered 225 toys for children of Springhill Nova Scotia mine disaster victims. The drive began as a Sixth Oakville Scout Group project three weeks ago and drew in all area groups. Toys shipped from Toronto to Springhill.
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Oakville
Oakville-Trafalgra- Bronte
Springhill
Nova Scotia
Toronto
Knox Church Choir Christmas Party Attended by 30
Knox Presbyterian church choir held a Christmas party after practice on Thursday December 6 with over 30 attendees. The Sunday School room was decorated and Miss Isobel Anderson organized the entertainment. Rev. Andrew H. McKenzie screened films. A hearty supper was enjoyed by all.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Isobel Anderson
Andrew H. McKenzie
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Wm Ballentine
A. Shoemaker
J. Moore
J. Symon
Woman's Association
Har‘rit
L. Mosales
E. Hawthorne
D Lindsay
E. T. Thetford
W. Maddox
B. Veldhuis
G. Ingles
C. Pickett
J. Ralston
E. Lambert
N. Lambert
J. Wilderspin
F. Cleave
J. Bell
W. Evans
M. Walker
S. Holmes
C. L. Poole
Ceived
Lee Grebrelss
Martin
Pollock
Water St
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SOYT
noiRon
Wear &T
M. Coxe
Pease Gas & Oil Furnaces
Acton
Pauinler
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Acton al Mill Se
Oakville Boys
Knox Church Choir
Roy and
Areta Goodwin
Clansmann Restaurant
Frigidaire
General Motors
Manning Electric
ulTk
Ford Sales & Service
St. Nick
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