Plants and pets clash in a bustling country home
A narrator recounts chaos from Mitchie the cat and Big Black Joe the dog disturbing a cherished fern and other houseplants. Windowsill begonias topple, pots break, and prized specimens suffer while relationships with guests and farm routines mingle with an embargo lifted for Canadian cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchie
June
Honey
Mitch
Big Black
Joe
Mitchie-Grey
Mitchie- White
U.S
Mining boom in Canada drives new staking and large diamond drill
The Financial Post reports East Canada staking and exploration programs surge as New Brunswick base metals camp attracts heavy speculative trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. In the West, Beaverlodge uranium camp in Saskatchewan launches one of the largest winter diamond drilling programs in Canadian mining history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
The
Financial Post
New Brunswick
Toronto Stock Exchange
Saskatchewan
Pass Suggestions To County Council
Over sixty residents of Nassagaweya Township met at Brookville Hall on February 20 to discuss road improvements. E D Mahon was chosen chairman as financial figures for Halton County roads were reviewed and a five member committee was formed to relay ideas to the County roads committee. An additional meeting will be held to hear results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Brookville Hall
E. D. Mahon
Halton County
Reeve Stanley Norrish
Counsillors
Joh Robertson
Archie Service
John Millan
Thompson
Alex Near
Lloyd Crawford
John McDougall
B. Young
Roads Committee of County Council
Odd or Even Shocks Elderly Witness at Parked Car Rally
An elderly woman recounts passing about 25 people in parked cars on the way to a gathering. A young hostess disputes the count, suggesting there were an even number. The exchange highlights a trivial dispute over parity.
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Monarch
March of Dimes Helps Man With Severe Foot Deformity
Louis Eckensweiler a paper hanger and painter born with poliomyelitis deformity received treatment funded by the March of Dimes. Seven months off work and hospital costs were covered enabling him to return to normal walking with straight foot and no leg brace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Eckensweiler
Dhick
March of Dimes
Churchill Couples Club hosts at Kerr home
The Churchill W A hosted Women’s Day of Prayer at Mrs Archie Kerr’s home on February 20. Seven couples attended the Churchill Couples Club meeting with three absent due to illness. Minutes were read, devotions led, and games played before lunch.
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Churchill Couples
Archie Kerr
Bruce Leitich
A. Kerr
Churchill WA
George Grafl Rew Homer
Sintalula
Sask
Guelph General Hospital
Gibb
C. H. Eliott
Elsie Campbell
F. Freeman
Elliott
J. Graif
Red Cross Relies On Unpaid Volunteer Volume
Last year the Red Cross conducted 970 units of work performed entirely by volunteers who donated all services without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
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Acton Free Press
Gwendoline P. Clarke
Mitchie White
Robt. R. Jamelion
ST. George's Square Guelph
Mr. E. P. Head
Call
Cyril
jRockwood
ONCF
Manning Electric
Ont
County Council
Banff
Rockies
Churchill
Ghorston
Piano Sales & Service OF
Hamilton
Acton Taxi
Mill ST. W
Monarch Bean
Onaren & v ‘ Ae
Thompson Motors
FORD
Acton, Ontario
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