Manitoba's Oldest Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday
Mrs. George Thomas, Manitoba's oldest resident, turned 107 on March 15 at the Traverse Bay home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Orvis. Surrounded by 65 to 70 friends, she recalled outdoor life that kept her strong, read without glasses, and enjoyed dancing and music at the party. She has five children, 27 grandchildren, 112 great grandchildren, and 51 great great grandchildren, with a long North Country life from Isle la Crosse to Brochet and Moose Factory.
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George Thomas
Manitoba
William Orvis
Traverse Bay
Lake Winnipeg
Selkirk
Balsam Bay
Jackfish Lake
Victoria
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Albert Beaches
Jack Orvis
Thomas
Margaret Knott
Red River
Sam Ateah
Victoria Beach
Hudson's Bay
Moose Factory
York
Mrs. Thomas
North
Peter
Philip
Joseph
Nancy Guimond
Selkirk Enterprise
Jesus as an unofficial teacher and the value of authentic authority
The piece argues Jesus taught with inherent authority beyond formal credentials, noting many unofficial teachers have proclaimed truth. It emphasizes that authentic knowledge in religion should arise from demonstrated truth and character, not official status, and calls for freedom in the religious realm.
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Jesus
Pilant
A deciphered list labels terms and names from an unclear source. The scattered items include Berne potatoes Selvage Thomas Heat Organic Mythical ragon Louisiana From.
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Berne
Selvage
Thomas
T—Pilant
Ragon
Louisiana
Switzerland
Geneva
Idaho
Wilson
Woodrow
Sugar Bowl
Alabama
Former student revisits memory at Pickering College
Vernon McKenzie dean of journalism at the University of Washington visits his former high school teacher Mrs. W D Ferris. He shows her a school report she filled out for him fifty years ago at Pickering College in Ontario.
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Edmonton
Vernon Mckenzie
University of Washington
W. D. Ferris
Pickering College
Ontario
Bible Now Published In 217 Languages
By E. V. Darling the Bible has been translated into 217 languages with the latest Taamesh edition. Taureg customs place women in control, rendering men subservient and veiling, while men handle housework. Missionaries introduce this translation among the Tauregs.
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Sahara
Chocolate Lemon Cloud Pie From Crumb Crust
Four egg yolks with salt lemon zest juice and sugar cook to thickened custard. Gelatin softens in water then folded into cooled mixture. Beat egg whites with sugar to stiff peaks and fold in. Whip cream fold and fill crust. Decorate with lemon wedges and chill until firm.
Kitchen Meditations By Jane Dale
Poem reflects a teacher's quiet endurance as she raises many children through years of growth. The speaker notes the lack of recognition for her efforts while she persists in guiding and loving both well behaved and troublesome pupils.
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Jane Dale
Plans for Alberta 50th anniversary celebration
Premier Manning told the legislature that a special cabinet committee is drafting plans to mark Alberta's 50th anniversary as a province next year. The move signals official coordination across government and planned commemorative events.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Manning
Clever Laundry Tip for Even Bluing and Streak Prevention
A weekly tip explains dissolving bluing in warm water then pulling a cloth through to absorb floating particles. It suggests shaking garments to loosen folds before placing in the blue water to prevent streaks.
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Music Moakers
Horizontal clues list instruments struck by hammers and other musical terms. Across items include depictions, constellations, Greek letters, land measures, and abbreviations. Down clues feature verbs and adjectives from cooking to chemistry and geography. The grid hides a mix of common crossword entries and themed terms.
Head injury caution urged by sports doctor on air
Dr. C H Marx warns on the Sports Clinic program that any head impact with symptoms like fainting dizziness or memory loss should be medically checked for weeks. Athletes should not return to play without a doctor’s clearance. Also tips on pitching stance and athletic nutrition with ice cream fruit and honey as a pregame energy dessert.
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C. H. Marx
Marx
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