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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1957
Page
7
Step by step pattern shows how to make a durable silk screen printing frame for multiple surfaces. It covers choosing materials making stencils and assembling the unit with guidance from basic principles of silk screen printing and drying racks. Pattern priced at 35 cents with optional air mail add-ons.
A church bird house replica stands 18 inches high with 10 nest compartments. The Bird-House-and-Feeder Packet of 7 designs including this is sold for 1.50 dollars and mailed with actual-size cutting guides. Address orders to Home Workshop Patterns Department PPL 4133 West 15th Avenue Vancouver B C.
Headquarters reports indicate 172560 has been collected so far with about 900 collection points in the province. Volunteers are completing the task as reports arrive and many points have exceeded their quotas.
Baril Johnson of the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture stresses a good seed bed as the key to strong germination and yield. He advises conditions to avoid dry or rough surfaces, emphasizes moisture and levelness, and outlines suitable implements and shallow seeding practices.
The Health League of Canada relays AMA findings that music therapy, once used in magic rites, now aids mental hospitals and patients. It helps paralyzed patients regain movement, eases boredom for bed-ridden tuberculars, and acts as a sedative during surgery. Critics urge careful, step-by-step research before formal prescriptions.
The Surrey Municipal Council will receive a plan outline for distributing natural gas in Surrey. The 1 April deadline for municipal action makes B C Electric's distribution certificate active locally, with talks on line locations road dig rules and plan approvals to determine when consumers can get gas. Construction is already underway in other Fraser Valley districts.
The United Church ACTS Club in Swift Current hosted its annual Pancake Supper in the church annex on Wednesday evening with about 200 guests in attendance. Men led the serving and preparation, while women took a back seat to their roles in the event.
To keep apples from turning dark, spray peeled fruit with citrus or pineapple juice. For large quantities, place slices in cold water with one teaspoon salt per quart to prevent browning.
Mrs W C Bending, president of the Canadian Council of the Blind, urges sight conservation during White Cane Week February 10 to 16. She explains daily life challenges for the blind and offers practical household examples, stressing careful eye care and practical adaptation to preserve independence.
West Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways unveil April 4 rate cuts on selected commodities to Spur truck competition relief. Minimum car loads 24 000 pounds apply, with higher bonuses up to 60 000 pounds for heavy goods. Regions include Winnipeg Regina Saskatoon Edmonton Calgary Vancouver. Items include groceries dry goods hardware produce chemicals paints tractors and dairy products among others. Sample Winnipeg Regina dry goods 5 0 to 47 cents per 100 pounds. hardware Saskatoon 3 to 67 cents. Calgary Edmonton foods 30 to 20 cents. canned meats Calgary Saskatoon 7 to 44 cents. Officers caution traffic volume unknown but rail savings attractive.
Thomas R. Youngson of Gilbert Plains retires after 45 years with Canadian National Railways in roles from engine wiper to master mechanic and engineer. A World War II veteran, he led A Company of Engineers in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He hands the controls to the next successor.
The text advises camp counselors to ensure ample rest for children from age six to seventeen, recommending 11 hours of sleep for six to seven, 10 to 9 hours for twelve to fourteen, and nine hours for fifteen to seventeen. Adults should aim for eight hours. A daytime rest period is also suggested even if sleep doesn’t occur.
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