Yorkton 75th Anniversary Hist-O-Rama Celebrates Growth
Yorkton marks 75 years with Hist-O-Rama at Exhibition Park August 14–16 hosted by the Western Development Museum. Hon A Kuziak and Mayor W E Fichtner will open the event honoring pioneers, with parades, threshing demonstrations, Little League baseball, rodeo, square dance, and street dances.
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Yorkton
Threshermen's Club
Western Development Museum
Saskatoon
Hist-O-Rama
Saskatchewan
Canada
Manitoba
CPR
CNR
Saskatchewan Transportation Company
Greyhound
T.C.A
Epoc
York County
Clark Wallace
York Farmers’ Colonization Company
Strangler Fir Roots Into Other Trees in Florida
A strangler fir native to southern Florida starts at the top of a host tree, grows downward, roots, and gradually chokes the host's life. The unusual growth pattern can kill the supporting tree as it encircles it with its roots.
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Florida
Crochet chair set pattern 12x15 inches
Pattern 7319 offers crochet directions for a chair set and 6x1 arm rest. Send thirty five cents to Household Arts Department at 60 Front Street West Toronto for this pattern.
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Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Canada marks 91st birthday with flag debate and growth
The Daily Graphic reflects on Canada's 91st anniversary noting Confederation gains since 1867 and the push for a national flag. It urges the prime minister to focus on flag designs and imagines Canada maturing toward greater world prominence by 1967.
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Canada
Confederation
John A
Councils of Nations
Publicity urged to promote Island Park and Portage tourism
A letter urges better promotion of Island Park in Portage la Prairie and the Chamber of Commerce Tourist information office on Saskatchewan Avenue. It suggests large roadside signs near the city and clear signs directing travelers to the park and office to attract more visitors and boost local pride.
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Island Park
Portage la Prairie
Chamber of Commerce
Saskatchewan Avenue
United States
Portage
Portege
Frightening global tensions amid Middle East crisis
The Press notes international strains as developments in the Middle East surge, creating fears of war rivaling Korea. Citizens face anxiety while governments show military postures and leaders seek wiser guidance amid uncertain futures.
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Middle East
Canada to admit 1100 more Hungarian refugees
Canada plans to bring 1100 additional Hungarians from European camps as part of a humanitarian program. Immigration Minister Mrs. Fairclough said the action would aid final settlement of about 200,000 Hungarians who fled after the 1956 revolt, boosting total Hungarian admissions to 38,215. A few hundred have returned to Hungary.
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Europe
Fairclough
Imigration
Canada
Hormmeland
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City and Western Development Museum
Histo Rama
Cosmo J. Macfarlane
William H. Meredith
Smith Brothers
J. J
William T
Little White Sand River
York Colony
Manitoba and Northwestern Railway
Stirling
Saltcoats
C. J. Macfarlane
W. P. Hopkins
J. L. Magrath
Wm. Simpson
J. J. Smith
G. C. Betts
Cosmo J
Tas "Am
Meredith
Smith
Yorkere
Tom Welch
Hudson Bay
Heer
Mice Brees
the Daily Graphic
Neepawa
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