Victoria Garden Party at Government House News
Victoria residents recall a grand garden party at Government House though the building is lost to fire. Guests enjoyed marquees and kitchens in former garages while dignitaries welcomed attendees. The piece also chronicles local social visits, travel plans, swims in the strait, and family updates including Mrs. Herb Decker’s recovery.
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Government House
Frank Ross
Victoria
Mrs. Key
Blanche Ballantyne
Edith Morrison
Vancouver
Marilyn Decker
Winnipeg
Marilyn
Jennie Simmie
Hawaii
Violet Cawsey
Fred
Frank
Alan Humphreys
Up Island
Mrs. Ashford
Calgary
Salt Spring Island
Dulmages
Herb Decker
AS I SEE IT A HUMOROUS TAKE ON FUTURE EVOLUTION
A satirical monologue skewers science predicting humanity’s future form. The speaker jokes about oversized brains, tiny legs, and grotesquely altered senses, mocks alcohol and eyewear dependence, and praises current women as the 1957 model.
Finding the Family Friend
A family doctor is a useful friend for newcomers to a district. It advises making a thorough medical checkup to have a history on file. In sudden illness, the regular doctor knows the patient better than an emergency call.
Trouble Finder
It is never safe to leave small children alone in the house even for a few minutes. Youngsters can find ways of getting into trouble or injuring themselves in quick time. Matches, electric light cords, or falling into vessels of hot water have caused the deaths or serious injury of toddlers who were left unwatched. Accidents happen in seconds.
Canada Sees Historic Low TB Rate Says Outlook Improves
Statistics indicate Canada records the lowest tuberculosis rate in history with yearly declines. Yet many cases remain, and officials urge taking advantage of free chest X ray examinations when available to further reduce the disease burden.
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Canada
Parliament Dignity and Press Roles in Manitoba Reflections
A reflective piece defends reporters from blame when coverage trims or inflates incidents in parliament and laments incivility in assemblies. It notes Manitoba lawmakers generally uphold decorum while criticizing baseless claims and praising readers who send thoughtful letters to clarify public discourse.
Great country uneven people anger the nation
The letter notes beefs about countryfolk and questions the idea of Canada as great only with good neighbours. The writer argues a country is only as good as its people and wonders about motives behind the eight pages. It cites a Canadian Highway Safety Conference claim that drivers with a hurry complex save little time and endanger others.
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Canada
The
Canadian Highway Safety Conference
News Tip Hotline Opens for Readers
Readers urged to call the newsroom with tips and news leads for possible coverage. The call line offers immediate contact to reporters seeking local information and story ideas.
The Yellow Bus and Tomorrow’s Farmers
The article reflects on district high schools converting to yellow buses for farm children, shifting from the old red schoolhouses. It highlights education lifting farmers toward agricultural college, modern farming methods, and business knowhow for profitable crops.
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Victoria News
Mra
F. W. Decker
Grace Decker
Bert Noel
Florence Mooreheads
Lakehill Institute
American Institutes
Port Angelus
Myra Thompson
D. WM
Mars
Will Deacon
Finlance
Roundhouse
Nellie
Ron Tuckwell
Jjcod
West Indies
Jamaica House of Representatives
Vollng Booth
Broadway
Manitoba
C. E. Webb Chiropractor
Rosser Ave
Brandon
Man
Iva
Decker Branch
Dan Sullivan
Hamiota Exchange
Verne McConnell
Massey-Harris-Ferguson
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