Rotary opens Camp Easter Seal at Manitou Beach
Saskatchewan's Camp Easter Seal becomes the permanent summer home at the former resort near Watrous. J. W. Churchman turns over title to J. W. B. Bremner of Regina as Rotary hosts a rally of hundreds. A $57,000 cheque from the Watrous Rotary supports the camp run by Miss M. L. McColl. About 250 people will attend this season with sessions for handicapped children and adults.
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Saskatchewan
Manitou Beach
Watrous
J. W. Churchman
Saskatchewan Council For
J. W. B. Bremner
Regina
Manitou
Walter Scott
Churchman
Wood preservative treatment for fence posts
Describes a simple method to extend post life by soaking the lower post end in half full galvanized pail of liquid preservative such as creo sote solution. The wet portion is brushed and the post rests on old newspapers to catch drips, avoiding floor and lawn damage.
Wheat Queen contest results announced
Marilyn Blair of Regina wins the Saskatchewan Wheat Queen title with the highest votes. Elaine Fleck of Tisdale finishes second and Karen Knapp of Stewart Valley third. The three will stay at the Drake Hotel in Regina and attend social events with prizes including an expense paid trip to Chicago for the winner.
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Saskatchewan Wheat Queen
Marilyn Blair
Regina
Saskatchewan Civil Service Association
Elaine Flock
Tisdale
Karen Knapp
Stewart Valley
Saskatchewan Farmers’ Union
Scott Collegiate
Regina Lions
Toronto
Chicago
Denver
Vancouver
Elaine Fleck
Saskatchewan Farmers Union
Wheat Queen
Royal Suite
Drake Hotel
A.C.T. Regina Club
Wheat Queens
Lt.-Gov. of
Saskatchewan
W. J. Patterson
T.C.A
Home Nursing Tips For Caring At Home
Advice for home caregivers to simplify patient spaces by removing surplus items to cut dust. Keep paper napkins and tissues within reach and use a sealed waste bag to minimize odor and contamination. A St John Ambulance home nursing course is recommended for planners and caregivers.
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St. John Ambulance
Snake Medicine and Cobra Skins in Moroccan Loris Shops
Moroccan medicine shops rent dried cobra skins by the day for headaches and throat relief. The skins are wrapped around the brow for headaches and around the neck for sore throats. The meat is claimed to contain all minerals necessary to sustain life.
Thrifty corsages from outworn nylons and matching furniture plans
Pattern notices offer directions to make corsages from old nylons with vivid dyes and to order chairs and benches for the home. The Adas pattern dept in Toronto lists prices and orders, detailing sizes names and addresses to obtain patterns, and notes a lawn and garden furniture packet including five patterns for $1.50.
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Lawr
Modern porch swing pattern with glider base
A vintage style porch swing pattern describes curved frame parts cut to size, slats attached for the seat, and a sturdy oak glider base bolted together. It notes ceiling mounting for porches and lists materials, with Pattern 205 and a 35 cent price plus a free catalogue offer from Home Workshop Patterns in Vancouver BC.
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Department P.P.L
West Sud Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Free patterns from Alice Brooks Needlecraft book promote 1956 designs
Household Arts Department at 60 Front Street W Toronto advertises two free patterns printed in the new Alice Brooks Needlecraft book for 1956. Dozens of other designs available to order, all easy fascinating hand-work. send 25 cents for your copy.
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Alice Brooks
Salt to Beat Summer Heat
An article urges households to replace salt lost through perspiration to prevent fatigue heat cramps and prostration. It explains visible salt deposits on dry clothing from sweat and recommends adding salt in food and at meals and offering salty snacks for children.
Hopeful remedies for hair growth by Dr Van Pelt
Dr. 8S. J. Van Pelt, president of the British Society of Medical Hypnotists, says bald men can hope themselves to new hair. He urges relaxation to dispel tension and give the hair a chance, even suggesting raising hope may raise hair.
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8S. J. van Pelt
The
British Society of Medical Hypnotists
Weather and wordplay mix in quirky notices
A scrambled note blends stray forecasts and witticisms about writers and luck. It also references cantaloupe origins in Europe from the Italian town of Cantaloupe, noting a date fragment 3207 with uncertain context.
Milk as source of calcium riboflavin and protein
Milk provides a large portion of daily calcium riboflavin and high quality protein. Canada’s Food Rules advise daily pint amounts by age group. Canned evaporated or dried milk supply similar nutritives as whole milk, except for butterfat. Most metal strips are produced by cold rolling.
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Canada
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Tony Brooks
Silverstone
England
Brooks
Saskatoon
M. L
Doc) McColl
Moose Jaw
Eentines
Marrie
the Pattern Shop
By Alice Breeks
Jfashions
Anne Adams
Front Street W
Household Arts Department
Strictly Fresh
Booster
Cantaloupe
Italy
Europe
Camrose
Marion Staszko
Eddy Brenda
Strome
Daysland
Edmonton
Mike Brenda
Lawrence Lindseth
Rudy Wirth
Hardy Koehli
John Lestus
Christine Lindseth
Lauris
Wade Lindseth
Clarence Brenda
Melvin Nelson
Eric Erichson
Ludwig Lindsoth
Joe Brenda
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