Miner's banded birds blend faith and science in Canada
Sharing his life and work, Manly F. Miner recounts Jack Miner's bird banding project begun in 1909 at Kingsville Ontario. Scripture verses on bands inspired missionaries among Hudson Bay natives, conferred global scientific and religious impact, and spurred ongoing family stewardship and curling memories.
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Jack Miner
Kingsville
Ontario
Dominion
United States
W. G. Walton
Cochrane
Arctic Circle
Mr. Miner
Hudson's Bay District
Walton
Baptist Church
Canada
Thrills of the Roarin' Game Canadian Curling Champion-1935
The retired Canadian champion recalls Ontario’s three Broth ers team with Gordon Coates in the Brier campaigns of 1933 34 and 35. He recounts a dramatic 1935 Consols end against Judge Larry O Connor from Cobourg where three stones froze the end and his takeout failed to produce the desired carom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Coates
Ontario
Larry O'Connor
Cobourg
Lindsay
Army Recruiting For Northwest Territories
The Canadian Army is recruiting operators and technicians for its northern communications network from Edmonton to the Arctic. The RC Signals Corps notes the radio teletype system across the Northwest and Yukon is expanding after World War II, linking posts and serving mining firms and meteorology, with growing demand due to highways, air routes, new mining areas, and settlers.
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Ottawa
Northwest
Arctic
Defence Headquarters
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Edmonton
Mackenzie River Valley
Yellowknife Gold Field
Port Radium
Royal Canadian Signals
R.C.C.S
Canada
Honorary Wound Allegedly Replaces Lost Arm of Statue
A 20 ton statue in Bush House on the Strand London reaching for a torch was struck by a flying bomb in 1944 wounding its arm. The arm is described as an "honorable wound" by R D Peck managing director, and the torch cannot be held.
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Bush House
Strand
London
R. D. Peck
Stone currency on Yap demands more than a debt payment
On Yap Island the large stone coins function as money and settling debts requires more than a moral obligation. The task often involves several strong men to move the bigger stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yap
Canadian Rugby Union sticks to import and interference rules
The Canadian Rugby Union keeps the same five Americans per team import cap for next season. Franklin Manitoba, a tiny hamlet, is lauded as curling champions including four of its 90 residents winning a prairie high school title. Barbara Ann Scott clinches the world figure skating title with a three jump sweep.
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Franklin
Manitoba
Brandon
Regina
Ulrich Salchow
Canada
Barbara Ann Scott
Ottawa
Axel Paulsen
New York Yankees
San Juan
Bucky Harris
Rail chief W M Neal takes over CPR presidency in 1947
Pratt Kuhn recalls D C Coleman stepping down and W M Neal becoming chief executive of the Canadian Pacific Railway and Steamships. The piece traces Neal's ascent from office boy to president, his wartime roles, the creation of Canadian Pacific Air Lines, and his family background and public service.
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D. C. Coleman
W. M. Neal
C.B.E
Edward Beatty
Billy Neal
Canada
Rupert Guinness
Gwendoleyn
Chorley
R.N.S
Whisking
R.N
Toronto
Vancouver
Navy
W. M
Bill) Neal
Montreal
Winnipeg
Coleman
C.P.R
Neal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Carleton Place
Ont
C.P
Fort William
Cp.r
Canadian Railway War Board
Legion
Canadian Pacific Air Lines
Northwest
Europe
United States
Pacific
O'Neill
Western Canada
Algoma
Western Lines
Canadian Pacific
Ottawa Valley
Frances Jean Scott
Renfrew
Scott
Jack
R.C.A.F
Germany
Betty
Rc.a.m.c
Neals
Pratt Kuhn
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Needlework Pattern Offer for Households in Winnipeg
Rosy apples and bright blossoms decorate linens in a quick cross stitch craft. Pattern 7122 features eight motifs sized 3 14 by 4 to 10 14 by 12 inches and costs twenty cents. send payment to Household Arts Department, Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, with name and address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue E
Winnipeg
Man
Montreal man struck by falling concrete window ledge
Joseph Bielava, 52, was walking on St. Catherine Street during his lunch break when a three-storey concrete window ledge crashed down, striking his left shoulder and fracturing the collarbone. He reported feeling numb before regaining consciousness.
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Joseph Bielava
St. Catherine Street
Montreal
Air bubbles dent bronze propellers of racing speed boats
A report notes air bubbles reducing efficiency as bronze propellers on speed boats show dents. The issue impacts performance and may prompt maintenance checks for racing boats.
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Central America
Cuba
Haiti
South America
Arkansas State Prison
Louisiana
Father
Manly F. Miner
Leo Johnson
Alberta
Leo
Irene Pirie Milton
eEngland
Milton
Gordon M. Campbell
Bellevue
Alta
Tiny Thompson
Dutch Gainor
Boston
N.H.L
A.rt
Berlin
Wembley Stadium
Prince Albert, Sask
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
Weldon
San Ysidro
Calif
M. L. Small
Quinner
D. C
William M. Neal
Alice Brooks
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