Popular Saskatchewan Doctor Recounts Thirty-Two Years Of Prairie Practice
Weyburn physician Dr James McGillivray recalls 32 years serving southeastern Saskatchewan. He delivered about 3000 babies, endured blizzards and rough travel from horse power to autos, and treated emergencies from Souris to Weyburn. He recounts winters, snowdrifts, and a notable case involving Nelson Sammy's shooting.
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Saskatchewan
Weyburn
James McGillivray
Lo Mcejithivray
Dr. McGillivray
Souris
Man
Nelson Sammy
RCMP
Sammy
Embroiderable Apron Pattern 7031 for Home Crafts
Advertisement for a craft pattern 7031 offering two bib and half aprons for cooking and serving. Mentions sew easy jiffy embroidery transfers and a loving home life theme. Requires twenty five cents in coins to obtain pattern by mail.
Pattern booklet sale from Toronto arts department
A Toronto arms of the PPL Household Arts Department promotes the Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book with ten complete patterns for sewing, embroidery, and crochet printed inside. It promises more patterns and gift ideas, bazaar projects, toys and fashions for 25 cents.
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Alice Brooks
Weekly Bible Comment on Jewish Liberty in Ancient Egypt
The piece recalls Jacob and his kin in Egypt under Joseph, tracing how prejudice and bondage arose with the pharaoh who knew not Joseph. It praises ancient Jewish laws from debt protection to Cities of Refuge and highlights the enduring, yet underappreciated, heritage of liberty.
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Jacob
Egypt
Joseph
Canaan
Banff Indian Days Set for July 15 18
Edmonton report: Banff Indian Days Committee releases its first folder promoting 1954 events to run July 15 through 18. The festival marks the 65th anniversary of Indian Days and highlights activities over three days attracting visitors to Alberta's Banff National Park.
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Banff
Edmonton
Banff Canada
Alberta
Blind since eight Hazel Moran builds therapy career
Mrs Hazel Moran who has been blind since age eight becomes a successful therapist working with her husband a registered masseur. She also sings in a choir and makes handicrafts.
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Vancouver
Hazel Moran
Kitchen Meditations By Jane Dale
Three pairs of shoes stand under the kitchen table worn and scuffed. Freddie, Ann, and little Joe tread out the day with fearless feet and patient steps as they grow into a new morning.
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Freddie
Ann
Wee Joe
Little Joe
Joe
Little Angels
Goods Returned Swift Current
Hal Levine proprietor of a ladies wear shop was driving when a parcel from a truck ahead struck his windshield. The package contained a dress sold at his shop earlier that day and was returned to him.
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Swift Current
Hal Levine
Manitoba to Spend Record 18.31 Million on Roads in 1954
Manitoba plans a record road program for 1954 totaling 18.31 million dollars. The plan funds at least 180 miles of new paving and over 1,000 miles of grading and gravelling across the province. Expenditures come entirely from current revenues. Sources include 14.631 million voted by the Legislature, 1 million carried over from 1953, and 2.5 million from federal Trans-Canada Highway aid.
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Manitoba
W. Morton
Narrow Escape in Cranbrook Toy Pistol Accident
Four year old Alan Reekie tested a cork shooting toy pistol in Cranbrook British Columbia. He found a live bullet loaded it into the toy and fired. The bullet grazed his lip and cheek and lodged in the ceiling.
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Cranbrook
B.C
Alan Reekie
Weekly Crossword Puzzle National Flag Depicted Is the Flag of
Crossword clues list across and down covering topics from national symbols to historical terms. The puzzle includes references to flag depictions, currency hints, and common nouns with multiple definitions across themes like geography and language.
Sweep Pass Technique Tones Down Lifts and Follow Through
A hockey conditioning note explains the sweep pass mechanics. The blade should follow through along the ice to prevent lifting the puck and ensure an accurate pass. Repeat emphasis on maintaining proper technique to avoid spoiling plays.
Loose in the Corners Defensive Tips for Basketball Guards
The guide advises guarding tips for players in the corner, keeping distance to force side shots and block attempts. It notes avoid letting attackers pivot to the basket and emphasizes not hindering outside shots. It warns against delaying sleep before games and suggests maintaining normal routines and nonfibrous foods with honey as sweetener.
Alberta square dance draws 1400 crowd in Taskiwin drill hall
The square dance in Taskiwin Alberta drew an estimated 1,400 people in the drill hall likely the second largest of its kind in the province. Officials said the Calgary Stampede corral held the record last year. The report notes four stomachs for cows deer goats and sheep.
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Taskiwin
Alta
Alberta
Calgary
Weekly Tip Furniture Scratches
Light scratches on mahogany furniture can be less noticeable by painting with io dine or mercurochrome depending on which better matches the color.
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Weekly Bible Comment
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Record Road Construction
Keystone State
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George
Wilbur
Sports College
Lloyd
Ace” Percival
Peggy
Chuck Thurston
Virgil
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