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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
7
Readers receive practical instructions for cutting and painting a chewa style letter-tatter and an easy to make manc box as part of a home arts workshop. The note outlines steps and materials for crafting and decorating projects in a hands on format.
A white enamel wind vane plane measures two feet between wings with red and black trim. The propeller moves in breeze as the plane turns to wind. Pattern 210 includes actual size cutting guides and mounting directions. Price 35 cents. Mail copy on order. add 2 cents for first class or 5 cents for air mail to Home Workshop Patterns in Vancouver, B C.
Ace Bros presents a crocheted doily bowl center piece in gay contrasting colors. Pattern 7061 offers a 17 inch doily or a bowl and doily combo with cotton thread and stiffness starch. Send 35 cents to receive the pattern. 25 cents for the Alice Brooks Needlecraft book.
optimism runs high as mineral exploration in Saskatchewan’s Lac La Ronge region is expected to reach record levels this year. Foremen, company heads, and government officials note many prospects, new aerial surveys, and increasing participation by Midwest Diamond Drilling, Rio Canadian, and Anglo Rouyn despite pending drill results.
Hospitalization costs for indigent patients in York County fell to 78162 dollars in 1956, down about 7000 from the previous year. Whitchurch township saw costs drop from 13003 to 4441 dollars, per a York County report published January 24 1957 in The Era and Express Newmarket Ont. The note adds that automatic steering gear for ships was first installed in 1922.
A compilation of aphorisms on public opinion conscience and personal conviction. Notable lines cite Alger Phillips and Longfellow stressing inner resolve and the idea that genius grows from tireless effort.
Fisheries director A H MacDonald announces a live eight by ten foot aquarium exhibit traveling to Prince Albert Saskatoon and Moose Jaw May 3 4 10 11 17 18. The display features northern pike pickerel trout grayling and perch with carp shown to illustrate threats to sportfishing and lake management. The two man crew runs 24 hours a day to keep fish alive using a pump system aerators and filters.
A young woman recalls dining with William E Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli. She says sitting with Gladstone made her think he was the cleverest man in England, while sitting with Disraeli made her feel she was the cleverest woman in England.
The Times of Morden Manitoba notes a new curling rink for Morden is moving from discussion toward concrete planning. The old rink served well but is inadequate for a growing community, and the piece urges citizen support and generosity to aid the redevelopment effort.
Vermilion Alberta man James Blake age 29 marries Marjorie Chambers age 27 from Carr Vale England in Bolsover England. The couple began their Winnipeg Free Press pen pal friendship nearly fifteen years ago and plan to sail to Vermilion on April 18 to start their married life.
The Humboldt Saskatchewan Journal argues that to retain teachers in the province leaders must raise salaries to compete with other provinces improve living and working conditions and maximize the use of teachers. A humorous line notes ostriches can grow to seven feet tall.
Manitoba Agriculture promotes Small Grains For Profit a 24 page guide listing 25 cereal varieties suited to Manitoba conditions. New releases since 1952 include SelkirK Ramsey Gary Rodney Vicar Parkland Husky Wantmore Herta Marine Raja and Antelope rye. Booklets are mailed to agricultural reps and department offices for distribution.
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