Miss Susie’s Independence Shaped a Town’s Afterlife
In a Southern town Miss Susie’s independent life ends with luck and mystery as the community unites to bury her. A hidden cash stash of $600 tucked in a hymn book reveals her pride and self reliance, while the town gathers for a modest grave and headstone.
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Susie
Suituthen
Miss Susie
Grandma
Mama
Mary
Jesus
River Jordan
Tombor
Sally
Jack Davis
Beter
Jack
Watson
Mr. Watson
Wheeler Newspaper Syndicate
Funny Business Anecdotes From Charleston Humor Column
A Charleston humor sketch features a census taker quip about living within income, a dance team’s sensational act, a producer’s shock at a hair whip routine, a horse trainer and jockey dialogue about pacing a stale nag, and a flirtatious office hint about Sunday plans and Monday arrival.
AlbinO Duck Shot Near Grenfell by Fred Switzer
A rare albin o duck was shot south of Grenfell by hunter Fred Switzer. The bird measured about teal size with all white feathers and pale flesh colored bill and feet.
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Grenfell
Fred Switzer
Fred
Third annual square dance festival in Regina
The Jubilee Square Dance, third annual festival by the Regina YWCA, will be at the Regina Armouries on Friday October 28 at 8 p.m. Mrs Lillian Cornish will be mistress of ceremonies with nine guest callers. Johnny Rayter and his orchestra provide music. Dancers from Saskatchewan are expected. Admission includes couples and sets. balcony seating for 500. Tickets and program details available via the YWCA at 1950 Lorne Street. Out-of-town guests hosted by the YWCA with refreshments by the Y world service committee.
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Regina Ywca
Regina Armouries
Lillian Cornish
Regina
Johnny Rayter
Saskatchewan
YWCA
Lorne Street
Queen aids gypsy leader in Cardiff eviction clash
Lydie Lee a 68 year old gypsy leader living in a trailer near Cardiff faced eviction from a common site used by her caravan community. The Queen ordered Housing Minister Duncan Sandys to review her case and provide land for permanent settlement or periodic camping near Cardiff.
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Cardiff
Wales
Lydie Lee
Wicen
Housing Ministry
Duncan Sandys
Gypsy Lee
Cardiff Corporation
Canadian Health Care Use Varies by Age and Type
A Canadian Ottawa report from the Bureau of Statistics summarizes a 1950-51 countrywide illness study. It finds 531 percent of Canadians receive health care yearly, with 432 per 1000 seeing a doctor, 102 in hospital, and 11 under home care. Dental and eye care appear, women lead in usage, and operations affect about 510,000 people.
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Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Bureau
Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue Order Offer
The 1955 catalogue invites readers to order a full book featuring knitting crochet embroidery and trim designs with a 25 cent price. It promises pages of exciting new patterns and toys and urges buyers to order every design. A note states hydrofluoric acid is the only acid that will etch glass.
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Alice Brooks
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Mary G. Swinson
Charleston
South Carolina
Miss Petersen
Frank Licavoli
Frank
Queen
Ottawa
Nicaragua
Wee Broo
P.P.L
Household Arts
Front Street W
Toronto
Prestone
Ant -Freeze
Everenty
National Carbon Company
Poe
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