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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1958
Page
7
A Montreal maker of momma dresses notes Canadian women shed pounds steadily over a decade, shifting from size 26 1 to 18 1 as diets curb excess weight. Manufacturers say momma dresses are on the way out, with youthful designs for fuller figures and resistance to half sizes amid changing tastes.
Editors and publishers from across Canada gather at the King Edward Hotel September 4 to 6 for the CWNA annual convention. Delegates discuss industry problems and promotion plans to raise weekly papers’ profile and revenues with ads and subscriptions. John Thomson of Northcliffe Group is slated as a guest.
An anti rabies campaign leads to quarantine of Mortlach and surrounding area after a rabies case is confirmed. Forty one dogs trained for bird dog trials are at risk as health officials order vaccination of all cats and dogs. The discovery follows two dog deaths and a provincial lab diagnosis confirming rabies.
A person in a light airplane at 1,000 feet altitude can see about 39 miles with normal vision if visibility is unlimited. This rule explains the typical line of sight distance under ideal conditions.
Ronald Joi Jka former advertising manager of the Press writes of a journey to Fort McPherson and Akiavik East 3. He describes Edmont on meetings with Vic O Neil and Thelma Johannes, arrival at the Mission House, local life including English speaking Indians, church services, and daylight hours. He notes gardens growing from seed, fresh whitefish, film shows at the hostel, limited radio, and upcoming plans for piano and hi fi. He signs with best wishes from the Neepawa Press Manitoba.
T-Bone a steer shown at the McLean County Fair fainted before judges in Leroy Illinois. Owner Sandra Kehoe says the animal was not trying to fit but suffered sunstroke. The steer was revived by an electric fan and did not win.
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