Saskatchewan Highway Survey Plans for 700 Miles This Year
The Saskatchewan Department of Highways will complete preliminary surveys on nearly 700 miles of provincial roads this year. Design engineer T. B. Gentles says crews are already active on about 57 percent, or nearly 400 miles, of the planned mileage.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Highway Engineers
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan Department of Highways
T. B. Gentles
Department
Autumn winds sweep parks of picnic debris after season ends
A veteran observer notes that after the picnic season closes in about two weeks the parks will look better as autumn winds remove debris. A terse casual remark about a garage worker and a punchline about ironing cars adds local color to the snippet.
Ontario Leads in Alcoholism Research Efforts
Ontario researchers coordinate a three part program on understanding, treating, and preventing alcoholism through the Alcoholism Research Foundation. In 1956 the foundation reported rising alcohol use and 182,000 Canadian alcoholics with Ontario housing 76,000, while funds supported Brookside Clinic and services in London, Ottawa and Seaton.
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Canada
U.S
Europe
South America
Alcoholism Research Foundation
Toronto
H. David Archibald
E. M. Jelinek
World Health Organization
Geneva
Ontario
Ontario Foundation
Alcoholism Research Foundation of Ontario
Brookside Clinic
London
Ottawa
Seaton
Patterned home crafts and garments advertised for sewing
The item describes crochet swan centrepiece patterns and a shirtwaist dress pattern with multiple sizes and materials. It also promotes a rugged deluxe toy truck pattern with assembly instructions and artful drawings, pricing at 35 to 35 cents and mailing details for pattern requests.
Free patterns and tips from Alice Brooks Needlecraft 1956
Household Arts Department promotes two free patterns printed in the new Alice Brooks Needlecraft book for 1956. Dozens of other designs to order, easy handwork, send 25 cents for the book. Lemon oil cleans tile work and helps prevent mildew in joints.
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Alice Brooks
Viruses and Bacteria Compared in Health Magazine
Health Magazine explains the distinction between viruses and bacteria. Bacteria are identifiable cells visible under a microscope and cause diseases like tuberculosis and scarlet fever. Viruses are tiny particles seen only with an electron microscope and grow inside living cells, causing measles and smallpox.
Help Offered for Handling That Problem Across Provinces
The text notes that similar treatment services exist in British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba. It states individuals seek help and mentions regional availability of support options across Canada.
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British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Smile of the Week Cartoon Gag on Secretary Style
A newspaper cartoon caption joke centers on a secretary who looks efficient rather than being efficient. The dialogue jokes about appearances vs. abilities. The panel plays on office humor and character type.
Shelves and Stands for the Handy Man to Make
Pattern 460 provides actual size cutting guides for a small bookcase and a corner shelf unit. The packet includes five patterns in Shelves and Stands for the Handy Man to Make, priced 1.50. Free catalogue available by writing to Home Workshop Patterns, Department P.P.L. Vancouver BC.
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Department P.P.L
West Ltd Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
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Verpool Greenock
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Winnipeg
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