Golden Heights Rem Odelling Begins In Grand Forks
An aging landmark known as Golden Heights will get extensive repairs in the coming weeks after Hugh Sutherland a rural teacher bought it. Built in 1900 by Dr Averill the house has long been a local symbol and only two families had lived there before the sale. Materials were hauled by horse from Marrus Washington for the original construction.
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Golden Heights
Willi
Grand Forks
Hugh Sutherland
Averill
Frank Moore Sr
Mr. Sutherland
Marrus Washington
Outdoor training for cadets at Dundurn Saskatchewan
Canadian Army cadets train seven weeks in Dundurn Saskatchewan with most activities outdoors. About 450 cadets participate including three Saskatchewan boys, G L Peters of Swift Current J D Mantyka and A W Winder of Birch Hills, practicing Bren gun handling under supervision.
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Royal Amp
Dundurn
Sask
Saskatchewan
G. L. Peters
Swift Current
J. D Mantyka
A. W Winder
Birch Hills
Popular doilies and crocheting patterns offered in 1957
A newspaper notice advertises small doilies for dresser sets with three shapes and crochet patterns. It lists pattern numbers 7131, square ten inches, round eight inches, oval nine by sixteen inches, using No. 50 cotton. Readers send thirty five cents plus name and address to Household Arts Department in Toronto. A 1957 Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book is advertised with two free patterns and a paid new needle book available for twenty five cents.
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Household Arts Department
Front Street
Toronto
Alice Brooks
Printed Pattern 4714 Anne Adams Misses' Sizes 10 12 14 16
Easiest sewing pattern sold with a sheath dress look. Pattern 4714 fits sizes 10 12 14 16 and requires 3% yards of 35 inch fabric for size 16. Directions printed on each part. Send 40 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto with name and address.
Earth's axis maintains a fixed direction over time
The Earth’s axis points in a nearly constant direction, causing minimal long term drift. Astronomical factors cause very slow wobble, but the axis overall preserves its orientation relative to space, keeping seasons relatively stable on human timescales.
Sons of Freedom critique Doukhobor label sparks debate
A national newspaper comments on the Sons of Freedom in British Columbia reexamining support for separation of Doukhobor families. It argues against slander and urges support for parental rights and home education while questioning the group’s methods and motives.
Back to School in Manitoba Education Debate
The article surveys the return to school as summer ends and outlines the clash between old fashioned discipline and child centered approaches. It notes a government education commission will gather briefs to assess the system's deficiencies and needs while affirming that children and teachers still love school.
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Ion
Manitoba Governion
Vigilance urged after near fatal street collision
Town officials warn parents and drivers to refresh traffic safety lessons after a young boy ran into a moving car, escaping with minor injuries. The incident underscores the need for constant caution as summer holidays begin and children resume outdoor activity.
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Alexandria
Hitchhiker Attack Highlights Dangers of Rideshares
A North Bay report recounts a driver who picked up a hitchhiker near Ottawa and, with two companions, was attacked 30 miles west of Ottawa. He suffered a head wound, body injuries, and his car was stolen before they fled. The incident underscores risks as drivers increasingly avoid hitchhiking.
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North Bay Area
Ottawa
Montreal
CKCK Radio Marks 35 Years Serving Prairie Listeners
Regina’s CKCK celebrates 35 years of service to the prairie with a note on its July 29 1922 first broadcast attended by 500 fans in a storm. The station pioneered sports broadcasts and church services and joined a coast-to-coast Canada program in 1927 marking a global broadcast reach.
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Prairie
Regina
CKCK
North America
KDKA
Pittsburg
Bert Hooper
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Town Flounders as Rain Delays Garbage Collection
Town officials face a bylaw crisis as persistent rain and lack of collection routes cause mountains of garbage in back alleys. Residents struggle to supply adequate metal containers with lids while officials seek alternate collection solutions within feasible options.
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Grantley
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Anne Adams Pattern Dept. Department
P.P.L
the Gazette
Grand Folks
Sons of Freedom
Hitler
B.C
Fredom
Denver
Carillon News
Steinbach, Man
the Glengarry News
Ontario
Peating
Milton
the Sun
Grenfell, Sask
the Herald-Tribune
Grande Prairie
Alberta
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