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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
2
A humorous look at a research report claiming that housework done while standing is not laziness but the real norm, while sitting proves to be a constant rising and returning motion. The piece satirically frames a tired husband amused by the notion that sitting is merely an illusion of ease, highlighting daily frictions.
The article surveys the history of English Bible translations from Tyndale to the Geneva and King James versions. It notes the 1611 publication of the King James Bible and its rise to prominence through quality, clarity, and literary influence, shaping Shakespeare, Milton, and Puritan America.
Manitoba government and Atomic Energy of Canada plan Whiteshell development for a second nuclear research centre at Pinawa to house 5 000 by 1970 and 7 000 beyond. The project includes a 760 foot long bridge over the Winnipeg River, townsite services, and a reactor slated to operate by 1964 with initial research projects tied to the University of Manitoba.
A writer recalls helping a young man seeking work by advocating for him through letters and referrals. Years later the same man stops by to polish the editor's sign, a small act that renews belief in benevolence and humane outcomes. The author reflects on modest motives and lasting impact.
Three British physicians report in The Lancet that relighting half consumed cigarettes may double lung cancer risk. In a study of 700 Manchester Hospital patients, those who relit 10 to 19 daily cigarettes showed twice the tumor rate, with similar but weaker effects for 20 to 29 daily, while 30 plus showed unclear differences.
The Manitoba Womens Institutes advisory board met in Winnipeg and outlined a 1961 62 program focusing on adult education in phases. They established two $100 bursaries Frances J McKay for Bran don College science entrants and Dennis A Paterson for Manitoba Teachers College entrants, naming conditions for the latter. New officers were elected, including Mrs George Black as president and Mrs Don Burton as vice president, with other board members listed. The leadership school dates and inter provincial representation were noted, along with themes including FAO basic industry home management and civil defence as related to adult education.
A quiet wedding was solemnized on August 4, 1961 at Metropolitan United Church Victoria BC with Rev Laura E Butler officiating. Shirley Gayle Critchlow married Barry Law Wayne MacMillan in a white satin gown, corsage red roses, two tiered cake reception at the Turner home, brief honeymoon at Point Qualacum, and plans to reside at 510 Paradise Victoria.
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