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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
8
A look ahead at how public attitudes toward the nineteenth century way of life may shift over the next century. Referendums show Sunday entertainment gain in many municipalities, including a two to one Toronto vote for The Good. The piece notes a long-term debate over preserving one day of rest for spiritual and physical well-being.
A reader’s letter argues that Canadians view profit as suspect and businessmen as unscrupulous. It contrasts Ottawa and labour board views with West Germany’s pro business stance, urging a more favorable climate for profit to sustain a free society.
A Canadian writer argues TV needs distinctive personalities over beauty. He cites audition criticism, praises Joyce Sylvan for charm, and warns against letting looks dominate casting. Editors and broadcasters welcome Canadian voices, urging support for domestic magazines without hurting American outlets.
Stuart Keate, publisher of the Victoria Times, addressed the Royal Commission on publications to defend American magazines while urging Canada to back its own. He argued for appreciation and encouragement of Canadian mags, not restrictions, citing the value of subscriptions as gifts and noting friendly American publishers to Canadian writers.
St John Ambulance offers home nursing tips including sitting the casualty upright with head forward and loose clothing, pinching the nose below the hard part for about ten minutes, and seeking a doctor if bleeding persists. The guide also covers hiccup relief methods and makeshift bed tables from a box or ironing board to assist a patient in bed.
All Facilities Prince George BC reports a $35000 expansion of the senior citizens' home to begin next spring. The project adds 17 single units each with a living room, laundry, bathroom and kitchen, expanding on-site housing options for residents.
Emily Green Peterson, 63, died December 8 1960 at Misericordia Hospital Winnipeg after a long illness. Born June 11 1897 at Beaver Manitoba she married John Peterson in Medicine Hat 1914 and moved to Winnipeg in 1918. She leaves son Joli Saskatoon daughter Phyllis Chestnut Montreal sisters C Starr Toronto WR Shay Katrime G Lamont Portage la Prairie and many friends. Funeral December 12 at Clark Leatherdale Winnipeg officiated by Rev Allan Simpson burial Elmwood cemetery.
Kjeld Deichmann and Erica Deichmann near Saint John used an eight thousand dollar Canadian Council grant to study pottery. The married Danish couple, who bought a farm in 1932, shifted from farming to pottery after discovering suitable clay soil. They traveled to Denmark to study and returned to convert the farm into a pottery operation.
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