Visit Tree Planting Car on its 38th Prairie Tour
The traveling classroom funded by the Canadian Pacific Railway moves through the Prairies aided by the Paliwats and voluntary donations. It has travelled over 10 000 miles and reached over 1 325 000 people. It promotes shelter belts, home gardens, and farm income through tree planting with evening meetings, films, and demonstrations. A separate caption notes Cpl Gordon Cockroft and Cpl Donald Naugler in a Canadian Army drill scene at Fort Osborne Barracks.
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The
Prairies
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National
Gordon Cockroft
Edmonton
Donald Naugler
Lunenberge
N.S
Cpl
Naugier
Winnipeg
Fort Osborne Barracks
Cockroft
Gift increases fund for Bible Society through life interest donation
A gift of 5195 from late R Russell Stroud of Montreal supports the British and Foreign Bible Society in Canada. The donation comes from a life interest scheme yielding interest to the donor during life and transferring capital to the Society later. Manitoba census notes 49201 farms covering 17,931,817 acres.
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R. Russell Stoud
Montreal
British and Foreign Bible Society
Canada
Mr. Stroud
Manitoba
Youth completes Pax-Service term and prepares homeward trip
Earl Schmidt son of Rev and Mrs J C Schmidt Rosthern finished a three year Pax Service term under MCC auspices. He left Nepal as final duty station in Central India and will travel via Ceylon Hong Kong Japan visiting mission fields. plans to reach San Francisco by May 17 and home by late May completing a globe tour.
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Earl Schmidt
J. C. Schmidt
Rosthern
M.C.C
Nepal
India
Ceylon
Japan
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Earl
San Francisco
California
Germany
Sask. Valley News
Sask
Misses Dress Pattern 4615 from Anne Adams
Printed Pattern 4615 offers a simple dress with slim front and flared back in cotton or silk for misses sizes 12 14 16 18. Size 16 requires 41 and a half yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 50 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto with size name address and style number.
Scout Jamboree film trip inspires Bashaw Home and School
The Bashaw Home and School Association heard a story of the Scout Jamboree in England. Garry Leslie Fred Galusha and Gary Stretch presented films and slides of the jamboree and England. Mr Stretch senior joined them from Ponoka. The group discussed starting a local Scout troop as the cub pack grows and called for volunteers at Friday parent night.
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Bashaw Home and School Association
Queens Scouts
England
Garry Leslie
Fred Galusha
Gary Stretch
Mr. Stretch
Ponoka
The
Star
Bashaw
Alberta
Housing Starts Jump In Early Year With Rise In Provinces
More than double the new dwelling units began in January and February this year versus last. Completions stayed nearly unchanged, while the number under construction at February end rose by about 10 000. Across provinces most saw higher starts, with two exceptions.
Knitting Pattern 7245 for Wool and Metal Jacket
Pattern 7245 offers a knitted jacket in sizes 36-38 and 40-42 with collar ribbing. Choose wool or wool with metallic thread for a snug smart look. Includes directions for tops dresses and slacks. send 35 cents to Household Arts Department.
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Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Jack Miner and National Wild Life Week
Tribute to Jack Miner the Canadian naturalist born April 1 1865 in Ohio. National Wild Life Week was established by Parliament in 1947 to honor his legacy and to promote wildlife education across Canada and beyond.
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Jack Miner
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
United States
England
Edison
Ford
Lindbergh
Rickenbacker
London
Herbert Brent Gratian
Bar D L
Jack Miners
Joseph Broadette
Senate
Knowledge
Burbank
Churchill
W. S Milner
University of Toronto
U.S
Alaska
T. A. Crerar
Canadian
Wild Life Service
Roosevelt
Our
Great Dominion
Death of the Indian Head Board of Trade Reflects Public Disengagement
The local board of trade dissolved after a period of waning public interest and divided efforts among numerous community groups. Analysts say rebirth may depend on renewed support, as the town of Indian Head grapples with over-organization and limited population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Indian Head
Unions Face Scrutiny Over Funds and Cross-Border Ties
The American Senate labor management investigating committee probes union finances as Teamster leader Hoffa and others face irregularities. The International Union of Operating Engineers is accused of profit taking and bid rigging, with Swanson linked to land sales and nepotistic contracts. Canadians fear cross-border control of unions and urge independence.
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American Senate Labor Management
Teamster
Jimmy Hoffa
International Union of Operating Engineers
Victor S. Swanson
Swanson
Canada
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Carberry
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Excell
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MacGregor
la Prairie
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Stanmore
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Hanna
Nibrook
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Heath
Baskatchewan
Vera
Unity
Bible Society
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Ottawa
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National Defence
Anne Adams
Alice Brooks
Fy Hocadl
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