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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1957
Page
3
Cemetery work continues with a fresh paint coat on the front fence and the roadside hedge trimmed. The improvements enhance the property's appearance and align with ongoing tidying efforts praised in recent weeks.
A Civic Centre meeting in Revelstoke BC agreed to a five day week with all stores closed on Mondays and open two hours on Saturday nights after a clock The Review notes the change aims to standardize retail hours. The piece also mentions June as a popular wedding month tied to the goddess June as patroness of marriages.
Ace Brook presents a transfer six motifs cross stitch pattern for towels about 51 by 7 inches. Send thirty five cents for pattern with name address and pattern number to Household Arts Department Toronto.
Overhaul work advances to beautify the Royal Bank branch as Farmer and Fell brick up one doorway and tear down another. A bank clerk predicts the place will be unrecognizable in a couple of weeks while the July 11 1957 News report notes extensive alterations underway in Indian Head Saskatchewan.
Pattern 7049 offers a transfer pattern for five miniature animals from a duck to an elephant, sized from 214x3 to 442x5 inches. Include name, address, pattern number, department P.P.L., 60 Front Street, W., Toronto. Readers get two free patterns and a new needlecraft book for 1957 with orders for crochet, knitting, embroidery and more.
At Edmonton last week delegates debated northern Alberta rail development to Great Slave Lake. Economists warned the line would not pay soon, while action minded delegates urged building now to spur development and population growth in the Peace River region and beyond. The discussion emphasized rail as the key to year round, bulk transport despite upfront costs and risk.
The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, regarded as the world’s first dental college, received its charter in 1839 marking a milestone in professional dental education and the establishment of organized dental study.
The Bulletin recalls a reader complaint about Elks bingo parking and double parking fines. It argues organizers should arrange parking in advance and seek permission for temporary double parking on side streets. The note stresses small steps improve visitor turnout and cites quotes on progress and greatness.
The Sun notes Saskatchewan towns duplicating last year’s budgets to keep taxes low while meeting community needs. With prairie economy in a deep freeze, town taxation remains high but deemed appropriate. Citizens favor no large mill-rate hikes and commend councils for avoiding costly programs, though Regina faces a 25 percent tax increase.
The Mercury recalls city council support for commercial and business prospects along Highway 47 in Hillside, while the Community Planning Board opposes ribbon development. Zane Bakun urges timely zoning bylaws amid Estevan’s rapid growth and calls for safer, orderly land use.
A provincial experiment compares one mile of concrete road to one mile of hot mix asphalt on Calgary approaches. After the first spring thaw both roads are smooth with no cracks, and experts debate long term costs and durability under harsh winters. Concrete costs more, but a 15 to 20 year life could justify the expense.
The Times special issue last week drew praise from Chamber of Commerce delegates and officials. Rural correspondents and advertisers earned credit for timely news and wide circulation, underscoring Morden's active growth and regional impact.
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