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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
4
The article reflects on Christmas joy through family singing and presents five carols. It reveals that Adeste Fideles was likely written in 1744 by John Francis Wade, an Englishman in France, uncovering the hymn’s composer after a long period of mystery.
A eight or nine month old female bear is living in a warm basement under the care of Bob Stitchman of Innisfail. The youthfully skilled handler plans to send the bear to Calgary Zoo once tamed. Stitchman, born in Eastern Canada, has tamed wild animals including a mother bear and twins, and he also has experiences with dogs and Siamese breeds. He recounts injuries and survival from the far north while noting his family life and dispatches of captured animals to zoos.
Projects totalling 5 824 822 being undertaken by the Department of Public Works will ensure many workmen of employment during the coming winter. Hon. Cc. G. Willis said the projects include the Provincial Laboratory Regina 872 562 The Health and Welfare Building Regina 2 148 529 Saskatchewan Boy s School Regina 129 612 Subsurface Laboratory and Core Storage Regina 375 148 Physical Restoration Centre Regina 75 926 Saskatoon Court House Saskatoon 992 607 Maintenance Building University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon 120 827 Saskatchewan Research Council Laboratory Saskatoon 410 270 New Dormitories Irrigation Section Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford 394 287 Saskatchewan Hospital Weyburn additions and alterations to centre block 283 499 and structural steel 21 517.
A devotional urging believers to seek Christ amid distractions of wealth and status. It cites biblical verses from Matthew and Timothy to contrast spiritual pursuit with materialism, warning that the love of money leads to ruin. It suggests recession could reveal true gods and prompt renewed faith and contentment in Christ.
The report notes that deaths from tuberculosis remain high in youths 10 to 19. It cites 25 deaths last year, with 13 girls and 12 boys, and compares present progress to earlier periods when youth mortality was even higher.
Early treatment of tuberculosis is key to stopping its spread. Regular chest X rays help detect infection before symptoms appear, since tuberculosis arises from infected germs.
The RCMP now has more dogs on its force than horses, including sleigh and police dogs, reflecting a shift in canine support for duties.
The article traces Christmas carols from ancient roots to modern times. It notes St Francis of Assisi as a foundational figure and explains carols versus noels and Wiegenlieder. It cites Phillips Brooks and Charles Wesley as composers and mentions Adeste Fidelis words by John Reading.
A traditional tale describes a candle placed in the window to declare Christ is loved and welcome. Each Christmas Eve Christ is believed to come in disguise, prompting families to receive travelers with care and hope a Christ Child may seek shelter at their door.
Rev A A McGahey of Ponoka Alberta offers a devotional meditation celebrating Christmas Proclaiming peace on earth and goodwill to all with hymn like stanzas praising the birth of the Prince of Peace and urging lasting divine blessing on a troubled world.
At a November 13 executive meeting in Wadena the Route 5 Association set dues for joining boards of trade and chambers of commerce at one cent per capita with a $10 minimum. Town and rural councils will be asked to contribute a $10 membership. Don Walker joined the finance committee with the president and secretary.
One yard 35 inch fabric needed per apron. Pattern 4925 includes three styles for misses medium size. Jiffy cut in one piece with embroidery transfer and printed directions. Send 40 cents in coins with size number address and style number.
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