Hermit Percy Leggitts Chooses isolated life near Chariton
Percy Leggitts, 57, a Montreal‑area hermit living on a 60 acre Chariton area plot, rejects civilization and lifts no offers of car rides or meat. Police noted his sparse shelter though he continues to build a log cabin. He answers health is good and seeks independence, awaiting medical clearance for aid.
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Savard
Percy Leggitts
Montreal
Leggitts
Chariton
Lachute
Que
North Bay
Leanto
England
Grand Trunk Railway
S. Sodoka
Public Welfare Department
Kirkland Lake
Engiehart
Ont
Ontario
S.N.S
Not as attractive as it might look in Parkdale
Parkdale residents misread a three story brick house with a For Rent sign thinking of pre war times. The ad demands 125 dollars monthly with a three to five year lease and requires advance payment of the last year. Juneau is noted as Alaska's capital and largest city.
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Toronto
Parkdale
Juneau
Alaska
Prince Charles Receives Weekly Allowance in London
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh give their infant son Charles a weekly allowance of 10 cents. They have also bought him a $2 Savings certificate. Elizabeth herself received 10 cents a week until her teens. Falcons strike with closed talons catching prey mid air.
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London
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Charles
Arthritis Society plans national branches across Canada
The Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society announces a vigorous plan to complete its organization with a national office in Ottawa and divisions in British Columbia and other provinces. It urges research, post graduate training, early diagnosis, and wider treatment use to prevent crippling deformities while noting millions lost to arthritis annually. The article also notes the capybara as the largest gnawing mammal in South America.
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Ottawa
Weekly Tip Junk Jewelry Dark Rim On Skin
Do not wear costume jewelry that stains skin. Clean the piece thoroughly and apply a generous coat of colorless nail polish to prevent further staining.
Gems of Thought Volume of Reflections Quotes
A collection of aphorisms and sayings from various authors. Includes A Bronson Alcott Horace Mann Jane Tudor John Milton King Alfred Mary Baker Eddy about ideals wealth birth faith and virtue. Each entry presents a moral or philosophical point on character and inner strength.
Oil firm plans $2 million Alberta drilling push in 1949
W. K. Whiteford of Toronto president of British American Oil said the company has earmarked about $2,000,000 for drilling and exploration in Alberta during 1949 in a recent interview.
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Edmonton
W. K. Whiteford
Toronto
British American Oil
Alberta
World Happenings Briefly Highlights From Across the Globe
Harry Smith of Linslade has worn 1 000 prizes in 50 years with tan rabbits. Capt Cecil Hughes Halsett promoted rear admiral after Dieppe raid. US air evacuation begins for 1 500 of 14 000 Berlin TB cases. A 13 year old girl wins cake prize at East Dulwich Baptist church. Juan Bielovichc, 59, WWI ace and Alps flyer, dies in Paris. Carlyle Legion reports $6 200 raised toward $10 000 memorial hall. US pork ban restored after UK contract dispute in Ottawa. Mrs Mary Ann Cook sails from Yarmouth to Queensland to join her minister son. Atomic research in Canada may aid wheat in Australia per Prof G M Schrum.
Machu Picchu Builders Used Primitive Tools
In Peru's Machu Picchu ruins, ancient builders cut and fit great white granite blocks with primitive tools and without mortar. The article notes precise stonework and skilled workmanship shaping the legendary citadel.
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Machu Picchu
Peru
Notes From N H L Cliisters Show Youth Skating Skills
Turk Broda and Bill Durnan, the league's oldest goaltenders, lead in shut outs with four as of January 15. Sid Abel and Ted Lindsay near 100 NHL goals, Abel at 96 and Lindsay at 95. Adam Brown impresses with Jolson impersonation and singing. Three players—Harry Watson, Paul Renty, and Bill Quackenbush—kept clean records in every game to date.
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Turk Broda
Bill Durnan
NHL
Broda
Durnan
Sid Abel
Ted Lindsay
Detroit Red Wings
Abel
N.H.L. Lindsay
NHSL
Harry Watson
Toronto
Paul Renty
Boston
Bill Quackenbush
Detroit
Kitchen Meditations Crumbs
A meditation on feeding birds with crumbs while neglected children cry. The speaker urges using our bountiful share to satisfy those in need rather than the birds, highlighting social inequality and moral obligation.
Crossword Puzzle From Historical Paper
A mixed crossword lists horizontal clues such as subside remove, resort, card game, offensive, highwayman and more. Vertical clues include exclamation to startle, weeps loudly, easy gait, camel hair garment, neglected, artificial language, cutting tool, drenches, and others. The grid features numerous theme entries and letter placements for a complete puzzle.
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Ward
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